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10 tips for supporting kids in stressful times
As parents and caregivers, we might see our children’s lives as being carefree and happy. Hey, they don’t have to pay the bills, take care of the household, feed the family or chauffeur people all over the place! But kids … Continue reading
Posted in Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Teen Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tagged how to help, how to support, how to talk to kids, Mental Health, news, school, school health, Services, social media, stress, stressful events, tragedy, tweens
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How to help your teen make big decisions
“I need to decide what to do after high school!” This is the big topic of conversation in my house these days. It seems to be a cruel joke of nature that as teenagers approach one of the first big … Continue reading
Books and beyond: Raising readers
Do you remember your first library card? I do. I was so excited to have my very own piece of ID – something I didn’t have to share with my brothers or sister. I used it religiously. That card opened … Continue reading
Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Preparing for Kindergarten, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tagged books, child, child development, children, early literacy, family, family time, kids, library, library program, literacy, parents, preschooler, preschoolers, read, reading, school, toddler
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Helping your child feel good: building self-esteem not just confidence
The other night I was watching Grown Ups 2 and while laughing at the parenting scene in the video below, I also started thinking about self-confidence and how I have been building this character strength in my children. I am … Continue reading
Posted in Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Teens
Tagged children, feeling good, happy child, healthy body, healthy mind, Mental Health, overcoming challenges, Physical Health, preschoolers, school, school health, self-confident, self-esteem, tweens, youth
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How to talk about disabilities with kids
Just before turning one, I lost my hearing and don’t remember being any other way. My life (to me, anyway) is normal. There are plenty of modifications that I need and use. I wear a hearing aid in one ear … Continue reading
Posted in Babies with Special Needs, Children & Tweens, Children & Tweens with Special Needs, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Teens With Special Needs, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Toddlers & Preschoolers with Special Needs
Tagged ability, ask questions, differing abilities, disabilities, disability, grandparents, hard of hearing, hearing loss, how to talk to kids, inclusion, Physical Health, preschoolers, school, special needs
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