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• The Power of "Yet"

  

  The word 'yet' can be incredibly powerful. If your child says, "I can't do this," add the word 'yet' to the end of the sentence. It transforms a statement of... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2024 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Fostering Growth Using the Mentoring Parenting Style

  

  What is your normal parenting style? Do you give your kids orders? Do you do a lot of things for them that they are capable of doing themselves? Do you often... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2024 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Sugared Cereal Is Not Healthy For Kids

  

  Did you know that sugared cereals have more sugar per serving than frosted cakes or donuts? Yikes! Dr. Michael Greger's article, "Are Fortified Children’s... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2024 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Warnings About the Troubled Teen Industry

  

  Is your teen presenting extremely challenging behavior? If you feel overwhelmed and unsure of how to help your teen, getting professional help is wise. You... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2023 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Protecting Kids From Social Media Harms

  Social media can be a great way for kids to connect with friends, but it can also be a source of stress and anxiety. As parents there's some important... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2023 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Create the Perfect Summer Plans for Your Family! 🗺️🚀🌟

  

  What will your kids be doing during summer break? Plan now for fun and engaging activities that will create lasting memories for your family. Figure out how to... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2023 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Monitoring Moods Before And After Digital Activities

  

  Do your kids enjoy spending time on digital activities like playing video games, watching videos or scrolling through Instagram? Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2023 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Leaders Are Contributing to Kids' Gun Deaths

  

  Giving young children access to guns is child abuse. And when that child or someone else dies as a result of that access, it’s murder. Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2023 FAMILY, PARENTING

• How Can You Help Kids Who Are Hurting?

  

  When kids are hurting it's important to listen to them and validate their feelings. How have you helped your children feel heard and supported during difficult... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2023 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Moral Values Around Gun Violence

  

  We all learn more from observing people's behavior than listening to their words. Words are easy. Behavior reveals the truth. On March 27th, 2023 a 28-year-old... Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2023 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Stressed Kids? Finding Real Relief

  

  What behavior lets you know your kids are under stress? Tantrums? Frustrated outbursts? Angry yelling? Running to their room and slamming the door? Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2023 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Kids Help Scientists In the Great Bird Count

  

  Do your kids love nature and want to protect it? They can help by counting birds this weekend! There's a free app that can help you identify the birds you are... Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2023 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Problems From Letting Your Child Use Your Phone

  Have you ever let your child use your phone to play a game or watch a video? Listen to this dad's story about what happened when he let his 6-year-old use his... Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2023 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Balancing Giving Your Kids Too Much Or Too Little

  

  Is there such thing as too much of a good thing? Yes!How do you know when your kids have crossed the line into the "too much" territory? Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2023 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Social Media's Link To Rising Despair In Kids

  

  Social media plays a role in the rising rates of mental health issues in children. How big a role it plays is up for debate. January 6, 2023, the Seattle... Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2023 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Preventing Kids From Using Gun Violence

  

  You dream of your children growing up and making a positive impact on the world. The last thing you want is for your child to be responsible for killing innocen... Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2022 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Turning Summer Boredom into Opportunities to Grow

  

  Summer is a time for kids to enjoy being kids, but it can also be a stressful time for parents. You love your children and want them to have fun. You also want... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2022 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Being an Admired Leader Instead of a Pushy Boss for Your Kids

  

  Do you liked to be bossed around? Probably not! How does the thought of being given orders make you feel? Irritated? Angry? Rebellious? If you’re like most,... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2022 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Shunning Classmates Who Behave Poorly Versus Setting Boundaries

  

  There are kids in every class who struggle more than their peers to behave appropriately. In preschool these are the kids that turn to biting, pushing and... Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2022 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Teaching Kids To Keep Themselves Mentally Healthy

  

  You are likely doing an excellent job teaching your kids to keep themselves physically healthy. You’ve taught them to wash their hands before eating, to brush... Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2022 FAMILY, PARENTING