If The Elf on The Shelf is Harmless, Why is My Toddler Terrified?
When the holidays roll around, so do the many traditions that can make them more festive and magical. Some of these traditions are...
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- Nov 1
- 5 min
Self-Esteem: The Link Between Children’s Self-Worth and Parents’ Kindness
Parents usually view their children’s self-esteem as the key to their happiness and future success. They believe that with healthy...
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- Oct 3
- 4 min
Helping Your School-Aged Child Navigate School Struggles
Once the excitement of the beginning of a new school year starts to fade, the reality of homework, extracurricular activities, and the...
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- Aug 31
- 5 min
Rethinking “Potty-Training”
As with so many issues around modern parenting, whether or not your child is out of diapers and using the toilet by a certain age can be...
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- Jul 21
- 4 min
Starting Preschool—What’s Best for Your Child?
Starting school is one of the biggest events in a young child’s life. It can also be a confusing time for parents because there isn’t a...
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- Jul 5
- 6 min
No!—The Story Behind a Toddler’s Favorite Word
If you have a toddler, you may have encountered the “no” phenomenon. Regardless of whether your child is being asked to eat something...
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- Jun 2
- 4 min
Bedtime Battles—Helping a Child Who Resists Bedtime
It’s bedtime and once again your young child is refusing to go to bed. You are at your wit’s end after a long day and ready for some...
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- May 18
- 5 min
Understanding & Taming Temper Tantrums
Most parents would probably agree that one of the more harrowing experiences of parenting is dealing with a young child’s temper tantrum....
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- Apr 11
- 6 min
Homework—How to Keep the Peace and Help Your Child
Being a parent is tough—juggling dinner prep while sending a work email, paying bills, doing the laundry, organizing carpools—and all you...
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- Feb 1
- 4 min
Play & Positive Experiences: Keys to Children’s Developing Minds
Much of today’s parenting advice often focuses on achievement—what your child learns and how quickly she does it—as a way to ensure a...
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- Jan 4
- 4 min
"Mom, Dad! I don't have any friends!" - Helping Children Navigate Friendships
Many parents can relate to the experience of having a child come home from school in tears because she was not invited to the same party...
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- Dec 8, 2021
- 3 min
Nurturing Your Child’s Emotional Growth
The importance of social and emotional development has taken on increased focus due to the social isolation many children (and adults)...
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- Oct 28, 2021
- 4 min
Kindness and Its Effect on Children
Kindness is one of the most powerful and positive tools for creating a more happy and healthy society. Being generous, thoughtful, and...
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- Sep 27, 2021
- 4 min
Preschool: Ensuring a Positive Experience
Universal pre-K, which is an integral part of President Biden’s policy proposals targeting families, is currently getting much coverage...
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- Sep 2, 2021
- 5 min
Back to School in the Pandemic Age
And just like that, the end of summer is upon us and with it the arrival of another school year. And, although parents were hoping for a...
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- Jul 30, 2021
- 4 min
Losing Your Parental Cool—How to Respond After an Angry Outburst
Even under the best circumstances, day-to-day parenting comes with a certain amount of stress. Over the last year, many parents were also...
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- May 28, 2021
- 3 min
Mommy, Daddy - I saw something under my bed!
Help Your Child Feel Empowered Rather than Frightened When your child runs into your room in the night chased by bad dreams, he is...
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- May 20, 2021
- 3 min
Discipline Redefined - How to Effectively Manage Children's Behaviors
Every parent wonders how to handle their children’s behavior when it needs to be managed, from the full-blown tantrum to just getting a...
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- Apr 14, 2021
- 3 min
Toddlers, Transitions & Tears - Oh My!
Transitions can be tricky for toddlers and parents alike. Toddlers frequently race in the other direction when it’s time to leave the...
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- Apr 5, 2021
- 3 min
Mommy!!! She keeps taking my toy!
Sibling Rivalry: Learn How to Effectively Respond to Each of Your Children’s Needs Sibling Rivalry is a common concern in many families....
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