Nurturing Well-Being in a Perfection-Obsessed World
The start of another school year brings with it a focus on achievement – in grades, athletics, and other activities. As parents, we...
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- Aug 7
- 4 min
The Sharing Dilemma: When and How to Nurture Your Toddler’s Generosity
Learning to Share—it’s a skill all parents want to instill in their children in the hope that they will grow up to be generous and...
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- Jul 7
- 5 min
Short-Term Vision: The Problem with Most Parenting Advice
Every parent knows that parenting can be one of the toughest and demanding jobs they will ever have. In addition to keeping their...
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- Jun 6
- 4 min
What is the Engine Behind a Child's Love of Learning?
Understanding the Link Between Social and Emotional Development and School Success Over the past 15 years, there has been an increased...
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- May 4
- 6 min
Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf . . . When It Comes to Preschool, What’s the Difference?
If you have a young child who is approaching three or four years old, you may be thinking about preschool and finding one that’s a good...
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- Apr 7
- 6 min
Hello? Are you listening to me?! – Insight into Teen (and Tween) Behavior
As any parent of a teen will tell you, it’s sometimes hard to get a teenager’s attention. They seem to be tuning you out. This lack of...
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- Dec 5, 2022
- 5 min
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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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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