Meredith Ethington's Blog, page 2
April 22, 2023
The Secret Ways Smart Parents Raise a Resilient Child
Raising resilient children is one of the most important things we can do as parents. Life can be tough, and our kids will undoubtedly face difficult situations and tough times along the way. By teaching them coping skills and building their emotional strength from a young age, we can help them navigate these challenges and […]
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April 11, 2023
Lighten Your Mother Load Virtual Event
Lighten Your Mother Load: A Virtual Event on 4/16 @ 7PM EST Join us via Zoom for a round table discussion on 4/16 at 7PM EST on how to cope with (and lessen) the load. We will discuss: Q&A to follow with Mary Katherine Backstrom, Meredith Ethington & Sara Farrell Baker How to get access […]
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January 19, 2023
The Side Effect of Being Happy Is Being Fat? Sign Me Up.
This is one of those posts that I write for me, just as much as I write for you. It’s about mental health and our body size. It’s a topic I’ve had swirling around in my head a few days now, and one I wish I would have included in my book I have coming […]
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December 27, 2022
Anxiety Art Therapy Worksheets You Can Download
Anxiety art therapy worksheets are a great way to use the creative process to treat mental health. These art therapy exercises work well for anxiety, depression, or just giving kids and adults a safe place to calm down their mind and work on their own mental health. Whether you’re looking for a coloring book, art […]
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November 1, 2022
What To Do About Narcissistic Grandparents That Are Totally Toxic
Often when we are dealing with narcissistic parents, we don’t realize that one day they will turn into narcissistic grandparents when you have your own children. So what are the best way to handle narcissistic grandparents? What are the symptoms of Narcissistic Personality Disorder? According to psychiatry.org Narcissistic personality disorder is “a pattern of need […]
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October 31, 2022
When Do Kids Get Braces? The Answer Might Surprise You.
I never had braces as a kid, so when I had kids of my own, it surprised me that there was an entirely new treatment plan for kids with braces. So, when do kids get braces? The answer might surprise you that early treatment is now often considered the best step. Let’s talk about what […]
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It’s Possible To Know How To Be A Good Mom When Depressed
If you’re a mom and you’re depressed, I wish I could give you a hug. But, I have some good news. It’s totally possible to know how to be a good mom when depressed. It’s not easy to talk about depression, especially when you’re a mother. Since this article discusses mental health, depression and suicide, […]
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October 23, 2022
How To Make Friends In Your 30s and Beyond
For some reason, when you get older, it gets harder and harder to make friends. So if you want to know how to make friends in your 30’s (and later!) we’ve got some ideas for you. I have found some of my very best friends later in life, and I’m so grateful I put myself […]
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October 17, 2022
Is Having a List of Questions To Ask Kids After School That Important?
Is having a list of questions to ask kids after school that important? Yes, and no. We'll explain why and give you some good questions to ask
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October 3, 2022
65 Scary Family Movies You Can Watch With Your Kids
October is spooky season, so it’s the perfect time to share some scary family movies you can watch with your kids. When I was a kid, I remember all kinds of scary movies we watched. I’m not sure what was up with the 80’s and early 90’s but I don’t remember a lot of, ahem, […]
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