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8 Tips to Support Distance Learning Success

With parents balancing work and their kids’ home learning needs, it’s not surprising that many families are struggling to find their school groove.

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5 Ways to Help Kids Manage Anxiety About Coronavirus

With the constant stream of negative news about coronavirus and so much uncertainty, many kids are feeling fear and anxiety right now. Here's how parents can help.

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Back-to-School: 3 Ways to Support Kids

How can parents best support their kids as they head back-to-school? Here are three ways to help kids navigate the bumps in the road.

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3 Steps to Navigate Family Conflict More Peacefully

Family conflict and arguments are inevitable. Differing needs and expectations create friction. These three steps will transform arguments in your home.

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Nurturing Confidence in Girls – A Letter to My Daughter

Between the ages of 8 to 14, confidence levels in girls drop by 30%. I’m trying to gently reignite confidence, one loving reminder at a time.

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Parents: Are Your Kids Having More Emotional Outbursts at Home?

Do emotional outbursts in your family tend to follow a certain pattern? Often in relationships, we get into a habit of reacting a certain way, even if it doesn't work well. Strong emotions can be overwhelming for kids and parents...

Parents: Why the Tendency to Blame Vs. Giving the Benefit of the Doubt Matters

Some people tend to give others the benefit of the doubt, while other people tend to assign blame and assume bad intent. Which style has more positive relationships and overall happiness?

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PARENTS: Why the Tendency to Blame Vs. Giving the Benefit of the Doubt Matters…Especially Now

Some people tend to give others the benefit of the doubt, while other people tend to assign blame and assume bad intent. Which style has more positive relationships and overall happiness?

Pandemic Parenting Daily Checklist

We are in week five of social distancing and home quarantine due to the COVID 19 pandemic. My family has fallen into a regular routine, and each day seems to blend with the next. I’ve noticed a few things that help to make our days more positive...

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Daily Checklist for Parenting in a Pandemic

We are in week five of social distancing and home quarantine due to the COVID 19 pandemic. My family has fallen into a regular routine, and each day seems to blend with the next. I’ve noticed a few things that help to make our days more positive...