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Bringing the Outside In

08/28/2023 ● By Beth Stein

Coming up with Plan B is something nature educators do all the time. When you work outdoors, and with children, you’re always prepared to pivot

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Finding Purpose in an Empty Nest

08/28/2023 ● By Pam Molnar

My youngest child leaves for his senior year of college on Monday. For the life of me, I don’t know how that is possible.

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GREAT MOMENTS IN EDUCATION

08/01/2023 ● By Rick Epstein

My wife took out her phone and heard the words every parent dreads: “There has been an accident. Bring Sally some dry pants.” It was the kindergarten teacher. Spurred by visions of her weeping and humiliated child, Betsy rushed to the rescue.

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The Emotional Highs and Lows of a Toddler

08/01/2023 ● By Parenting Now!

One-year olds are filled with big emotions: joy, love, and excitement—but also fear, anger, and frustration.

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The Ten Commandments of Back to School

08/01/2023 ● By Sandy Kauten

How to Build Rapport with Your Child’s New TeacherWant to get off on the right foot with your child’s new teacher this fall? Want to have smooth sailing in the transition from summer to fall?

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Outdoor Summer Concerts

07/05/2023 ● By Cherie Gough

6 Reasons to Make Them a Family Tradition

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Give the Kids a 1970’s Summer

07/05/2023 ● By Sarah Lyons

As the whirlwind of the last few weeks of school fly by, I find myself ready for the long, unscheduled days of summer.

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How My Spirited Child Made Me A Better Mom

05/02/2023 ● By Cheryl Maguire

While reading an article on the Internet, I discovered the book Raising Your Spirited Child by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka. I wish I knew about it eleven years ago when my spirited daughter was born.

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The Magic of Classical Music

05/02/2023 ● By Michelle Ferguson

Classical music has long been known for its ability to improve cognitive functioning, making it an ideal genre for children to explore. Research has shown that exposing children to classical music can have a positive impact on brain development, mental health and lead to lower levels of anxiety and depression.

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Tips and Gifts to Make Mom Feel Special on Mother’s Day

05/02/2023 ● By Rebecca Hastings

Mother’s Day is the perfect time to shower some love on the moms in your life, whether it’s the mom of your children, your mom, or someone special whom you want to recognize.

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Avoiding Risks of Social Media for Children

04/05/2023 ● By Pilar Bradshaw, M.D., F.A.A.P.

Social media has been with us for nearly 20 years now, but in some ways, we’re still only beginning to understand the extent of its risks to children.

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Let’s Start a Brunch Club!

04/05/2023 ● By Pam Molnar

Springtime and brunch are synonymous. Brunch is a popular option for Easter, Mother’s Day, baby and bridal showers or as a way to wrap up a girls’ weekend.

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