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Last Updated: 07/01/2021 08:53PM • Subscribe via RSS • ATOM

6 Parenting Trends for an Easy, Breezy Summer

07/01/2021 ● By Pam Moore

While the world is determined to make us believe summer is fun and relaxing, we parents know better. The days are long, which means our kids are up way too late. No school means scheduling camps, playdates, sitters, etc.

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SUMMER AND SIBLINGS

07/01/2021 ● By Rachel Martin

During the long days of summer, when school is out, children often spend more time with brothers and sisters (siblings) than usual. Sometimes this can mean opportunities for building close sibling relationships, and other times it can mean lots of shouting, fighting, and parental stress and frustration.

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Playtime and Quiet Time for Baby

06/02/2021 ● By Parenting Now!

As a new parent, you may feel inundated with information about stimulating your baby’s budding brain with interactive toys, books, things to look at, etc.

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THE MISSING MOMS

04/30/2021 ● By Rick Epstein

Is it a coincidence that Theo's adventures begin when Mom dies? And that his partner in crime is another motherless boy? Not hardly.

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Helping a Child Behind in Math This Summer

04/30/2021 ● By Morgan Jemmali

Did you know the subject hit hardest is math? Studies by academic experts from NWEA Research and Renaissance Learning show the average child in some grade levels are now up to 12 months behind expectations in math due to school closures.

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Calming Methods for Preschoolers

04/30/2021 ● By Parenting Now

Children are going through a range of experiences and emotions right now. Distance learning, hybrid learning, COVID-19 precautions, time away from family and friends—are all having an emotional impact on us.

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Pamper Yourself This Mother’s Day

04/30/2021 ● By Pam Moore

As a mom, you’re thinking of other people constantly. Why not use Mother’s Day to pamper yourself for a change? According to Meriam Webster pamper means, “to treat with extreme or excessive care and attention.”

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What is Your Baby Telling You?

04/02/2021 ● By Sandy Kauten

Each baby is unique and special. Yet, all babies have a lot in common—they all have basic needs, like the need to eat and sleep. Infants also need to feel connected and this will contribute to a strong bond with their parents.

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Making the Move

04/02/2021 ● By Sarah Lyons

Whether across the country or just across town, moving is a big adjustment for everyone in the family. Children can feel overwhelmed and uprooted because they are rarely in control of a decision to change homes, neighborhoods, or schools.

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Embracing Your Toddler’s Counterwill

02/28/2021 ● By Meredith Tufts (for Parenting Now)

Throughout the late toddler and preschool years, children are building their will—the ability to consciously control their actions.

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Preventing Dog Bites

02/28/2021 ● By by Pilar Bradshaw, M.D., F.A.A.P.

Adoptions and purchases of puppies and dogs have skyrocketed in the past year, proving once again that these furry animals are people’s best friends—especially during a pandemic.

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Coping with Role Reversal When Caring for a Parent

02/28/2021 ● By Cheryl Maguire

When Lisa, age 57, first noticed that her mother seemed confused, she assumed it was typical behavior from an 80-year-old. She continued to take it in stride when her mother tried to make a phone call using the TV remote.

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