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MAKING THE BEST CHOICES FOR YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY: AN UPDATE ON LAWS AND BEST PRACTICES IN PASSENGER SAFETY Car crashes remain the leading cause of death and injury for children under 14 years of age, according to the Centers for
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RECOGNIZING AND RESPONDING TO SIGNS OF A POSSIBLE SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROBLEM WITH YOUR ADOLESCENT: GUIDANCE FROM HAZELDEN BETTY FORD “As parents, most of us would rather not even think about the possibility that our son or
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RESPECTFUL DISCIPLINE FOR CHILDREN OF ANY AGE “So many power struggles can be avoided when children have an opportunity to choose for themselves or to have a voice in family decisions. But how do you know when it’s time
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A NEW STUDY FROM SEARCH INSTITUTE “For decades, Search Institute has studied assets that are most important for helping children and teens grow up well. In their latest study, they examine the importance of five
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THE LATEST CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY LAWS AND BEST PRACTICES FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY According to the CDC, car crashes continue to be the leading cause of death and serious injury for children under 14 years
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A CONVERSATION WITH CHILDREN’S AUTHOR NANCY CARLSON “Nancy Carlson understands children’s feelings and turns that understanding into delightful picture books that help children confront some of life’s most
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THE POWER OF THE TEENAGE BRAIN: AN INTERVIEW WITH PSYCHIATRY PROFESSOR AND AUTHOR, DR. DAN SIEGEL “As parents, many of us are uneasy about how we will see our children through adolescence – how we’ll handle the times
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WHEN A GIRL SHINES IN A SO-CALLED BOYS’ SPORT: REFLECTING ON GENDER BIAS AND OPPORTUNITY “As the only girl on her Little League teams, Jennifer Ring’s daughter more than held her own with her male teammates. But when
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EARLY ASSESSMENT AND EARLY INTERVENTION FOR YOUNG CHILDREN: WHAT ONE MOTHER’S STORY CAN TEACH US “Jessica Mattson knew something was not right with her son’s development when he was a year old. But she wasn’t sure
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BREAKING THE CYCLE OF ABUSE: A CONVERSATION WITH AUTHOR DAVE PELZER “In his bestselling book, A Child Called It, Dave Pelzer told the story of the horrific abuse he experienced at the hands of his mother. After
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND YOUR CHILDREN, TOTS TO TEENS “From the earliest years of life, our children are learning about alcohol and other mood-altering substances from what they see and hear among
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FUN, EASY TIPS FOR PARENTS “For 30 years early childhood educator Ron Gustafson has been engaging children in music, both in the classroom and from a stage as part of the popular Teddy Bear Band. Today he brings his
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FAMILY DINNER: THE WHY AND HOW OF MEALTIMES THAT BUILD HEALTH AND HAPPINESS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY “If you’re like many parents, getting your family members to the table for regular mealtimes isn’t always easy. But
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FROM TRAUMA TO TRANSCENDENCE: A MINDFUL PARENTING CONVERSATION WITH MATTHEW SANFORD, YOGA TEACHER, AUTHOR AND DAD “Matthew Sanford was a strong, healthy young man when a devastating accident turned his world upside down.
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STRENGTH AND RESILIENCE IN THE FACE OF AUTISM AND PARENTAL ILLNESS “This Mom Enough guest is Robyn Schneider, whose twin sons were diagnosed at 21 months with autism spectrum disorder. As if the boys’ severe behavior
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STRATEGIES FOR PRESENTING A UNITED FRONT AS PARENTS “Mom Enough hosts Marti & Erin have heard from a lot of parents who get frustrated with always being the disciplinarian (bad cop) while their partner is the “fun
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SIMPLE, EFFECTIVE WAYS TO NURTURE YOUR CHILD’S LOVE OF READING “Teaching reading is not only the school’s responsibility; we parents play a huge role in nurturing our children’s love of reading and promoting their
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A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY APPROACH FOR YOUNG CHILDREN “We’ve heard so much about the increase in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in recent years, but how do you know if your child should be evaluated? And if your child is
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REDUCING MATERIALISM IN OUR CHILDREN & TEENS: A WIN-WIN APPROACH FROM AUTHOR AND FINANCIAL EXPERT NATHAN DUNGAN “Did you know that being less materialistic is associated with greater happiness? Nathan Dungan, founder
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HOW DOULAS SUPPORT FAMILIES THROUGH THE EVERYDAY MIRACLE OF BIRTH “So, you and your partner have gone to childbirth class, practiced your breathing and developed a birth plan. And maybe your mom or another loved one plans
