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When Teens Make poor Choices: Staying Connected When It Matters Most
Wanting the Best for Our Kids We love our kids and want what’s best for them. We want them to make choices that will help them grow into respectful, responsible adults. Yet in the process of growing up, they will sometimes blow it. This is to be expected and shouldn’t surprise us. Knowing how to…
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Delighting in the Simple Moments: Why Kids Need Downtime
It’s a common belief that we need to keep our kids busy with activities and entertainment, but is that really what’s best for them? While it’s wonderful to help children explore their interests, it’s just as important to give them time to slow down. When we pause to consider why kids need downtime, we begin…
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Brave Goodbyes: Helping Kids Handle separation
The new school year is upon us, and we know that it often brings a mixture of emotions for children – disappointment with summer’s end, excitement and anticipation about what lies ahead, and, for many kids, fear about saying goodbye and separating from their parents, often referred to as separation anxiety. Though separation anxiety is…