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CREATING A VIBRANT BLENDED FAMILY
Stepparenting Success: Creating a Healthy Blended Family

Jul 31, 2023 ● By Julie Peterson

Blended families are complex and often challenging. Fortunately, there are methods to knit a blended family into a strong and enduring tapestry.

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Conscious Fatherhood
Conscious Fatherhood: Building a Better Family

May 31, 2023 ● By Julie Peterson

Fathers need to understand what matters most to them and then dedicate their time, money and energy in alignment with those priorities.

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Parental Depression May Affect Childhood Development

Dec 30, 2022

Children that live with a parent that has depression are more likely to also develop depression and not achieve educational milestones.

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The Best Gift of All: Teaching Children the Spirit of Giving

Nov 30, 2022 ● By Madiha Saeed

Whether through donating material things, sharing time or freely conveying love and kindness, here are ways to teach kids the value of generosity.

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Learning to Grieve: How to Help Children Navigate Through Loss

Aug 31, 2022 ● By Sandra Yeyati

While there is no right way to grieve, adults can provide kids experiencing loss gentle guideposts and lessons of empathy and acceptance as they process complicated emotions.

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Raising a Well-Rounded Child: Practical Ways to Build Lasting Life Skills

Jul 29, 2022 ● By Marlaina Donato

For kids to develop the solid foundation they need, parents should practice a full-spectrum approach that rounds out their experiences and skills, while instilling confidence and resilience.

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Takeaways from Childhood Experts: Some Sound Strategies for Child-Raising

Jul 29, 2022

Expert tips and strategies to help parents navigate child-raising.

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Mindful Kudos: Best Ways to Praise Kids and Boost Self-Confidence

Jul 29, 2022 ● By Ronica O’Hara

Praise can build character, motivation and resilience in kids if delivered in the correct way. Here is some research-based advice for parents when it comes to skillfully praising children.

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How to Raise Empathetic Kids: Simple Ways Parents Can Cultivate Compassion

May 31, 2022 ● By Carrie Jackson

While we are all born with a certain amount of empathy, cultivating it is a skill that can be strengthened with practice, and it is critical that the learning process start early.

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Beyond Picky Eating: Help for Pediatric Eating Disorders

Feb 28, 2022 ● By Marlaina Donato

Children of any gender and age can be afflicted with anorexia nervosa, bulimia and other conditions unique to younger kids, but holistic solutions can help with childhood eating disorders.

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