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Helping Children Understand Adoption: An Age-by-Age Guide
“Secrets are detrimental,” says Sheri Wiggins, program director of Shasta College Foster & Kinship Care Education Program. “In our society we don’t talk about things that are shameful, We don’t […]
Dear Parents: An Honest Letter from the Teacher
Dear Parents, These words don’t come easily. I find myself in a position where I am left with no other choice, but to bear my heart on my sleeve and […]
10 Ways to Help Your children When the World Seems Scary
It was a normal evening, full of dinner-making, homework and activity. My youngest sat at the table doing a math work sheet, my oldest was practicing her flute and my […]
The Life-Changing Magic of Purging Toys
Until recently, I was convinced my life would be better if only we had more space. Until we got a bigger house or remodeled, I thought a special organizing system […]
The Kind of Mother I Am
Inevitably my 18-month-old daughter will fall at the park. I will not try to catch her. On a typical day, my daughter will ingratiate herself with the kids whose mothers […]
Babies: Stimulation vs Downtime
Creating Balance for Babies Babies bring joy to most families. Regardless of whether a new baby is the first-born or the third or fourth, looking at newborns and infants […]
Anger Management for Parents – Hacks
Between screaming toddlers, squabbling siblings and saucy teens, keeping your cool can be tricky unless you have a few anger management parenting hacks up your sleeve. Anger Management for Parents […]
Pet Safety: Hugs Are For Humans!
Saving the hugs for humans can prevent an unsolicited bite, or scratch, or worse. We’ve seen them posted online or traded between phones: the adorable home video clips capturing kid-and-pet […]
How to Get Your Kids to Tidy Up
Seven ways to encourage your kids to pick up after themselves Whether you have convinced your children to practice the joyful minimalism of the KonMari Method or if your house […]
