Parenting
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Childhood trauma can result from acute or prolonged emotionally or physically threatening experiences, including abuse or neglect, accidents, illness, familial conflict,…
As summer winds down and the back-to-school season approaches, one of the most important yet often overlooked aspects of a…
Grocery prices have soared in recent years, from supply chain disruptions during the pandemic to avian flu outbreaks impacting egg…
Puberty is a major developmental transition in a child’s life, but when it happens earlier than expected, it can bring…
“Dedicated to all the parents who give unselfishly to ensure they do right by their children.” With just that one…
When our kids were young, I asked a good friend why she was so strict about chores. She replied, “Ultimately,…
Young children spending more than 75 minutes on a tablet were more likely to show increased outbursts of anger and…
It doesn’t matter what my husband is doing; our children are always watching him. My kids want to play the…
Being a parent means living with a mixture of emotions: joy, pride, anxiety, frustration and love like no other. Parents…
“Play” can sound frivolous or unimportant, but it is anything but that for a child! It’s through play that children…
I miss my grandparents. Their sage wisdom, unconditional love and endless hugs were always sources of comfort-something we could all…
Over the past few years, Ohio State University has been conducting research on working parent burnout. Here’s what the studies…
Summer is a time without the structure of school, homework and sports. For many families, it’s also a rather chaotic…
We’ve all heard the bad news about children’s mental health. Kids are more anxious and depressed than ever before. And…
Two summers ago, I drove cross country with my husband. During the drive from California to DC, we hit some…
The WHAT There are some key steps to take before starting the conversation: Ensure that you are emotionally and mentally…























