Top Questions Parents Ask When Helping Kids Set Boundaries
October 11, 2021
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Sarah Steeby
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Learning to set boundaries for ourselves is a vital part of growing up. Boundaries look different for every person, which means we all have to learn how to set boundaries that uniquely fit our beliefs, feelings, and values. Teaching boundaries to youth can…
Win That Costume Contest: Family Halloween Costume Ideas
October 8, 2021
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Jennifer Johnson
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October is upon us, and that means Halloween parties are coming up and time is running out to come up with the perfect costume ideas. Dressing up for Halloween is tons of fun, and the make-believe of it all can help your child’s…
Five Reasons You Don’t Need to Be Afraid of Giving Your Child a Phone
October 7, 2021
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Jennifer Johnson
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As your kids get older and become more and more independent, it gets harder to avoid the big decision: should you get them a cell phone? It’s not an easy decision, but in today’s tech-saturated world, it’s coming earlier and earlier for most…
How to Extend Battery Life
October 5, 2021
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Shanna Hovley
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What is the lifespan of a battery? It’s four in the afternoon and I’m already down to 30% on my phone charge, but someone else might still be at 60% even if they have used their phone the same amount as I have.…
Not All Heroes Wear Capes
September 30, 2021
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Cheryl Cardall
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11:30 p.m. I have just drifted off into a deep, peaceful sleep. 11:45 p.m. My phone rings . . . I think I’m dreaming until they hang up and call back. 11:48 p.m. I groggily look at who is calling and see it…
How to Teach a Teenager Responsibility
September 29, 2021
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Jennifer Johnson
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As parents, we spent a lot of time and energy (and worry!) doing our best to keep our kids safe. That’s one of our main responsibilities, right? But do you also try to help your child be empowered? Empowering kids to learn, do,…
Why Reducing Screen Time Won’t Fix the Mental Health Crisis
September 28, 2021
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Sarah Coyne
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Why we need to change the conversation around screen time and youth. Posted on www.psychologytoday.com February 11, 2020 | Reviewed by Abigail Fagan This post was co-authored by Betsy VanDenBerghe, a writer specializing in family issues. I recently attended a standing-room-only parents’ night…
What Are the Benefits of Routines for Children
September 27, 2021
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Tiffany Tolman
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Fall is in the air. In our house that means back to school, cooler weather, and high school football. It also means schedules, commitments, and routines. But honestly, I’ll take it. Fall 2020 was rough. Thanks to a worldwide pandemic, the autumn routines…