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Parenting
Screen Time Tied to Suicide Risk for Tweens – But Don’t Panic
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No one can blame parents for being spooked by new research finding that tweens’ risk of suicidal behavior increases with their … Read More→
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What 5.6 million Young Americans Have in Common with Prince Harry - and Why It Matters
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Like Prince Harry, one in thirteen US children – 5.6 million, or 7.7% – will experience the death of a … Read More→
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Do Your Children Have Back to School Anxiety?
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Did you know that anxiety issues are the most common mental health disorders in children? There are an estimated 18 … Read More→
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Ring in the New Year with These 12 Tips for Establishing Healthier Family Media Habits in 2022
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With another challenging year coming to a close, now is the perfect time for parents and children to come together, … Read More→
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6 Signs of Healthy Coparenting
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Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
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Roughly 23% of children in the country live in a home with just one of their parents, according to the … Read More→
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10 Ways to Help Foster Healthy Physical Habits in a Digital World
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We all know that exercise is essential to our health and wellbeing; however, in a time when so much of … Read More→
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11 Tips for Building Grit, Resilience, and Socioemotional Skills in a Digital World
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Grit, resilience, perseverance, and emotional intelligence are all crucial for success, but how can parents help their children develop these … Read More→
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13 Tips to Help Children and Teens Avoid Technology Overuse During COVID-19
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Children and Screens: Institute of Digital Media and Child Development has brought together leading international experts in the fields of … Read More→
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Virtual School Means Extra Screen Time – and Added Eye Strain for Kids
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This school year is continuing in much the way the last one ended, with many districts opting for virtual learning, … Read More→
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5 Tips for Sudden Home Schoolers
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Many parents around the country are settling into a new role — substitute teachers for their school-age children. As an … Read More→
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Keeping Kids Safe in the Information Age: Caution Regarding Some Apps
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With schools currently closed, kids and grandkids are home with more time than ever to be on the Internet. Here … Read More→
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Coronavirus: How Adults Can Help Children Navigate the Anxiety
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As Americans adapt almost minute-by-minute to keep up with evolving information regarding the coronavirus, we must pay careful attention to … Read More→
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A Special Needs Teenager’s Transition to Adulthood: 4 Things to Consider
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For youth with disabilities, there are many things to consider. An individual’s transition plan must look at many elements of … Read More→
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4 Important Cell Phone Safety Tips for Kids
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Getting their first cell phone is now a rite of passage for most kids. Having a phone comes with a lot … Read More→
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Tips for Parents to Ease Back to School Jitters
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Did you know that anxiety issues are the most common mental health disorders in children? There are an estimated 18 … Read More→
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A Back to School Checklist for Children with Special Needs
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When my daughter, Elizabeth, was young, I used to feel anxious and lose sleep over the transition from summer to … Read More→
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Co-Parenting Tips Every Divorcing Couple Needs to Know
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Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
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It’s well known that nearly half of all marriages in the country end in divorce. The rate is even higher … Read More→
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It Takes a Sensitive Village to Raise a Child with Special Needs
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Raising a child with a disability is a journey that is never easy. In addition to the emotional challenges, it … Read More→
