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Helping Your Child with Body Image: 5 Quick Tips
How to Promote Body Positivity in Children
How to Promote Body Positivity in Children
Introduction
You probably assume that body-image anxiety is something your child will be dealing with in middle school. But did you know that 34% of girls are already restricting their eating by age 5 so as not to get fat? According to a…
Redefining Punishments for Kids: Natural Consequences!
Natural Consequences: A New Approach to Discipline | Our Community Media
Natural Consequences: A New Approach…
bell hooks Taught Us to Love Kids: Powerful Lessons
bell hooks Wasn't a Parent, but She Taught Us How To Love Children
bell hooks Wasn't a Parent, but She Taught…
30 Delightful Ways Kids Will Love
30 Easy Ways to Make Your Child Feel Special and Loved
Introduction
Sometimes, it's the little things that make the biggest impact. This is especially true with children: Getting an extra story at bedtime, being allowed to pick out the family's pizza toppings, or stopping for ice cream after school may not be a huge deal to you, but it is to…
8 Powerful Phrases for Joyful Kids
Simple Words and Sentences for Effective Communication with Kids
I grew up hearing my mother say in Italian,…
Ultimate Guide: 63 Powerful Questions for Kids
Engaging Kids with Fun Questions
Unlocking Your Child's Curiosity and Imagination
As a parent, you know how…
Raise a Respectful Child: 10 Easy Tips
Respecting Your Child's Interests
When you're at the supermarket and your child is captivated by the ice cream section, it's important to respect their interests. Instead of dismissing their fascination, try to understand their perspective. Give them a couple of minutes to explore the different flavors and options. You can even take a picture of…
Child Therapist Supports Gentle Parenting at Walmart, No Matter the Challenge
Child Therapist Validates Mom's Gentle Parenting at Walmart
Child Therapist Validates Mom's Gentle Parenting…
Help Kids Embrace Change: Parents’ Guide
Change Can Be Scary for Kids but Here’s How Parents Can Help Them Embrace It
Change Can Be Scary for Kids but…
Holiday Season and Mental Health: Embracing the Power of Saying "No"
Introduction
For two holiday seasons, many parents pared down celebrations. They trimmed guest lists—not as fun as trimming a tree—or clinked mugs of hot cider and cocoa with colleagues during the office's Zoom holiday happy hour. It remains to be seen exactly how the 2022…