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Read more about the article Child Abuse Prevention Month: What is Emotional Abuse & Neglect? (Part Two)

Child Abuse Prevention Month: What is Emotional Abuse & Neglect? (Part Two)

  • Post author:Olivia Trappen
  • Post published:April 26, 2024
  • Post category:Child Abuse Prevention/Parenting Tips
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This is part two to a blog about emotional abuse and neglect in children. Click here to read Part One! The previous blog covered examples of different kinds of abuse…

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Read more about the article Child Abuse Prevention Month: What is Emotional Abuse & Neglect? (Part One)

Child Abuse Prevention Month: What is Emotional Abuse & Neglect? (Part One)

  • Post author:Olivia Trappen
  • Post published:April 26, 2024
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April is the month designated to focus on preventing child abuse by raising community awareness of the problem. To be very clear, no community is exempt from its occurrence. People…

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Read more about the article When to Step In & When to Step Back

When to Step In & When to Step Back

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  • Post published:March 13, 2024
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Today's we're talking about a common parenting dilemma: when to step in and help your child when they're struggling to complete a task, and when to stand back and let…

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Read more about the article What is Pre-Literacy?

What is Pre-Literacy?

  • Post author:Olivia Trappen
  • Post published:March 6, 2024
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March is reading month! We’re excited to bring you some literacy-focused content in the next few weeks, starting off strong with some words from our favorite early childhood development expert,…

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Read more about the article Kids and Screen Time

Kids and Screen Time

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  • Post published:February 27, 2024
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There’s no denying that technology has grown exponentially in the past few decades. With this growth comes a lot of noise surrounding the topic of children and technology; should they…

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Read more about the article Mindful Mealtimes

Mindful Mealtimes

  • Post author:Olivia Trappen
  • Post published:February 21, 2024
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Mealtimes with kids can be challenging for a lot of reasons. Children might love a certain food one day and hate it the next. They are nervous to try new…

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Read more about the article How to Respond to Strong Reactions in Children

How to Respond to Strong Reactions in Children

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  • Post published:February 14, 2024
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No person is born with the ability to easily transition from one place or activity to another; for all of us, it’s a learned skill often developed early on in…

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Read more about the article Resolutions for Families: Tips for Making Positive Change that Lasts

Resolutions for Families: Tips for Making Positive Change that Lasts

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  • Post published:January 23, 2024
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It’s already late-January of 2024, which means its time to check up on how those New Years’ Resolutions are going. Making changes to your habits or routines can be especially…

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Read more about the article Conquering Naptime: Top Tips for Sleepy Toddlers

Conquering Naptime: Top Tips for Sleepy Toddlers

  • Post author:welldesign
  • Post published:December 21, 2023
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Ah, naptime. That magical window of silence where laundry gets folded, emails get answered, and maybe, just maybe, you score a few precious minutes of uninterrupted adult time. But for…

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Read more about the article Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten

Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten

  • Post author:welldesign
  • Post published:September 7, 2023
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Kindergarten is an exciting time for you and your child. Riding the bus, making new friends, and starting their education journey are all exciting things to look forward to! Most…

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