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July 26, 2022

Drug Talks

It’s important for parents to be first in talking with their children about drugs. Knowing the effects and risks of drug use empowers children to make […]
July 17, 2022

Teaching Your Little One Boundaries

Boundaries about physical space, sharing, and kindness can be taught through play at this age. Using games and free-play to set rules, test the rules, and […]
July 16, 2022

Need for Independence

  Yet another factor that contributes to children’s tendency to drift apart from their families is their naturally growing sense of independence, says Christopher. “Now that […]
July 13, 2022

Let Them Be Frustrated

By learning to explore their world through active means, preschoolers are beginning to understand that they can affect the world around them. Their main developmental task […]
July 6, 2022

Sex Trafficking

Sex trafficking. That combination of words has to be one of the most heinous terms around, and most of us think it’s something that happens to […]
July 5, 2022

Like Father, Like Son

“The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.” Like father, like son.” “A chip off the old block.” Common sense, simple observation and psychological research show […]
July 4, 2022

Be a Role Model

Of course, like so many aspects of parenting, role modeling comes into play when it comes to setting boundaries. Human beings generally learn by copying, Fay […]
July 1, 2022

The Wrongs of Yesterday Have Become the Norms of Today

As a parent who has been raising children for over 25 years now, I am sometimes amazed at the differences in the worlds my oldest and […]
June 23, 2022

Training Like The Pros 

While sports offer a myriad of health and social benefits, overtraining poses serious risks. A growing number of youth are playing year-round and training like professional […]