All children worry at some point. But when does a typical worry turn into possible anxiety? Does your child cling to you at events? Do they refuse to go to …
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10 Must See Spots in Florida – that aren’t theme parks
Many families think of a Florida family vacation and associate it with a trip to the house of mouse, Universal, Sea World or other big parks and attractions. While that can …
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From the teacher’s desk: Parent-teacher conference tips
As back-to-school becomes a distant memory, parent-teacher conferences are the next big item on the school days agenda. Whether you’ve come to love or hate them over the years as …
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Keep Warm During Cold Weather Sports
Winter sports season is well underway. Spring sports season has officially kicked off for some, but Mother Nature hasn’t gotten the memo. Us moms cheering on the sidelines? We’re cold. …
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Avoiding Bedtime Battles
Sleep struggles are a common occurrence for many families. From avoidance tactics to outright tantrums, the transition to bedtime can cause long lasting stress for you and your child. You …
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Avoiding Homework Battles
“Man, this is so hard”, “I hate homework!”, “Why does he give so much homework?” These are just a few of the things that you (okay, your child too) might …
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Planning for Summer Vacation: Jellystone Parks
Family vacations can be a struggle. For my extended family, for example, we have a variety of ages, from newborn babies to late 80s. We have males that love to …
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How to Talk to Your Kids About Drugs
Parents avoid many topics or just hope to never have to address them with their kids. One such topic is drugs. We all know the saying, “Small children, small problems. …
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Creating an Innovative Mindset
I am sure you have heard all the buzz around a growth versus fixed mindset. But are you familiar with the innovator’s mindset and can you create one in your …
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The Ripple Effect
What greater gift can a parent instill in their child than the idea of putting others before themselves? How one seemingly small gesture of kindness can ripple on and on. …
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