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Strategies for Easing Your Child’s Back-to-School Anxiety
Strategies for Easing Your Child’s Back-to-School Anxiety
Practical tips for your anxious child
Danielle Ramos
Aug 23
The Kids Are Not Okay
The Kids Are Not Okay
For the love of god parents, land your helicopters
Lisa Hides
Aug 21
If You’re on the Fence About Having Kids, Choose ‘No’
If You’re on the Fence About Having Kids, Choose ‘No’
Either be all in, or don’t become a parent.
Jeff Hayward
Aug 21
Finding My Granddaughter
Finding My Granddaughter
Renewing a relationship with a child I hardly know
Catherine Oceano
Aug 21
I Can’t Kill Myself Today, It’s Mom’s Birthday
I Can’t Kill Myself Today, It’s Mom’s Birthday
When parenting involves facing a suicidal adult child
Joe Guay - Dispatches From the Guay Life!
Aug 20
“I’m leaving, you can stay here by yourself”
“I’m leaving, you can stay here by yourself”
The words a child never wants to hear from a parent
Simple Joy With Ann
Aug 17
Surprising Shift — Trading Big Baby Dreams for a Childfree Life
Surprising Shift — Trading Big Baby Dreams for a Childfree Life
The startling impact my attachment style played in my decision
Bette A. Ludwig 🔍 PhD
Aug 16
Should I Show My Children My True Emotions?
Should I Show My Children My True Emotions?
Or should I keep them hidden?
Amy Chambers
Aug 16
What Happens in Your Child’s Brain During Meltdowns?
What Happens in Your Child’s Brain During Meltdowns?
How to support your child’s underdeveloped brain during emotional outbursts
Dr CJ Yatawara - Tiny Brains expert
Aug 16
It’s Time To Quit The ‘Clean Plate Club’
It’s Time To Quit The ‘Clean Plate Club’
What is the real impact of telling children to finish all the food on their plates?
Dawn D
Aug 15
I Want to Spend Time With My Pre-Teen Daughter, But Apparently I’m Boring
I Want to Spend Time With My Pre-Teen Daughter, But Apparently I’m Boring
Here’s what she said YES to
Violet@CrumbsOfSanity 🫠
Aug 15
My Postpartum Couch to 5K Journey
My Postpartum Couch to 5K Journey
Reclaiming My Health (Sort of) After Two Pregnancies
Sarah Azman, M.Ed, CCC-SLP
Aug 15
Am I To Blame For My Daughter’s Entitlement?
Am I To Blame For My Daughter’s Entitlement?
The experts say I am
Victoria Corindi
Aug 14
Why Do Bananas Make Toddlers Have Tantrums?
Why Do Bananas Make Toddlers Have Tantrums?
I’m not insane. Banana meltdowns are a real thing in toddler world.
CarolF
Aug 14
Must-Haves New Parents Don’t Need
Must-Haves New Parents Don’t Need
And the truth about what babies can’t do without
Lisa Cunningham DeLauney
Aug 14
Your New Identity as “Mum”
Your New Identity as “Mum”
Having a baby also signals the birth of a new mother. And she can sometimes be hard to find.
Mumie Health
Aug 14
Holding My Tongue in Favor of My Child’s Learning
Holding My Tongue in Favor of My Child’s Learning
Navigating the keys to Fur Elise, Britney Spears and learning without parental bias
Elle M. Athens
Aug 13
Imaginary Play And Stories Aren’t Just Fun, They Are Powerful Keys to Your Child’s Development
Imaginary Play And Stories Aren’t Just Fun, They Are Powerful Keys to Your Child’s Development
A bit of magic to help learn real-world skills, anyone?
Shari Keller
Aug 13
Why Cooking At Home Is Healthy And Economical
Why Cooking At Home Is Healthy And Economical
Save money by eating great food with family.
Maybelyn H. Plecic
Aug 13
How My Youngest Child Overcame
How My Youngest Child Overcame
He faced the challenges and emerged stronger
Chris McCumskey
Aug 12
A Compassionate Heart
A Compassionate Heart
My Son’s Acts of Kindness
B.R. Shenoy
Aug 12
Parent Teacher Meeting
Parent Teacher Meeting
The Mum had a lot to get off her chest
MoymonaB
Aug 11
Bookstore Nostalgia Transporting Me to Childhood Days
Bookstore Nostalgia Transporting Me to Childhood Days
Sharing my childhood memories with my daughter at the local bookstore.
Tanya
Aug 10
A Toddler, a Trip and a Trained Negotiator
A Toddler, a Trip and a Trained Negotiator
The reality of one family’s zoo trip.
Dawn D
Aug 10
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