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Helping Siblings Communicate Instead Of Fight

Conflict is part of every human relationship, because every relationship has two people with different needs and perspectives. Our job as parents is to teach our children to manage that conflict in ways that bring them closer. On the other

Noha Darwish December 29, 2021November 29, 2021 Article Archives, Children, Family, Relationship, Youth Read more

How To Give Effective Instructions

The first step to harmony is teaching your child to listen and follow directions One of the most important keys to minimizing problem behavior is making sure that kids are getting the message you’re trying to send. When it comes

Noha Darwish December 22, 2021November 29, 2021 Article Archives, Children, Family, Parenting Read more

Parent Guide To Protecting Teens On Social Media

Raising a teenager is no picnic! On one hand, you want to respect boundaries and give your growing child the freedom to make—and learn from—their own mistakes. On the other hand, you want to do everything in your power to

Noha Darwish November 27, 2021November 22, 2021 Article Archives, Children, Family, Parenting, Youth Read more

3 Ways To Show Your Kids They Can Talk To You About Anything

My mom came home from work one day to an oddly placed vase in the kitchen. It was right in the middle of the counter’s usable space. I’d put it there to hide a bleach mark I had made. Yep,

Noha Darwish November 24, 2021November 22, 2021 Article Archives, Children, Family, Parenting, Personal Development Read more

35 Things To Do On A No Spend Weekend In Winter The Whole Family Will Enjoy

This time of year many of us are working on saving money and getting on track with our budgets by taking a no spend challenge. Whether you are working on a no spend weekend or a no spend month it

Noha Darwish November 22, 2021 Article Archives, Children, Family, Friday Fun Read more

How Mindfulness Can Help Caregivers

One of the biggest challenges of raising a child with intense needs is managing the emotional fallout. We want the best for our children, and with kids whose problems aren’t easily solved, it can feel as if you can never

Noha Darwish November 22, 2021 Article Archives, Children, Family, Mental Health, Parenting Read more

20 Therapeutic Activities For Teens To Increase Positive Thinking

Changes in behavior, way of thinking, and identity are common during adolescence. But in some teens, these changes could lead to socio-emotional issues, such as self-doubt, secrecy, and isolation. Parents can help the teen overcome these issues through therapy activities.

Noha Darwish November 22, 2021 Article Archives, Family, Mental Health, Parenting, Youth Read more

How to Teach Kids About Emotions

Parents play a major role in how and how much a child’s anxiety is expressed, yet often without guidelines or tools. Society expects parents to teach our children positive behavior, but when do we learn about socializing their emotions? If our kids

Noha Darwish November 2, 2021October 21, 2021 Article Archives, Children, Family, Parenting Read more

Bingo! Back To School Edition

Celebrate the beginning of a new school year with a fun game of Back to School BINGO and snacks! Get the free printable by clicking the button below! Learn more here.

Noha Darwish October 13, 2021 Article Archives, Children, Family, Parenting Read more

How To Ask What Kids Are Feeling

“Our job as parents isn’t to provide certainty in a time of uncertainty. Our job is to help kids tolerate the uncertainty,” explains Jerry Bubrick, PhD, a clinical psychologist at the Child Mind Institute. Getting kids, regardless of age, involved in problem-solving

Noha Darwish October 13, 2021 Article Archives, Children, Family, Parenting Read more
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