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Children

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

DEA Agent Reveals All The Places Kids Could Hide Drugs In Their Rooms

Two moms found out that kids can hide drugs in places like teddy bears and tennis balls. Donna DeStefano has a daughter recovering from drug addiction and Karen Stout has two teenage daughters in high school. DEA special agent Timothy

Noha Darwish December 15, 2021November 22, 2021 Article Archives, Children, Mental Health, Parenting, Uncategorized, Youth 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

8 Ways Minimalist Moms Have This Whole Working Mother Thing Figured Out

We’ve seen the tired old trope in articles, commercials and television shows so many times: working moms just have too much to do. They’re chauffeuring kids around to evening practices, making lunches after said kids go to bed and staying

Noha Darwish November 22, 2021 Article Archives, Children, Parenting 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

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

7 Essential Homeschool Tips For Parents Just Getting Started

Many of you may be in the process of figuring out how to homeschool your kids for the first time. While it may be overwhelming, daunting, and exciting, you may need some tips to help get you settled on a routine. Read on for advice

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