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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

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

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

13 Virtual Field Trips Kids Can Take From Your Living Room

If you’re still looking for safe, fun things for your kid to do and your kiddo is climbing the walls, maybe a virtual field trip is in order. Even if you’re not ready to take in-person trips, you can still take in

Noha Darwish October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 Article Archives, Children, Family, Parenting Read more

It’s time to get the kids back in the kitchen

Looking for inspiration? We’re here for you. All our Cooking with Kids recipes have been kid-tested in Northern New Mexico schools (the secret is that kids help make them, so check out our how-to videos, too!) Plus, keep scrolling for

Noha Darwish August 31, 2020 Article Archives, Children, Family, Friday Fun, Parenting, Youth Read more

40 meaningful ways to share encouraging words for kids

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FYI_Admin October 19, 2019 Article Archives, Children, Parenting Read more

At Your Wits’ End With A Screen-Obsessed Kid? Read This

This story is based on an episode of NPR’s Life Kit. Geoff and Ellie live in a suburban Chicago neighborhood that looks familiar from movies like Pretty in Pink and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off — both filmed in the area. They have three kids —

FYI_Admin October 19, 2019 Article Archives, Children, Parenting Read more
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