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Shame is often at the heart of bullying
Published on September 17, 2012
Help kids develop resiliency to bullying and shame, creating a safer environment for all. -
Shared book-reading: Start young and read often
Published on September 12, 2012
Reading aloud to young children is one of the most effective early literacy strategies available to preschool educators and families. -
Youth and emotional eating habits
Published on September 12, 2012
Going back to school can be a very exciting, fun, empowering time for youth. But it can also be a time where youth experience anxiety, fear, and restlessness. We know that sometimes emotional variances in youth will lead to changes. -
Youth and smartphones: Important tips for safety
Published on September 12, 2012
Technology becomes more and more advanced every day. The cell phones once used to place phone calls are now capable of so much more. Read on to find out what parents should know in order to keep their child safe if they have a smartphone. -
September is Child Passenger Safety month
Published on September 12, 2012
Many parents don’t realize the risks they take when they head out the door each day. Review these top ten tips to see if your children are riding safely! -
Helping teens with career planning
Published on September 11, 2012
Teens look to parents when making future-oriented decisions; explore suggestions for steering them in the right direction. -
Childhood pretend play builds critical skills for later years
Published on September 10, 2012
Every area of development – physical, cognitive, communication and social/emotional – can be enhanced when children engage in pretend play or make-believe. -
Tips for developing self-esteem in children
Published on September 7, 2012
Self-esteem is imperative to a child’s success; explore these suggestions for easy ways to build self-esteem in your children. -
Remembering, not reliving, the past: Strategies to talk with children about 9/11
Published on September 7, 2012
September 11, 2001 greatly affected America. As we approach the eleventh anniversary of the terrorist acts, learn strategies to talk to youth in an appropriate way. -
Social networking: Safeguarding teens
Published on September 7, 2012
Today, more than ever, young people are spending time in online social networks. Explore advice for parents on keeping their kids safe online.