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Parenting Pointers - Discipline Mistakes That Parents Often Make

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Originally published here: Discipline Mistakes That Parents Often Make There is no instruction manual on being a parent. Because of the impromptu nature of the job, every parent makes mistakes when it comes to disciplining their children. There is no instruction manual on being a parent.

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Parenting Pointers: Divorce and the Effects on Children - How Parents Can Make the Biggest Difference

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Parents know children are the most important equation in the separation, but somehow they oftentimes get caught in the middle of the “war.” The answer is with love , honest (age appropriate) communication , and successful co-parenting. Let’s review: Love: As parents we know that children need love in their lives more than anything.

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Parenting Pointers - What Parents Can Do to Protect Their Children on Social Media

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Social media is a “joy thief” in many ways, says Magee, who travels the country speaking with parents and children about substance misuse and mental health. That’s why it’s up to parents to intervene and help them develop healthier habits around their social media use. Student wellbeing activist David Magee couldn’t agree more.

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Parenting Pointers - Mother of All Baby Showers

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Events remain focused on the needs of expectant and new parents, and as current events, health trends and baby gear changes, MOABS has evolved too. I wanted to connect expectant and new parents in a unique, fun celebratory way, for aka adults-only and in the evening, to resources, experts, education and each other.

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Parenting Pointers: Helping Our Teens

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A shocking new report by the CDC confirms what many parents already suspected: Teenage girls are in crisis. Most parents receive news like this with a sinking feeling and a sense of dread. Young people face a cauldron of pressures their parents can’t relate to. The question is, regardless of gender, how do you reach your teens?

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Parenting Pointers: Tips for a Screen-Free Holiday

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But it can also be a great opportunity to establish new habits, spend more quality time with family, and set intentions for the new year. Everyone in the family can make their own list, and then together you can work towards completing them. Some families take a “digital Sabbath” once during a weekend.

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Parenting Pointers: Balancing Warm Sleep with Safe Sleep for Infants

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This winter may be particularly difficult for some families with infants, as they face plummeting temperatures and rising heating costs and wonder how to keep their baby warm yet in a safe sleep environment. This sleep space should be in the same bedroom as the parents, but not in the same bed. Thanks for reading!

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