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Parenting Pointers: Parenting with Confidence

Motherhood Moments

Parenting is a difficult and rewarding task that comes with many challenges. No two children are alike, so what works for one may not work for another. In this pioneering book, “How To Do- Parenting With Confidence," Author Vanessa Kahlon offers a refreshingly honest and practical guide to the highs and lows of parenting.

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Parenting Pointers - Kindergarten

Motherhood Moments

Each day seems to bring something new.Kindergarten is a major milestone for children and parents. As parents, it's so hard to know if they are ready for their big new world ahead. I journaled about my feelings and emotions and thought that many parents must be experiencing these same emotions. Your child is growing up.

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Parenting Pointers: Peaceful Parenting

Motherhood Moments

How can parents best meet the complex needs of their children in these complicated times? Giving and receiving the trust, communication, cooperation, respect, and joy that every parent and child deserves, ultimately allows our children to become the leaders our future so desperately needs.A What is Peaceful Parenting?

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Parenting Pointers: First Steps in Diagnosing Autism

Motherhood Moments

For many parents who suspect that their child is exhibiting behaviors of autism, the first step toward a diagnosis is booking an appointment with their pediatrician. Some questions parents may want to ask at their child’s appointment include: I think my child may have autism. What signs should I look for?

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Healthy Habits: Parent Views on New Childhood Obesity Guidelines

Motherhood Moments

Parents face a myriad of challenges when it comes to keeping their kids healthy in 2023. With Eating Disorder Awareness Week upon us, a new nationwide survey of over 1,000 parents is shedding light on their difficulties talking about weight and healthy habits with their children. One of their biggest hurdles?

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Parenting Pointers - Discipline Mistakes That Parents Often Make

Motherhood Moments

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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Newborns and Time with Parents

Motherhood Moments

Would-be parents in the U.S. may want to consider the implications on their career. Take a look at the full report to see the number of Americans who say they’re worried about losing their job if they take family leave and the average amount of time new parents in America end up taking off work (paid and unpaid).

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