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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: Helping Our Teens

Motherhood Moments

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. Hold regular conversations to normalize how teens are feeling.

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

Motherhood Moments

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. Yes, many parents love getting on social media themselves.

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Parenting Pointers: Gaming and Cyberbullying

Motherhood Moments

Parents are looking for ways to help their children navigate the sometimes-cruel environment that online gaming can be. It’s not just online harassment that’s of concern to those gamers and their parents. He provides tips on how parents can talk to their children if they’re being bullied while gaming online.

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Teen Mental Health SOS: 8 Expert Tips Every Parent Needs to Know

Koupon Karen

As a parent, being equipped with the right knowledge and strategies to support your teen’s mental well-being is crucial. In this blog, we will delve into eight expert tips that every parent needs to know in order to navigate the complexities of teen mental health.

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Parenting Pointers: Tips for a Screen-Free Holiday

Motherhood Moments

Spice Up Mealtime Convo Make family dinnertime more interesting with conversation starters and leave your screens off the table. Motivational Interview Activity Motivational interviews are conversations that can help children understand their own motivations for change. Don’t forget to follow this rule yourself, too!

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Parenting Pointers: Promoting Emotional Readiness for the Workplace

Motherhood Moments

He doesn’t blame parents, either (frankly, most are overwhelmed and don’t know where to even begin to start). For now, says Magee, parents need to prepare their children upstream mentally and emotionally for the stress they’ll face downstream when they enter the workforce. 43 percent suffered from anxiety.

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