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Parenting Pointers: Parenting with Confidence

Motherhood Moments

Parenting is a difficult and rewarding task that comes with many challenges. 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. Why can it be helpful to have some "parenting one-liners?"

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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.

Parenting 100
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Parenting Pointers: Self-Regulation

Motherhood Moments

Whereas his two previous books, Calm, Alert, and Learning and Self-Reg , were written for educators and parents, Reframed , the final book in the trilogy, unpacks the unique science and conceptual practices that are the very lifeblood of Self-Reg, making it an accessible read for new Self-Reggers. How can reframing help parents?

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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. Echoing Dr. Murthy, Magee insists that adolescents, whose brains are still developing, are not yet equipped to deal with these risks and dangers. Don’t preach.

Parenting 100
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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. The question is, regardless of gender, how do you reach your teens?

Parenting 100
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Time Tidbits: Take Control of Your Time and Money as a Busy Parent

Motherhood Moments

Being a busy parent can be exhausting and requires a great deal of finessing. Maximize Your time Busy parents have a lot on their plates and often find it difficult to manage their time effectively. As a busy parent, it can be easy to get overwhelmed with mess and clutter. Thanks for reading!

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Parenting Pointers - Setting Rules for Toddlers

Motherhood Moments

Original post here: Setting Rules for Toddlers As any parent of a toddler can tell you, enforcing rules is hard. How can a parent be sure they aren’t being too harsh or too lenient? Instead of tacky clothes and stinky food, you’re dealing with hitting and not wanting to eat. And all the parents said … Guess what?

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