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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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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. Making a plan for what needs to be done each day can also be a great way to stay organized and on track with tasks.

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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. 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: ASD and Small Steps

Motherhood Moments

As a parent, you can help children see what the small steps are and how persisting and overcoming obstacles is a part of succeeding. Help your child work through setbacks, or lack of self-confidence, by helping to identify negative thoughts that may suggest concerns about his or her ability to be successful. It takes a village!

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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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Parenting Pointers: Tips for a Screen-Free Holiday

Motherhood Moments

Wax nostalgic sharing old family stories your kids might not know, looking back at and organizing or digitizing old photos, and/or exploring your ancestors’ journeys by creating a family genealogy. Jessica Hartshorn, Parents Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, PhD , Temple University, Brookings Institution Laura Markham, PhD, Aha!

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