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Growing Healthy Kids and Teens
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If you're wondering where your child's logic goes during a temper tantrum, Dr. Siegal explains what happens neurologically and what will help him through it
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Tips on fostering connection with your child even when it's challenging 
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According to Dr. Sarah Anderson, children who go to bed at the latest hours and whose mothers had the lowest interaction sensitivity scores, were found at the highest risk for obesity.
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In recent years, the idea that educators should be teaching kids qualities like grit and self-control has caught on. Successful strategies, though, are hard to come by.
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"The most important force shaping the development of resiliency and grit may surprise you"
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The rule at the “grit” expert Angela Duckworth’s house? You can quit. But you can’t quit on a hard day.
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Seems counterintuitive..but TEDtalk speaker Angela Duckworth gives principles to help parents determine when to demand a child to keep going or support his decision to stop.
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Imagine being told that your child would never give you a hug or say, “I love you.”
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April is Autism Awareness month! Know the facts about growing condition
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Being estranged from adult children can be a confusing and painful experience. Here’s why kids distance themselves and five things you can do about it.
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Hopeful article!
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Families with children on the autism spectrum face many challenges during the holiday season
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Wonderful article with practical suggestions to prepare for the stimulation of the holidays.
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InsigFrench children don't need medications to control their behavior.
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We might be able to learn some really helpful things from the French that can help us stop overmedicating our children. Great article.
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Wonderful insights into how a gratitude practice can enhance parenting and your overall sense of well-being
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Peaceful parents utilize positive engagement in their children's lives rather than relying on punishing misbehavior.
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Peaceful engagement, not punishment, is the key to promoting children's flourishing.
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I wish I could go back in time and teach the younger version of myself how to cope, but of course, that's not possible. What is possible is to try to reach as many kids and parents as possible with these coping skills....
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Does your child frequently worry and feel anxious? This can be very challenging for both children and parents. This is a great little toolkit to help parents and children navigate through anxiety in a way that is compassionate and helpful.
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With school shootings on the rise, it is evident that our teens are hurting. Society is being called to prioritize mental health and to reach out to our kids. Find out how.
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How can we help troubled teens feel a sense of belonging, importance and worth – which naturally and effectively wards off lonely down-spirals of anger and frustration.
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Studies show that kids are sensitive to quiet marital resentment—not just all-out shouting matches.
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Professor E. Mark Cummings' study reveals children's sensitivity to their parents' quiet conflicts
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Our ideas about how to be happy are often contrary to what research shows really works
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Dr. Erica Reischer shares her perspective of how to foster real happiness. Is pleasure really the key?
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Relational aggression and exclusion is all too common among children. Teach your child how to take the lead and be an "includer" among peers.
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Bullying begins early. Teach your child to take the prosocial lead.
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What's in a mother's caress? A set of specialized nerve fibers may help to explain why holding babies builds attachment.
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Touch is powerful--- more powerful than we realize!
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Unstructured play is a serious brain booster for growing minds. Try these genius ideas and watch your kids soar.
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Trying to help your child play on their own? Here are some great tips!
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Many parents are reluctant to enter their children into therapy due to social stigma
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A child's mental health needs shouldn't bend to the stigmas of society. Find out more about child therapy here.
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You are not 'The Real Parent.' How many times do stepparents hear that phrase? It is a constant balancing act of being involved
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11 coping strategies that help parents manage back to school stress and offer a little self-compassion in the midst of all the to dos.
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Excellent resource for helping families get back into the school routine.
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What do you do when you're worried that a child might be feeling suicidal? A guide for parents to helping a child who is in distress and feeling hopeless.
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If your child is thinking about harming themselves, this article is an excellent tool for parents, family members, and friends to be an empathetic, supportive presence in their life.
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Wow! Writing down our feelings and experiences has a tremendous impact on our health and lowering stress levels. Cool article.
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Are you teaching your children not to listen to you? Read up on habits to make and break when communicating with your kids!
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Without treatment, a child with ADHD may fall behind in school and continue having trouble with friendships. Family life may also suffer. Untreated ADHD can increase strain between parents and children. Parents often blame themselves when they can’t communicate with their child.
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The basics for ADHD treatment
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Researchers highlight the pluses and minuses of screen exposure for young minds.