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Drawing Pictures is Great for Children’s Development|

Drawing Pictures is Great for Children’s Development – Here’s How Parents Can Help

When the weather’s bad and there’s no prospect of a trip to the park, we might well reach for crayons, pencils and paper as a

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Screen-Free Things Kids Can Do in the House

School holidays can feel like a marathon if all the kids want to do is watch TV, play Minecraft or repeatedly ask you for the

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Jessica Lahey|The Addiction Inoculation

The Addiction Inoculation | Jessica Lahey Shares Insights on Girls That Create Podcast

In this episode, host Erin Prather Stafford spoke with Jessica Lahey, author of The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence. The

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raising kids to pivot|raise kids who pivot

Adaptable Children: Ten Ways to Raise Girls Who Can Pivot

What can you do to create a more adaptable child? Michele Borba, Ed.D., says the answer is simple: Give them plenty of practice. “If we

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storytelling parenting|Storytelling Improves Your Parenting|

Five Ways Storytelling Improves Your Parenting

“What would happen if one woman told the truth about her life? The world would split open.” ―Muriel Rukeyser, American poet and political activist When

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sand play|sand play|sand play

Sand Play: Four Tips From a Sculptor

One of the things kids love most about the beach is the chance to play with sand. Sand is an excellent material to play with.

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What Makes You Come Alive|What Makes You Come Alive

The Only New Year’s Resolution You’ll Need

What makes you come alive? As parents and caregivers, the question is worth pondering as we move into a new year. That’s why nationally recognized

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Set up a Kids Art Studio|kid art studio|kid art studio painting

How to Set up a Kids Studio at Home (And Learn to Love the Mess)

Many parents want to encourage their children to be creative. This is not just about training the next Archibald Prize winner. Young people develop important

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encouraging your child's Individual interests|encouraging your child's individual interests|Christine Horstman|

Encouraging Your Child’s Individual Interests

When her son asked to quit basketball for more time to explore other interests, Christine Horstman was surprised to experience mixed feelings. There just wasn’t

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keeping kids curious|keeping kids curiosity alive and well

Keeping Kids’ Curiosity Alive and Well

Kids are naturally curious. But various forces in the environment can dampen their curiosity over time. Can anything be done to keep kids’ curiosity alive?

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