Parenting Articles
02
Oct
Support Your Child’s Teacher
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Rick@Admin
The teacher is one of your most important allies during the school year. They work incredibly hard to make sure all students achieve academic proficiency, gain crucial socio-emotional skills, and are prepared for a successful future b...
20
Aug
Helping Children Socialize at School and Activities
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Socializing and activities outside of school are components needed to help develop your child’s social and emotional skills. Establishing relationships with kids at school and outside of school while participating in extracurricular a...
30
Jul
Preparing for Back-to-School at Home
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Summer break is winding down, families are returning from vacation, school supplies are flying off the shelves, and teachers are back in their classrooms diligently preparing for another academic year. As the first day of school appro...
24
Jun
Help Children Handle Their Feelings
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Early learning centers were established to provide an extra helping hand in young children’s growth and teach them skills that they need to thrive in life. But as their first teacher, it is the parents who should help children handle ...
05
Jun
Dad’s New Role
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A friend of mine was recently out with his two daughters when a stranger approached and kindly complimented him for taking the time to babysit his children. He was frustrated with this well-intentioned comment because as he put it, “I...
13
May
How Screen Time Affects Children’s Sleep
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Screen time is often a part of modern childhood. Kids may enjoy playing games, chatting with friends and family, and using online educational tools. They may even have digital homework assignments. While screen time can be a normal an...
22
Oct
Ghost Busting, Stress Reducing Tips for Halloween!
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Every child views ghosts, goblins, costumes, and saying trick-or-treat differently. Age appropriate exposure and participation can keep the fun in Halloween and reduce stress and fear. Here are a few of my favorite ghost busting, stre...
22
May
Getting Kids Ready for Summer Camp
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by Rick Lite
As the school year winds down, some parents are shifting their focus towards preparing their kids for summer camp. Whether your kids are enrolled in a day camp or sleep-away, getting kids ready for summer camp with the ph...
30
Apr
Introducing Your Child to Yoga Poses
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If your child is experiencing stress, anxiety or bullying at school, these issues can emerge as ‘stomach pain.’ Introducing your child to yoga poses can have a positive effect on these challenges.But there are also physical reasons wh...
13
Mar
Helping Children Manage Anxiety and Fears
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by June Rousso Ph.D.As a psychologist, I have always been drawn to helping children manage anxiety and fears. I remember first mentioning my desires to an aunt in my teens, who herself was an elementary school teacher, but could not i...
