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A Thanksgiving Message About Community
Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate! Parenthood gives us so much to be grateful for every day—even in its most challenging moments. Feeling gratitude is important, especially at this time of year. But at Thanksgiving, I find myself thinking about another core value that ties into this holiday. . . Community. Thanksgiving is a celebration…
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Why Being Your Child’s Best Friend Doesn’t Work
Do your interactions with your kid feel more like a friendship than a typical parent-child relationship? Being best friends with your child sounds lovely, and it’s certainly born out of good intentions. But believe it or not, crossing this line is never in a child’s best interest. In fact, it signals a fundamental misunderstanding of…
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How To Teach Your Child Good Sportsmanship
Have you heard of Ivan Fernandez? Ivan is a Spanish cross country runner who has competed internationally in several long-distance running events. He entered the global spotlight in 2013, not for winning a race—but for coming in second place. During the race, Ivan was running behind Kenyan runner Abel Mutai. Abel was almost at the…
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Don’t Let Conflicts with Your Kids Spook You This Halloween
Halloween is an important night for kids of all ages. It’s a wonderful social opportunity combined with the chance to exercise their creativity. And of course, let’s not forget about all that candy. But like many holidays and major events, the excitement of Halloween can also increase conflict between parents and children. And fighting with your…
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Parenting Rage is Real—Here’s How to Manage It
Can you relate to this scenario? You wake up and spend 30 minutes coaxing your kid to get dressed for school while you rush to get ready for work. They fight with you over what they want to wear, insisting on the same blue shirt they’ve worn every day this week. You finally make it…
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