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How Do You Parent a Strong-Willed Child?
Some kids are just easier than others. They appear to come out of the womb knowing how to say “please” and “thank you.” They rarely cause any trouble. They never make a scene in public. They do whatever their parents ask of them. As much as you may dream of having a child who fits…
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Thank You for the Parenting Work You Do
Happy Labor Day! We commemorate the American labor movement every year on the first Monday of September. On this day, we acknowledge and celebrate workers across all industries. Whether you work outside the house or you stay at home to care for your children, you deserve recognition for doing the hardest job in the world:…
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Dear Katherine: Why is My Granddaughter So Moody?
Hello, Conscious Parent! Welcome to “Dear Katherine,” a monthly Q&A with real-life parents/caregivers. If you’d like to submit a question of your own, email me at katherine@consciousparentingrevolution.com. Dear Katherine, I have an 11-year-old granddaughter whose emotions are all over the place. Recently, she came home from school in an especially angry mood. I could tell…
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Eradicating the Stigma of “Shy”: Why “Introverted” Doesn’t Necessarily Mean “Insecure”
Are you concerned that your child is too shy? Maybe they’re the kind of kid who hangs back in class. Maybe it takes a while for them to warm up to new places or people. Maybe they prefer to read or draw by themselves instead of playing with a group of peers. As parents and…
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Help Your Child Cope with Back-to-School Anxiety
Following a year of remote learning, many schools across the world are preparing to return to in-person instruction for the upcoming semester. But uncertainty around rising COVID-19 cases and mask regulations is lingering. There are some families who don’t believe in vaccinations and some who are against wearing masks. The personal preferences and the public…
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