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My Son’s Separation Anxiety: Understanding Why He Gets Anxious When We’re Apart
Dear Katherine, A concerned parent recently shared a story about their son, who gets anxious whenever they’re apart. When he’s at school, he wants his parent to work from home, just so he knows they’re nearby. Even when the parent is just around the block, the child stresses out, worried that they won’t come back…
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Calm the Back-to-School Jitters: Essential Tips for Parents
Anxiety is a common reaction during significant transitions, but it’s important not to let these fears hinder progress. As the new school year approaches, consider these tips for addressing back-to-school anxiety to support you and your family in managing the challenges ahead. 5 Tips for Coping with Back-to-School Anxiety: Worries and fears can seem more…
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Navigating Inner and Outer Voices: The Importance of Listening to Your Child
Control. Have you found yourself longing for it lately?When life feels uncertain, we often grasp for control in any way we can.You might hyperfocus on cleaning up the house.You might micromanage a project at work.You might even criticize your spouse for the way they do…just about anything.And then, there’s trying to get your child to…
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Balancing the Scales: The Power of Self-Care for Effective Parenting
Are you overextending yourself to meet your family’s needs? Do you feel trapped in an exhausting juggling act with no end in sight? It’s time to take a step back and practice some self-care. Parents, we live in extremely stressful times. But prioritizing everyone else’s needs at the expense of our own isn’t the answer.…
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The Hidden Impact of Your Stress on Your Kids
Stress isn’t something we experience in isolation—it has a way of seeping into every corner of our lives, including our relationships with our children. While you might think your stress is your burden to bear, the reality is that your kids are quietly absorbing more than you realize. The hidden impact of your stress on…
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