Tag Archives: parenting
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Helping Your Child Through Divorce: Part 1- Beginning the Process
Posted on March 4, 2014 by Kristi in All Ages, Divorce, Kids, Parenting, Teens.Making the decision to get a divorce is tough. Making the decision to divorce with kids is even tougher. This is the first post in a series about how to help your child when you and your partner decide to divorce. In this post, I’m sharing seven steps for how to handle the pre-divorce period: […]
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Book Review: Putting Children First by JoAnne Pedro-Carroll, PhD
Posted on February 26, 2014 by Kristi in All Ages, Book Reviews, Divorce, Kids, Parenting, Teens.I have a lot of parents who ask me for recommendations on books to read on how to best help their children while they are going through a divorce. Before now, I didn’t have one I could wholeheartedly recommend. I’ve probably read at least 6 or 7 books that I was just not that impressed […]
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More Important than Homework
Posted on February 24, 2014 by Kristi in All Ages, Kids, Parenting, Teens.What’s more important than getting homework done? The answer to this is your relationship with your child. The connection you have with your child is more important than their schoolwork, regardless of their age or grade level. Before you start talking about how competitive the world is or calling me crazy, keep reading. First of […]
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Brené Brown on Courage, Vulnerability, and Shame
Posted on February 21, 2014 by Kristi in All Ages, Anxiety, Book Reviews, Link Love, Mental Health, Parenting.Isn’t that amazing? It was written by a woman named Brené Brown. Have you ever heard of her? She’s a researcher/ storyteller (her words) who specializes in shame and vulnerability and their effects on relationships. She’s given two extremely popular TED talks and has written several books. The above Parenting Manifesto is straight from her book […]
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How Teens Can Get More, and Better, Sleep
Posted on February 19, 2014 by Kristi in Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, Nutrition and Fitness, Parenting, Technology, Teens.In my last post, we discussed why sleep is so important for teenagers. Today, we’re going to talk about how: How do you help your teen get better sleep? First of all, there’s a major hurdle that you need to be aware of: teenagers’ brains are naturally wired to stay up later and sleep in […]
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Five Reasons Sleep is Non-Negotiable for Teenagers
Posted on February 17, 2014 by Kristi in Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, Parenting, Technology, Teens, Therapy.“A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s book.” – Irish Proverb We all know sleep is important, and most parents try their best to give their kids ample time to sleep each night. While most parents are able to ensure their babies and younger kids get enough sleep, […]
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The Importance of Valentine’s Day Traditions
Posted on February 11, 2014 by Kristi in Kids, Parenting, Teens.Valentine’s Day seems to be one of the most polarizing holidays for people. There are those who love it and look forward to it every year. Others dislike it, especially if they have recently split with their partner or feel a sense of obligation around it. No matter what your own feelings are, you have […]
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Making Your Home an Emotionally Safe Place
Posted on February 10, 2014 by Kristi in All Ages, Kids, Mental Health, Parenting, Teens.You’ve plugged the outlets, gotten rid of the poisonous cleaning products, and locked up the alcohol and medications. You try to do everything you can to keep your child healthy and out of harm’s way. But have you considered all kinds of safety? The examples above are all about physical safety, which is where we […]
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Six Questions to Ask Yourself Before Giving Your Child a Cell Phone
Posted on February 3, 2014 by Kristi in All Ages, Kids, Parenting, Technology, Teens.Parents often ask me if and when they should give their child a cell phone. Unfortunately, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer to this question since each family’s needs are different and each child’s maturity is also different. However, there are important things you can consider to help you make a decision that’s best for your family. […]
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ADHD and Nutrition: What You Need to Know
Posted on January 27, 2014 by Kristi in All Ages, Kids, Mental Health, Nutrition and Fitness, Parenting, Teens.One piece of improving mental health that sometimes gets overlooked is diet. A healthy diet is important for anyone who wants optimal mental health, but especially for children, whose brains and bodies are developing and in need of the proper mix of nutrients. Most parents would agree that they want to feed their child the […]
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