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Published on Leave a comment on How To Raise Strong Daughters
Raising strong and confident daughters

All children need to be raised with balance, loving affection, and discipline. Children thrive on things like routine and structure. No matter their gender, all children need to be taught to embrace their strengths, handle their weaknesses, and overcome the stereotypes that might be attached to them based on sex or gender alone.  If you have a daughter, it’s important to recognize that she will have her own stereotypes to overcome. As a parent, it’s your job to help her find a balance of femininity and strength. She can be kind, compassionate, and helpful while flourishing in assertiveness and ambition, characteristics historically thought of as masculine. 

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Published on Leave a comment on 7 Ways to Make Merry With Your Kids for the Holidays
Family Merry Fun

The holidays are best enjoyed with a healthy dose of children’s glee and excitement! The kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews, or other children in your life look forward to this season all year long.

Chances are, some of your best memories of the holidays are from your childhood. By making merry with kids, you’ll give them happiness to carry with them as they grow.

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Published on 2 Comments on New Parent Perspective: Does Having a Baby Really Ruin a Marriage?
New baby adjustment

If you’re expecting a baby (or considering having one), you may have some reservations. It’s typically thought that a couple will be only happy and excited when they find out they’re expecting—but this isn’t always the case. In reality, many couples have a great deal of fear when it comes to having a baby.

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Published on 2 Comments on Resiliency Guide for Parents & Teachers
Mother and daughter

Resiliency is the ability to bounce back after a difficulty. As a parent, this is a big part of helping our children cope with day-to-day life hassles, both big and small. The American Psychological Association (APA) has many great resources. As we all are adjusting to the Return To School stress, these are some good things to keep in mind.

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