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Homework Battles: The 5 Step Reset
Semenay Erdoğan from Unsplash Do you dread the after school show down? When you ask whether they have any homework while preparing for battle? Or maybe it is after the sports and activities in the[...]By Julietta Skoog
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Navigating the Marijuana Conversation with Teens: A Parent’s Guide
As a parent, one of the most challenging things to navigate is the issue of marijuana use among teens. We all know that adolescence is a time of exploration, testing boundaries, and trying new things. For many teens, marijuana is one of those things they experiment with. The question is: How do we, as parents, […]By Casey O'Roarty
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3 Tips for Successful Playdates with Elementary School Kids
With warmer weather playdates are increasing. Our kids love playing with other kids! They are socially wired, and thrive through interactions with others. In the elementary years, kids still ask for playdates, especially through 2nd grade. 3rd graders and up often begin managing their own social plans, and “letting” parents know. It requires navigation and coordinating, particularly […]By Julietta Skoog
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Trusting My Teen Through the Driving Years
We all experience our teens starting to drive with a level of fear and trepidation. I mean, they’re driving a vehicle! Let’s be real, they’re babies behind the wheel, right? They have no real concept of experience over time. Yet, here they are, in this position of power. They’ll eventually figure it out, but the ride is bumpy.By Casey O'Roarty
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Secret Browsers and Navigating Screens with Tweens & Teens
This week, a post in the Joyful Courage for Parents of Teens Facebook group really hit home for me. A mom was grappling with her 12-year-old son, who managed to bypass his school’s tech filters by using a “fake algebra website” to access blocked sites like TikTok and Fortnite. As you can imagine, she was […]By Casey O'Roarty
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What to Do When Nanny Kids Bite
The first time I encountered a biting situation, I was caring for two absolutely delightful toddlers in a nanny share. These kiddos had grown up together since they were about six months old and had become great friends. Both were (and continue to be) kind, loving, and sweet children...By Danielle Taylor
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School Break Survival Guide: Routines, Connection & Sanity-Saving Tips for Parents of K-5 Kids
I worked in schools as a school psychologist and school counselor, my husband is a teacher, and we have three children in elementary, middle and high school. So, as a family, our rhythm and calendars revolve around the school year cycle and we LIVE for the breaks! While they of course can be fun and […]By Julietta Skoog
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Why Natural Consequences Work: A Nanny’s Guide to Positive Discipline That Builds Resilient Kids
As a nanny, Natural Consequences is one of my favorite ways to respond to children. In “Positive Discipline Parenting Tools,” Dr. Jane Nelsen explains that, “A natural consequence is anything that happens naturally, with no adult interference. When you stand in the rain, you get wet.” Why do we want children to face natural consequences, […]By Danielle Taylor
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Positive Discipline for Teenagers: Chapters 1-3
Over the next few weeks, I’ll be diving into Positive Discipline for Teenagers by Jane Nelsen and Lynn Lott on the Joyful Courage podcast, offering a deep dive into the principles behind this parenting approach. We’ll be exploring how Positive Discipline can help us navigate the messy, wonderful teen years with a focus on… …connection, […]By Casey O'Roarty
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5 Tips to Get Your Baby to Sleep In
Does your baby wake up at 4am-5am? Infant early waking is usually an indication that something needs to change. Here are 5 tips to assess if these factors are contributing to those difficult early morning wakes. Light stimulation Even the smallest amount of morning light creeping through your window or under your door, stimulates your […]By Jade Folk
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You Connected Your Child with a Therapist… Now What?
Have you connected your child with a therapist or counselor and want to know how best to support your child on this journey? Before your child begins with a mental health provider, it can be helpful to ask them some questions. If you haven’t asked these questions and the relationship is already established, don’t fear, […]By Meghan R. Kaloper
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