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Having a pet has proven benefits for both children and adults. They are good for physical and mental health. Taking care of a pet teaches children about responsibility, friendship, love, and trust. However, not every family’s circumstances are right for having a pet.
Fitting self-care into an already busy schedule can seem impossible. But there are a growing number of reasons why self-care may be more important than you realize.
Enjoy breakfast options that are not only easy to make ahead of time but that both you and your kids will enjoy.
It’s that time of year again (whew, how’d that happen so fast?!?) and your little and not so little people are heading back to school. Hoping to make this a smooth transition for the whole family? Of course you are! Here are some tips and tools to get you off to a great start and flowing in the direction of ease and joy.
one tough job is closely monitoring the COVID-19 Coronavirus.
Guest Writer: Dr. Carrie Contey is a coach, speaker, and facilitator on the topic of human development, parenting, and family life.
Did you know...
Humans aren’t only stressed by negative things, we are also stressed by
positive things.
Our systems can be strained in either direction. This is why, even after a happy or joyous event, we can often feel tired, agitated, or as I like to say - CRISPY.
#CookingWithKids series is back! See how your child can help you in the kitchen while also learning the importance of preparing and cooking a meal.
Fall in New England is my favorite time of the year. Sweater weather, apple cider, and pumpkin picking, I love it all! Don’t get me wrong, summer was great, but the change in season for me and my family means more time at home and less time running from one event to the next.
Another reason I love fall is that I finally have a chance to tackle some of the tasks I’ve been putting off since June.
Parents play an important role as the primary sexuality educators of their own children. Learn more about the important benefits of honest, open, and ongoing communication in families.
In 2008, when Barack Obama was elected, I was more than happy, I was ecstatic. The Obama’s family portrait stood next to our collection of family photos and we had a life size cutout of our new President in the living room. One of the first famous faces my son could recognize and identify was “Barack-0-bama.” I was so incredibly grateful that my son was growing up knowing there was a president - a leader - who looked like him.
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