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Phew! It’s Normal. An Age by Age Guide for What to Expect From Kids & Teens – And What They Need From Us  
Source: heysigmund.com
Understanding what our kids are wrestling with and the developmental goals they are working towards will make their more ‘frustrating’ behaviours easier to deal with. Things will run smoother if we can give them the space and support they need to do whatever it is they need to.
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On radical self care
Author: Luba Falk Feigenberg
We give our all to our children and our careers and our friends and our homes and our schools and our communities, but we struggle mightily to give to ourselves. And when we do, we feel guilty because it feels like we are wasting our time or could be doing something more productive or should be taking care of someone else.
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5 ways your child will terrify you
Author: one tough job
Maybe you harbored ambitions of being the cool, laid-back kind of mom or dad. Or, maybe you always knew you were going to be the crazed germaphobe who wipes everything with antibacterial wipes, twice. Either way, you were likely unprepared for these five ways your child will terrify you (and cause a few grey hairs in the process):
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Tip Sheet: Age-Appropriate Sexual Behavior  
Source: stopitnow.org
Read this article for more information of what is appropriate by age, warning signs, and what to do if you are worried about your child.
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Celebrating Independence Day with your Family
Author: one tough job
Independence Day (or Fourth of July) is a great time to teach your children about American history while also relaxing and enjoying the weather. Here are some ways to incorporate education into your celebration.
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Gay and Lesbian Adoption and Parenting  
Source: nolo.com
There are special issues for lesbian and gay singles and couples who want to adopt or who are raising children. This article addresses adoption for LGBT singles and couples, as well as parenting and the rights of second parents.
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17 Self-Care Tips for Solo Parents  
Source: Today's Parent
Self-care is critical when it comes to solo-parenting, here's a great list of ways to practice self-care while parenting on your own.
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Surviving and Thriving as a Stepfamily  
Source: psychcentral.com
All families face challenges. But stepfamilies encounter unique obstacles that can make or break their family. These unique challenges are inherent to all stepfamilies. Fortunately, there are strategies you can successfully use to foster a healthy stepfamily.
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Take Care of Yourself for a Change  
Source: parenting.com
You might not be able to do the slacker-mom thing wholesale, but you can make an ordinary day a mental-health day by infusing it with small hits of good-for-you moves, starting first thing.
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Self Care for Parents of Children with Special Needs   
Source: parentmap.com
5 methods of self-care to help parents of special needs children recharge, reset and rally for the next set of challenges.
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