Benefits of Enforcing Delayed Gratification with Your Child
Benefits of Enforcing Delayed Gratification with Your Child
  • Instant gratification can lead to addiction and depression over time.
  • Delayed gratification sets up your children for future success.
  • Children struggle with delaying gratification; parents need to teach them.
  • Encourage goal setting, patience, and good decision-making with your child.
Empowering Independent Toddlers
Empowering Independent Toddlers
  • The right time to potty train is dependent on physical, developmental, and emotional milestones and cues as well as your family’s current situation.
  • It's important to remember that children are all different and their potty training needs can be different, even from sibling-to-sibling.
  • It's not necessary for your chlid to show every "green light," but if you are seeing signals, it may be time to start considering the process.
Talking to Kids and Teens About Suicide
Talking to Kids and Teens About Suicide

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  • One of the best ways to prevent suicide is to talk about it.
  • Listening is a powerful tool to help kids sort and manage their emotions.
  • If you see signs of suicidal thoughts, seek professional help.
What does autism look like?
What does autism look like?

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  • Autism is a neurological disorder that has gained increased attention over the last decade.
  • Because autism is a spectrum disorder no two children share identical symptoms or severity.
  • Learning to recognize and support children on the spectrum can help them feel more comfortable.
My child has ADHD. How can I make homework easier?
My child has ADHD. How can I make homework easier?

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  • ADHD means kids learn differently, so different strategies are needed.
  • Counter-intuitive moves like more breaks, wearing headphones, or racing can help.
  • Play to your child’s strengths and be flexible within a consistent framework.
How Can I Get My Kids to Listen?
How Can I Get My Kids to Listen?

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  • Good communication is about empathy and respect - on both sides.
  • If your kids seem to never listen, you may have trained this behavior.
  • Changing your communication behavior can re-train kids to listen the first time.
A New Perspective on Raising Flourishing Teens
A New Perspective on Raising Flourishing Teens

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  • Parents who promote positive behaviors rather than focusing on bad behaviors have flourishing teens.
  • Most positive behaviors stem from four foundational skills; self-control, self-esteem, values, and empathy.
  • Through careful parenting choices, teens can learn the skills needed to make good decisions.
Resilience Series Part 7: Acts of Service
Resilience Series Part 7: Acts of Service

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  • Serving others can give children and teens a sense of control and accomplishment.
  • Children can learn the benefits of serving those around them right in their own home.
  • Teaching children to serve others helps builds resiliency, a skill that can be strengthened through practice.
Resilience Series Part 6: Self-Care
Resilience Series Part 6: Self-Care

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  • Self-care is just as important for children and teens as it is for adults.
  • Encouraging children to be more mindful of their physical and emotional needs helps them recognize how things affect them.
  • Teaching children to practice self-care helps builds resiliency, a skill that can be strengthened through practice.
Resilience Series Part 5: Fostering Connections
Resilience Series Part 5: Fostering Connections

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  • Connections play a big part in maintaining health and well-being, especially with the added stressors of a pandemic.
  • While friendships are important, some of the most important connections children and teens can develop are with family.
  • Fostering connections helps builds resiliency, a skill that can be strengthened through practice.

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