Back to school can be both an exciting and chaotic time for families. The kiddos are looking forward to meeting their teachers, reconnecting with classmates and friends and participating in fall sports and activities and are possibly also a bit anxious about the unknown of the next school year. With back-to-school shopping, orientations and events, […]
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How to Nurture Your Baby’s Stress
When our babies are experiencing stress, they need to borrow our mature brain to return to a safe, regulated state. Babies can experience stress for all kinds of reasons. Stress can happen when babies have a physical need for feeding, hydration, temperature regulation, discomfort or pain. Stress happens when babies have an emotional need, feeling […]
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What Every Parent of Young Children Should Know about Plastics
Plastics is not a subject that most of us go to sleep obsessing over or wake up consumed by. But when you are writing a report for EARTHDAY.ORG titled “Babies vs. Plastics,” plastics literally become your life. Plastic is an omnipresent material in our lives. Made from oil and a selection of other, often toxic chemicals, plastics […]
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Nurturing Mindful Children in Nature This Season
Summer and fall are prime times to get kids out of the house and spend time outdoors, especially if you live at high altitudes or by the water. As you can imagine, studies show tremendous positive effects for children who spend time outside: However, you may need more than the idea of another hike to […]
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Teach Kids Critical Skills While Saving Thousands on Home Maintenance
A recent report suggests that on average, homeowners spend $2,000 every year on home maintenance, including landscaping, housekeeping and plumbing services. Parents can save money, as well as teach responsibility and financial skills, by hiring their own child to do household tasks. Below are some tips for assigning home maintenance chores to kids and teaching critical skills along […]