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Stop Rewarding Perfect Attendance in School, PLEASE

8 months ago
/ Children 0-5 Kids 5-12 Parenting Tips Professionals
/ By Jen Taylor

This is my first year with a school-age child and so it has prompted a re-introduction to all of the customary school traditions. Most recently, this included the school first-quarter assembly. Prior

Never Enough Time in Nature: The Benefits of Being Outside

8 months ago
/ Children 0-5 Kids 5-12 Parenting Tips Professionals Teens 13 and Over
/ By Jen Taylor

As the temperatures start to cool off in many places, this is an excellent opportunity to take advantage of some fabulous time in nature. Nature enthusiasts would say that there is never a bad time

What Happened After I Got Rid of 75% of My Kids Toys

last year
/ Children 0-5 Kids 5-12 Parenting Tips Professionals
/ By Jen Taylor

Wow, it sounds really mean to say that I got rid of 75% percent of my kids toys! And I didn’t actually count them and calculate this math, but I think it’s pretty accurate.First off, WHY did

Celebrating Play Therapy During National Play Therapy Week 2019

last year
/ Children 0-5 Kids 5-12 Play Therapy Professionals Teens 13 and Over
/ By Jen Taylor

While most of you were watching the Super Bowl, play therapists around the country were beginning their annual celebrations of National Play Therapy Week (February 3-9). National Play Therapy

Should a 5 Year Old Have a New Year’s Resolution??

Last night, I started talking with my 5 year old daughter about New Years celebrations. We talked about seeing a fireworks show and then I told her that this is when people start making New Year's Resolutions.What

“If It Bleeds, It Leads” – Talking to Children About Tragic News Headlines

a couple of years ago
/ Children 0-5 Kids 5-12 Parenting Tips Teens 13 and Over Trauma
/ By Kristyn Buchanan

Welcome back our guest blogger Marly Hinestroza, as she discusses about tragic media headlines, the effects on children, and how you as a parent can help! ___________ On 01/13/18, at 8:00 am HST, I was

Anxiety in Children and How to Help

a couple of years ago
/ Children 0-5 Kids 5-12 Parenting Tips
/ By Kristyn Buchanan

Let’s welcome back one of our guest bloggers, Kim Martinez, as she dives into the topic of children with anxiety. ___________________________ Parental Support of Children with Anxiety When your

Helping Your Child Navigate Difficult Emotions

a couple of years ago
/ Children 0-5 Kids 5-12 Parenting Tips Teens 13 and Over
/ By Jen Taylor
/ 2 COMMENTS

Welcome Alyssa Caldbeck as our guest blogger this week as she explores navigating a child’s difficult emotions. ______________________________ Parenting is the most challenging job you’ll ever

Early Signs And Intervention

a couple of years ago
/ Children 0-5 Kids 5-12 Parenting Tips
/ By Jen Taylor

Let’s welcome our latest guest blogger, Leanna Rae, as she begins a series of articles on early signs of sensory and motor immaturity and early intervention! ___________________________________ Learning