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Receiving Unsolicited Parenting Advice?
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Giving Gifts at Christmas: Help Kids Discover the Joy of Giving
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Self-Affirmation for Kids: A Fun Idea to Build Your Child’s Inner Confidence
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Thankful for the Connected Families Community
Since January 2021, Lynne and I have decided to end each day in our home by expressing gratitude. This has helped us keep dwelling on what is good, and pressing on with joy and peace. We spend around 30 minutes…
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11 Ideas to Help You Stop Yelling at Your Kids
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The Powerful Difference Between Guilt and Shame
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My Child Hates Himself. How Can I Help?
Kids who are explosive with yelling, aggression, or name-calling are frequently filled with shame after an emotional outburst. They may run off, cry, or say terrible things about themselves. It can feel so hopeless to do your best to lift…
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You Lost Your Temper With Your Child: How to Make Things Better Again
You lost your temper with your child or teenager. We’ve all been there. We’ve all messed up as a parent. We’ve let our anger or frustration get the best of us. We yell when we want to be calm. We…
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4 Steps to Change Your Child’s Behavior
Ever tried to change your child’s behavior? Or, how many times in the last hour, have you actually tried to change your child’s behavior? If you’re like most parents, too often our methods go something like, “Uhhh! If I’ve told…
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How to Have a Great Summer—Without Your Kids Fighting All. Day. Long
It’s summer again! And this year we’ll all be taking steps back toward normal – whatever “normal” means for you. You’ll likely be working to find ways to encourage your kids out of the house or apartment, off of their…