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Snap Judgments
It’s been said before, but it’s worth repeating: There is no rulebook for this parenting gig. There are theories, strategies, baby whisperers, and 411 for just about every age group, but there is no...
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5 Tips for Teaching Empathy
Opportunities to practice empathy are everywhere. Opportunities to practice empathy can be found in nature, in books, during TV shows, at the park, and in the home. Empathy is the ability to...
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5 Tips for Raising Positive Thinkers
Some kids are naturally more optimistic than others. Some kids just seem to approach all tasks, no matter how difficult, with a smile and a can-do attitude, But others…others might seem a little...
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On Redefining Happiness…
The Making Caring Common Project released some very interesting research last week, and if you haven’t seen it you should really take a look. Titled “The Children We Mean to Raise: The Real...
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What is the Common Core Missing?
Lessons in kindness, that’s what. With so much emphasis on accelerated learning and racing to the top (of what, exactly?), our education system seems to be forgetting one essential lesson: Kids need...
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How Heavy is Your Backpack? An Exercise in Empathy For School Age Kids
The end of the school year can be tough. As parents, we feel like we’re crawling to the finish line. We’re so close, but there’s still so much to be done before we close the books on another year. For...
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