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5 Reasons Your Child Should Be in Sports

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If your son or daughter spends too much time at home with a glazed look in their eye and the glow of a smartphone in their face, you might want to consider signing them up for school sports. Getting your child off the couch and active will not only bring them immediate benefits but will […]

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4 Tips for Parenting an Above Average Child

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If you’re the parent of a gifted child, you may be challenged with a unique set of circumstances. Your gifted child might be mentally above average, but have difficulty interacting with their peers; they may be immature, impatient, or easily bored. Your friends and family may look on in awe at your child’s abilities, blissfully […]

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4 Fun Activities for You & Your ADHD Child

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If you have a child who has been diagnosed with ADHD, you know one of the main symptoms is hyperactivity. In other words, your child may seem to have an excess of energy, and all of that energy needs to be channeled. Unfortunately, modern kids are far less physically active than kids from just 20 […]

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Guest Post: Disabled Parenting: A Road Worth Traveling

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Disabled Parenting: A Road Worth Traveling By Ashley Taylor  If you’re expecting your first bundle of joy, congratulations. Having a baby is one of the greatest joys in life. But, as all new parents can attest, it also comes prepackaged with sleepless nights, never-ending worry, and a 24/7 workload. Navigating the early stages of parenthood […]

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Parenting with a PLAN! : Core Family Values

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Many parents come to me and ask for help because their children are misbehaving. I always ask what their plan is. What works for them in disciplining and what doesn’t? It is an interesting conversation. Because raising a family based upon no specific values or plan often feels chaotic. So I guide the parents into […]

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