The Worst Advice Given by Parents
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The Worst Advice Given by Parents

Most parents strive to be great at parenting. We want “the best” for our kids so they grow up to be successful. However, research has shown that successful kids don’t come from what has classically been doled out as parenting advice. Healthy eating habits, self-control, social skills, and compassion for others are trademarks of a “successful” child.

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How To Talk To Kids About Anxiety
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How To Talk To Kids About Anxiety

Young people need to understand anxiety is our brain's way of checking to see if we are okay, not to tell us that we aren’t okay.

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Dangers of Overparenting
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Dangers of Overparenting

Parenting well can feel like trying to hit a moving target. Parental involvement and responsiveness have been linked to child success, yet too much of either can have detrimental effects to children. So how do you know how much involvement and responsiveness is too much?

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