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Last Minute Stocking Stuffers

It’s almost that time! Well, if you stepped into any CVS right after Halloween, then it’s been that time for quite a while. The holiday season is here!  Sleigh bells are ringing, your children aren’t listening … ever, the slow is glistening and your house is totally decorated and ready for some holiday action. You’ve…

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How to Teach Your Kids Empathy

As a psychologist, parents frequently ask me how to cultivate empathy in their children.  Instead of only understanding their own point of view, parents wish for their children to learn how to share, take others' perspectives, and overall how to value other people's opinions just as their value their own. Here are five ways to teach empathy…

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The Five Types Of Social Media Moms

If there’s one thing that’s revolutionized parenting, it’s social media. Yes, I know, penicillin is usually considered a major breakthrough, blah blah blah, but since that was way before my time, I’m sticking to social media. For any mom (or dad) perusing social channels, you’ve probably noticed several different types of posts and posters when…

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Ideas For Snack-Time!

It seems like my kids are always hungry. "Mom, can I have a snack?" is spoken in my house more often than I'd like to admit. I get bored and the kids get bored with the same 'ol same 'ol. So here's a round-up of some snacks that will sure to please and keep things…