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Setting Healthy Screen-Time Limits for the School Year

Some kids just want to game, but sometimes they need to use their screens for school. So how do you set healthy screen-time limits during the school year? Gaming, watching funny YouTube videos, and working on creative school projects—whether or not you like it, technology is a permanent part of kids’ lives. Finding the right […]

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Recognizing and Managing Back-to-School Anxiety

What Is “Back-to-School Anxiety”? Kids and teens might simply have anxious personalities; they may experience intermittent anxiety, or they may even have an anxiety disorder. But back-to-school anxiety can be its very own issue: anxiety specifically about returning to school. This type of anxiety can occur in kids with no history of anxiety concerns. What

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Coping with First-Day Jitters: Helping Your Child Adjust to the First Day of School

The first day of school is the number one culprit of giving kids butterflies. Help your kids fight the first-day jitters with these simple strategies. Whether your kid is a baby bird just leaving the nest or a seasoned student starting a new year for the third time, some kids just get nervous on the

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13 Tips for Navigating the Back-to-School Transition Like a Boss

From school supplies to sleep schedules, these thirteen tips will have you navigating the back-to-school transition like a boss. As the bright summer days begin to wane, families across the country find themselves facing a familiar challenge: transitioning from the relaxed, sun-kissed days of vacation to the structured, fast-paced rhythm of the school year. The

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3 Recipes That Bring Exotic Places Right to Your Plate

Can’t travel to exotic destinations this summer? These three delicious recipes will bring the destination to you! Are you on a tight budget? Did your passport fall through? For whatever reason you find yourself stranded at home this summer, these flavorful culinary delights will transport you to the exotic places you’ve dreamed of. Without leaving

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8 Tips for Co-parenting during Summer Break

Co-parenting over summer break can become a new kind of challenge. But with these eight tips, you can rock the two-house summer. Summer is fun when you’re hopping from the beach to the mall. But it’s not so exciting when you’re hopping from house to house and arguing about who gets the kids. While co-parenting

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8 Steps to Setting Summer Reading Goals for Kids (and Yourself)

Summer is a time of endless sun, and it can also be a time of endless books! Set summer reading goals for your family and bask in the rays of adventure, love, and endless fun. Setting summer reading goals for kids is a magical way to keep their minds engaged, their creativity soaring, and their

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Unplugging Parenthood: How My Screen Time Impacts My Kids

Scrolling through Instagram, watching TV, surfing the web—the uses of technology are endless! But did you know, your screen time as a parent can impact your kids? In today’s interconnected world, screens have become an integral part of our daily lives, transforming the way we work, communicate, and unwind. While technology undoubtedly brings numerous benefits,

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