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Parenting Tips For Bringing Up Boys

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I have always known that being a parent was a tremendous gift and responsibility and that I wanted to do it right.   When I experienced the miracle of childbirth for myself, my commitment to being the best parent I could be was made even stronger. I am fortunate to have both a girl and a boy and parenting them is my greatest joy. For the most part, I find parenting them both … [Read more...] about Parenting Tips For Bringing Up Boys

Dear Asian Mothers

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Today's post is a bit unusual. I received an open letter from a reader who wishes to remain anonymous but who asked me to publish her piece. While this is something I rarely do, I heard her request and considered it as a public service announcement. I wish to stress that these points of view are not my own and that I think the sentiments she expresses are certainly not … [Read more...] about Dear Asian Mothers

The Importance Of Family Values

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Family values aren’t usually something most people think about until they need to teach their kids a lesson in response to an unwanted behavior. But the importance of family values should not be overlooked. Thinking about what your family values are and instilling them in your children early, can teach your kids how you expect them to behave when you’re not around. Why … [Read more...] about The Importance Of Family Values

5 Positive Parenting Tips That Make Parenting Easier

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Positive parenting is an approach that is built on mutual respect and treating your child as a person with feelings and the ability to think and make decisions. The positive parenting approach means saying good-bye to “because I said so” and instead, modeling good communication skills. The power of positive parenting is that if we show our children how to communicate … [Read more...] about 5 Positive Parenting Tips That Make Parenting Easier

How to Raise Responsible Kids

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As children grow older it becomes more and more important that they become responsible, independent, and confident in themselves. We all want responsible children, the trick is how to raise responsible kids! Kids need a little guidance and a little follow through but raising responsible children is very doable. Today, I am happy to have Lindsay Jenkins from The Elusive … [Read more...] about How to Raise Responsible Kids

Toxic Stress Symptoms In Children And Resources for Healing

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Today, I will share about toxic stress symptoms in partnership with Stress Health, an initiative of the Center for Youth Wellness. Toxic Stress Symptoms In Children I am so happy to partner with the CYW (Center For Youth Wellness) and their Stress Health resources aimed to support families and individuals dealing with adversity and toxic stress from childhood through adulthood. … [Read more...] about Toxic Stress Symptoms In Children And Resources for Healing