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How to Talk to Kids About Anything Podcast
Take the time to have many short, simple discussions with your kids about healthy sexuality. It is better for kids to be prepared, rather than scared!
Lesson: Helping Your Child Develop Empathy
Empathy is a critical component in developing emotional intelligence. We develop this skill as we become aware of other people’s feelings, needs, and concerns. Empathy is important because it helps us to understand how others are feeling and how our actions...
Child ID Theft: Could Your Family Be At Risk?
What is child information and how is it vulnerable? By Brent Scott and Dina Alexander, MS Imagine the following situation: Your child is getting ready to go and spend some time with friends at the mall. Before they leave you give them a hug and on their back...
Real Life Lessons Learned from Beauty and the Beast
By Marina Spears Recently I woke up in the middle of night, unable to sleep. I turned on the television and began to scroll through a very long “My List” on Netflix--that I never seem to have the time to watch. Since it was 3 a.m. and sleep was nowhere in sight, I...
Four Ways to Instill a Healthy Body Image in Your Children
By Emily Krause In today’s media-saturated world, it can be difficult to sustain a healthy body image. with images of “physical perfection”, which can take a toll on self-confidence and self-worth. This negative effect is greatest among our youth. In the world...
Social Media: A Highlight Reel That is Destroying Our Kids
By Mattie Barron Social media is often referred to as a “highlight reel,” meaning everyone shares their best moments in life. Because of this, comparison is becoming a common negative feeling, especially in kids. “Such comparisons may occur frequently with...
A Lesson About Media Literacy
Everyday, kids are bombarded by images and ideas in media. It’s important for children to know that digitally enhanced images in the media show impossible standards that no one can attain, not even the people in the actual images. All media messages are...
Teach Your Kids to Be Different: 15 Great Halloween Candy Alternatives
By Amanda Kimball It’s the time of year again when I find myself wandering down the candy isle. Hypnotized by the bright orange and black packaging, I wonder, “What am I going to give my trick-or-treaters this year?” Do I go with my favorites (everything chocolate),...
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Lesson: Integrity: Online and Everywhere
The idea of integrity can sometimes seem hard to understand, especially for children. What does this word mean? Integrity is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. When we teach our children to have integrity, we give them courage to do...
Tech Over-Use and Lazy Parenting: A Deadly Combination
By Marina Spears I’m sure we are all familiar with the following scene: A small child cries and whines in public, the parent pulls out a smartphone or tablet, connects to a game, the child calms down, and all is well. But is it really? Many teachers,...
Lesson: Talking To Kids About Gaming
Gaming is a major part of our media culture and families need to understand the pros and cons of becoming consumers of this media. Children will be exposed to various forms of gaming from peers, family members as well as mainstream media. Parents need to...
5 Ways Our Families Can Slow Down
If we can be an example by being deliberate and intentional in our “real lives” and online behaviors, our kids can see it and follow suit.
Holding Family Meetings: A Necessity for Our Busy Families
By Kami Loyd Growing up I was one of six children, and each of us had different schedules. From soccer team practice to piano lessons, every day of the week was filled. It often made us kids, and especially our parents, feel that sometimes we lived more in the car...
