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Self-Harm: A Major Concern for Parents in the Digital Age
By Marina Spears It had been a very long day. As I stood by the sink, I closed my eyes and relaxed a bit with my hands in the warm soapy water for a few moments. I suddenly heard my daughter urgently call me. I ran upstairs to find her in the bathroom, blood...
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8 Things Your Daughter Needs to Hear From YOU
Eight back-to school conversations that will make your daughters developing sexuality easier on you both. By Lacy Bentley Whether we are talking about the birds and the bees, pornography and her developing brain, or her soon-to-arrive monthly visitor, there are things...
Modesty and Smart Clothing Choices: Teaching Our Kids to Be Seen for Who They Are
By Jenny Webb and Mattie Barron Let's face it: we all feel better when we like what we are wearing. When I was a college student, I found that for me, if I went to class in sloppy sweats and a ponytail, I didn't feel as confident throughout the day. I tended to...
Back-to-School Anti-Bullying Strategies
By Courtney Cagle Going back to school is an exciting (and nervous!) time for both kids and parents. We worry about whether kids will do well in their classes, if they will get along with others, and if they will be friends with “good” kids. And of...
Teach Your Kids: What You Post, Tweet, and Pin are Set in Virtual Stone
By Haley Hawks Coming from the generation that was on the cusp of the internet sensation I had very little opportunity to make friends online. This is not the case with today's children. For them, connections in the virtual world are second nature. This is a...
Teaching Self Confidence in a Selfie Culture
By Haley Hawks As a teenager, thoughts such as “I wish I were skinnier,” “I wish I had a better tan,” or “I wish I were more fit” were so pervasive that it was hard for me to even observe what my body looked like. I didn’t want to see the way my skin...
The Danger With Using Screens As a Digital Pacifier
By Ariane Robinson Last week as I was standing in the checkout line at the grocery store, the little toddler in front of me started throwing a tantrum over a piece of candy he wanted. Even before the first tear had rolled down his cheek, his mother pulled out her...
Safe and Savvy: The Best Internet and Phone Filters of 2018
By Courtney Cagle The internet is a wonderful and useful tool, but it can also be dangerous. As parents, it’s important to teach your children about the wonders available on the internet AND the dangers. Filters help to protect our kids in a world where the...
Conectando Familias a través de Prácticas Diarias
Por Jenny Webb, MA Esto es lo que pasa con la crianza de los hijos: a menudo quiero ir a lo grande o irme a casa. Quiero hacer grandes gestos tan grandes que aseguren que mis hijos sepan que son amados e importantes, no solo hoy, sino todos los días por el...
20 maneras de felicitar a un niño, que no tienen nada que ver con la apariencia
Por Amanda Grossman-Scott ¿Alguna vez te encuentras mirando a un niño con tanta adoración y todo lo que puedes pensar es decir: "¡Eres tan lindo!"? Es importante que los niños en tu vida sepan que los ves y los valoras por algo más que la apariencia; después de...
Media Literacy II: Teaching Kids How to Deconstruct Images
The media showcases advertisements and images that are beautiful, appealing, and inspiring. Behind each of these images is a message--sometimes deliberate, sometimes accidental. Media and social media messages can sometimes be positive while others are...
Is Your Teenager a Fake? Four Steps to Creating Authenticity On and Off Social Media
By Haley Hawks When I was twelve years old I spent much of my time reading. I loved it, and I loved to share it with others. But the kids my age didn’t read the same books I was reading so I searched out individuals to speak with on the internet. I was...
