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Monthly Archives: August 2015

OMG​ ​the in-laws are coming!​ A Guide​ to Surviving Family Visits
13 Aug 2015

OMG​ ​the in-laws are coming!​ A Guide​ to Surviving Family Visits

by judy | posted in: About You, About Your Kids | 0

Does the thought of the in-laws coming to visit your young family bring a smile of joy to your face or…  does it strike fear in your heart? Perhaps you’re full of joyful anticipation about visiting your kid’s family and … Continued

Anger and Frustration: How to help kids deal with their strong emotions
13 Aug 2015

Anger and Frustration: How to help kids deal with their strong emotions

by judy | posted in: About You, About Your Kids | 0

“I hate them! I hate this party! They’re not my friends anymore. I wanna go home and I wanna see my mom. I wanna see my Dad. I’m going away. I’m never going to play with them again. I hate … Continued

Self-confident kids and the importance of taking risks
13 Aug 2015

Self-confident kids and the importance of taking risks

by judy | posted in: About You, About Your Kids, About Your World | 0

“Be back in time for dinner!” That was me as a kid as I ran out the door to go play with my friends. I lived in a four room apartment on the 8th floor of a New York City … Continued

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