So, this is my story on how a 2-hour trip to a local garden with our 13-year-old daughter and 16-year-old son reminded me to keep perspective in view when raising teens.
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While our kids were home learning remotely it may have felt like “snack-time” was all the time. I know that’s been true around my house! Now that they’ve headed back to school, it’s back to making school lunches!
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Be it kindergarten, middle school, or high school, the start of school can cause jittery feelings in our kids. And, these jitters may be worse for many kids this year than ever before. After months of remote learning it may be hard for your child to return to school. I have been hearing from lots of kids in my office that they are nervous to return to school.
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They aren’t scary enough to lose sleep over, but warts and molluscum do make your skin go bump in the night! Daytime too. Both are caused by viruses (not kissing frogs or toads) that infect your skin and make it grow a little bump.
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My children think I'm obsessed with looking out for teens’ skin! They may be right.
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My colleagues and I have seen an increase in the number of anxious children coming through our doors this past year. These kids have faced stress from the effects of COVID-19 on their families, friends, school routines, and social activities. They’ve heard news coverage of traumatic events such as wildfires, elections, and racial injustice. Their anxiety is understandable. Stress can cause kids to have physical...
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It sounds like the old riddle about a newspaper – what’s black and white and read all over? – but a bit different. What’s red and itchy and dry all over? Eczema!
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Parents worry about their children. Believe me, raising 3 kids has made this clear! I also know that fretting about what and how much our kids eat will backfire.
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