At around age 10 there begins to be a real difference in the development of boys and girls. Some of this difference is the different time of entry into puberty and its associated growth spurt.
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Grown-ups choose what food is served; kids choose what to eat and how much. If trusted, kids will eat the right amount of food their bodies’ need. Some days kids grow more than other days. Some days they move more than other days. Growth and exercise create energy (or, calorie) needs and the body feels this need as hunger. Only the child knows when they‘re hungry.
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When your child’s doctor asks about ACEs, it’s a way of showing how much they care. It’s also an invitation to partner with them, to be aware of possible health risks, and meet them head-on with strength and resiliency.
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Kids are always good for giving us the giggles. But we parents can be pretty funny ourselves – especially when we "stretch the truth" to save our sanity.
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Now your child is beginning to feel more like a big kid and will want to “help” you! They will be interested in anything you are doing and can learn from being a part of your day so give them their own playthings in the kitchen or near the laundry and they can be a part of it all. They can also learn to get...
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Some children are ready to toilet train at around 18 to 24 months. Most do it closer to 3. They all do it eventually, but is there a “right time” to start?
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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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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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