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Parenting

Head Lice Has Entered the Group Chat

Your child has just brought home the letter parents dread to receive – head lice is in their classroom. But we know our readers follow the #smartnotstressed philosophy, so like...

Published on October 11, 2024
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Mental & Behavioral Health

ADHD Medication: An Overview

Parents of children diagnosed with ADHD face many questions and decisions. How can I support my child? What treatment plan will be the most effective? Medication may be the best...
Published on January 15, 2024
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Mental & Behavioral Health

Helping Children Navigate Family Gatherings

With the holiday season approaching you may be starting to wonder: “How will my child behave at family gatherings?” As parents, we want to be able to enjoy the festivities...
Published on November 6, 2023
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Mental & Behavioral Health

Seasonal Affective Disorder in Kids

As the days grow shorter and leaves start to fall, some of us may start feeling the winter blues, sometimes known as Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. And while it...
Published on October 19, 2023
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Mental & Behavioral Health

Mental Health Stigma

Here’s some good news: more people are talking about mental health and wellness everywhere. From broadcast to social media, it’s out there. Still, millions of children and adolescents who struggle...
Published on October 13, 2023
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Mental & Behavioral Health

Children with ADHD: What Extracurriculars Are Best?

We all want what’s best for our children, especially when they face unique challenges like Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Finding effective ways to support and engage children with ADHD...
Published on October 5, 2023
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Mental & Behavioral Health

Support Children & Resolve Bullying Issues

Bullying, hazing, and other threatening behaviors are sadly common aspects of childhood and adolescence. The causes, triggers, and severities of such incidents vary, but they can all leave a traumatic...
Published on September 7, 2023
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Mental & Behavioral Health

Supporting a Child Through Substance Abuse

As our children grow, the concerns we have about their wellbeing evolve, too. We stand over our babies’ cribs, watching their chests move with each breath. We run after our...
Published on August 7, 2023
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