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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

When Your Child is the Bully

When a child is mistreated, it can trigger intense feelings in parents—anger, powerlessness, even the desire for retribution. But when the tables turn and your child is the one doing...
Published on October 31, 2024
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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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Getty images. Full length shot of mother doing head lice cleaning on little daughter while sitting on floor at home
Mental & Behavioral Health

Managing School Related Stress

Stress…it’s natural! Especially when it comes to school, children of all ages are bound to experience some form of stress throughout their academic careers. Stress comes in many forms. There...
Published on September 23, 2024
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Illness Prevention & Management

Back to School Survival Guide for Parents  

Another Summer come and gone! With the arrival of September and Labor Day in the rearview mirror, many families have shifted their focus back to academics, routines, and shorter days...
Published on September 7, 2024
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Mental & Behavioral Health

Supporting Children Through Grief

Symptoms of Grief  As much as we try to shield our children from pain, it will happen: beloved people and animals pass, and heartbreak is inevitable. Unfortunately, this is the...
Published on August 30, 2024
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Parenting

The Hairy Scary Changes of Puberty  

Did you know that, for many children, the physical and emotional changes associated with puberty can start as early as eight or nine years old? Yup, while the teenage stage...
Published on August 7, 2024
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Mental & Behavioral Health

Supporting Children with Separation Anxiety 

Separation anxiety is a common but challenging experience for both children and parents. It manifests as intense worry when separated from loved ones or familiar environments, and its impact can...
Published on August 6, 2024
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