Category Archives: Parenting

6 Benefits of Arts and Crafts for Kids

Posted on July 11, 2023 by Free Spirit Author

By Gabriella Aldeman, author of Paula’s Patches  Art is a creative endeavor, but it’s also much more than that.  When children sit down to tackle an art project, they have to:   focus  follow instructions  use their fine and gross … Continue reading →

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Understanding Worry in Children

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Free Spirit Author

by Deborah Serani, Psy.D., author of Sometimes When I’m Worried Worry is a type of anxiety. Children can get tangled in the circular thinking of worried thoughts at early ages. As adults, we can help little ones work through these … Continue reading →

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How Parents Can Help Kids Develop Self-Confidence

Posted on November 14, 2022 by Free Spirit Author

By Deborah Farmer Kris, author of the All the Time series A couple of years ago, my youngest child woke up and announced his intention to ride his bike without training wheels . . . right now. Note: he had … Continue reading →

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Multiple Intelligences: 8 Ways Kids Are Smart

Posted on August 22, 2022 by Free Spirit Author

By Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D., author of Smarts! Everybody’s Got Them and You’re Smarter Than You Think: A Kid’s Guide to Multiple Intelligences “I got a bad grade on a test. I feel so stupid!” “The other students are so much … Continue reading →

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5 Tips to Help Kids Use Their New Phones Safely

Posted on August 15, 2022 by Free Spirit Author

By Elizabeth Englander and Katharine Covino, coauthors of You Got a Phone! (Now Read This Book) More and more often, children get their first phone when still in elementary school. A 2017 study found that more than half of kids … Continue reading →

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