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10 Ways to Take the Grrrr Out of Family Time (When Summer Grows Long)
By Eric Braun My boys may be getting older—14 and 12—but they still maintain their youthful vitality when it comes to bickering like toddlers. They do have a bit of a higher tolerance for each other now, though. We’d made … Continue reading
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Tagged anger management, family time, road trip, siblings, summer break, summer vacation, summertime
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Disney Pixar’s Inside Out Starts a Conversation About Feelings
By Goldie Millar and Lisa A. Berger, coauthors of F Is for Feelings Children’s feelings are enjoying some time in the spotlight this summer! With the recent release of Pixar Studio’s animated feature film Inside Out, children’s feelings are being … Continue reading
Budget-Friendly Summer Family Fun
Part of our Counselor’s Corner series. Click to read other posts in the Counselor’s Corner. We are expecting our first child, a baby girl, at the end of July. Having a baby on the way has made me excited about … Continue reading
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Tagged family time, summer break, summer vacation, summertime
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Celebrate National Family Month
Part of our Counselor’s Corner series. Click to read other posts in the Counselor’s Corner. June is National Family Month, which is a time to celebrate your family. National Family Month is typically celebrated from Mother’s Day in May until … Continue reading
To Tech (Gift) or Not to Tech
’Tis the season for tech gifts—or is it? Anyone thinking of buying a new gadget or game for a child should weigh the pros and cons of high-tech gifts. Consider the child’s age, interests, and abilities. The family’s routines and … Continue reading