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Flexible parenting techniques

Kids don’t need snacks after activities

Marion and Leif had 8-year-old twins, Gus and Lucia, who had a soccer match every Saturday morning. Each week one family was assigned to bring an after-game snack and drinks for the team. Often, ...

usuario Deanna Marie Mason usuario 15 of January, 2021
Limits and discipline

The benefits of no phones at the dinner table

Ken was a single dad with a 6 -year-old daughter named Claire and an 8-year-old son named Patrick. Ken dreaded mealtime with his kids. It seemed that every time they sat down to eat, the kids w...

usuario Deanna Marie Mason usuario 26 of November, 2020
Flexible parenting techniques

Is your baby not talking? Try reducing screen time

Jennifer and Ryan had a beautiful baby boy, Charlie, who was 18 months old. Charlie was 80th percentile for his weight and height. He was walking and ...

usuario Deanna Marie Mason usuario 14 of November, 2020
Feel confident and in control

Helping kids adjust to school during COVID

No matter if your family is sending your little ones off to school for the first time or if you are dealing with changes in how schools are functioning, as is the case with the ...

usuario Deanna Marie Mason usuario 30 of October, 2020
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How fatigue may be making parenting harder

Joni and Karl had three children ages 7, 9. And 11. They loved their kids and enjoyed spending time with them. However, Joni and Karl both noticed that their ...

usuario Deanna Marie Mason usuario 7 of October, 2020
Flexible parenting techniques

Values must be intentionally taught

Joni and Karl had three children ages 7, 9. And 11. They loved their kids and enjoyed spending time with them. However, Joni and Karl both noticed that their kiddos frequently told lies, did ...

usuario Deanna Marie Mason usuario 9 of September, 2020
Flexible parenting techniques

The influence of violent video games on children’s behavior

Johnny and his little sister Lizzy were contently playing with Legos in their living room. After a while, Johnny asked his mom, Nina, if he could play video games ...

usuario Deanna Marie Mason usuario 25 of August, 2020
Limits and discipline

Help teens balance the benefits and risks of being online

John watches his twin pre-teen girls taking selfies non-stop. He doesn’t understand why they are making weird faces to their cameras or taking ...

usuario Deanna Marie Mason usuario 7 of August, 2020
Limits and discipline

The risks of teenage drinking

Sally and Donna met up with their high school friends on Saturday night to hang out. There was a tub full of ice filled with b...

usuario Deanna Marie Mason usuario 24 of July, 2020
Feel confident and in control

Helping our children adapt to the realities of COVID-19

As the recommendations around social distancing and reopening continue to evolve, we must respond and make plans according to ou...

usuario Deanna Marie Mason usuario 9 of July, 2020
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