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The Perfectionist Trap: Are You Pushing Your Kids In?
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Encouraging our kids to strive to be their very best can seem like a smart approach to parenting. But this constant striving can lead to a mindset of perfectionism which often backfires and can result in:
  • Stress
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • ...

For Parents: 3 Essential Tips for Managing Screen Time (and Improving Mental Health for Your Kids)
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There is growing, undeniable evidence that smartphone and social media use are linked with negative mental health. A recent study concluded that 

Back to School (or Back to Screens?)
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Hopefully you and your kids all enjoyed a great summer with more family time, outdoor time, hangs with friends, and relaxation. Whether or not your kids and teens got a break from screens and social media this summer, now is the time to evaluate and set guidelines for healthy screen use for the upco...

Free Play is Not Just Fun… it’s Essential
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School’s out and it’s time to plan summer activities for your kids. As parents, we’re constantly trying to find the right balance of keeping our kids busy, but not over-scheduling them.  While structured activities, like camp, swim lessons, dance, and organized sports are a great way to creat...