Read more about the article Empathy is the Recipe Kids Need in a Digital Age
Kids need a recipe for empathy in a world that is becoming more and more disconnected.

Empathy is the Recipe Kids Need in a Digital Age

Helping Children Look Up, Notice Others, and Build Real Connection Our children are growing up with more ways to communicate than any generation before them. They can send messages instantly,…

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Read more about the article Connection Over Compliments: What Kids Really Need From Parents
What kids really need to hear from their parents is that they are loved no matter what, not that they are "So smart, or so pretty."

Connection Over Compliments: What Kids Really Need From Parents

Have you ever noticed how often we praise our children?"You're so smart!""You're amazing!""You're the best artist in your class!""Good job!"As parents, these compliments come naturally. We want our children to…

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Read more about the article Connection Over Correction: Building Healthy Eating Habits That Last
Connect with your kids over their eating habits, rather than correcting them about what or how much they eat.

Connection Over Correction: Building Healthy Eating Habits That Last

In the Parent Pantry, we talk a lot about what really nourishes our kids...and spoiler alert: it’s not just what’s on the plate. According to pediatrician and public health advocate…

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