Read more about the article Why Anxiety Can Be a Gift: Teaching Girls to Tune Into Their Inner Voice
Dr. Damour teaches us that some anxiety is good to help girls learn to listen to their inner voice.

Why Anxiety Can Be a Gift: Teaching Girls to Tune Into Their Inner Voice

Anxiety rarely gets a positive review in parenting books or social media conversations. We worry it will hold our girls back, keep them from trying new things, or rob them…

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Read more about the article Teaching Acceptance: Whitney Wheat’s Recipe for Belonging
Whitney knows that teaching acceptance to kids means understanding the recipe for belonging.

Teaching Acceptance: Whitney Wheat’s Recipe for Belonging

Every Thursday, Whitney Wheat likes to pause and think about something important. This week, her thoughts landed on a word that sounds simple...but is anything but easy: acceptance. Many adults…

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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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Read more about the article Why Journaling Matters: Building Confidence, Growth, and Self-Acceptance with Whitney Wheat
When kids spend time journaling, they not only improve their writing skills--they track their progress.

Why Journaling Matters: Building Confidence, Growth, and Self-Acceptance with Whitney Wheat

In a world that often feels loud, fast, and full of expectations, Whitney Wheat believes every child deserves a quiet place to land, a place where their thoughts matter and…

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Read more about the article Celebrating Bravery: Helping Kids Stand Up for Themselves (and Others) with Penelope Pumpernickel
Celebrate all of the small ways your child might stand up for herself or others.

Celebrating Bravery: Helping Kids Stand Up for Themselves (and Others) with Penelope Pumpernickel

When we think about bravery, we often picture big, bold acts; standing on a stage, speaking in front of a crowd, or doing something daring. But Penelope Pumpernickel, the bravest…

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Read more about the article Celebrate Strengths Instead of Resolutions with Whitney Wheat
Instead of hanging on resolutions, celebrate your kids strengths together

Celebrate Strengths Instead of Resolutions with Whitney Wheat

When a new year begins, it’s easy to feel pressure to fix what’s “wrong” or make big promises about changing ourselves. But Whitney Wheat believes there’s a better place to…

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Read more about the article Creating a Reading Ritual: Why Routine Reading Builds Literacy, Connection, and Confidence
Creating a regular routine that includes reading, not only builds literacy, vocabulary, and comprehension... it builds connection.

Creating a Reading Ritual: Why Routine Reading Builds Literacy, Connection, and Confidence

Why Reading Rituals Matter More Than EverIn a world filled with screens, schedules, and constant distractions, children crave something simple and grounding: routine. One of the most powerful routines a…

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Read more about the article The Connection Challenge: 12 Months of Together Time
A great connection challenge is to plan ONE activity per month to do with the family.

The Connection Challenge: 12 Months of Together Time

With Whitney Wheat In a world that moves fast and pulls families in many directions, Whitney Wheat gently reminds us of something important: connection doesn’t have to be complicated—it just…

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