Read more about the article What Parents Need to Know About Body Checking—and Why Connection Matters More Than Ever
What starts as a quick glance in the mirror can turn into an eating disorder if left unchecked.

What Parents Need to Know About Body Checking—and Why Connection Matters More Than Ever

If you’ve spent any time scrolling social media lately, you’ve likely seen it...even if you didn’t realize what it was. A girl turns sideways.She pinches her waist.She checks her reflection……

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Read more about the article What to Say When Your Child Feels Left Out: Holding Space Without Taking It On
What to say or do when your child feels left out, without taking on her struggle.

What to Say When Your Child Feels Left Out: Holding Space Without Taking It On

Few things hit harder as a parent than watching your child walk through the door with slumped shoulders and watery eyes.“Everyone was invited… except me.”“They didn’t save me a seat.”“I…

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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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