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August 2024
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How to connect with your teen – authentically
It feels like there are a lot of tips to help you prepare for taking care of a newborn – but those newborns grow up and they turn into teenagers. It’s a different ballgame to try to connect with your teen as they are finding their own interests, likes and dislikes. If you’re looking for ways to connect with your teen but want to keep it genuine, while still respecting their boundaries and budding independence, we’ve got you covered with these 5 tips.
Tips to make your child comfortable during immunizations
Summer days by the pool are ending and the back-to-school to-do lists are being completed. In between supply shopping and meeting the teacher, make sure to schedule time for your child’s school immunizations. Whether your child is starting preschool or their senior year, shots can be nerve-wracking.! We recommend these resources to make immunizations less scary and start the school year off on a positive note.
Top 10 tips for teens transitioning to adult medical care
Most parents have a mental list of skills they want their teen to have before they become an adult: laundry lessons, money management and cooking basics, to name a few. But have you talked with your teen about how to handle their own health care? From making appointments to understanding which medications they take and why, there are key things your child needs to know as they become more independent.
Why kids hit – and what parents can do about it
It’s a scenario many parents are probably familiar with: one second your children are playing quietly together, and then all of a sudden, you hear crying and shouts of “Mom, they hit me!” When this happens the first time, parents are often at a loss. Why are my children hitting, and what the heck should I do about it? We have answers to your questions on the whys and best ways to discipline if your child hits.