In any bullying situation, there are three possible roles. Research shows that most kids will find themselves in EACH of these roles at different times, so it’s important to talk to our children about all of them.
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I’m not someone who has ever been overly confident about the way I look, particularly when it comes to my shape and size, but low self-esteem is obviously not something I want to pass on to my children.
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When I think back to my memories of second grade, they involve school and friends. I know my parents were there, but what created the bigger lasting impression was my world without them.
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Mazzy saved our yard from unknown forces of evil the other day. In a dress, no less.
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04/15/16
Mazzy Loses Her First Tooth!
After weeks and weeks of wiggling, Mazzy’s tooth finally fell out. Then she wrote a note, put her tooth under the pillow and waited for the tooth fairy to arrive.
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03/31/16
Mazzy Tearing Up the Mountain
Last week, we went to Park City, Utah for a family ski trip. This year is the first year Mike, Mazzy and I could ski altogether. It was, in a word— AWESOME.
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Kids seem to go from rolling over to crawling to scaling the walls in a blink of an eye. As a result, every parent has a moment when they find their child somewhere they least expected.
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I assembled four six-year-olds (including Mazzy) to give me advice on doling out chores. They talked about what they were willing to do and what they should receive for doing them.
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01/29/16
Mindful Moments with Mazzy
When I ask Mazzy how her day went, her standard answer is “Blah Blah Blah Nothing” but if I listen carefully for what she wants to talk about, I have more chance of starting a conversation.
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01/14/16
Laughing at the Unlaughable
Sometimes the things that make you laugh the hardest are the things you are not supposed to laugh about at all. Like your kid falling.
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Lunchbox notes can be used to profess love, reinforce expectations, inflict worry, etc, etc. What does your lunchbox note say about you?
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At some point, it’s time to say goodbye to the baby phase. But never fear, because there’s lots of great stuff coming! In fact, your life as a Big Kid Parent is about to improve tremendously.
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Christy talks about how she reacted when her 7yo daughter came to her with questions about online pornography she saw accidentally while over a friend’s house.
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“Conversations with your Kids” explores the opportunity for honest communication within four different families. Today we are featuring Lindsey, a single mom who wants to empower her 7yo to make good decisions.
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Are you hoping your child will become the next great artist or an Olympic champion? Or do you just want him to stop clobbering you with a lightsaber?
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