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Our children are growing up in a world very different than the one we grew up in. It's full of instant digital access to programming and choices they may not be prepared to make. It's incredibly important to teach them how to make these choices responsibly and in the framework of your own family values.

“Can I watch this?” – Teaching your child about appropriate content on television

Emotions like anger can be tricky for kids to process. Sometimes they want you close and sometimes they want to be alone. Here's how you can balance your child's needs when they are angry.

Balancing your child’s needs when they are angry

Our family has completed March's Random Acts of Kindness! What can you do for someone this month?

March’s Random Act of Kindness

Our family has completed February's Random Acts of Kindness! What can you do for someone this month?

February’s Random Act of Kindness

No one wants to think about losing their child in a crowded place but it can easily happen. Here's how to teach your child what to do if they get lost.

How to teach your child what to do if they get lost

Teaching your child a phone number can be challenging. Make it easier by using one of these 3 ways.

3 ways to teach your child a phone number

There may be times you aren't able to be there to pick up your kids. Set up a password so they know how to determine if someone is a safe person with whom to leave.

Setting up a password for safety with your kids

We think that kids instinctively know what cleaning up is, but they don't. By teaching them how to do it, we're setting them up for success and giving them the tools to be more capable and helpful.

How to teach kids to clean up

Journaling with your child gives them a safe place to share what’s on their mind and in their heart. You can begin this with toddlers and continue through the teen years. Here’s how.

How to journal with your child to foster a deeper connection

Our family has completed January's Random Acts of Kindness! What can you do for someone this month?

January’s Random Act of Kindness

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Kristina Grum is a Certified Parent Educator who has over a decade of experience working with children, including being a classroom teacher. She currently teaches parenting classes in her local area and writes about shifting parenthood from barely surviving to thriving. Read More…

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