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Teaching kids about setting boundaries is more than just teaching them about personal space. Give them these 4 tools & they’ll be ready when they need them.

Teaching your child to set boundaries with friends

If you or your child have been diagnosed with ADHD, or just have difficulty focusing, these strategies will help you get things done!

Ways for kids and adults to be productive with ADHD

A lot of people think children are colorblind so they don't discuss racism with their kids. If you don't know how to begin this important conversation, here are 8 different ways to start.

Talking to your child about racism

If your child can write their name, they can be filling out their forms at the doctor's office Here's why...

Yes, your child can fill out forms at the doctor’s office

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

Want to get your kids to pack their own lunch? Teach them how to! It's empowering for them and they'll take ownership in it.

Teaching kids to pack their own school lunch

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Hi… I’m Kristina!

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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