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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

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

Sexual abuse in children occurs more often than we'd like to think. Talking to your kids about the difference between appropriate and inappropriate touching is crucial. How do you talk to your children about appropriate and inappropriate touching? You start here...

Talking to Children about Appropriate vs Inappropriate Touching

What ingredients should you look for in sunscreen? Our husband's oncologist gives us the important ingredients to look for in sunscreen to not only protect from sunburn, but also skin cancer.

What ingredients should you look for in sunscreen?

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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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