How to avoid distracted parenting
In her blog post, Children’s National Hospital psychologist Eleanor Mackey, PhD, gives parents tips on how to avoid distracted parenting.
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The dangers of holiday toys
Look for age-appropriate toys and pay close attention to cautionary labels, such as “not intended for use by children under the age of three.”
How to handle sibling rivalry
Regardless of the cause, remember that this is normal behavior and it will pass!
Helping kids deal with disappointment
There are some good approaches to take, and some to avoid, that can help us emerge from this with more skills to deal with life’s disappointments as they come.
Talking to kids about racism
With racial inequality, anger, anxiety and distress at the forefront of our nation’s attention, talking to your kids about racism is more important than ever.
