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Talking with Children about Tragic Events

July 15, 2016

When a national or international disaster or tragedy strikes, many people feel shocked and helpless as they watch horrific images replay over their television...

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When Friendships End

February 11, 2016

Friendships are formed in every stage of life, but the bonds that develop during the tween and teen years can be especially important. Connections...

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The Positive Side of Peer Pressure

September 25, 2015

As parents know, dealing with peer pressure is part of growing up. It’s normal for teens to feel swayed by a group and be...

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Teaching Kids Self Advocacy

August 1, 2015

What does it mean to teach self-advocacy? And why is it important? Self-advocacy is the ability to recognize one’s needs and have the tools to...

Growing Healthy Families

Talking with Children about Tragic Events

When Friendships End

The Positive Side of Peer Pressure

Teaching Kids Self Advocacy

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