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Positive body image is important for teens' self-esteem and confidence, but this can be a very fraught in our culture. How you speak and behave at home can help protect them.

The toddler years are when many sensory sensitivities come to light. In a world filled with new sensations, it can quickly get overwhelming.

Children have a natural drive toward growing their capability, but sometimes things get in the way. How can we strengthen their resolve to take on difficult topics and tasks, such as homework?

Infants and toddlers are naturally curious, ready to explore the world around them.  How you respond to their exploration and curiosity will set the tone for future learning.

The real benefits of creativity kids are internal: getting into the flow state, developing flexibility, trusting their inner voice, growing in competency, and realizing their own vision, among others.

Besides being lots of fun, imaginary play and dress up have important cognitive and emotional benefits for our kiddos. They deserve not only your full support, but engagement as well!

Adolescents are trying out a range of personas and roles as they explore their own identity. Supporting their explorations will allow you to know your child more deeply.

You may be pleasantly shocked to learn how much your kiddo can actually do their own time-keeping and routine-following.

Young children live very much in the present moment. But you can plant the seeds for time awareness, which will help as their executive functions mature.

Now that you have an adolescent, it's time to hand over responsibility for time- and schedule- management to them. With your support, of course!

Prep your little one – and yourself - with a few simple steps, to start out the school year on the right foot.

Prep your adolescent with a few simple steps, to start out the new year stronger than ever.