How to get a toddler to brush teeth!

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One of the most-often asked questions in parenting groups that I’m in is “My child WILL NOT let me brush his/her teeth. How can I get through this?”   Oh my goodness; I feel your pain.   We went through this too when my daughter was about 15 months old, and it persisted for several…

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065: Why storytelling is so important for our children

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Explore the remarkable world of storytelling and its profound impact on your parent-child relationship, offering valuable insights into your child’s interests and concerns. Learn about the cultural aspects of storytelling and how it influences interactions within the education system.

064: Compassion (and how to help your child develop it)

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Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Brendan Ozawa-de Silva as we delve into the transformative power of teaching children compassion and cultivating basic human values in education and society. Discover innovative approaches to support your child in building a strong moral foundation and finding happiness through these essential life skills.

Don’t homeschool because you’re afraid of school shootings

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Dramatic responses are understandable after traumatic events because want to distance ourselves from the pain, and ‘make sure it never happens again.’ I saw a lot of articles in the weeks immediately after the Florida school shooting discussing how parents were considering homeschooling because they were afraid; another recent spate of articles note that there…

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