The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Our Kids’ Futures

By Jen Lumanlan | August 25, 2025
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Your child won’t need coding skills to thrive in an AI world. They’ll need creativity, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence. Discover why the best preparation for the future happens through everyday curiosity, not expensive tech camps.

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How to Deal with Kids Always Asking Why

By Jen Lumanlan | August 4, 2025
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When your child asks ‘Why?’ for the seventeenth time before breakfast, they’re developing critical thinking skills that matter more for future success than content knowledge. Discover three simple ways to turn endless questions into meaningful learning without becoming their personal Google.

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The Anxious Generation Review: What the Research Actually Shows

By Jen Lumanlan | July 27, 2025
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The teen mental health crisis may be less severe than headlines suggest. Learn why the “crisis” data is misleading and evidence-based alternatives to bans and battles with your kids

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What If Summer Boredom Is Actually Good for Your Child?

By Jen Lumanlan | July 15, 2025
A young child with curly blonde hair sits on a picnic blanket outdoors, holding an open storybook while a brown teddy bear sits nearby

Why do kids seem more bored during summer than the school year? The answer isn’t what you think – and traditional activity lists often make the problem worse, not better.

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Social Emotional Development Milestones: What to Expect Ages 2-6

By Jen Lumanlan | June 8, 2025
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Emotional awareness is just the beginning. True social-emotional skills involve five core competencies that help children manage feelings, build relationships, and make thoughtful decisions. Here’s what to expect as these skills develop.

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How to Teach Emotional Awareness to Children

By Jen Lumanlan | June 3, 2025
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Discover key milestones and practical strategies to help your child develop emotional awareness. These foundational skills shape everything from friendships to academic success.

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What to Do When Parents Disagree on Parenting

By Jen Lumanlan | May 20, 2025
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Stuck in the same parenting fights about screen time, bedtime, or discipline? The issue isn’t your disagreements. It’s the communication patterns that make resolution impossible. Here’s how to break the cycle.

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55 Ways to Support, Encourage, and Celebrate Your Child Without Praise

By Jen Lumanlan | May 12, 2025
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Praise can undermine your relationship with your child by creating dependency on external validation. These 55 alternatives build authentic connection while supporting their developing sense of self without the hidden downsides of traditional praise.

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How to Foster Positive Sibling Relationships

By Jen Lumanlan | May 7, 2025
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Help siblings get along with these 6 research-backed approaches to reduce sibling rivalry and build lifelong friendship. Transform your home from battleground to training ground for positive relationships that last.

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Are You A Permissive Parent?

By Jen Lumanlan | April 29, 2025
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Saying yes to avoid meltdowns? You might be stuck in permissive parenting – cycling between giving in and then exploding when you can’t take it anymore. Discover practical strategies to set loving limits without sacrificing connection.

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