It hasn’t all been negative, but the time has come to reopen schools and look forward.. I don’t have a pod. I don’t see friends.
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The CDC says yes. But how do we know for sure?
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Reflective parenting can lead to healthy child development and can protect against the negative impact of stress and adversity.
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Put aside the cliches and focus on commitments that will actually help in the new year.
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If we step back for a wider perspective, this year was more like Picasso’s La Guernica than Monet’s Water Lilies. Life for parents is chaotic, confusing, and messy right now.
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Balancing independence and safety can be tough for parents and often causes second-guessing.
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There’s far more “Agony of Defeat” than “Thrill of Victory” as a parent these days.
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How to guide your family safely until vaccines arrive by using a business management leadership theory.