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At Confident Parents, Confident Kids…We believe: Thank you to the educators, psychologists and #SEL experts who have already shared ideas for writing this season. You have one more day! Ideas are due tomorrow Friday, January 30th by C.O.B. for publishing an article with us this winter or spring. Here’s more below.. Or learn more here: …

Confident Parents, Confident Kids “merits the attention of anyone working in social, emotional and character development who wants a place to send parents for ideas and advice and dialogue.” – Maurice Elias, Professor of Psychology; Director, Rutgers Social-Emotional and Character Development Lab; Co-Director, Rutgers Collaborative Center for Community-Based Research and Service Eager to reflect on …

Post-break winter days seem to be a time when there’s more pressure to perform and less energy for all that performing. Dealing with the extra scarves, boots, and gloves in the morning, the icy streets on the way to school, and the heat blasting drying our skin until it cracks, adds just that little extra …

Offering Grace for Transition and Co-Planning Routines Together to Maximize Success Moving back to school and work this week felt messy and jarring for the whole family…the pace, the expectations, the deadlines, and the empty new calendar filling so quickly we are left with blurry vision. As we watch our son struggle with the adjustment, …

The winter break offers an ideal time for a renewing pause if you we create that chance. Learn more.

So the shortest day came, and the year died,And everywhere down the centuries of the snow-white worldCame people singing, dancing,To drive the dark away.They lighted candles in the winter trees;They hung their homes with evergreen;They burned beseeching fires all night longTo keep the year alive,And when the new year’s sunshine blazed awakeThey shouted, reveling.Through all …

Sharing a classic from author Rudolph himself on a new spin on an old favorite. Check it out… and may your red nose shine this season! by Guest Author Rudolph Keeth Matheny The beautiful story of a lovable, unique reindeer going from victim to hero is beloved by generations with a rich history and many …