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Posted on May 20, 2025 by confidentparentsconfidentkids

Transitions – Endings, Middles, and Beginnings

Thank you partner Glencoe School District 35 in northern Chicago for reminding me that our young children are managing many transitions this time of year. They may be mourning the losses of beloved teachers and the grade they are completing. Here are some supports to better understand and support those transitions in family life. Long …

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Posted on May 8, 2025 by confidentparentsconfidentkids

Commitment to Children; Mothers of Curiosity, Care, and Courage

In the lead up to Mothers’ Day, I am reflecting on the importance of loving the beautiful qualities in each and every child – not dwelling on the hopes, dreams, or wishes one had for who you thought your child would be or what your child would accomplish. Rather, basking in the unique, authentic strengths …

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Posted on May 5, 2025 by confidentparentsconfidentkids

Looking for your Reflections on Motherhood…

As we enter this week of May leading up to Mother’s Day, I’d love to hear from YOU. What are your reflections on being a mother at this time, at this moment? What are your reflections on your own Mother? What did she give you that has been a gift in your life? How does …

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Posted on April 22, 2025 by confidentparentsconfidentkids

Cultivating Our Family’s Relationship with our Planetary Home

How do you help your children discover their agency in caring for our living planet? Check out these ideas!

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Posted on April 10, 2025 by confidentparentsconfidentkids

Living Democracy to Model and Teach Our Children and Teens

How do retain our own sense of agency while teaching our children and teens to be active citizens?

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Posted on April 3, 2025 by confidentparentsconfidentkids

The Best Birthday Present for Your Child or Teen; Gaining Empathy and Understanding of their Age and Stage

Parents can better understand and offer support for their children’s challenges by learning about each age and stage.

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Posted on March 27, 2025 by confidentparentsconfidentkids

Encouraging Self-Management through Parent and Child Brain Breaks at Home

Check out these practical ways you can gain patience and cooperation even in the midst of family chaos!

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Posted on March 13, 2025 by confidentparentsconfidentkids

Liberating our Daughters: Unlearning Our Own Perfectionism by Untaming Ourselves in Motherhood

By Annie Schien, M.Ed. The word capacity has come to me time and time again in the throes of parenting. Namely, the growing awareness around how low my capacity feels, sometimes chronically. Capacity – I think you know what I’m talking about…is that smorgasbord of patience, energy, the ability to regulate oneself, internal calm and …

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Posted on March 6, 2025 by confidentparentsconfidentkids

Replacing Shame with Curiosity In Family Culture: Using Internal Family Systems Therapy to Help Kids Befriend their “Friends Inside”

Check out these powerful strategies to replace shame with curiosity and promote resilience in our children.

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Posted on February 20, 2025 by confidentparentsconfidentkids

You Too Could Be A Part of Book Two!

Do you know parents who demonstrate courage? Do you teenagers who demonstrate courage? We want to hear their story!

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