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Posted on March 5, 2026 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
Connection Over Correction; How Nervous System Safety Nurtures Essential Life Skills
What you say and how you handle your own energy in difficult and tension-filled moments matters in how our children regulate their own anxiety. Check out Lauren Foster’s expert practical tips and printable tools!
Learning With Our Children and Teens This Centennial Black History Month
How are you learning with your family about racial healing and justice? Check out the following helpful resources…
Posted on September 25, 2025 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
The Ultimate Birthday Gift and How You Can Give It
What’s the gift that keeps on giving? It’s simple yet can set you up as a parent for powerful support and understanding throughout the coming year.
Posted on June 19, 2025 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
Commemorating, Celebrating, and Learning from Juneteenth
“The historical legacy of Juneteenth shows the value of never giving up hope in uncertain times.” – National Museum of African American History and Culture Juneteenth commemorates and celebrates the ending of slavery in the United States. It originated in Galveston, Texas on June 19,1865 with the following announcement: “The people of Texas are informed that …
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.
Posted on December 3, 2024 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
Teaching Children About the Spirit of the Season by Showing Compassion Together
Exhausted at the beginning of the holiday season? Nikkya has an idea that will fuel you and your family offering a sense of well-being as you embody the spirit of the season. Check it out!
Category: Building a Positive Family Environment Tags: #giving, #gratitude, #service, Empathy, Social awareness
Posted on November 5, 2024 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
Teaching Kids Civility; Guiding Emotional Growth in a Divided World
How do we teach our children civility and why is it key to their well-being? Check out these insights from guest author @MelissaBenaroya!
Posted on October 29, 2024 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
The Hauntings of Parents; Dealing with the Ghosts of Childhood’s Past
How do you deal with the intense feelings that can be easily triggered by parenting challenges? Check out tips on confronting your ghosts!
Posted on October 17, 2024 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
How to Promote Critical Thinking and Social Awareness Skills…
How are you teaching your child to critically review, check bias, and intelligently consider what they are taking in? In an age of information and misinformation proliferation, these skills are vitally important.
Posted on October 10, 2024 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
The Power of the Read Aloud: An Opportunity for Empathy-building, Processing, and Bonding
Facing challenging or uncomfortable issues you need to discuss with children or teens is one of the many benefits of reading together. Check these out!
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Teaching your Child or your Teen to Forgive
A Storied Childhood: The Impact of Stories on Children’s Development
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