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Reduce Angry Outbursts in Your Household
How can you reduce angry outbursts in family life? These tips – based on research – not only work, they may surprise you!
Posted on November 6, 2025 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
Regulation: Is It Within Reach for Parents?
This week, our guest author and educational leader writes about one of the toughest jobs of a parent — regulation!
Posted on October 23, 2025 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
How Parents Can Confront the Ghosts of their Past
How are you examining and facing parenting patterns that do not align with your deepest values? Learn more!
Posted on October 16, 2025 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
Teaching Kids and Teens Responsible Decision-making with Technology
Feel a bit in the dark when it comes to your kids’ tech use? Learn how to gain digital agency and build skills!
Posted on October 9, 2025 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
Helping Children and Teens Rewrite their Internal Narrative; Intentional Self-Talk for Well-being and Self Confidence
Helping your child become aware of their self talk can boost their confidence as they learn to generate more supportive messages. Learn more!
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 …
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!
Building an Emotionally Aware Family… A New Podcast Episode on Civil Talk
How do you teach your children civil talk in a national climate of division? It all starts at home! Check it out!
Posted on August 24, 2023 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
Discovering Treasures; Roles of and Opportunities for Parents in the First Six Weeks of School
Schools seize the first six weeks to set the tone for the school year. But what can families do to support this back to school transition?
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Taking a Spring Break Road Trip? BRAKE from Devices and Check Out these Fun Cooperative Games!
Teaching your Child or your Teen to Forgive
A Storied Childhood: The Impact of Stories on Children’s Development
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