kids
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How To Talk To Your Kids About The Coronavirus
“If even ONE student in my ENTIRE school gets sick with the coronavirus, they’re going to call off school for EVERYONE,” my nine-year-old son announced to me the other day. “Why is everyone talking about this so much?” He’s right on both accounts—they will probably close his school (even if a student doesn’t test positive…
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Take A Quick Photo Of Your Child Before Heading Into Crowded Places
Even the most diligent of parents can unexpectedly lose track of their youngsters, especially in crowded and attention-grabbing places like amusement parks, fairs, and shopping malls. This week reddit user ChadNFreud made a great suggestion on what to do before you head into that crowded situation with a child or challenged adult: snap a picture.
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How To Help Your Kids Build Self-Esteem
Your child really is a special, fantastic little human. They’re an incredibly poised dancer or outgoing in a way you could never be or gifted in maths. You know your kids are great; you just want to make sure they know how great they are. And it’s natural to want to praise them for all…
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How To Help Your Kid Manage Their Anxiety
When I asked our Facebook parenting group what they’d like to read about in Lifehacker this year, I noticed one theme that kept emerging from the suggestions—anxiety. You’ve got it, I’ve got it, and our kids either have it already or we’re worried they’ll get it at some point. Thinking about their anxiety is making…