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More than 4,000 children from around the world are able to take strong or first steps thanks to a doctor at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Ivy from Australia has made history by becoming the 4,000th patient at St. Louis Children’s Hospital to receive specialized spine surgery to enable her to start walking, which she wasn’t

Effective Positive Rewards is all about changing a child’s behavior by focusing on what they do well. Rewarding positive behavior is one of the most effective ways to decrease negative or unwanted behavior. When parents give positive reinforcement they are encouraging their child to repeat the behavior. Which, in turn, allows children to be successful.

ARASHI’s Diary -Voyage, Episode 12 In the lead-up to their 20th anniversary, the guys open up about going digital and the challenges of launching their official social media accounts. Available in September GIMS: On the Record Go backstage with beloved rap superstar Gims in the year leading up to his major 2019 Stade de France

Calming the chaos of all those toys might be easier than you think—we asked an expert to share her tips. Tired of craft supplies on your kitchen table and action figures underfoot? Rebecca Simon of Toronto-based kids interior design firm Maison Ellie shares her tips for finally getting that playroom organized. 1. Purge and sort

Educating yourself so you can properly educate your kids is a necessary first step toward being anti-racist. Here’s a breakdown of some key concepts and buzzwords you may have seen circulating. Black Lives Matter After the 2013 acquittal of George Zimmerman, the man who killed African-American teen Trayvon Martin, the #BlackLivesMatter call to action was

This may be uncomfortable to hear, but racism is ingrained in all of us. It’s no longer enough to teach kids not to “see colour”—in fact, it’s harmful. Here’s how to take action. You might hear the expression “anti-racist” and think, “Yes, I’m against racism; therefore, I’m anti-racist.” Many people think this, but “anti-racist” actually

People of colour can still hold racially biased beliefs. As a mom committed to raising anti-racist kids, this is something I’m working to change. Talk like them. Behave like them. Find the same interests as them. And you’ll be fine. This is how I was raised—the message my parents instilled in me as a kid.

We asked an expert how to deal with the common skin irritations that are flaring up right now (looking at you, maskne!) In partnership with La Roche Posay The pandemic has affected people in so many ways—right down to the state of their skin. Even if you’ve always been committed to your skincare, the challenges

Some thoughts on handling differences of parenting styles with significant others in your child’s life. Let me know your thoughts in the comments below! Sign up to my email list here: www.theparentingjunkie.com #peacefulparenting VLOG, BOOK & TOY RECOMMENDATIONS HERE: www.theparentingjunkie.com F A C E B O O K: (Cuz I post inspiring, uplifting things there!)

The goal of Smarter Parenting is to help heal and elevate families by providing parental guidance using the evidence-based Teaching-Family Model. For more information about the power of the Teaching-Family Model and Smarter Parenting’s mission, we invite you to visit our website. http://www.smarterparenting.com/blog/single/teaching-family-model The Teaching-Family Model has been around for over 60 years and has

Dear family, We are so excited for the upcoming holiday season and in sharing the magic with you. We had some new ideas about gift giving this year, and wanted to see you’d be open to experimenting with us… Adapt your own letter using the template of this letter found on The Parenting Junkie’s website:

Earn beaded necklaces to get a surprise! This fun activity is great for younger children to learn Following Instructions. Visit http://www.smarterparenting.com and see all our parenting activities, tips and skills.

Dr. Kelly Ross, a pediatrician with Washington University at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, discusses developing healthy routines for kids with hectic school schedules. Kelly is a working mom with teenagers who are involved in several extracurricular activities, and she has spent a lot of time looking at the research to make sure her kids are

5 Decluttering Mistakes to Avoid // Stop Sabotaging Your Efforts! The Parenting Junkie shares with us common decluttering mistakes we all make. After watching this you’ll know which decluttering mistakes to avoid. Specifically this video will address 5 decluttering mistakes. After learning these 5 decluttering mistakes to avoid you’ll be on your way to a

Dr. Sarah Garwood, an adolescent pediatrician with Washington University at St. Louis Children’s Hospital discusses the signs, effects and prevention of bullying. The effects of bullying can appear as early as preschool. Bullying instances seem to increase during the elementary school years, peak in middle school, then decrease in frequency in high school. As parents,

As parents we may not have thought about the consequences of lying to our children. We tell small white lies and think nothing of it. But, we need to be aware of the message it may be sending to our children. Parents lying to children happens and they lie for different reasons. It may because

Join the Play Pandemic Challenge → https://theparentingjunkie.com/challenge And ❤ share this video with 10 friends (https://youtu.be/bysX89pn0cA) The Parenting Junkie shares how to create flow in your day. No need for strict schedules, just choose 3 big rocks anchored to a time in the day and let the rest flow from there. ? Don’t just survive…thrive.

Dr. Dehra Harris, a pediatric psychiatrist with Washington University at St. Louis Children’s Hospital discusses the signs and symptoms in ADHD in children. Parents often ask me, “Is ADHD overdiagnosed?” That’s a tough question to answer. Many factors affect a child’s attention, making ADHD a complicated diagnosis. We follow standards and strict procedures to assess

Autism – Chelsea talks about what a good day and bad day are like having an autistic child. learn more about autism: http://www.smarterparenting.com/specific-lesson/view/autism-spectrum-disorder