Sara, 17, brought her best friend Jamie, 17, to a family reunion. Sara’s aunt saw Jamie getting a soda and asked Sara, “How is she doing?” Sara replied, “Oh, Jamie, they’re fine.” Sara’s aunt was taken aback and said, “Sara, dear, Jamie is a girl not a ‘they.” Sara realized that her aunt didn’t understand that Jamie was nonbinary and explained, ….
Vaccines are safe and MMR vaccine is not related to autism
Recent research* has again confirmed the findings of past research that the MMR vaccine does not raise the risk of autism, even among children who are at increased genetic risk. These studies, plus multiple previous studies, have shown that there is no link between the MMR vaccine, nor any vaccine, and autism.
How to explain the difference between needs and wants to small children
Children may be saying things like, “This isn’t the kind I like!” “But I want…” and “Can we get some tomorrow?” Even in more normal times, young children are still learning the difference between things we want and things we really need.
How to maintain control when a child is misbehaving
Sometimes our children have less than ideal behaviors. While it can be frustrating, the key to focus on safety in the moment and then focus on communicating values so that their behavior improves in the future…
How to support your child when they feel worried
Patty was sitting in the living room reading a magazine when her 10-year-old daughter, Lynn, burst into the room…
By recognizing signs of stress, you can help your child manage upsetting events
Patty was sitting in the living room reading a magazine when her 10-year-old daughter, Lynn, burst into the room…
Simple ways of talking about COVID-19 with young children
Patty was sitting in the living room reading a magazine when her 10-year-old daughter, Lynn, burst into the room…
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When a child won’t listen
Patty was sitting in the living room reading a magazine when her 10-year-old daughter, Lynn, burst into the room…
¿Cuánto ejercicio necesitan hacer los niños al aire libre?
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