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Torticollis: What is it and How Can You Prevent it in Your Infant?

Torticollis is a shortening of muscles, specifically the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle, on one side of an infant’s neck. Torticollis is very common in infants and can be treated or prevented.

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Continuous Partial Attention: Parenting with Digital Distractions

Smartphones have revolutionized the way we communicate, do business, exercise, and so much more. It is hard to imagine a world without these amazingly connected, helpful devices.  read more

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How to Help Your Child Tolerate Uncertainty

Most children worry, and most parents want to know how to respond. Last month, we dipped our toes into one of the most important anxiety lessons for anyone to learn:

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3 Tips to Overcome Burnout and Help Achieve Work-Life Balance

Feelings of burnout can be brought on by a heavy workload, caregiving and competing demands. Burnout reduces productivity and spills into areas such as home life, social life and physical health. Learn tips to help you start working toward overcoming burnout and achieving a healthy work-life balance. ...
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Family Goals to Set This Year

Even though we’re already in full swing in the new year, there is still time to make some big goals for 2020! Have you ever set goals as a family?

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Tips to Manage Children’s Dry Skin in Winter

In the winter, dry, cold air — along with harsh wind and central heating — can cause your child’s skin to lose water and natural oils more quickly than normal.

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My Not-So-Perfect New Year’s Resolution

Like most every person, I decided to take the New Year as an opportunity to better myself, but it didn’t come as an easy decision. I’m terrified of failure, and

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Start the New Year with a Financial Fitness Plan

Starting new habits in January for a better year is great, if you know where you need to start. When it comes to finances, statistics show that most Americans —

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Summer Camp Considerations Based on Your Child’s Age

Despite its many benefits, prepping for summer camp can be intimidating for children — and families. From deciding when children are ready for camp, to choosing the best camp for your child, to coping with pre-camp jitters, here’s what you need to know to help kids of all ages get the most out of their summer camp adventure.  ...
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Podcast Episode #41: Sibling Relationships

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by Michal Russo, who shares her story of growing up with siblings. Listen as she discusses the factors that kept them from being as close as they could have been, the status of her sibling relationships today, and what she, as a mom, is doing to strengthen her kids' relationships. ...
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