From Summer Chaos to September Structure By mid-September, many of us feel the clash between summer freedom and September structure. I (Monica) know this well. During the summer, mornings in my household were slower… more time for tea, walking the Mochi (our Havanese puppy), more spontaneous outings, more flexibility. Then September arrived, and suddenly there…
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The Stress of September Is Real Every September, I (Monica) hear: “We finally got into a summer rhythm, and now everything is changing again.” I know the feeling personally too. As a parent, the start of the school year brings excitement: new outfit, sharpened pencils, the sense of a fresh start. But it also brings…
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Raising resilient children is one of the greatest gifts you can give them. Resilient kids are better able to handle stress, adapt to change, and solve problems. While some children may naturally be more resilient, there are ways you can foster resilience in any child. 1. Model Resilience Children learn a lot from watching their…
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