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are parents too paranoid?

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  Ditch Fear for the Factsby Michele Ranard, M.Ed. 780 words If you’re a typical parent you probably worry about your kids. A lot. Even if You don’t watch the news, you likely feel inundated with fearful messages that the world is an unfriendly place for children. Maybe you feel justified in your worrying. But are you? What We Worry About Teresa Martin,...

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fight rainy day boredom

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 “When it rains on your parade, look up rather than down. Without the rain, there would be no rainbow.” (Gilbert Chesterton) While warm sunny days are always perfect for frolicking outdoors, there are plenty of simple pleasures for us all to enjoy with children even when the clouds roll in. Sure, it’s tempting to play marathon videogames and consume mass quantities of raw...

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    SMART GOODBYE RITUALS For tearful first days of school or daycare. by Michele Ranard, M.Ed. 600 words That first day of school c...
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    Strategies to Cope Better. by M. Ranard, M.Ed. 700 words Do you need reminding what a high energy child looks like? I can help. As ...
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    THE SMART BUT SCATTERED STUDENT Tips to Increase Organization & Achievement by Michele Ranard, M.Ed. 710 words If you are pa...
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    15 Reasons MATH is Way Cool Reminders for kids and parents. by Michele Ranard 300 words                                           ...
  • 15 SMILES FOR PARENTS OF TWEENS
    The glory of your almost-teen. by M. Ranard, M.Ed. 590 words If you are a parent of a tween, you may be watching your child bid good...
  • THE JOY OF PARENTING
    Finding gratitude for our greatest blessing. by Michele Ranard, M.Ed. 825 words Are you happier now that you are a parent? A few years ...
  • THE NASTY HABIT THAT KEEPS US NAGGING
    6 Ways parents can help children procrastinate less and become more productive.                                                 by Michel...
  • IMPROVE READING SKILLS THIS SUMMER!
    10 Tips to boost their reading daily. by M. Ranard, M.Ed. 700 words Many parents feel overwhelmed thinking about the summer vacation ...
  • GOODNIGHT, Mr. Ambien
    A Bedtime Story...for the Chemically Lame by Michele Ranard 1)In the great green room, there was a telephone and a red ba...
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    A Lesson in Parental Humility. by Michele Ranard 625 wds “I understand the importance of bondage between parent and child.” ...