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Back to School: Easing the Transition for Kids and Parents

The end of summer break signals a new school year is on the horizon. As the calendar creeps closer to that first day back in the classroom, families start feeling the back to school jitters. The carefree days of summer are coming to a close, and it’s time to get back into a set routine. While going back to school is exciting for some kids, it can also be stressful for children and parents alike. Here are some tips to help ease the transition back to school.

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Do I Need To Purchase Workout Equipment For My Child?

Getting your child active and engaged in fitness doesn’t require buying expensive gym equipment.  There are many ways to use common household items to create fun and challenging workout routines. With a little creativity, you can set up an effective at-home gym for your child using things you already have around the house.  If they continue down this road of health, there will probably be a time where purchasing workout specific equipment is needed, but trust me, there is so much you can do before that point!

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Dealing with stress: The late night unhealthy way

Parenting comes with a lot of fun, but also a lot of stress. We all know this, it’s part of the game, right? It takes time, but as parents, we have to figure out ways to deal with that stress. I’ll be the first to tell you that not everyone gets the same levels of stress, and I’m probably on the higher end of the spectrum. Either way, we need our moments, our outlets, our escapes. I have several, but for this post it’s all about my escape into the night!

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The Benefits of Weight Lifting for Children

Weight lifting is a great way for children to improve their strength, fitness, and overall health. When done correctly, weight lifting can help children build muscle, improve their bone health, and reduce their risk of injuries. It can also help them improve their performance in sports and other physical activities. Keep in mind, this is geared toward children, so the goal is improvement in physical ability and health through proper form and light weight. The goal at this age is never to get big bulky muscles, which is an unrealistic and unhealthy goal for kids. 

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Nurturing Kids’ Online Exploration: YouTube and Child Safety

In today’s digital age, YouTube has become a vast and diverse platform that offers endless possibilities for entertainment and education. As a parent, it’s natural to have concerns about what your children might encounter while using YouTube. While the platform provides a wealth of entertaining and educational content, it’s important to strike a balance between embracing new media and ensuring your children’s safety. This blog post aims to address these concerns and provide guidance on how to navigate YouTube responsibly, leveraging its benefits while mitigating potential risks.

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Is exposure to Artificial Intelligence and chat bots a bad thing for children?

As a parent, it’s only natural to be concerned about your child’s interactions with artificial intelligence (AI). With the rise of AI-powered technologies like chatbots, it’s becoming more common for children to interact with these systems. Recently, SnapChat introduced “My AI”, which allows users to have conversations with an AI assistant within the app. It’s similar to having a back and forth chat with Chat GPT, but built into the app. 

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Parent Stress When Dealing With An Angry Child

Dealing with an angry child can be an incredibly stressful and emotional experience for parents. I’m not talking about a random occurrence, I’m talking about the kid that’s always ready to flip into angry mode really quickly. I have three kids, and one of them is like this. So essentially, we’re 10 years into hoping we get the happy version today, and not the angry one. As you can imagine, it’s not an ideal situation.

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