Family-Focused Writing
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Perils of Perfection
MetroParent and ChicagoParent
The parent pressure cooker remains set on high. that’s not a good thing. Why turning it down a notch or two will ultimately help your kids thrive. -
How to go on a fossil hunt with kids
Nat Geo Family
Dinosaur digs and other searches can be epic adventures. Here’s what you need to know to turn children into amateur paleontologists.
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The Power of Words
MetroParent and ChicagoParent
The tug and pull of people-first vs. diagnosis-first language and why it matters
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The Onlies Crew: How to Tell Your Family You’re Happy with One Child
MetroParent and ChicagoParent
What to do when one child completes your happy family but everyone else thinks you’re wrong because they know what’s best.
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Beat the heat: 8 science-based hacks to keeps kids cool
Nat Geo Family
Throw some cold water on the usual hot-weather rules. These tips inject a little fun into those sweat-filled days—and still keep children safe outside.
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Student Rx: Pets
National Geographic magazine
On college campuses in the U.S. and around the world, pets are lending a paw to stressed-out students.
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Want better behaved kids? Give them more sunshine
Nat Geo Family
Most parents are familiar with the general benefits of outdoor time. But science shows it can help your kid’s sleep patterns, undo damage from screen time, and bolster their mental health.
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Waste Not
National Geographic magazine
How much food never makes it from the market to your mouth? According to a recent U.S. Department of Agriculture report on food loss, quite a lot.