Don’t Just Change the Clock: 8 Fall Back Hacks (Plus We've Got Jokes!)
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Self-Care that is Authentic and Profound for Special Needs Parents
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Parenting with Mel - The Brain/Behavior Connection
Do you get triggered when your child misbehaves? I know that I often did when my children were litt…
Parenting with Mel - Believing Change Is Possible
As we kick off a new year, have you taken any time to review the prior year, what you’ve accomplish…
9 Reasons to Take a Family Walk After Thanksgiving Dinner
What do you do after your family's big Thanksgiving meal? Football? Grab a second — or third &m…
How to Identify Poison Ivy and How to Soothe the Rash
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Mindful Parenting with Mel - How To Support Your Child's Mental Health
As parents, most of us work hard to keep our kids physically healthy. We make sure they get to thei…
When Mother's Day Isn't Easy
Mother's Day is almost here, and I can't help but think about how incredible motherhood has been…
Mindful Parenting with Mel - How do you get your kids to listen?
Do you struggle to get your kids to listen? A Mom at a recent workshop shared her frustration aroun…
Mindful Parenting with Mel - Consequences that make sense
When your child isn’t listening or behaving as you would like, do you find yourself saying:If you d…
When the Holidays are Hard: 10 Strategies From Someone Who Gets It
It may be the merriest time of year for some, but for countless others, the holidays can be a time of grea…
5 Ways To Recycle Your Old Stuff Instead of Throwing It Out
My sister and I decided to rid items from our home every day for 40 days as part of Lent a few years ago.…
Sleep Expert Offers Tips on Helping Kids Adjust to Time Change
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A Free Babysitting Information Printable For Those Times You're Away
Heading out? Go! You deserve that time away to recharge. Have a GREAT time! But ... wait! Make sure to sh…
Take Charge of Your and Your Daughter's Self Defense
He circled my 14-year-old daughter, yelling in her face, taunting her, intimidating her. He backed…
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: One Family's Story and How to Help
Matthew Walker was 12 when a baseball-sized lump appeared on his neck.The diagnosis from doctors nearly b…
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