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Should We Still Do Gender Reveal Parties? Pros and Cons

Gender reveal parties have become a popular trend in recent years, but there is some debate about whether or not…

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The Holiday Blues: What Are They and How Can Parents Help?

It’s that time of year again! The trees are decorated, the lights are twinkling, and holiday music is playing everywhere…

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A Comprehensive Review Of The Prenatal-3 Policy Impact Roadmap: What Iowa Is Doing Right

Child development begins before birth and continues over the first three years of life. In the United States, policies such…

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How Parents and Childcare Providers can Prepare for Disaster

National Preparedness Month (NPM) is a time to practice your emergency drill. It’s a time to plan and prepare should…

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5 Ways to Help Our Children Learn Self-Control

Teaching self-control when self-control does not come naturally. It takes just a few minutes to see that in a room…

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Six Common-Sense Tips For Parenting in the Digital Age

Technology is hip, cool, and exciting, making modern life both enjoyable and possible. Social media! Dating apps! Transportation as a…

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85 things you can do with your kids this summer.

When your children complain that they are bored, it can be challenging to come up with fun activities to help…

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mental health

Reasons Why Mental Health is Important for Children

According to the Mental Health Foundation, mental health problems affect around one in six children. They include depression, anxiety, and…

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I2D2

What is I2D2 and How does it Help Children and Families in Iowa?

I2D2: Connecting Iowa’s Leaders with Accurate, Comprehensive, and Meaningful Data. During the past decade, advances in information technology have ignited…

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Teaching Kids About Racism

10 Tips to Teaching Kids About Racism

It’s never too early for children to learn about diversity. As parents and caregivers, we must have faith knowing that…

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Activity to Do With Kids During the Winter Months

Winter is here, and finding an activity to do with kids during winter can be challenging! Fortunately, there are many…

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Homemade Christmas gifts

9 of The Best Homemade Christmas Gifts

Check out the best Homemade Christmas gifts. These gorgeous homemade gifts are perfect for your little ones and are designed…

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Grateful and Thankful

8 Tips For Raising Grateful and Thankful Kids During the Holidays

Teaching children to be grateful and thankful is crucial, but it’s easier said than done. Learning how to say thank…

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Positive Discipline

Positive Discipline: 9 Tips To Effectively Discipline Your Child

As a parent, teaching and using positive discipline with your child is a big responsibility. It’s a profession that requires…

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Positive Discipline

What is Positive Discipline and Why Is It Important?

Positive Discipline is based on the idea that there are no bad children, only bad conduct. As the name suggests,…

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Activities To Do With Kids

10 Creative activities to do with kids at home

Creative activities to do with kids at home Check out the creative activities to do with kids below. Keeping kids…

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The 2-4-2 Book Program: Promoting and Strengthening Parent-Child Relationships

How it works: Determine a convenient time of day the parent can routinely call the caregiver in order to read…

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Why Are My Kids Not Listening To Me And What I Can Do?

When was the last time your child seemed not to hear you or ignored you? Are you repeating something so many…

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Top 5 Parenting Tips for New Parents

Every new parent feels it; the joy of holding your offspring, the thrill of just watching the little one cry,…

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Parenting tips for new parents

Becoming a parent is the most exciting and beautiful experience ever. When you hold your baby in your arms, everything…

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85 fun kids’ activities that will allow your child to use their imagination and creativity.

Thinking about what to do in case you’re stuck inside with your children throughout the day? Sometimes it’s just not…

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