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Kids and anxiety
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kids and anxiety

June 28, 2019  |  Anxiety, Kids, Parenting, relationships

  In recent years, anxiety has taken top position over depression among our children’s behavioral health issues. Reporting of anxiety among kids 6 to 17 rose 13% in 5 years compared to depression levels,

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Parenting for Summer Break

parenting for summer break

June 19, 2019  |  Coping, Kids, Parenting, Stress

Summer's here, and the time is right ... for kids wondering "What am I going to do today?" Some parents are likely already hearing words to that effect. With the school year over and thoughts of taking a break from

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stop bullying

Kindness and other things to prevent bullying

Even though it's been years, I remember the punches like they just happened. I was in the fourth grade, and it was the last day of school before summer break. It was also my last day at this particular school, because

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De-stressing the 'Back to School' Transition

Back to school can be a stressful time for the entire family. Lazy summer days are abruptly replaced by hectic mornings packed with new classes, practices, homework and a variety of other stressors. Being unprepared for

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Protective Factors: Reducing Brain Damage from Toxic Stress

by Guest Bloggers Nikki Zellin, Jill Hyunh, and Connie Harrison of Beech Acres Parenting Center Sports!  We are a county passionate about our sports teams & in support of our athletes. Despite this

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