Parents of LGBT Children
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According to an article by Planned Parenthood, " Many parents find it difficult to accept the sexual orientation or gender identity of their children". Parenting LGBT children is a learning process.
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Why Teens Go to Therapy
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Many teens are hesitant about seeing a therapist, often refusing help. It's important for parents to not overlook key signs that their child may need professional help. Here are 10 reasons why teens attend therapy, according to an article by verywell.com
Read MoreSupport, Personal Growth & 3 More Benefits of Joining a "Mom Group"
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According to Diet-to-Go guest blogger Mia Redrick, "eight percent of moms do not take care of themselves... some even ignoring basic personal care tasks like going to the dentist, fixing their hair, or even showering". She adds, "Few Moms take the time to go out with the girls or even relax by themselves in the bathtub for a few minutes."
Read MoreHow to Help Your Baby Develop Fine Motor Skills
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Being a parent is tough work and helping your baby develop fine motor skills may not be the first thing you add to your daily to-do list. Parents Magazine offers a few ways you can help your baby develop manual dexterity by simply playing with their hands!
Read More5 Myths About Parenting Classes
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We learned via Washington Parent that there are many myths surrounding the idea of taking a parenting class. Read these 5 myths and learn how parenting classes can benefit all parents!
Read MoreMassaged Your Baby Today? Study Says Massage Good for Baby & Dad
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The National Fatherhood Initiative is a major advocate for infant massage between fathers and their babies. Naturally, mothers are the primary caregivers to their newborn babies. However, that does not mean that dads are left out. Research shows that "when a child has a significant bond with their father, this bond contributes greatly to child outcomes. " Child do better physically, emotionally and scholastically when both parents are involved in their lives.
Read MoreWords of Wisdom, From Debolina Dutta
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Debolina Dutta is a teen educator and she has worked in public, private, and international high schools for 15 years. On March 16, Debolina will be facilitating a guided conversation group for parents about sexuality and changing bodies with psychotherapist Leah Chalofsky. Debolina believes that knowledge of ones body empowers people to make educated decisions for themselves. She offers parents and guardians a few words of wisdom about parenting during this transitional period for tweens and teens.
Read MoreBreastfeeding Benefits Add Up!
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We learned via an article by Breastfeeding Basics that the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends nursing for at least the first year of life. This may not be a realistic goal for all mothers but there are benefits to breastfeeding your baby for a few weeks to a few months.
Read MoreThe Benefits of Breastfeeding Support Groups
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Support systems are extremely important for new mothers. As new mothers, there are some things that come instinctively. However, the journey of motherhood is a long one and receiving a little help along the way with a group of like-minded women makes the journey a lot easier.
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Developmental Movement Skills for Babies
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We learned via an article by Active for Life that movement and exercise for babies is rarely ever mentioned in baby books. We tend to forget that the more engagement and movement babies experience during the day, the better the sleep. Just like adults, babies need to be active in order to be healthy and learn important movement skills.
Read MorePositive Impact of Support Groups
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Although this article comes from resolve.org, or the National Infertility Association, it speaks to the benefits of support groups like those we have here at Community Well. The article discusses how support groups help individuals cope with negative feelings primarily, and although support groups are helpful with processing negative feelings, they are also in place to help community members share tips, share individual experiences, and lots more.
Read MoreA Study Of New Mothers Reveals The Importance of Community
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We have all heard before that it takes a village to raise a child. The support parents receive from their family, friends, and community members can have a profound impact on the family’s happiness and stress levels. This is especially true for new parents who may need the extra help in the beginning of a new journey with their first baby.
Read MoreThe Benefit of Social Support for New Moms
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The journey for new moms is an exciting one! And yes, new dads too! Although a joyful time, we learned via Psychology Today that, “taking care of a child and recovering physically from childbirth can be emotionally draining” for new moms. Research suggests that being in community and seeking social support can help new mothers combat their stress.
Read MoreHow to Teach Gratitude to Children
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It is finally December and we are officially in the holiday season! The holidays are meant to express love, appreciation and gratitude towards our loved ones. However, teaching gratitude to our children is not the easiest parenting task. How can we teach our children to be grateful for what they have?
Read MoreFor Men: 10 Tips to Reduce Stress
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One of the biggest factors affecting men's health is stress. Living in our modern and fast paced society does not making reducing stress any easier. However, not to fear!
Read MoreNavajo Midwives Announce First Native American Birthing Center in the United States
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Today we learned via Colorlines that two Navajo midwives from Waterflow, New Mexico, plan on building the first Native American birthing center in the nation.
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