Parenting Today Staff https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/authors/admin/ Parenting articles, news and tips on raising happy, healthy, successful kids and teens. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 16:38:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/CDI_Butterfly-100x100.png Parenting Today Staff https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/authors/admin/ 32 32 8 Everyday Things That Really Help Your Mental Health https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/mental-health/8-everyday-things-that-really-help-your-mental-health/ Wed, 24 Sep 2025 15:50:59 +0000 https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/?p=57137 Some days life can feel heavier than it should. Maybe work is stressing you out, your sleep has been terrible, or you are just feeling […]

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]]> Proving You’re Sick Shouldn’t Be This Hard—Especially for Parents https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/work-life-balance/proving-youre-sick-shouldnt-be-this-hard-especially-for-parents/ Tue, 19 Aug 2025 12:52:32 +0000 https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/?p=56968 When you are sick, the last thing you want is to drag yourself to a clinic, sit in a waiting room, and juggle calls from […]

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]]> School Sleep Schedule: Reset Your Child’s Bedtime Routine https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/school/school-sleep-schedule-reset-your-childs-bedtime-routine/ Sat, 16 Aug 2025 20:57:14 +0000 https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/?p=56971 The lazy days of summer are ending, and soon your child will need to wake up early for school. If you’re dreading the battle of […]

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]]> Top Tips For Gardening As A Family https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/family-building/top-tips-for-gardening-as-a-family/ Tue, 15 Apr 2025 17:33:47 +0000 https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/?p=56159 Gardening is a great activity that the whole family can get involved in, especially as the weather starts to brighten up. After all, gardening can:  […]

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]]> Understanding and Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/communication/understanding-and-supporting-lgbtq-youth/ Fri, 26 Jul 2024 13:45:14 +0000 https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/?p=56098 Understanding and supporting LGBTQ+ youth is crucial in today’s society. As a parent, teacher, or caregiver, it is essential to create a safe and accepting […]

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]]> Exploring Mindfulness Activities for Families https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/development/exploring-mindfulness-activities-for-families/ Sun, 14 Jul 2024 19:55:12 +0000 https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/?p=56093 As a parent, your family’s well-being and happiness mean everything. We all know that the daily chaos can sometimes make us feel overwhelmed and disconnected. […]

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]]> Body Positive Kids: Cultivating Confidence and Self-Love https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/development/body-positive-kids-cultivating-confidence-and-self-love/ Fri, 05 Jul 2024 18:41:17 +0000 https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/?p=55978 Encouraging a positive body image in kids is super important for boosting their self-confidence and happiness. In a world that often focuses on impossible beauty […]

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]]> Exploring the Great Outdoors: Camping with Kids https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/exploring-the-great-outdoors-camping-with-kids/ Fri, 21 Jun 2024 14:44:21 +0000 https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/?p=56073 As the weather warms up and the days grow longer, many families are eager to spend time outdoors and explore the wonders of nature. One […]

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]]> Money Matters: Helping Kids and Teens Build Essential Financial Skills https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/chores/money-matters-helping-kids-and-teens-build-essential-financial-skills/ Fri, 07 Jun 2024 12:27:59 +0000 https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/?p=55980 In today’s world, it’s essential to be savvy about money. With the cost of living increasing and finances becoming more complicated, teaching our kids and […]

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]]> Summer Reading at Home – Learning and Fun for Kids and Teens!  https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/summer-reading-at-home-learning-and-fun-for-kids-and-teens/ Fri, 31 May 2024 14:28:39 +0000 https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/?p=55982 As the summer months approach, many parents may be wondering how they can keep their children entertained and engaged in educational activities while school is […]

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]]> Teenage Turbulence: Navigating Emotions and Mental Health in Adolescence https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/behavior/teenage-turbulence-navigating-emotions-and-mental-health-in-adolescence/ Fri, 10 May 2024 14:48:23 +0000 https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/?p=55884 The teenage years are often described as a rollercoaster of emotions, with mood swings, intense feelings, and challenging behaviors being the hallmarks of adolescence. Navigating […]

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]]> 5 Healthy Homework Habits Recommended by Teachers https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/homework-help/5-healthy-homework-habits-recommended-by-teachers-2/ Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:14:16 +0000 https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/?p=53975 Teachers know that the best time to develop healthy homework habits for your family is before homework becomes a problem.  Parents who approach their children’s […]

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]]> 10 Tips to Teach Kids to Love Exercise https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/10-tips-to-teach-kids-to-love-exercise/ Mon, 19 Sep 2022 14:10:00 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=38797 It seems every day there’s a news story about how children are getting fatter. Too much time spent watching TV or playing computer games, a […]

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]]> How to Teach Your Child to Be More Responsible https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/development/how-to-teach-your-child-to-be-more-responsible/ Thu, 30 Jun 2022 01:20:00 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=36927 Teaching children responsibility is one most important life goals you have as a parent to help prepare them to be successful adults. But, as you’re […]

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]]> 7 Ways to Connect with Your Children https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/family-building/7-ways-to-connect-with-your-children/ Mon, 20 Jun 2022 18:40:00 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=36166 All parents worry from time to time that they’re not connecting with their children the way or as often as they would like. You might […]

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]]> Moving Onwards: Your 11-Year-Old’s Development https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/development/moving-onwards-your-11-year-olds-development/ Wed, 25 May 2022 01:30:00 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=36731 Your child is facing significant changes in their life: a new school, approaching teenhood, and a changing body may feel scary and make life challenging. […]

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