by Smarter Parenting | Oct 28, 2016 | Blogs, Smarter Parenting News
Aftercare Mission to Africa with OUR This the first of five blogposts about Smarter Parenting and Operation Underground Railroad’s collaborative work in Africa to help survivors of human trafficking. Future posts in this series will appear every Friday. All posts are...
by Smarter Parenting | Oct 19, 2016 | Blogs, Others
My child freaks out over new experiences. Why? What “freaking out” looks like is different for every child, but the behaviors fall into two categories: passive resistance and aggressive resistance. Aggressive resistance includes behaviors such as yelling, hitting, and...
by Smarter Parenting | Oct 18, 2016 | Blogs, Others
5 easy Halloween snacks Leaves are changing, the morning air is getting crisp. Fall is here, and Halloween is just around the corner. So get ready, parents. It’s time to break out the pumpkins and candy corn. Halloween is a favorite holiday among kids, and why not?...
by Smarter Parenting | Oct 17, 2016 | Blogs, Others
5 signs of depression in teens Most teens have intense, rapid-changing emotions, and many have brief episodes of depression at some time in their junior high or high school years. These heightened emotions can often be explained by hormonal changes, peer pressure,...
by Smarter Parenting | Oct 12, 2016 | Blogs, Others
5 ways to work out with your kids Exercise is beneficial in so many ways. It increases endorphins, leading to reduced stress and increased happiness, encourages healthy eating, builds muscle, increases confidence, improves coordination, and an extra perk for children...