Emotional Development

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When Your Child Cries at School Drop-Off: What They’re Really Practicing

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When Your Child Cries at School Drop-Off: What They’re Really Practicing

Your child is crying at school drop-off, and every part of you wants to make it stop. But what if crying isn't the problem? School transitions give children an important opportunity to practice emotional tolerance, trust other adults, and discover that hard feelings can come and go.

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Your child isn’t glued to the phone, you are

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Your child isn’t glued to the phone, you are

As adults, we often worry about how much time our children spend on their devices. But if we pause and look honestly at our own habits, we may find that we are the ones modeling what it looks like to use a phone all day.