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The Kindness Gene: Unraveling the Magic Thread in Our DNA
So, World Kindness Day is rolling around again on November 13th – you know, that day when we're nudged by the calendar to be extra nice....
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Early Empathy Development: The Essential Role of Parents
It’s important to remember this: children experience a wide range of feelings, not dissimilar to adults.
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9/11: Our Family Daycare's Role in New York's Darkest Hours
Ever heard a tale from your grandparents that made your current challenges seem like a walk in the park? My grandmother and mother...
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From Parent to Global Citizen: Embracing Our Role in the Lives of All Children with Community Parenting
As parents, we strive to provide a safe and nurturing environment for our children, focusing on their well-being, education, and...
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Celebrating Black History Month with Your Child: Embracing Personal Connections and Cultural Immersion
Teaching our children about culture-centered celebrations like Black History Month can be a bit like navigating a maze. Let's face it,...
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How to Thrive as a Parent Amidst Holiday Lifestyle Disruptions
Holiday celebrations are the few times a year we see a bunch of people we don’t get to see otherwise - parents, grandparents, extended...
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Navigating Difficult Conversations: Talking to Children About War
Reminders of the worsening Middle East conflict are constant and resonating. How do we surrender to our incapability of fixing the world?...
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Connecting Children to Earth Day: Preparing for Climate Crisis
What does Earth Day mean to adults? It acts as a reminder to: Conserve the materials and energy we use Reduce and shift our consumption...
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Op-Ed: The Urgency of Community Parenting
Writing this, I have just read about the Nashville shooting - of children… again. And I also read it last year, and a few months before...
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The Teacher Within: How We All Impact Others
Growing into adults, we adapt a set of principles, a rubric to live by, and it’s a complex combination of our experiences. They could be...
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Harnessing the Yin and Yang: What Role Does a Dad Play?
Moms (or Mom figures) and Dads (or Dad figures) can represent different energies for children. Their parental energies are like the...
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Embracing Cultural Identity: A Reflection on Asian American Heritage Month
The month of May is Asian American heritage month! And of course, it gets me introspective because I am Asian American. I grew up in the...
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Lunar New Year: Cultivating Cultural Appreciation with Our Kids
Oh, Happy Lunar New Year! 🎉 Picture this: red lanterns swaying, lions dancing through the streets, those snazzy red envelopes, and...
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Gifts, Gratitude, and Growing Hearts: Nurturing Generosity and Kindness in Children During the Holiday Season
Happy presents! Uh, we mean, Holidays! Let’s be real: gifts are a huge part of what makes this season so magical for children and that’s...
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Cultivating Compassion: Giving Young Children Diversity Awareness
While seeing and celebrating all the different holidays this season, we at Child In Mind were pressed to ruminate on what diversity means...
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From "Mine" to Gratitude: Teaching Little Ones the Art of Appreciation
What does gratitude mean to children? Well, nothing! Yeah, really - it means nothing to children under 7 years old. That’s the phase that...
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Unmasking Prejudice: How Jane Elliott's Lessons Illuminate the Path to Inclusive Parenting
Jane Elliott is a famous American diversity educator and a giant in the world of education. As a schoolteacher, she became known for her...
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Creating Proud Moments: Introducing Children to Civil Liberties
Happy Pride! And we mean that in the gayest way possible. While your child might already understand the concept of what it means to be...
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Navigating Racial Injustice: Lessons for Teaching Kindness, Empathy, and Resilience to Children
Living in a time of blatant racial injustice all around us is very, very difficult. How do we explain it to our children? What is...
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3 Tips for Soothing Your Child During Quarantine
During tough times and stressful situations, it can feel as if our worlds have been turned upside down. Trust us, we know! While you’ve...
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