Candelen New Program Announcement: NewRoots
February 1, 2024 |Funded by Bezos Family Foundation and the HS Lopez Family Foundation, Candelen is proud to be launching a new prenatal... View Article
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Inhale & Exhale: The Fight Against Postpartum Depression & Anxiety
March 14, 2023 |CONTENT WARNING: This post discusses topics - including suicidal thoughts, mental illness, and weapons - that some readers may find... View Article
Read MOreEncouraging a Curious Child’s Natural Talents: 5 Fields of Study to Introduce to Children
January 24, 2023 |Young children are inquisitive by nature. This curiosity is fundamental for a child's overall development, and plays a major role... View Article
Read MOreTips to Organize Your Family Calendar in 2023
December 20, 2022 |Parenting is a roller coaster of things to remember. From soccer practice and dentist appointments to field trips and monthly... View Article
Read MOreNo Is A Complete Sentence (And Other Ways To Set Boundaries)
August 15, 2022 |We've all been in situations where we've been asked to do something, given advice we didn't ask for, or in... View Article
Read MOreCan’t We All Just Get Along?
July 20, 2022 |Often when we dream of having multiple children, we imagine them holding hands, sharing their toys and secrets, and playing... View Article
Read MOreSigns of Mental Distress in Children That Are Easy to Miss
June 28, 2022 |We often assume that if our children are in distress or experiencing mental health difficulties that they would be obvious,... View Article
Read MOreCriar Niños Bilingües
June 14, 2022 |Históricamente, los inmigrantes que vienen a este país con un idioma nativo que no sea el inglés tienen que decidir... View Article
Read MOreUltimate Guide to Potty Training
May 31, 2022 |Two words that can strike fear and panic in any parent, both new and seasoned... POTTY. TRAINING. *cue shudder* For... View Article
Read MOre5 Easy Spring Crafts for Kids
May 24, 2022 |Springtime is the perfect time to get inspired by fresh food, favorite critters, fragrant flowers, and more! Lakeshore Learning Materials... View Article
Read MOreBonding With Your Newborn Doesn’t Always Come Naturally
May 10, 2022 |I have been fortunate to have many friends and family members who have experienced pregnancy. And, inevitably, in the conversation... View Article
Read MOreAdvice for New Dads: 8 of Our Favorite Survival Tips
April 20, 2022 |Congrats, you had a baby! I know you're nervous. Maybe even a little scared. I get it—you don't want to... View Article
Read MOreCreating Planet Earth: Saying Yes to Outdoor Play
April 12, 2022 |What is the most important place on the planet for children? Is it the Amazon Rain Forest? The Pacific Ocean?... View Article
Read MOreCandelen Announces Virtual Event “Talking to Kids About Tough Sh*t”
March 17, 2022 |Candelen is pleased to announce their upcoming virtual event, Talking to Kids About Tough Sh*t, starting at 6:00pm MST (Arizona... View Article
Read MOreIs It A Gift To Be Gifted?
February 16, 2022 |I'm a proud mom, okay? So let's take a moment to list a few things that my preschooler, Grayson, can... View Article
Read MOreCaring For Yourself So That You Can Care For Them
January 25, 2022 |One of the biggest parenting myths is that we lose our identity and rights so that we can meet the... View Article
Read MOreIt’s My Toddler’s World, We’re Just Living In It
September 21, 2021 |If someone told me 18 months ago that I would be introducing my baby, Penny, into childcare after 15 months... View Article
Read MOreCandelen’s Call to Adventure
July 6, 2021 |Summer vacation leads to frequent requests for "movie nights" from the kids and we obliged this week's request by watching... View Article
Read MOreThe Bottle Battle
May 5, 2021 |I gave birth to my third child in late February. Unlike my first two children, I felt a sense of... View Article
Read MOreLooking Back at 7 Years of Parenting
April 27, 2020 |It’s April and my oldest daughter, Ellary, turns seven at the end of the month. I know it sounds corny... View Article
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