Building Healthy Habits: A Guide for Parents
February 20, 2024 |By Danielle Porter, Guest Author As parents, we want the best for our children. We want them to grow up... View Article
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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
Read MOreLove is a Professional Word
April 25, 2023 |Last year, I attended "Keeping Families Together," a one-day event put on by Our Sister Our Brother. We had the... View Article
Read MOreInhale & 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 MOreA Love Letter to Family Child Care
February 14, 2023 |I once had a parent look at me and say "I'd rather clean toilets than run my own child care... 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 MOreMy Birth Plan Was Ruined. Twice.
November 8, 2022 |CONTENT WARNING: This post discusses pregnancy loss. Continue reading at your own discretion. I will never forget it. It's like... View Article
Read MOreDomestic Violence Isn’t “One Size Fits All”
October 20, 2022 |Domestic violence has many forms. These include physical abuse, sexual violence, reproductive coercion, economic abuse, and emotional abuse. Relationships begin... View Article
Read MOrePregnancy & Birth: The Stuff Nobody Talks About
September 13, 2022 |-What does it feel like to give birth? -Is it safe to have sex while I'm pregnant? -My body is... View Article
Read MOreThe Cultural Effects on Mental Health & Wellness
August 30, 2022 |What comes to mind when you think about culture? Food? Art? Language? Values? Mental health is not often included in... 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
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