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Back-to-School, Back-to-Structure: Is Your Parenting Plan Ready?

August 11, 2026 - 13:12

Back-to-School, Back-to-Structure: Is Your Parenting Plan Ready?

The start of a new school year brings a familiar rush of schedules, supplies, and early alarms. For divorced or separated parents, it also brings a fresh set of potential friction points. While...

As Oklahoma child care costs rise, Shawnee nonprofit supports families

August 10, 2026 - 18:59

As Oklahoma child care costs rise, Shawnee nonprofit supports families

A Shawnee-based parenting organization is expanding its reach as the financial strain of child care continues to weigh on families across the region. The center, which serves Pottawatomie and...

Wild $200 threat over common family act

August 10, 2026 - 06:52

Wild $200 threat over common family act

A father says he simply wanted to spend an afternoon playing tennis with his children but instead found himself being questioned by park rangers who believed he was illegally teaching lessons...

The rise of platonic co-parenting

August 9, 2026 - 19:39

The rise of platonic co-parenting

A growing number of single people are rewriting the script on family life, trading the traditional marriage-and-kids timeline for a different kind of partnership. Instead of waiting for a romantic...

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Understanding The Roots Of Your Childs Fear Of...

Helping kids navigate their fear of failure builds resilience and confidence for future challenges... a must-read for parents!

Author: John Harris

August 11, 2026

The Hidden Costs Of Parental Stress On Your...

It`s tough navigating parental stress, but acknowledging its impact is a powerful first step. Remember, taking care of yourself strengthens your bond with your child. You`re not alone in this journey-keep moving forward.

Author: Lucas McGuffin

August 11, 2026

Helping Girls Build Resilience In A Challenging...

This is such a timely reminder! Teaching our girls resilience will empower them to face challenges head-on and grow stronger.

Author: Ulysses Elliott

August 10, 2026

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How to Reset Parenting Expectations Without Guilt

11 August 2026

How to Reset Parenting Expectations Without Guilt

Parenting is the only job where the job description changes every single day, yet we hold ourselves to a standard that was written by someone who never met our actual child. We walk into this role...

Supporting Social Skills Through Group Play Activities

10 August 2026

Supporting Social Skills Through Group Play Activities

When parents watch their child struggle to join a game at the park or freeze up at a birthday party, the instinct is often to step in and fix it. But social skills are not something you can hand to...

Helping Girls Build Resilience in a Challenging World

9 August 2026

Helping Girls Build Resilience in a Challenging World

Resilience is not a fixed trait that a girl either has or lacks. It is a set of skills, habits, and perspectives that can be taught, modeled, and practiced over time. Parents often ask me what...

Empowering Kids Through Purposeful Chores

8 August 2026

Empowering Kids Through Purposeful Chores

Most parents have heard the argument that chores build character. But there is a big difference between asking a child to empty the dishwasher because you need help and designing a chore system...

How to Talk So Kids Feel Empowered

7 August 2026

How to Talk So Kids Feel Empowered

Every parent knows the feeling. You ask your child a simple question, and the room goes cold. Or you offer help with homework, and they snap back, `I can do it myself!` You are not trying to...

The Best Types of Play for Different Age Groups

6 August 2026

The Best Types of Play for Different Age Groups

Play is not a break from learning. It is the primary way children process the world, build skills, and make sense of relationships. But not all play is created equal, and more importantly, not all...

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