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·Jul 7

Music and Mental Health: A Critical Link

It’s no secret that music can have a profound impact on how we feel. …

Parenting

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Music and Mental Health: A Critical Link
Music and Mental Health: A Critical Link

Published in maro parents

·Jun 28

Talking to kids & teens about abortion

Following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade last Friday — ending the constitutional right to abortion for U.S. citizens that the case had previously maintained since 1973 — you may be wondering how to broach the topic of abortion and reproductive rights with your kids. When is…

Parenting

6 min read

Talking to kids & teens about abortion.
Talking to kids & teens about abortion.

Published in maro parents

·Jun 22

School’s Out! Here are a few tips on how parents can keep their kids on a routine through the summer break

Summer break is here and millions of children across the country have gone from having highly structured days that were scheduled down to the minute to nearly free schedules in just days. This quick transition can be pretty enjoyable for kids who are excited to be free from the responsibilities…

Parenting

4 min read

School’s Out! Here are a few tips for keeping kids on a routine through the summer break
School’s Out! Here are a few tips for keeping kids on a routine through the summer break

Published in maro parents

·Jun 3

As a parent, how can I cope with my own feelings after a tragedy?

Last week’s mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas has left onlookers across the nation with a host of complex reactions — anger, grief, mourning, helplessness, disbelief. The aftermath of a school shooting can have a negative impact on the mental health of entire communities — even for…

Parenting

6 min read

As a parent, how can I cope with my own feelings after a tragedy?
As a parent, how can I cope with my own feelings after a tragedy?

May 27

A Statement From Our CEO on the Uvalde Shooting

May 26, 2022 We are deeply saddened and heavy-hearted over the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde that took the lives of 21 children and educators, impacting countless families in the local community and all across the country. Our thoughts go out to the family members who have lost…

News

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May 16

When Should I Talk to My Child About Periods?

Follow up question: How? First, some good news: Having one talk one time is a thing of the past. The reality is that kids learn best when we have lots of smaller conversations over time about how and why bodies develop. So, there’s not so much pressure to build up to one, pass or…

Periods

4 min read

When Should I Talk to My Child About Periods?
When Should I Talk to My Child About Periods?

Published in maro parents

·Mar 30

How to Talk to Kids About Race & Ethnicity

Kids start to notice race as early as 3 months old, but according to Sesame Workshop (the experts behind Sesame Street) a majority of parents aren’t talking to them about it. There are a few possible explanations for this: many parents underestimate how early their kids are able to perceive…

Parenting

6 min read

How to Talk to Kids About Race & Ethnicity
How to Talk to Kids About Race & Ethnicity

Published in maro parents

·Mar 3

You should talk to your child about the Ukraine Conflict — Here’s why

We’re now one week into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the situation has become dire. A million Ukrainians have fled the nation and have sought refuge in neighboring countries. The situation is likely to worsen before it gets better as peace talks between Russian and Ukrainian officials continue. Terrifying images…

Ukraine

5 min read

You should talk to your child about the Ukraine Conflict — Here’s why
You should talk to your child about the Ukraine Conflict — Here’s why

Published in maro parents

·Feb 16

5 Ways to Teach Young Kids About Consent

At first thought, consent might seem like an overwhelmingly adult topic — and that’s probably because for a long time, consent was an overwhelmingly absent topic. After the #MeToo movement shone a light on the dark reality of a world that normalized sexual harassment, abuse, and assault for far too…

Parenting

6 min read

5 Ways to Teach Young Kids About Consent
5 Ways to Teach Young Kids About Consent

Published in maro parents

·Feb 14

Social Media is linked to negative effects on kids’ mental health. Here’s what you can do about it

Today’s children are accessing social media platforms at a higher rate than they’ve ever been. This frequent access and use of social media by young children is a point of concern for many parents. Many are worried about their child’s mental health and physical safety relating to social media. While…

Social Media

5 min read

Social Media is linked to negative effects on kids’ mental health. Here’s what you can do about it
Social Media is linked to negative effects on kids’ mental health. Here’s what you can do about it
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