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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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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I Need It!: How Parents Foster Consumerism In Their Children
Could you name all the things you buy for your child? Not just the essentials - food, shelter, clothing, school supplies. What about…...
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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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Stress-Free Holidays: Mindful Parenting Tips to Keep You Sane
Red, blue, bells, miles of gift wrapping and lights; every year, the same joyous symbols and rituals are exercised all over the world and...
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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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Gender Stereotypes: Implicit Messages You Send to Your Child
Gender acceptance today has reached an all-time great! The consciousness, the dialogue and openness has been a long time coming. And...
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Breaking Free: Navigating Parenthood as First-Generation Immigrants
Parenting is a journey filled with moments that can feel both instinctive and complex. As first-generation immigrants, we often draw on...
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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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Unleashing the Power of Girls: Encouraging Authenticity in a World of Expectations
How do we raise girls in a world run by men? A world where most countries are led by men, most companies are owned, managed, and operated...
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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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Teaching Kids the True Meaning of the Holiday Season: Going Beyond Gifts and Fostering Emotional Connection
Gifts, lights, trees, food, more gifts, more food. These are what the holidays are all about! Right? No, of course not. But they may be...
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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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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 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day
This year, the world is celebrating a milestone—the 50th anniversary of this international day of environmental action. While we cannot...
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