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It takes a village

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by New York Times Family Column

Question: I’ve seen parents benefit from the exchange of advice on the sidelines at a soccer game, and by volunteering together for a parent-teacher association. But not every parent can participate. How can we help restore and strengthen social networks that nourish parents? Networking reduces not only parents’ anxieties but also overuse of the medical system.

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Strategies for mastering stress

by Joel and Michelle Levey January 9, 2010
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Life’s myriad of changes often lead to an accumulation of stress. Here is a compendium of simple, common sense strategies for transforming mental and physical tension into energy creatively and effectively expressed. None of these strategies are new. Many will be familiar to you, but we often need to be reminded. Circle the ones you’d [...]

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Preventing Child Abuse: We Can Do Better

by New York Times Family Column October 23, 2009
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(This is the first in a two-part series on child abuse. Part 2, which will be available next week, outlines warning signs and sources of strength for families.)

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Building a child’s sense of emotional security

by Yaffa Maritz May 17, 2009
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The foundation of children’s emotional health lies in the relationship that develops over the years, between them and their parents.  How so?

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