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Read article: Building better communication, stronger relationships, and more success
Building better communication, stronger relationships, and more success
Building social awareness is an important skill that helps individuals accurately understand other people's emotions and empathize with them....
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Read article: How to help youth build resiliency
How to help youth build resiliency
What does resilience look like? It’s that process of how we deal with difficult situations or adversity. Life is full of difficulty, such as...
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Read article: Strategies for children lost or separated from their caregivers
Strategies for children lost or separated from their caregivers
Children can get lost in many places. And at this time of year when we are all doing our holiday shopping, there can be an even bigger risk of a...
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Read article: Dining away from home with young children
Dining away from home with young children
I do not enjoy cooking. I CAN cook – I just don’t like to. So, my husband and I have been fortunate to be able to eat out at restaurants quite often...

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Baby feeding resource delivers peace of mind for new parents
URBANA, Ill. – New parents faced with the responsibility of caring for a baby often wonder how often to feed a newborn, when to wean babies from breastmilk or formula, when to introduce baby to solid foods, and whether homemade baby food is better than store-bought. Babies may not come...
Mobile app supports youth development on the go
Teachable moments come in all shapes and sizes. Now, when those unexpected moments occur, parents and educators can rely on the new Terrific Teachable Moments mobile app to help them take advantage in convenient and meaningful ways....