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Olivia and Chanel the dog on one of their Doggy dates

Doggy Dates for Shelter Dogs

A second grader helps dogs get out of the kennel and closer to their forever homes.

Sharon Bishop-Baldwin,

Jaxon Huffman

Jaxon Huffman: Wrestling Triple Crown Winner

Betty Casey,

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Breaking Barriers on the Mat: Meet the Tiny Powerhouses of Youth Wrestling

Dr. Tamecca Rogers,

school-age kids having fun at summer camp

Happy Campers: Tips to help kids prepare for their day camp experience

Cherie Gough,

A child in a sleeping bag with a flashlight

How to Prepare Your Child for Their First Summer at Sleepaway Camp

Sandi Schwartz,

Twisters cast members behind the scenes

Tulsa Actress Aila Grey Makes Big Screen Debut in "Twisters"

Betty Casey,

Brindle Morrow: 6-year-old Chess Champ

Betty Casey,

William Bailey, Pokémon TCG competitor, in front of a Pikachu mural

William Bailey: Pokémon TCG Competitor and World Traveler

Tara Rittler,

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Olivia Gilchrist: Baking a Difference

Site Staff,

a girl and a boy sitting on couch playing video games. summer screen time concept

Making a Plan for Summer Screen Time

Beyond limiting the quantity of time kids spend on screens, parents should consider the quality of the screen time.

Mary Beth Ritchie, LCSW,

Closeup Of A Child Golfer With Putter And Ball

How To Introduce Your Kid to Golf: Make It Fun

Betty Casey,

Young girl holds book titled Who Said You Can Touch My Hair?

Keep Your Hands to Yourself: Don’t Touch Our Hair!

Dr. Tamecca Rogers,

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Parenting Tips To Help Your Overweight Child

Dr. Tamecca Rogers,

three boys on a boulder, for article on how to choose a summer camp

Summer Camps: Choosing a Good Fit for Your Child

Cheryl Maguire,

Babies And Toddlers Jan 2022

Individualized Parenting: Different Rules for Different Kids

Kiley Roberson,

Hatha Yoga Fitness Mother With Baby

Good Self-Care Habits Begin in the Early Years

Kiley Roberson,

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Children Are Not Color Blind

Dr. Tamecca Rogers,

Is Your Child Getting Enough ZZZZZs?

How to Know and What to Do

Mary Beth Ritchie, LCSW,

Home Alone:

Factors to Consider Before Leaving Your Child

Mary Beth Ritchie, LCSW,

a girl smiles and holds a full basket of laundry. for our article on raising responsible children

Raising Responsible Adults Begins in Childhood

Mary Beth Ritchie, LCSW,

young boy sad and rubbing forehead

Big Feelings: Helping Sensitive Kids

Kiley Roberson,

unhappy girl talks to mom, for article on what to do when children lie

What to Do When Children Lie

Mary Beth Ritchie, LCSW,

Curious Black Child Boy Reading A Book On White Background

When High IQ and ADHD Collide

Mary Beth Ritchie, LCSW,

smiling girl swimming underwater, for article on summer camp safety

Questions You Need to Ask Before You Send Your Child to Summer Camp

With an emphasis on water safety

Pam Moore,

The Boy And Rabbit

Losing a Furry Family Member:

Helping Kids Cope

Kiley Roberson,

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