By Donna de Levante Raphael Pride Parenting Columnist We moms have our own special language. We all know that when you have children, it would be crazy to think your life would remain the same. Admit it, your life changes ...
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Feed SubscriptionRaising Powerful And Compassionate Girls In The 21st Century
By Donna de Levante Raphael Pride Parenting Columnist Raising our daughters to be powerful, confident and compassionate opens the door to our girls to grow up feeling secure in themselves. They learn how and when to take action, making positive ...
Read More »‘Father Hunger’: How His Absence Affects His Daughters
Tips for Breaking the Cycle of Unhealthy Relationships for Women In America’s families, much has been made about the effect on boys whose fathers are not around to help raise them, but Dee Louis-Scott, co-chair for the Black Family Technology ...
Read More »Summer Camp Safety: The Questions Parents Need To Ask
By Donna de Levante Raphael Pride Parenting Columnist Okay, so summer’s just a few weeks away and many kids will be enrolled in camp. Whether day camp or overnight camp, how do you know your child’s camp is SAFE? Have ...
Read More »7 Signs Your Kids Are Ready For Sports
By Donna de Levante Raphael Pride Parenting Columnist You may think your kids are ready for organized sports, especially when so many of their peers are signing up. But many young kids don’t develop the physical, emotional, or mental skills ...
Read More »‘Sexting’ Acronyms That ‘Kids’ Are Using These Days…
By Donna de Levante Raphael Pride Parenting Columnist When your child seems so engrossed in what you may think is an innocent conversation check out what I found in a report on technology or trends, it just doesn’t translate well ...
Read More »Are Computers Harming Your Children? Tips For Avoiding Injury
At least 70 percent of Canada’s elementary school students use computers. As a result of this increased usage, doctors of chiropractic are treating more young patients suffering from the effects of working at computer stations that are either designed for ...
Read More »What Every Dad Should Know About Raising Little Girls
By Donna de Levante Raphael Pride Parenting Columnist New fathers are often a nervous lot, and when it comes to dealing with daughters, anxieties tend to run even higher. Quell those new-father fears and learn how to be the best ...
Read More »Five Mistakes Most Parents Make That Can Contribute To Childhood Obesity
By Donna de Levante Raphael Pride Parenting Columnist Over the past twenty years, childhood obesity rates have doubled, today approximately 15 percent of Canada’s children ages six to twelve are obese. An additional 30 percent are overweight. With nearly fifty ...
Read More »7 Simple Ways To Help Your Kids Get Fit
By Donna de Levante Raphael Pride Parenting Columnist Few gifts are better for your kids than the gift of a long healthy life. Those who find it easiest to stay in shape often have a history of physical fitness. They ...
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