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Abuse isn’t always physical—and it’s time we recognize that.
This article looks at the full impact of domestic violence and features powerful voices from survivor advocates and experts.
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This article looks at the full impact of domestic violence and features powerful voices from survivor advocates and experts.
Read the article and add your voice to the conversation on Mamapedia.com:
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July 31, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Abuse isn’t always physical—and it’s time we recognize that.
This article looks at the full impact of domestic violence and features powerful voices from survivor advocates and experts.
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This article looks at the full impact of domestic violence and features powerful voices from survivor advocates and experts.
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If your district is considering a shift, this article is a must-read for educators, policymakers, and health professionals.
Weir, K. (2023, October 30). www.apa.org/topics/child...
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Weir, K. (2023, October 30). www.apa.org/topics/child...
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July 29, 2025 at 10:00 PM
If your district is considering a shift, this article is a must-read for educators, policymakers, and health professionals.
Weir, K. (2023, October 30). www.apa.org/topics/child...
Start a discussion on www.mamapedia.com/t/research-d...
Weir, K. (2023, October 30). www.apa.org/topics/child...
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What does well-being really mean — for you, your kids, and your community?
Psychologist James E. Maddux explains subjective well-being as a serious scientific and global policy focus.
Read: wellbeing.gmu.edu/what-is-well...
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Psychologist James E. Maddux explains subjective well-being as a serious scientific and global policy focus.
Read: wellbeing.gmu.edu/what-is-well...
Join the discussion: www.mamapedia.com/t/how-are-yo...
What is Well-Being? - Center for the Advancement of Well-Being
This first installment will explore what well-being is, as well as a brief history of the scientific study of well-being.
wellbeing.gmu.edu
July 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
What does well-being really mean — for you, your kids, and your community?
Psychologist James E. Maddux explains subjective well-being as a serious scientific and global policy focus.
Read: wellbeing.gmu.edu/what-is-well...
Join the discussion: www.mamapedia.com/t/how-are-yo...
Psychologist James E. Maddux explains subjective well-being as a serious scientific and global policy focus.
Read: wellbeing.gmu.edu/what-is-well...
Join the discussion: www.mamapedia.com/t/how-are-yo...
My mom had partial paralysis from polio. She feared being judged more than she feared parenting.
A new article—grounded in research —looks at what parenting with a physical disability really involves.
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#DisabilityAwareness #ParentingWithDisability
A new article—grounded in research —looks at what parenting with a physical disability really involves.
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#DisabilityAwareness #ParentingWithDisability
July 16, 2025 at 12:16 AM
My mom had partial paralysis from polio. She feared being judged more than she feared parenting.
A new article—grounded in research —looks at what parenting with a physical disability really involves.
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#DisabilityAwareness #ParentingWithDisability
A new article—grounded in research —looks at what parenting with a physical disability really involves.
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#DisabilityAwareness #ParentingWithDisability
Job loss doesn’t just hit your wallet—it touches your whole household.
This piece on Mamapedia gives grounded advice for helping your child thrive even during financial or career disruptions. A great reminder that emotional security matters most.
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This piece on Mamapedia gives grounded advice for helping your child thrive even during financial or career disruptions. A great reminder that emotional security matters most.
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July 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Job loss doesn’t just hit your wallet—it touches your whole household.
This piece on Mamapedia gives grounded advice for helping your child thrive even during financial or career disruptions. A great reminder that emotional security matters most.
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This piece on Mamapedia gives grounded advice for helping your child thrive even during financial or career disruptions. A great reminder that emotional security matters most.
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Rural teens often carry more than backpacks—commutes, jobs, chores, and lack of care weigh heavily.
Initiatives like Bright Futures show what's possible with community investment.
Weir, K. (2025), Monitor on Psychology. www.apa.org/monitor/2025...
@oyea.boston.gov @savethechildren.org
Initiatives like Bright Futures show what's possible with community investment.
Weir, K. (2025), Monitor on Psychology. www.apa.org/monitor/2025...
@oyea.boston.gov @savethechildren.org
July 10, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Rural teens often carry more than backpacks—commutes, jobs, chores, and lack of care weigh heavily.
Initiatives like Bright Futures show what's possible with community investment.
Weir, K. (2025), Monitor on Psychology. www.apa.org/monitor/2025...
@oyea.boston.gov @savethechildren.org
Initiatives like Bright Futures show what's possible with community investment.
Weir, K. (2025), Monitor on Psychology. www.apa.org/monitor/2025...
@oyea.boston.gov @savethechildren.org
If your aging parent or loved one is losing interest in food, it might be more than aging—it could be a serious condition called anorexia of aging.
Learn how to recognize the signs and support better health at home or in care:
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Learn how to recognize the signs and support better health at home or in care:
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July 9, 2025 at 8:38 PM
If your aging parent or loved one is losing interest in food, it might be more than aging—it could be a serious condition called anorexia of aging.
Learn how to recognize the signs and support better health at home or in care:
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Learn how to recognize the signs and support better health at home or in care:
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Buckle. Drive. Backseat Check. Arrive.
Every year, children die in hot cars. There's no federal requirement for child-detection systems—yet the technology exists. Parents have tools. Let’s use them.
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Every year, children die in hot cars. There's no federal requirement for child-detection systems—yet the technology exists. Parents have tools. Let’s use them.
Read the full article on Mamapedia:
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June 30, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Buckle. Drive. Backseat Check. Arrive.
Every year, children die in hot cars. There's no federal requirement for child-detection systems—yet the technology exists. Parents have tools. Let’s use them.
Read the full article on Mamapedia:
more.mamapedia.com/articles/chi...
Every year, children die in hot cars. There's no federal requirement for child-detection systems—yet the technology exists. Parents have tools. Let’s use them.
Read the full article on Mamapedia:
more.mamapedia.com/articles/chi...
APA’s latest guidelines help teens navigate social media safely—emphasizing supervision, digital literacy, and minimizing harmful content exposure.
Brief summary here on Mamapedia www.mamapedia.com/t/2024-recom...
Read the full APA advisory 👉 APA.org
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Brief summary here on Mamapedia www.mamapedia.com/t/2024-recom...
Read the full APA advisory 👉 APA.org
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June 28, 2025 at 8:03 PM
APA’s latest guidelines help teens navigate social media safely—emphasizing supervision, digital literacy, and minimizing harmful content exposure.
Brief summary here on Mamapedia www.mamapedia.com/t/2024-recom...
Read the full APA advisory 👉 APA.org
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Brief summary here on Mamapedia www.mamapedia.com/t/2024-recom...
Read the full APA advisory 👉 APA.org
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Every child deserves the power of reading. Our new article lays out an action agenda—bridging the Science of Reading with social justice for parents, educators & policymakers. Let’s work together to close the literacy gap.
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#LiteracyEquity #EdPolicy
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#LiteracyEquity #EdPolicy
Connecting Literacy and Social Justice: An Action Agenda for Parents, Educators, and Policymakers – Mamapedia™
Literacy is not merely a classroom skill—it’s the lifeline that connects every child to opportunity, voice, and justice.
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June 24, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Every child deserves the power of reading. Our new article lays out an action agenda—bridging the Science of Reading with social justice for parents, educators & policymakers. Let’s work together to close the literacy gap.
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#LiteracyEquity #EdPolicy
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#LiteracyEquity #EdPolicy
Feeling lonely isn’t just sad—it can change the brain.
This global study shows how loneliness predicts cognitive decline in people 65+, even without depression.
Here’s how we can help our elders stay sharp, supported, and connected:
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This global study shows how loneliness predicts cognitive decline in people 65+, even without depression.
Here’s how we can help our elders stay sharp, supported, and connected:
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June 10, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Feeling lonely isn’t just sad—it can change the brain.
This global study shows how loneliness predicts cognitive decline in people 65+, even without depression.
Here’s how we can help our elders stay sharp, supported, and connected:
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This global study shows how loneliness predicts cognitive decline in people 65+, even without depression.
Here’s how we can help our elders stay sharp, supported, and connected:
more.mamapedia.com/articles/und...
Looking for a smarter summer care solution?
Child care cooperatives are affordable, empowering, and built around real community. Learn how to start or join one here: more.mamapedia.com/articles/spo...
And see how child-led play builds lifelong skills:
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Child care cooperatives are affordable, empowering, and built around real community. Learn how to start or join one here: more.mamapedia.com/articles/spo...
And see how child-led play builds lifelong skills:
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June 9, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Looking for a smarter summer care solution?
Child care cooperatives are affordable, empowering, and built around real community. Learn how to start or join one here: more.mamapedia.com/articles/spo...
And see how child-led play builds lifelong skills:
more.mamapedia.com/articles/fro...
Child care cooperatives are affordable, empowering, and built around real community. Learn how to start or join one here: more.mamapedia.com/articles/spo...
And see how child-led play builds lifelong skills:
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As a psychologist and a parent, I’ve watched unstructured play help kids grow in ways structured activities can’t.
Curious how free time supports brain development, confidence, and resilience?
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Curious how free time supports brain development, confidence, and resilience?
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June 8, 2025 at 4:40 PM
As a psychologist and a parent, I’ve watched unstructured play help kids grow in ways structured activities can’t.
Curious how free time supports brain development, confidence, and resilience?
Read more: more.mamapedia.com/articles/fro...
@paparentandfamilyalliance.org @parentingteens.bsky.social
Curious how free time supports brain development, confidence, and resilience?
Read more: more.mamapedia.com/articles/fro...
@paparentandfamilyalliance.org @parentingteens.bsky.social
New research shows what really helps kids succeed in school:
1. After-school activities
2. Strong caregiver bonds
3. Safe, supportive communities
Let’s prioritize positive childhood experiences!
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1. After-school activities
2. Strong caregiver bonds
3. Safe, supportive communities
Let’s prioritize positive childhood experiences!
more.mamapedia.com/articles/wha...
June 6, 2025 at 5:47 PM
New research shows what really helps kids succeed in school:
1. After-school activities
2. Strong caregiver bonds
3. Safe, supportive communities
Let’s prioritize positive childhood experiences!
more.mamapedia.com/articles/wha...
1. After-school activities
2. Strong caregiver bonds
3. Safe, supportive communities
Let’s prioritize positive childhood experiences!
more.mamapedia.com/articles/wha...
Still doing laundry for your 25-year-old? You're not alone—and it's not hopeless.
Learn how to shift the dynamic without ultimatums or guilt.
Backed by clinical research and filled with calm, doable steps.
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Learn how to shift the dynamic without ultimatums or guilt.
Backed by clinical research and filled with calm, doable steps.
more.mamapedia.com/articles/adu...
@paparentandfamilyalliance.org
May 30, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Still doing laundry for your 25-year-old? You're not alone—and it's not hopeless.
Learn how to shift the dynamic without ultimatums or guilt.
Backed by clinical research and filled with calm, doable steps.
more.mamapedia.com/articles/adu...
@paparentandfamilyalliance.org
Learn how to shift the dynamic without ultimatums or guilt.
Backed by clinical research and filled with calm, doable steps.
more.mamapedia.com/articles/adu...
@paparentandfamilyalliance.org
Children don’t just need parents.
They need safe, emotionally attuned adults—grandparents, coparents, mentors.
Because it takes a web, not just a parent.
Read more on relational health + caregiving: more.mamapedia.com/articles/how...
They need safe, emotionally attuned adults—grandparents, coparents, mentors.
Because it takes a web, not just a parent.
Read more on relational health + caregiving: more.mamapedia.com/articles/how...
May 27, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Children don’t just need parents.
They need safe, emotionally attuned adults—grandparents, coparents, mentors.
Because it takes a web, not just a parent.
Read more on relational health + caregiving: more.mamapedia.com/articles/how...
They need safe, emotionally attuned adults—grandparents, coparents, mentors.
Because it takes a web, not just a parent.
Read more on relational health + caregiving: more.mamapedia.com/articles/how...
Ever feel like mealtimes are more emotional than nutritional?
An article by Frosch, et. al. 2021 reframes feeding as a relational act. I broke it down with 5 research-backed ways parents can improve mealtime connection—without guilt.
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An article by Frosch, et. al. 2021 reframes feeding as a relational act. I broke it down with 5 research-backed ways parents can improve mealtime connection—without guilt.
more.mamapedia.com/articles/und...
@drrobyn.bsky.social
May 17, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Ever feel like mealtimes are more emotional than nutritional?
An article by Frosch, et. al. 2021 reframes feeding as a relational act. I broke it down with 5 research-backed ways parents can improve mealtime connection—without guilt.
more.mamapedia.com/articles/und...
@drrobyn.bsky.social
An article by Frosch, et. al. 2021 reframes feeding as a relational act. I broke it down with 5 research-backed ways parents can improve mealtime connection—without guilt.
more.mamapedia.com/articles/und...
@drrobyn.bsky.social
Kids aren’t counting coins anymore—they’re watching numbers change on a screen.
So how do you teach them to be financially smart in a cashless world?
We’ve got modern strategies, expert picks, and tools to help.
Read more: more.mamapedia.com/articles/spo...
So how do you teach them to be financially smart in a cashless world?
We’ve got modern strategies, expert picks, and tools to help.
Read more: more.mamapedia.com/articles/spo...
May 10, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Kids aren’t counting coins anymore—they’re watching numbers change on a screen.
So how do you teach them to be financially smart in a cashless world?
We’ve got modern strategies, expert picks, and tools to help.
Read more: more.mamapedia.com/articles/spo...
So how do you teach them to be financially smart in a cashless world?
We’ve got modern strategies, expert picks, and tools to help.
Read more: more.mamapedia.com/articles/spo...
New research shows that individuals with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease can learn more effectively when given consistent feedback.
Let’s rethink how we support learning and reduce frustration in daily care.
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Let’s rethink how we support learning and reduce frustration in daily care.
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May 5, 2025 at 4:10 PM
New research shows that individuals with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease can learn more effectively when given consistent feedback.
Let’s rethink how we support learning and reduce frustration in daily care.
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@alzheimerssoc.bsky.social
Let’s rethink how we support learning and reduce frustration in daily care.
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@alzheimerssoc.bsky.social
When the drive to achieve becomes harsh, unforgiving, and tied to self-worth, perfectionism can quietly erode confidence and mental health.
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May 1, 2025 at 9:55 PM
When the drive to achieve becomes harsh, unforgiving, and tied to self-worth, perfectionism can quietly erode confidence and mental health.
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If your grief feels unbearable and isn’t easing over time, you’re not alone—and you’re not broken. Talk to a mental health professional familiar with grief and trauma.
@thencmh.bsky.social @psychscience.bsky.social @parentstogether.bsky.social @parentingteens.bsky.social
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May 1, 2025 at 3:04 PM
If your grief feels unbearable and isn’t easing over time, you’re not alone—and you’re not broken. Talk to a mental health professional familiar with grief and trauma.
@thencmh.bsky.social @psychscience.bsky.social @parentstogether.bsky.social @parentingteens.bsky.social
@thencmh.bsky.social @psychscience.bsky.social @parentstogether.bsky.social @parentingteens.bsky.social
Youth sports should be about growth, not just wins.
A global study reveals 7 key pillars of quality programs—fun, inclusion, safety, and more.
Parents: here’s what to ask when choosing a program
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A global study reveals 7 key pillars of quality programs—fun, inclusion, safety, and more.
Parents: here’s what to ask when choosing a program
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@lifeatthespeedof.bsky.social @parentstogether.bsky.social
May 1, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Youth sports should be about growth, not just wins.
A global study reveals 7 key pillars of quality programs—fun, inclusion, safety, and more.
Parents: here’s what to ask when choosing a program
🔗 more.mamapedia.com/articles/spo...
@lifeatthespeedof.bsky.social @parentstogether.bsky.social
A global study reveals 7 key pillars of quality programs—fun, inclusion, safety, and more.
Parents: here’s what to ask when choosing a program
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@lifeatthespeedof.bsky.social @parentstogether.bsky.social
Not every child is ready for kindergarten.
A major study shows that waiting without support doesn’t help.
But targeted support and parent advocacy can.
Here’s what to do—and why access matters for all:
🔗https://more.mamapedia.com/articles/part-5-what-if-your-child-isnt-ready-for-kindergarten-yet/
A major study shows that waiting without support doesn’t help.
But targeted support and parent advocacy can.
Here’s what to do—and why access matters for all:
🔗https://more.mamapedia.com/articles/part-5-what-if-your-child-isnt-ready-for-kindergarten-yet/
April 17, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Not every child is ready for kindergarten.
A major study shows that waiting without support doesn’t help.
But targeted support and parent advocacy can.
Here’s what to do—and why access matters for all:
🔗https://more.mamapedia.com/articles/part-5-what-if-your-child-isnt-ready-for-kindergarten-yet/
A major study shows that waiting without support doesn’t help.
But targeted support and parent advocacy can.
Here’s what to do—and why access matters for all:
🔗https://more.mamapedia.com/articles/part-5-what-if-your-child-isnt-ready-for-kindergarten-yet/
Wondering if your child is ready for kindergarten?
A 13-year study shows that readiness—not age—predicts long-term success.
Here’s what parents can observe at home & how to help
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#KindergartenReadiness #Parenting
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A 13-year study shows that readiness—not age—predicts long-term success.
Here’s what parents can observe at home & how to help
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#KindergartenReadiness #Parenting
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April 15, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Wondering if your child is ready for kindergarten?
A 13-year study shows that readiness—not age—predicts long-term success.
Here’s what parents can observe at home & how to help
🔗 more.mamapedia.com/articles/how...
#KindergartenReadiness #Parenting
@lifeatthespeedof.bsky.social
A 13-year study shows that readiness—not age—predicts long-term success.
Here’s what parents can observe at home & how to help
🔗 more.mamapedia.com/articles/how...
#KindergartenReadiness #Parenting
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We often teach our kids not to hit, not to lie, not to be mean—but do we teach them not to hate? Group hate doesn’t require personal experience. Children may learn to hate simply by hearing adults use dehumanizing or stereotypical language about groups.
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April 14, 2025 at 6:35 PM
We often teach our kids not to hit, not to lie, not to be mean—but do we teach them not to hate? Group hate doesn’t require personal experience. Children may learn to hate simply by hearing adults use dehumanizing or stereotypical language about groups.
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