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In these posts we explore some of the research linking social and moral development in childhood
to emotional and mental wellbeing -
and importantly, what it all means for how we raise our kids!
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The pitfalls of being a 'Friend-Parent'.
By: Jess Kingsford (Ph.D)In this blog Jess talks about the pitfalls of trying to become a friend to our young children when what they really need is for us to be their 'North Star' in life. Jess also talks about how to develop a different kind of closeness with our children that better supports their emotional and social development.
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