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There’s tons to do in Hawaii with kids, like play at a water park, swim with dolphins, ride ponies at a ranch and visit an active volcano. You can even have breakfast with Disney characters! For families, Hawaii is nothing short of a child’s playground, brimming with a slew of activities and experiences that reimagine

How do different parenting styles affect the way you handle discipline as a parent? In this video, Dr. Katherine Rivera discusses the 4 parenting styles. Also, she explains why the American Mental Health Association says the authoritative style of parenting is the most effective. And you’ll find out what it means to be an authoritative

Tattling or Truth Telling? How to tell the difference. What is the difference between tattling and truth telling. Learn how to stop tattling at home. Are you worried your child will be a tattle tale? Learn how to help your child with tattling vs reporting. If you want to stop tattling you need to teach

KIDstruction Week 2016 was a great success, raising more than $400,000 to support patients like Luke Kahrhoff. Since its birth in 2011, the program has been an opportunity for St. Louis regional architectural, engineering, and construction companies to join together to help support St. Louis Children’s Hospital’s mission: “to do what’s right for kids.” Now

Join the Play Pandemic Challenge → https://theparentingjunkie.com/challenge And ❤ share this video with 10 friends (https://youtu.be/NQKMDOhe4mc) The Parenting Junkie shares how to stay positive in stressful situations by learning to cope with stress when our world is flipped upside-down, teaching ways to find optimism and the silver lining, and how to reframe our dialogue. Don’t

Morning sickness is the cliche horrible symptom for pregnant women. Despite the name, it’s not always designated to just the morning, and it can be very difficult to deal with. Fortunately, morning sickness doesn’t usually last past the first trimester, but surely there must be some sort of relief before you hit second trimester. Dr.

For many parents, our kids are heading back to school for the first time in 2 years. The transition can be difficult in a normal year, but we’re all a bit rusty. Dr. Jamie Kondis, pediatrician at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, walks you through everything to get ready for the new school year. From school

Are you guilty of doing any of these things that drive educators up the wall? When my kid started Junior kindergarten last year, it took me weeks (OK, months) to send in a family photo for his teacher to hang in his cubby. For some reason, I just couldn’t get it together to print off

It’s 7:54 a.m., and we have six minutes to leave the house before we’re doomed to be late for school—again. My eight-year-old son, Pierce, is lying on the floor, his pants soaked with the orange juice he knocked over while stealing his sister’s waffle. Ten-year-old Marley is still wearing pyjamas, and her hair looks like

Understand Anger and Minimize Your Triggers When You’re in Fight, Flight, or Freeze Mode I’ve always been drawn to peaceful parenting, conscious parenting, gentle parenting – however, I have a temper! I get triggered. And most parents struggle with anger and yelling. If you’ve ever felt guilty, shamed, or “broken” because you can’t stay calm

Laila Anderson inspired us all in her battle against a rare blood disease. Now her fight continues and her story is being told like never before in documentary film. The Blues are starting a new season – and so is Laila. Watch the extended trailer!

Making responsible investment choices can make a positive difference for your family, the world and your pocketbook. Created for  As a parent, the list of responsibilities can be endless. Amid trying to manage all the tasks needed to keep kids healthy and safe, planning for their future and for future generations may seem like it

Ear aches and sore throats are extra stressful when your kid is prone to recurrent infections. This science-backed supplement can help keep kids healthy. Created for “Oh, he got it from daycare.” We all know that aches, sniffles and other ailments are often traced back to fellow kids. Once your little one enters daycare or

Does your child suffer from frequent ear infections? It can be confusing to understand what exactly is happening in the ear and where these infections are taking place. Dr. Maithilee Menezes, an otolaryngologist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, discusses the anatomy of the ear and where ear infections might occur. Visit our website for more

Pinworms are nothing to get bummed out about—they’re surprisingly common and easy to treat. Five-year-old Ellie had been asleep for just 20 minutes when she awoke in a panic. “She was writhing and uncomfortable,” says her mom, Celena Gowan, who soothed her daughter back to sleep. When Ellie awoke a second time complaining that “her