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Fundamental Ways to Connect with Your Child

Fundamental Ways to Connect with Your Child

Interpersonal connection is fundamental to the human condition—and this is especially true for children. In her latest post, parenting educator and Piper+ Enza contributor Giselle Baumet shares straightforward ways you can connect with your child to strengthen your relationship with them, as well as support the development of their emotional intelligence.

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A Guide for Parents in the Sandwich Generation

A Guide for Parents in the Sandwich Generation

A growing number of U.S. adults are joining the Sandwich Generation – caring for their elders while raising children – and it can be very challenging. This month, parenting educator and Piper+ Enza contributor Giselle Baumet shares tips on finding balance in this demanding role, engaging and supporting your kids as you go, and making time to nurture yourself.

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How to Talk to Kids About Death

How to Talk to Kids About Death

Have you ever wondered about how the passing of a loved one would affect your child, and how you might support them—especially if you are grieving yourself? As El Día de los Muertos approaches, this topic has been on our minds, so we asked our friend, positive parenting educator (and multi-hyphenate) Giselle Baumet to give us some sage advice on how to talk to kids about death.

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Growth from Boredom

Growth from Boredom

We’ve reached that point in the summer where parents everywhere are likely to hear that dreaded statement: “I’m BORED!” But is boredom really that bad for kids? Our resident Early Childhood expert Todd Hioki shares how kids can experience growth from boredom and build important life skills!

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Raising LGBTQ+ inclusive kids

Raising LGBTQ+ inclusive kids

In pursuit of a kinder, more accepting society, it is absolutely critical to raise children who inclusive of those around them. In this post, positive parenting educator and Certified Life Coach Giselle Baumet discusses how we can raise a generation of LGBTQ+ inclusive kids who understand, embrace, and affirm this community.

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How to Handle Kids’ Fears during Halloween

How to Handle Kids’ Fears during Halloween

Halloween is right around the corner and while some kids love the spooky vibe, others don’t respond so well to the parts that may strike fear. Certified Child Life Specialist and our newest Piper + Enza contributor Katie Taylor shares some tips on supporting your little ones through the scary parts of the holiday.

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The Power of Pretend Play

The Power of Pretend Play

Todd Hioki is a progressive, play-based educator for young children, birth through age 5. He designs spaces and materials that enhance relational curricula, exploratory learning, self regulation and executive function skills in early childhood. Mr. Hioki has delivered...

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