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Changing the story: Why kids’ books should put people before profits

Nov 19, 2024 | ,

Changing the story: Why kids’ books should put people before profits

This article from our founders, Taraneh Arhamsadr and Rita Ho-Bezzola, highlights the critical need for kids’ books that prioritize representation, empathy, and inclusion over market trends. We explore how the publishing industry’s focus on profits often overlooks stories that reflect the diverse experiences of children and families. Together, we can change the narrative and advocate for stories that help all kids feel seen, valued, and connected.

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Understanding pediatric anxiety: tips for parents to help their kids

Oct 21, 2024 | ,

Understanding pediatric anxiety: tips for parents to help their kids

In this article, we explore pediatric anxiety, offering parents practical tips to recognize and manage anxiety in their children. It covers simple strategies like establishing routines, practicing mindfulness, and incorporating a journaling habit to help kids process emotions. With pediatric anxiety on the rise, understanding how to support children through these challenges is more important than ever.

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The Case for Universal Supportive Care for our Kids

Mar 29, 2024 | ,

The Case for Universal Supportive Care for our Kids

This article from our founders Taraneh Arhamsadr and Rita Ho-Bezzola highlights the pressing need for accessible supportive care for children, especially those navigating a parent’s illness. Inspired by Kate Middleton’s recent cancer diagnosis, it stresses the importance of providing children with the resources they need to cope. From therapy to child life programs, it urges readers to advocate for comprehensive care systems, ensuring no child faces such challenges alone.

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A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Pediatric Urgent Care Visits

Jul 21, 2023 | ,

A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Pediatric Urgent Care Visits

If, as a parent, you haven’t yet experienced a pediatric urgent care visit, don’t worry. There’s still time. And when you do, it be helpful if you (and your child) are ready! In this blog post, Certified Child Life Specialist, Child Life on Call founder, and expert Piper + Enza contributor Katie Taylor talks about navigating pediatric urgent care visits and offers tips to put your child at ease in what might be an anxious experience for them.

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Fundamental Ways to Connect with Your Child

Jun 12, 2023 | , ,

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

May 22, 2023 | , ,

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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Prioritizing Your Child’s Comfort: A Guide for Parents Navigating a Chronic Medical Diagnosis

Mar 20, 2023 | ,

Prioritizing Your Child’s Comfort: A Guide for Parents Navigating a Chronic Medical Diagnosis

We’re honored to welcome a new contributor this month. Meet Dr. Maureen Michele, life coach, author, general pediatrician, allergist/immunologist, and mama to three. She provides coaching and support to parents of chronically ill kids, and in this article, offers guidance to families facing a chronicle medical diagnosis in how to best support their kids through the journey. We happen to think this advice is great for families facing routine medical experiences, too!

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How to Help Your Child Take Medicine

Jan 5, 2023 | ,

How to Help Your Child Take Medicine

Certified Child Life Specialist, Child Life on Call founder, and expert Piper + Enza contributor Katie Taylor shares some ideas and strategies to help your child take medicine more easily — something that parents and caretakers are challenged with all too often!

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How to Make Resolutions for Emotional Wellness—And Keep Them

Dec 29, 2022 | ,

How to Make Resolutions for Emotional Wellness—And Keep Them

New year, new you! Right? Honestly, the concept of setting and keeping New Year’s resolutions can bring on more pressure than anything else—so why not rethink them? This month, Giselle Baumet talks through how we can focus on resolutions for emotional wellness, especially for parents, and how this can serve as a basis for reaching other personal goals.

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How to Have a Simple Holiday Season with Children

Dec 2, 2022 | ,

How to Have a Simple Holiday Season with Children

The holiday season can be filled with joy and celebration. It can also be super overwhelming, with all the events, activities, and expectations. This month, our friend, positive parenting educator (and multi-hyphenate) Giselle Baumet shares the benefits of having a simple holiday season with children, and offers some helpful tips on how to go about it!

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How to Talk to Kids About Death

Oct 12, 2022 | , ,

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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I Stopped Teaching My Kids to be “Brave”

Sep 13, 2022 | ,

I Stopped Teaching My Kids to be “Brave”

So many parents of young kids today were taught to handle fear, sadness, or adversity by being tough and holding back emotions. Our founder Rita Ho-Bezzola talks about why she stopped teaching her kids to be “brave” and her approach to supporting these feelings in a more constructive way.  

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Growth from Boredom

Jul 26, 2022 | , ,

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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3 Essential Ways to Have a Slow, Simple Living Summer with Kids

Jul 8, 2022 | ,

3 Essential Ways to Have a Slow, Simple Living Summer with Kids

Summertime, and the living is easy, right? That’s not always the case if you have kids. But with a different approach and perspective, summer as a family with kids can be something to look forward to. In this post, positive parenting educator and Certified Life Coach Giselle Baumet shares some tips to help you plan for a slow, simple living summer with your kids.

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Covid Vaccine Prep for Kids Under 5

Jun 21, 2022 | , ,

Covid Vaccine Prep for Kids Under 5

Certified Child Life Specialist, Child Life on Call founder, and expert Piper + Enza contributor Katie Taylor shares her “Covid vaccine prep for kids under 5” tips to help families with little ones be prepared for vaccination day.

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Raising LGBTQ+ inclusive kids

Jun 6, 2022 | , ,

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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