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Episode 2150:
Antonia Collins of Balance Through Simplicity.com provides insightful strategies for managing the deluge of creativity from children's endless art projects. Discover practical tips on sorting, preserving, and honoring your child's artwork, ensuring their creations are cherished without overwhelming your space. This piece offers valuable guidance for keeping what's special and letting go with grace.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://balancethroughsimplicity.com/what-to-do-if-youre-buried-under-your-childrens-artwork/
Quotes to ponder:
Explain to your children (depending on their age and understanding) that it’s just not possible to keep everything they make, however much you love it all."
"For the one(s) that you want to keep, make sure you put it in a frame or find a place for it on the shelf straightaway otherwise it will end up in the pile of jobs waiting to do but you never get around to."
"Your children’s artwork is special and it’s easy to want to keep everything. But with a bit of practice you’ll find it easier choosing the pieces that are the most important to you and your children will enjoy learning and choosing with you."
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Episode 2149:
In "Helping Your Child with Anxiety," Dr. Laura Markham offers compassionate and practical strategies for parents to support their anxious children. Markham emphasizes the importance of understanding, empathy, and gentle guidance in teaching children to manage their fears and anxieties, empowering them to face challenges with confidence and resilience.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.peacefulparenthappykids.com/read/helping-your-child-with-anxiety
Quotes to ponder:
"Anxiety is a signal, not a sentence. It's your body's way of telling you that something needs to be noticed and perhaps changed."
"Worry exaggerates and threatens with worst-case scenarios that are unlikely to happen. Teach your child to stand up to worries by using the NED approach: Notice, Externalize, and Dispute the worry."
"Empathy creates the safety that is essential for emotional expression. Laughter changes the body chemistry to decrease stress hormones that contribute to anxiety."
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