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Nicole Young
Sep 1, 20214 min read
Ask Nicole: Support Emotional Well-being
The new school year is here, along with a bundle of messy, complicated feelings. Many kids (and their exhausted parents) are excited...
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Nicole Young
Aug 2, 20214 min read
Ask Nicole: Preparing for the New School Year
By Nicole M. Young, MSW The back-to-school routine is going to be bittersweet for me this year. I’m excited for my kids, who will...
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Nicole Young
Jun 30, 20214 min read
Ask Nicole: Tips for Leaving Kids Home Alone
Read tips for preparing your kids to stay home alone.
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Nicole Young
May 31, 20214 min read
Ask Nicole: Celebrate Dads and Father-figures
This Mother’s Day, my kids gave me the best gift ever: their time and attention. Yes, I love the beautiful ceramic pitcher from my...
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Nicole Young
Apr 30, 20214 min read
Ask Nicole: Self-care is Essential
I’ve been a mother for 21 years, which is hard to believe. Although my kids are still at the center of my heart and mind, my daily...
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Nicole Young
Mar 31, 20214 min read
Creating Positive Childhood Experiences
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, which makes me pause to think about all the hardships and trauma children and families have...
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Nicole Young
Feb 27, 20214 min read
Balancing Work and Family During a Pandemic
Read tips for finding a balance between work time and family time I’ve been working from home for nearly 20 years, so when COVID-19...
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Nicole Young
Feb 1, 20214 min read
Showing Love In Many Languages
Read about children's "love languages" “Back in the day” (before COVID-19, when I had to drive places), I used to see an older couple...
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Nicole Young
Jan 1, 20214 min read
Positive Parenting is Vital to Well-being
Dear parents, foster parents, grandparents, relative caregivers, and other adults raising children and teens: we’re celebrating YOU in...
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Nicole Young
Apr 1, 20183 min read
30 Ways To Praise
In my line of work, I often hear people describe two communication patterns they’ve noticed in the workplace: 1) they have a hard time...
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Nicole Young
Mar 4, 20184 min read
Promoting Self-Discipline in Teens
My oldest child is about to turn 18. Soon, he’ll leave our home and continue his own journey into adulthood. I can hardly believe it....
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Nicole Young
Nov 30, 20164 min read
Your Presence Is The Best Present
My teenage daughter sometimes leaves me sweet notes on the whiteboard in my home office. She recently wrote, “Thank you for making time...
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Nicole Young
Oct 31, 20164 min read
Gearing Up For The Holidays
I love this time of the year. The holidays we celebrate serve as an important reminder to be thankful for what we have – including each...
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Nicole Young
Oct 31, 20154 min read
Ready, Set, Back to School!
The start of a new school year is both an exciting and hectic time in my family. My kids look forward to reuniting with friends and...
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Nicole Young
Oct 1, 20154 min read
Raising Teens: Hovering or Guiding?
My teenage son recently announced he’d read an article on “helicopter parents” for his English class. This was stated while negotiating...
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Nicole Young
Jul 31, 20154 min read
Tips for New Parents
Some days, I miss having babies. Not enough to actually have more babies, but I have many fond memories (and thousands of pictures) of my...
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Nicole Young
Jul 3, 20154 min read
When Can I Leave My Child Home Alone?
Happy summer? Yes, that’s a question. Like many working parents, I’ve been awaiting summer vacation since school started last fall. I...
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Nicole Young
Jun 21, 20154 min read
Tips for Single Parents and Caregivers
I love my kids. I repeat, I love my kids. And yet, raising them to be kind, confident, capable individuals who will be ready for...
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Nicole Young
Nov 30, 20144 min read
Teaching Gratitude Every Day of the Year
I can’t believe how quickly another year has flown by. In my family, the passing of time is marked by major life events: birthdays,...
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Anonymous
Feb 7, 20133 min read
Love is in the Air - And at the Heart of Positive Parenting
Roses are red, violets are blue, love is the key to parenting, even if that sounds obvious to you! Yes, it may seem obvious to say love...
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