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Playground Politics: Giving Children Tools to Solve Their Own Problems
Playground politics usually involve a spat among kids that often escalates, but goes unresolved, when adults step in. Here are some tips...

Mary Ostrowski
Jan 7, 20231 min read
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Your Family Mission Statement: Serving as a Compass for Kids in Decision-Making
Just like a company uses a mission statement to guide its choices, so too can a mission statement be your family’s North Star.

Mary Ostrowski
Dec 22, 20221 min read
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The Power of Perspective: Helping Kids See Other Points of View And Why It Matters!
Perspective is a choice. You get to choose how you see and react to experiences. How can you introduce perspective to children? Read more.

Mary Ostrowski
Dec 22, 20222 min read
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Teach Kids About Diversity
Have you ever judged a book by its cover? I’ve got to admit, I have — and not just the paper kind, but the people kind too. Have you ever...

Mary Ostrowski
Oct 20, 20221 min read
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You ARE a good enough parent. Asking for help is not a weakness!
Parenting can feel isolating and full of uncertainty. You really are good enough, and reaching out to ask for help is NOT a weakness!...

Mary Ostrowski
Oct 20, 20223 min read
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Teaching Children to Be Grateful
The holidays are all about the spirit of the season. How do I teach my children to be grateful every day of the year? Holiday Spirit...

Mary Ostrowski
Oct 20, 20223 min read
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5 Love Languages
Anyone who loves a child (or was ever a child themselves!) understands just how important it is to boost their self-esteem and build...

Mary Ostrowski
Oct 20, 20223 min read
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Building Resilience in Children
Learn how to build resilience in kids and give them the ability to move on after conflict or some sort of a setback. The Practice of...

Mary Ostrowski
Oct 20, 20224 min read
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How Being Bored Leads to Creativity
What's wrong with being bored? Nothing actually. When a child is bored, typically one of two things happen. It never ceases to make me...

Mary Ostrowski
Oct 20, 20222 min read
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What is the Main Purpose of a School Progress Report?
Reviewing a child's progress report can cause a parent's chest to puff with pride or collapse with worry. Focus on the journey over the...

Mary Ostrowski
Oct 20, 20222 min read
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Organization Tools for Students
The more clear students are on what organizational tools and habits work best for them, the better prepared they will be physically and...

Mary Ostrowski
Oct 20, 20224 min read
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4 Tips for Distance Learning
The Drizzle Effect helps show you how to build confidence your child and be successful in school. I don’t know about you, but after 3+...

Mary Ostrowski
Oct 20, 20223 min read
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4 Common Things Parents Are Worried About For School Age Kids During the Pandemic + 4 Ideas To Help
Having young school-age children should be an amazing experience full of fun and laughter, while watching them grow and develop. 4 Common...

Mary Ostrowski
Oct 20, 20224 min read
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