The way a parent or caregiver responds in this situation is extremely important.
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Parents and caregivers can support teens with the transition to high school by taking the time to connect and talk, whenever and however you can.
Parents and caregivers are vital partners in education, and together, educators and families can ease back-to-school jitters and help make this an exciting and positive transition for children.
Talking to a puppet, as opposed to a person, makes the conversation feel less personal. It’s sometimes used in therapy to help the child feel less self-conscious and open up.
Experts in child development and infectious disease help parents make informed decisions about Halloween and provide tips for communicating with children effectively.
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Professor, Canada Research Chair in Determinants of Child Development, Owerko Centre at the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute, University of Calgary
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Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology Immunology and Infectious Diseases, University of Calgary
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SARChI: Human Capabilities, Social Cohesion and the Family, University of the Western Cape
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Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology, Faculty of Education, University of Windsor
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Sessional Instructor, Faculty of Education, University of Windsor
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