TOPIC: PARENTAL GUIDANCE

Parental Guidance
Friend or foe: What can you do if your child is in a toxic friendship?
Friendships are crucial to a healthy and happy childhood. But should a parent intervene if they don't think a new friend is a good match?
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PARENTAL GUIDANCE
Wildfires are fanning flames of anxiety for many kids. How can parents help them cope?
This year's record breaking wildfires have dominated the news and devastated the communities affected by them. But what impact have they had on parents and kids?
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Parental Guidance
Parenting advice can be overwhelming. Is it better to share your story or keep it to yourself?
Every soon-to-be parent or new parent is faced with an onslaught of advice, but what should be taken to heart, and what is best left unheeded?
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PARENTAL GUIDANCE
Being childless still carries stigma — even though more people are choosing not to become parents
There are many reasons people choose not to procreate: income, health, relationship status and simple preference. But one thing they all have in common is the stigma they face for that choice.
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PARENTAL GUIDANCE
AI and your kids: Is this new tech terrifying or a helpful tool?
It's not time to fear the robot uprising just yet, but there are concerns about how dependent kids might become on AI and how deeply the technology is already enmeshed in their lives.
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PARENTAL GUIDANCE
New year's resolutions can focus too much on losing weight — and losing joy. That's a bad example for our kids
The new year can bring a new focus on dieting and exercise. But a lot of the time these goals aren't about fitness — they're about fitting into a very idealized and narrow view of what is attractive.
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PARENTAL GUIDANCE
Christmas isn't a joyful and bright time for everyone, but a few meaningful actions can help
It's supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but for many families the holidays can be a struggle — physically, emotionally and financially.
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PARENTAL GUIDANCE
The honest truth? Most children lie — and that's just part of growing up
Most kids lie. When they're little, it's rather ridiculous — we know they didn't really see a unicorn at the park. But as they get older those lies can become more complex, and more disappointing. Why is it so common?
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PARENTAL GUIDANCE
Death is a part of life that kids need to understand, no matter how hard it is
Death is a natural part of life. So why is it taboo to talk about dying? And how can we talk to our kids about it?
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Parental Guidance
Classroom conflict: How can families resolve disagreements with teachers?
Whether good or bad, teachers can have a huge impact on a student's life. So how can parents help everyone see eye to eye?
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Parental Guidance
Letting 'boys be boys' should mean letting go of outdated ideas about masculinity
While the expectations we put on boys and men has shifted over the years, there is still an unsettling undercurrent in how some men perceive themselves, and women.
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Parental Guidance
What will school communities look like now that pandemic measures have been lifted?
Since March of 2020, parents, and some kids, have been largely absent from school. But as students and teachers head back to class this week with many pandemic measures lifted, how can families begin to rebond with their school communities?
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PARENTAL GUIDANCE
The road ahead is risky for teen drivers. Here's how to help them navigate it
Getting a driver's licence has long been a rite of passage for teens and can accelerate their independence. But it comes with many risks.
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PARENTAL GUIDANCE
Reproductive rights should be a vital part of sex ed — and that means talking to your kids about abortion
What's happening in the U.S. regarding restrictions to abortions has led to some parents fielding, or perhaps avoiding, questions about reproductive rights.
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PARENTAL GUIDANCE
Let's allow teens to press pause on post-secondary plans if they're not sure of their path
High school students are still kids. So why do we expect them to make choices about their future careers, starting with post-secondary education?
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PARENTAL GUIDANCE
We can't just hope our kids won't try drugs. We need to be open and honest with them on the issue
As parents, we can't just pretend our children won't be exposed to drugs, or that they'll never have to make a choice about whether to take them. So what can we do?
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Parental Guidance
Friendships are an important part of childhood, but should parents play a role?
Friendship is an important part of a child's life, and it can be both heartwarming and heartbreaking. But it also provides lessons that parents need to stay out of.
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Parental Guidance
As mask requirements lift, many families with immunocompromised kids and relatives feel overlooked
While a mask can be uncomfortable, parents of medically vulnerable kids aren’t comfortable removing masks in school.
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PARENTAL GUIDANCE
Amid the unexpected events of the past 2 years, kids should know they can always expect love and reassurance
The Ukraine crisis is the latest anxiety-laden topic that parents are having to tackle with their children.
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Parental Guidance
It's never been easier for your kids to see pornography — so what should you do?
Curiosity about sex and pornography is completely natural and healthy, but the key is to make sure our children understand the difference between what is real and what is "entertainment."
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PARENTAL GUIDANCE
Can you still feel the love? For parents 2 years into a pandemic, it's difficult — but possible
As Valentine's Day approaches, romance should be in the air — but it seems COVID-19 might be the only thing floating on the breeze right now.
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Parental Guidance
Pandemic pregnancies bear added anxieties — but also promise more family time
Expecting a baby can be frightening and confusing and amazing, especially if it's your first — and being pregnant during a pandemic can heighten those feelings even more.
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PARENTAL GUIDANCE
What can we do to boost COVID-19 vaccination rates among younger children?
Throughout the pandemic, parents have dealt with the incredible stress of keeping their children safe from the coronavirus. But even though a COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for children aged 5-11, the number of shots being given to younger kids is still low.
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PARENTAL GUIDANCE
How last year's pandemic Christmas could make this one special — despite its own challenges
Amid the turmoil of another impending COVID Christmas, there's some hope that the hardships we've endured for almost two years has given us a newfound appreciation for what's important at this time of year.
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PARENTAL GUIDANCE
Many affected by B.C.'s floods turned to charity for help. But thousands of kids still do this daily
Low-income families struggle with poverty and food insecurity at the best of times, says the executive director of advocacy group First Call, whose recent report card found there are 156,560 children and youth living in poor households in B.C.
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