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Dec

A Letter to Parents. . .

December 9, 2024ByAmanda ChristianParents

Being a parent of a teenager today is both daunting and humbling. Dr. Sara Ross, Medical Director of Safe Sitter, Inc., shares what remains true no matter what generation you're parenting in.

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Aug

Interviewing a Babysitter: Questions You Need to Ask

August 25, 2020ByryanosborneParents

Finding a great babysitter starts with asking the right questions. Here are 8 things every parent should cover in a babysitter interview — from first aid training to what-if scenarios.

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Mar

How to Prepare Your Child to be a Babysitter

March 17, 2020ByryanosborneParents

Babysitting has become a right of passage for so many teens, and with it comes great responsibility for both you and your child. When your child accepts a babysitting job, he or she is accepting responsibility for another child’s life.

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Feb

Can I leave my 10-year old home alone?

February 10, 2020ByryanosborneParents

There's no magic age for leaving a child home alone — but there are clear signs to look for. Here's how to know if your 10-year-old is ready, and what to do if they're not quite there yet.

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Oct

Guess What? Practice Will Never Make Perfect!

October 15, 2019ByryanosborneParents

You planned on organic baby food and time-outs that actually worked. Then came the Toxic Waste candy and the grocery store meltdowns. Here's a reminder that imperfect parenting is still good parenting.

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Oct

12 Ways To Be A Great Parent

October 15, 2019ByryanosborneParents

Not sure your parenting efforts are making a difference? They are. Here are 12 straightforward ways to be a great parent — from showing love and keeping promises to lightening up when the DIY project goes sideways.

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Oct

“You’ve got hair growing where?”

October 1, 2019ByryanosborneParents

Your teenager doesn't want to talk about puberty. They don't even want you to look at them. Here's how to stay approachable, keep it nonchalant, and know when a good book is better than a heart-to-heart.

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Sep

My child wants to babysit. What do I do?

September 18, 2019ByryanosborneParents

Your kid wants to babysit, and you're wondering if they're actually ready. Here's what parents need to consider — from training and maturity to making sure every job is safe and approved.

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Sep

Dear Fellow Weary Mothers of Teenagers

September 9, 2019ByryanosborneParents

You've got a teenager. Welcome to the Hunger Games. Here's some honest, empathetic advice for fellow weary mothers — on fitting in, bad judgment, attitude, and why your own teen stories probably won't help.

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Aug

5 Ways to Help your Children Develop Self-Esteem

August 27, 2019ByryanosborneParents

Self-esteem isn't just about feeling good — it's what gives kids the confidence to try, fail, and try again. Here are five simple, practical ways parents can help their children build it every day.

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