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What, pray tell, is there about a child’s emotions that warrants respect? Answer: nothing. This holiday season, save 50% off a one-year subscription to my Substack newsletter. Read this week's entry and sign up for more of my musings on parenting delivered to your inbox every week: https://lnkd.in/gfPqEuag. GIft subsriptions are also available at this same, low price! #parenting

Today is National Working Parents Day👨👩👧👦 and SNAP and WIC are here to support working families! SNAP helps working parents stretch their food budget and can support families with the rising cost of food. WIC provides healthy food, free breast pumps if needed, and peer counselors who can help parents continue breastfeeding when they go back to work or school. ➡️Learn more about SNAP: FoodHelpNY.org ➡️Learn more about WIC: WICHelpNY.org

We've all been there - standing in the kitchen, wondering if there's a secret trick to getting our little ones to open up to the wonderful world of flavors beyond chicken nuggets and mac 'n cheese. 🥦🍅 But here's the thing: You're not alone, and there's a light at the end of this culinary tunnel. If you're nodding along, feeling every bit of this meme, it's time for a change. And guess what? The first step is easier than you think. 🌟 How? Dive into our quiz linked in bio. It's designed to set you on a path tailored just for your family. 📝✨ But if you're looking for something more, something that can truly turn the table on picky eating, our Picky Plate to Clean Slate program is your answer. This isn't just another one-size-fits-all guide; it's a transformative journey with 1:1 personalized help specifically for your child. 🌈 Learn at home, at your own pace, with: - Personalized assessments of your child's unique needs 🧐 - Recommendations tailored just for them 📊 - 1:1 guidance for every step of the way 🛤️ No need for feeding therapy sessions that don't fit into your busy schedule. Get the help you need, when you need it, all from the comfort of your home. 🏡 Our parents are RAVING about this program! It's not your basic advice to keep presenting new foods, to cut food into fun shapes, or to bring your kids to the table to eat with you-- which is all great advice, but eating is complex and there's a lot of missing puzzle pieces in there that our program will cover. So, if you're tired of the mealtime meltdowns and ready to make a change, click the link in our bio. Your journey from Picky Plate to Clean Slate starts today. Because your family deserves mealtime to be a joy, not a chore. 💖 #MealtimeMindset #PickyEater #ParentingHack #FamilyMeals #HealthyEatingForKids #PickyEaters #PIckyEaterSolutions #PickyEaterHelp #PickyEatingAdvice #MomLife #Parenting #ParentingHelp #FeedingKids #FeedingPickyKids

Building Resilience from a Young Age 🐾 For pet parents, it is typical to prioritize the health and wellness of puppies with necessary vaccines, routine training and general socialization. But what about your dog's middle ages? What if we implemented preventative measures to maintain well-being from early adulthood? Read more from our latest blog on how Leap Years helps empower young dogs for a fulfilling life: https://lnkd.in/gvPDG9-B

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The holidays are a time of giving, but don't forget to give back to yourself! 🎁 Explore these thoughtful self-care tips tailored for foster and adoptive parents this festive season. From setting boundaries to finding moments of tranquility, let's make self-care a priority this holiday season. 👉 Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3G5w2F7

A healthy start for children begins with healthy moms and healthy births. Our new Children and Families initiative will work to ensure the systems that support moms, families, and children are stronger, better connected, and more equitable. Learn more about our new approach ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/g7m_nt4q

Issue 957 | Will You Regret Not Having Children? In past issues of One Daily Nugget, such as issue 738, we’ve been exploring the pros and cons of starting a family. In today’s nugget, published by the Guardian, Michelle Goldberg explains why she does not intend to have children — and wonders if she’ll regret her decision later. Read on to learn more! On another note: Thanks to the many of you who have filled out our short One Daily Nugget survey! One frequent theme in your replies was a preference for slightly shorter nuggets. Whereas, in the past, we’ve typically used our weekend issues to feature long reads (some of them very long indeed), in the future, we plan to ease your reading load a bit by more frequently featuring shorter nuggets. We hope this will make it easier for you to keep up! Will I regret not having a baby? https://lnkd.in/dE4fXBYz The Guardian • 8-minute read #parenting #lifestyle #onedailynugget

"For Baby’s Sake has been absolutely wonderful for this family, together with pre-birth assessment work and social care intervention, when they get the timing and support right, it really, really does change lives."   We were thrilled to see For Baby's Sake highlighted in the National Children's Bureau's report 'Collective Change: learning from A Better Start – doing things differently for babies, children and families'.   Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/4gjxBjF

📈 By four months, kittens typically weigh about 4 pounds! 🐾 Newborn kittens weigh just 85-115 grams but should double their weight in two weeks. Around 3-8 weeks, they gain about 10 grams daily. They also need frequent feeding every 2 hours and must be kept at around 85-90°F. Socialization during this period is key: they need daily play sessions to develop coordination and human trust. ⚖️ By six months, kittens undergo spaying/neutering and need high-quality food to avoid becoming part of the 30% of domestic cats dealing with obesity. Scratching posts can cut down furniture damage by up to 84%. Early training using positive reinforcement ensures they adopt good behaviors. 🔍 Read more: https://lnkd.in/e_Jt2NhR