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How can you, as a parent, help comfort your child’s broken heart after they go through a breakup? Few experiences are as emotionally intense for teens as a broken heart. Teen breakups can be difficult to navigate for children, and also their parents. As a parent, it’s important to know how to respond. In this

Feeling extravagant? Treat your family to one of these luxurious gifts this holiday season. There are so many ways to express love and gratitude during the holiday season. And as we finally gather with loved ones to celebrate and be merry, we may be feeling extra generous this year. So go ahead and treat that special

Join the Play Pandemic Challenge → https://theparentingjunkie.com/challenge Feeding kids can be so stressful! Here are some tips, primarily from Ellyn Satter – the leading (in my mind) author and teacher on food & kids. Sign up to my email list here: www.theparentingjunkie.com #peacefulparenting VLOG, BOOK & TOY RECOMMENDATIONS HERE: www.theparentingjunkie.com F A C E B

I know what you’re thinking: What, so now we’re not supposed to say No?! What happened to boundaries! Here’s why all kids today are as spoiled as the spilt milk they cry over! Hear me out: You can and should continue to set the boundaries you are setting, firmly…and…kindly. And that’s the point I’m addressing

Dr. Maithilee Menezes explains the differences between an outer ear infection vs middle ear infection. Ear infections are very common among children. They usually fall into one of two categories: outer ear infections and middle ear infections. We call an outer or external ear infection “swimmer’s ear.” On the other hand, a middle ear infection

Playful Parenting // Watch This if You Want to Help Your Kids with Big Feelings! The Parenting Junkie discusses playful parenting. Dr. Lawrence Cohen, author of playful parenting, teaches us that we can use play to help our children calm their nervous systems. So what is playful parenting? Playful parenting is using play to process

Join the Play Pandemic Challenge → https://theparentingjunkie.com/challenge And ❤ share this video with 10 friends (https://youtu.be/acyUuzZCr8w) The Parenting Junkie shares how to connect with your child. Instead of trying to be present-ish with your kids 24/7, you can focus on connecting with your kids during care giving times – as illustrated in the RIE method

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The stomach flu, or the “dreaded stomach bug,” is technically called viral gastroenteritis. But no matter what you call the stomach flu, it’s scary when your child has it. And the one question all parents want to know: if your child has the stomach flu, when should you go to the ER? In this video,

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In this video, Dr. Jesse Vrecenak discusses the symptoms of appendicitis in children. Also, she goes over some of the warning signs that can help you tell when your child’s stomach pain might be appendicitis. Learn why it’s important to talk to a doctor if your child is exhibiting these warning signs. It might even

Encouragement for Moms (8 Minutes to a Better Day!) The Parenting Junkie gives affirmations to mothers today! Need words of encouragements for moms? This week’s videos gives lots of encouragement for moms and words of encouragement for mothers. Inspirational quotes for moms can help us start our day off right! And don’t forget to share

Do you feel emotionally or physically burnt out as a parent with young children at home? One of the biggest risks parents face today, is burning out. In this video, I want to share 10 Signs you want to look for that will tell you you’re entering Survival Mode. I’m Avital, aka The Parenting Junkie,

Purchasing the right car seat involves striking a balance between your kid, your car and your lifestyle. Depending on your child’s weight and height, your options are infant (or “bucket” seat), convertible and booster. (We’ll talk about all-in-ones, too.) All car seats legally sold in Canada will have the National Safety Mark sticker, which means