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How to Survive Divorce as a Parent

The very first and very most important thing you can do to survive your divorce is to be honest about it.  Read More

Character and Values | Family Life | High School (9th-12th) | Special Topics

How Can I Get My High Schooler to Open Up to Me?

I have to remind myself of the bigger goal, which is that I want my kids to know I care more about what they need to say than anything else in that moment. Read More

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3 Ways to Show Up for Foster Families in Your Community

Foster care and adoption have some similarities, they also have vast differences. But one thing they both share is a need for care and support. Knowing how to do so in a non-Covid era is difficult, but knowing how to do so while maintaining Covid guidelines is even... Read More

Finance | High School (9th-12th) | Middle School (6th-8th) | Special Topics

How to Help Your Teen (and Preteen) Find Their First Job

As a parent, don’t put too much pressure on yourself to find that perfect job for your teen. Just be willing to have a conversation with them, make sure you know what they are looking for, and then work together to find the best options possible.  Read More

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Why does Parent Cue talk about race?

We believe it is wrong for any individual or group to treat another individual or group as if they are inferior because of their ethnic origin or skin color. We believe that there have been patterns of racism throughout the history of this country that has resulted in horrible... Read More

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5 Tips for Coping with Suicide Loss

There is no “right” or “wrong” way to cope with suicide loss, but the tips below may help you or your child navigate through this tragedy. Read More

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Walking With Your Kids Through Grief

As adults, we all handle grief very differently, now imagine trying to handle it as a kid. Each child has their own way, their own pace, their own process. Read More

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How to Help Siblings Cope With the Loss of a Child

Siblings, in particular, have a hard time coping with the loss of a brother or sister, so much so that grieving siblings are sometimes referred to as “forgotten mourners” because their grief can sometimes be overshadowed by the pain of other family members. Read More

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4 Tips for Talking to Kids and Teens About Racism and Social Unrest

Over the past few months, our world has changed in profound ways. The effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic have been far-reaching and are now occurring in tandem with the quest for racial justice. The convergence of these events has made our jobs as parents even more challenging. Read More

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Raising Awareness: The Reality of Foster Care

The foster care system needs to be fixed and reformed. And we can only do better when we know better. But if we only see it as ‘broken,’ then we do it a great disservice. Broken isn’t the only thing that foster care is. When foster care works... Read More