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“We’re encouraging our son to be happy and expressive”

Families and educators share tips for raising boys

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Its not good to grow up too early

Parents are taking action—in their homes and in the community—to protect girls from developing too soon

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I want that!

Parents offer tips for talking with kids about advertising

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Learning to stop and think

Parents and parent educators offer tips for helping children learn to control their impulses

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“Upset in a way that’s way overblown”

Parents reflect on their childhood to help them handle challenges with their children

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Raising a confident child

Parents and parent educators share tips for fostering children’s self-confidence

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Play: It’s the way young children learn

A special supplement to the Children’s Advocate, based on a policy brief from the Bay Area Early Childhood Funders

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Helping children deal with trauma

Parents talk about how they’ve helped their children deal with tough family situations

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