All a parent wants is to see their child grow up healthy, happy, and safe. There are many things that pose a threat to the safety of our children, and as parents, we do our best to warn and protect our children against these dangers. We teach our children to stay safe by looking both …
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While my husband was away visiting with his elderly parents, he sent me a bouquet of flowers with this note: “My dad was telling me how he got some flowers for my mom the other day because she was depressed and feeling down. It struck me that after all these years of marriage [60+years] he …
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School is back in session and with that comes homework. Homework can be stressful for a variety of reasons and there are days where it may seem like the fight to get homework done just is not worth it. No parent wants to expend all their efforts and energy on getting their children to do …
Pee-yew! To scoop the poop or toss the loss? – that is the question. Regardless of whether or not you decide to use cloth or disposable diapers on your little one’s backside, remember, they both serve the same purpose. Ultimately, you will need to use the type of diaper that best works with your family …
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The Eight Sensory Systems “It’s too loud! Can you turn down the volume?” “No hugs! Stop touching me!” “If he keeps eating, he’s going to gag himself again!” “Why is he rocking back and forth?” Have you ever heard these phrases? If you have, you are probably familiar with sensory processing. Without us knowing it, …
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Can you believe it’s almost that time of the year again? That time where your kids are under someone else’s supervision for 8 hours of the day? Well, your kids definitely can’t believe it, that’s for sure. The afternoons at the pool, the late summer nights, and the freedom of having minimal responsibilities have come …
A surprisingly common question we get here at Help Me Grow Utah is “Can I tell my friend about this program?” Our answer is always “Yes! Please do!” While we love that most parents feel like Help Me Grow Utah is just for them, we want all parents in Utah to know they can feel …
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I think every now and again we all struggle a little with self-worth. We are not perfect people. We all have our good days, and those days we wish we could change. Although we may be faced with fears of self-doubt on our parenting journey, remember that there is no one exactly like you. You …
Take a moment to think of someone you just love to pieces. Are you thinking of them? What is it about them that you love? Do they have to act a certain way to earn your love? I can think of two people that are very special to me. My parents. I love to joke …
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Children are funny little people that are capable of great creativity and joy, and are very talented in bringing out that joy, love, and innocence in others. I admit, whenever I see a baby at the grocery store or at church, I just have to point them out and say something about them to others. …
What Children Do For Us, and How to Say “Thank You” Read More »
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