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Introduction It did not start with a crisis. There was no single argument that broke everything, no moment where someone could point and say – that is where it went wrong. It started smaller than that. A season that got too busy. A few weeks of everyone being short with each other. Dinners eaten in …
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Introduction Every generation of parents has worried about their teenagers. Moodiness, slammed doors, the sudden desire to communicate in single syllables. These are the hallmarks of adolescence, and they always have been. But something is different now. And the numbers bear it out. According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 7 children and adolescents …
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Introduction Every year on March 21, the world pauses to recognize World Down Syndrome Day. The date itself carries meaning. The 21st day of the third month represents the triplication of the 21st chromosome that gives Down syndrome, also known as Trisomy 21, its name. This year’s theme, “Improve Our Support Systems,” speaks to a …
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In the modern era, technology permeates nearly every aspect of childhood. From academic assignments and peer communication to entertainment and creative expression, digital tools exert a profound influence on development. Parents are uniquely positioned to provide guidance that ensures children engage with technology in a safe, balanced, and constructive manner. For many families in Oklahoma, …
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Anxiety doesn’t live in isolation — it seeps into the spaces we occupy and the people we love, especially our children. If you’re a parent grappling with anxiety, it’s important to realize how that emotional weight might be shaping your child’s world. Children are finely tuned to the emotional tones of the adults around them, …
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