Suzanne Bouffard
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Routines to Help Kids Cope With Stress
This year’s back-to-school routines will probably look different. But they’re also extra powerful for coping with stress. Here are some tips for setting yourself and your kids up for success.
Helping Siblings Get Along When You Have to Stay Home
Are your kids driving each other nuts while staying at home during coronavirus? Here are some tips to help everyone stay sane and get along.
How to Make a New Home Routine
Schedules are important for kids (and adults!), but how do you keep to one during the coronavirus pandemic? Our parent and expert shares tips to keep learning happening at home.
When Your Family Includes an Imaginary Friend
What should you do if your child has an imaginary friend? Encourage it!
Boredom Isn’t a Bad Thing for Kids
Hearing “I’m bored!” may be frustrating, but boredom can help your kids become present, creative and independent little people.
8 Brain-Building Games to Play in the Car
Ready for that family road trip? Here are eight fun games to play — that also exercise the brain — while you’re on-the-go!
How to Make Family Meals the Best Part of Your Day
Family meals might sound impossible to pull off, but they are doable if you think creatively to fit your own family’s needs.
Why Imaginary Friends Are Good for Kids
Imaginary friends can be a great comfort to your child – and also helpful to you.
How to Find a Great Preschool for Your Child
Although there is no map to the “right” preschool, programs do have some signposts. What I learned from visiting schools and talking to experts boils down to this: Focus on the teachers.
