In our time-deprived society, how do parents keep up? MASK The Magazine will conveniently bring a comprehensive approach to educating families on the severity and risk factors of relevant issues. MASK takes pride in fostering parent-child communication and will provide successful strategies to encourage ongoing dialogue. This publication will equip and prepare families with appropriate knowledge, resources and decision-making skills to empower families to make safe, healthy choices.
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BRAIN DEVELOPMENT AND NURTURING INDEPENDENCE
TAKE 5 • 5 THINGS TO HAVE IN PLACE WHEN YOUR CHILD TURNS 18
MASK’S NEED-TO-KNOW TIPS
TECH TIPS • FOR AVOIDING ONLINE DRAMA AND DANGEROUS DIGITAL TRENDS
FAMILY • TEACHING LIFE SKILLS THROUGH HOBBIES
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HOT SEAT • PETS TO PRODUCTS: WHAT TO NEVER LEAVE BEHIND IN A HOT CAR
TRAVELING ABROAD • Regional Norms to Know Before You Go
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ed•u•cate • (ej’ • ekāt) Families on relevant topics that are affecting today’s youth.
NURTURING INDEPENDENCE • HELPING CHILDREN THRIVE BY EMPOWERING THEIR CHOICES
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DON’T FIX WHAT THEY CAN DO • THE FUNDAMENTAL ART OF MAKING MISTAKES
PCIT Techniques for Managing Your Strong-Willed Child
GIVING CHILDREN CHOICES YOU CAN LIVE WITH • PARENTS GUIDE FOR EMPOWERING AND ENCOURAGING DECISION-MAKING
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MAKING THE GRADE • From Pre-K to College: An age-appropriate guide to helping children develop a healthy sense of autonomy.
LETTING THEM TAKE THE LEAD: THE COLLEGE YEARS
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DORM ROOM GOURMET: A Guide to Nutritious, Budget-Friendly Cooking for College Students
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7 SIGNS YOUR CHILD IS READY FOR MORE INDEPENDENCE • Children enter this world utterly dependent on us for survival. Our job is to help them grow stronger, more confident and self-reliant with each passing year. Here are seven developmental milestones that will guide them toward greater independence and self-esteem.
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