Corinne Canning, Author at Our Children

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ParentingApril 7, 2020

10 Ways Children with Language Disorders Can Connect in COVID-19

With social distancing being the new way of life as COVID-19 cases grow across the country, for children with language disorders—who have difficulties with…

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WellnessMarch 30, 2020

Self-Care in the Time of Coronavirus

When you’re a parent, self-care often slips to the bottom of the list. But taking care of yourself isn’t a luxury. It’s essential. And…

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Family FunMarch 27, 2020

10 Quarantine Activities to Keep You and Your Kids Sane

With the spread of the Coronavirus across the U.S, our extended time at home is proving to be stressful at times for families. As…

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WellnessMarch 16, 2020

Tips for Calming Anxious Kids

Anyone who’s met me knows that I’m the homeschooling mother of six smart, funny, adventurous, noisy children ranging from infant to teenager. Many people…

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WellnessMarch 16, 2020

Tackle Spring Cleaning the Right Way with These Tips

The first official day of spring is this week, and with the warmer weather comes spring cleaning. Now is the time of year to…

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WellnessMarch 6, 2020

How to Avoid Passing Anxiety on to Your Kids

Managing your stress and anxiety is not easy in the midst of parenting. On a recent afternoon, JD Bailey was trying to get her…

EducationMarch 3, 2020

5 Great Kids Books that Highlight Diversity

Are you tired of reading the same book to your child night after night? It’s time to shake things up and introduce new stories,…

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Family FunFebruary 19, 2020

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math AT HOME, Oh My!

You should be doing STEM at home. But wait, you may be thinking, … don’t I need a degree to do that with my…

WellnessFebruary 14, 2020

Share Loving-Kindness Meditation with Your Kids

Thinking good thoughts about themselves and others can help kids be happier and healthier. Loving-kindness meditation toward themselves and others can comfort and strengthen…

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EducationJanuary 17, 2020

Are You Asking the “Right” Questions?

Sometimes as parents, it feels like we are at a disadvantage when we meet with teachers and administrators about our child’s progress or a…