Does your child fidget during homework?

It might actually be helping them focus.

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Does your child fidget during homework?

Many parents try to stop it… but research shows movement can actually support learning.

What does it look like at your house?
→ www.gentleminds.site/2026/08/move...

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These are the baby names Ontario parents are loving most 💕
From classic favourites to modern picks — 2024’s top names are in.
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Hepatitis B is a BIG deal in neonates and infants. Hepatitis B is a vaccine-preventable disease.

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Does your child behave better with everyone else… then fall apart with you?

This common pattern often means they feel safest with you.

Here’s why that matters for learning:
→ www.gentleminds.site/2026/08/why-...

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Has your child ever said “I’m stupid”?

What you say in that moment can either shut them down or help them open up.

Here’s what often works better:
→ www.gentleminds.site/2026/09/chil...

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Nightmares and night terrors look similar… but they’re not the same.

One needs comfort. The other needs you to simply stay close.

Know the difference:
→ www.gentleminds.site/2026/08/nigh...

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Many signs of ADHD in children look like defiance or “not listening.”

Here are 10 patterns parents often mistake for bad behavior:
→ www.gentleminds.site/2026/08/adhd...

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How long does kindergarten separation anxiety usually last?

Most children begin to ease within 1–2 weeks… but some take longer.

What actually helps:
→ www.gentleminds.site/2026/09/when...

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When a child who used to love school suddenly starts resisting…

It’s rarely just “a phase.”

Here’s what many parents discover when they stop pushing and start listening:
→ www.gentleminds.site/2026/06/why-...

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When your child says “I don’t want to go to school”…

What you say in that moment can help or make it harder.

Calm phrases that validate first, then support the next step:
→ www.gentleminds.site/2026/09/chil...

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For parents When a child who used to like school suddenly says they hate it, the real reason is often quieter than we think. This short video shows why listening first changes everything.

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Does your child start worrying about school weeks before it begins?

This is often anticipatory anxiety — driven by uncertainty, not the classroom itself.

Gentle ways to help:
→ www.gentleminds.site/2026/07/why-...

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Kindergarten readiness isn’t just about reading and writing.

Small skills like independence, asking for help, and calm goodbyes matter just as much.

Watch this short tip:
→ www.gentleminds.site/2026/08/kind...

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Changing schools or starting a new year can feel heavier for parents than for kids.

How you frame the change matters more than the change itself.

Gentle ways to prepare your child emotionally:
→ www.gentleminds.site/2026/07/prep...

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Kindergarten readiness isn’t just about reading and writing.

Social skills, independence, and being able to separate matter just as much.

A practical checklist for parents:
→ www.gentleminds.site/2026/08/kind...

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Separation anxiety isn’t a sign something is wrong — it’s often a sign of strong attachment.

A simple formula that helps:
Acceptance + Confidence

Gentle guidance for parents:
→ www.gentleminds.site/2026/08/Sepa...

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Why does your child hold it together all day at school then melt down the second they see you?

It’s often called restraint collapse — and it’s usually a sign of trust, not a problem with you

Gentle ways to help at pickup
www.gentleminds.site/2026/08/rest...

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Does your child cry most mornings before school?

It might not be about school itself.

Here’s what often helps:
→ www.gentleminds.site/2026/07/crie...

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Tired of chaotic school mornings?

A short, predictable routine prepared the night before can make a real difference.

Practical tips here:
→ www.gentleminds.site/2026/09/Back...

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I was so traumatised by the TV show based on Steven Stayber I made sure the kids memorised our phone numbers. And 911.

But never did I worry about teaching them to dial 911 in case of a school shooting.

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Child safety is so important! Search is underway for missing children in Nova Scotia.

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Here is hoping that the missing children in this case are found.

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It's National Physician's Day!!!

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