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Why does "caveman" parenting influence adult morality? Babies develop dynamically in response to the care they receive, which influences the trajectory of their health and wellbeing. But the foundations for moral sensibilities are also influenced by early life care.	Building a castle with my 5 year old I've always let my children try to do a lot of things on their own, but lately I've been making more of an effort to allow my 5-year-old son more autonomy in what he's doing.
Fall party I live in the Upper Midwest, specifically in Nebraska, USA, where we have 4 distinct seasons every year: a bitter winter, a stormy spring, a hot and humid summer, and a gently cooling fall.	For Today, a poem for parents If we are honest, it really isn't possible to enjoy every moment of parenting. Another bad night's sleep, a tantrum in the park, or frantically rushing between home and work is hardly the stuff family dreams are made of.
Messy motherhood Growing up, I was one of four kids. Three of us were triplets. My did home daycare, and at any given time, we could have up to eight other children in the house. We lived in a four-bedroom home. Space was limited. Love was not.	Finding balance through play Earlier this year, I started taking time each evening to write down in a journal what my best moments of the day were. Sometimes it was time spent playing with or cuddlign with my kids.
Get inspired with this fun children's mindfulness exercise Whether or not you choose to participate in Screen-Free Week with your family -- and whatever your approach to this event, whether a wholehearted all-or-nothing dive into a completely tech-free week or maybe dipping in a toe or two by going... read more	Nurturing touch restores security in adoptive families Some of my favorite parts of the day are when my husband and I get down on the floor with our sons to wrestle and play, hearing them belly laugh. Or when I lie down for sleep with two tired, little boys snuggled tight under my arms.
Hyper-parenting is negatively associated with physical activity among 7–12 year olds Physical activity plays an important role in the physical, mental and social health of children. Unfortunately, most children do not accumulate sufficient physical activity for health benefits.	Playing together This post was originally published on October 10, 2008, but its message about the importance of presence is as timely today as then.

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