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We're excited to share our latest episode featuring Joyce McCullough, an award-winning educator and author, who offers insightful tips to help children deal with grief and loss. Her debut picture book, "Look for the Pink Ribbons," beautifully tackles this delicate subject with hope and compassion.

In this episode, Joyce discusses five key points to guide parents in supporting their children through difficult times:

1. Emphasize Hope: The overarching message of Joyce's book is hope, emphasizing the promise of life after death and the new life offered through faith.
2. Focus on Positivity: Encourage children to find joy in life's daily wonders and help them to see the beauty in the world, shifting focus away from fear and grief.
3. Share Hope with Others: By helping others, children can find comfort and lift their spirits, especially in times of widespread tragedy.
4. Express Grief Creatively: Assist children in expressing their emotions through writing or drawing, allowing them to communicate their feelings and find solace.
5. Explore Concepts of Heaven: Encourage children to imagine and describe what heaven might be like to help them process their grief and envision a positive future.

With the recent tragedies and challenges our world has faced, this episode couldn't be more timely. Joyce's insights will not only aid your children but can offer a valuable lesson for adults too. Listening to her compassionate approach could very well be the comforting guide you need in helping your child through their journey of understanding and coping with loss.
Find out more about Joyce and her book on her website.

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Today we welcome Katie Cruice Smith to the show for the first episode in a three-part in-depth series on foster care and adoption. Listen in as Katie shares her heart-warming and inspiring adoption story, filled with bold steps of faith and miraculous provision from God! For those considering adoption (or those who know someone who is), Katie is the perfect resource and we are excited to have her on the show to encourage and help guide those wanting to find their forever family.

Katie is a freelance editor and writer who resides in the Upstate of South Carolina. She is an adoption and foster care advocate and handles the marketing for an adoption attorney. When Katie isn't working as the senior editor for Ambassador International or writing her next book, she is busy homeschooling her three kids, spending time with her family outdoors, or enjoying a good book and a cup of coffee on her porch swing. Katie is the author of the children's adoption book, Why Did You Choose Me? and loves to share with others the joy she has found as a foster and adoptive mom.

For more information about Katie, her books, and resources for foster care and adoption, visit her website at: https://katiecruicesmith.com/

Adoption resources link: https://katiecruicesmith.com/adoption-grants-loans/

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In the latest episode of 5-Minute Parenting, we dove into the characteristics of kids with ADHD from a teacher and parental perspective. As someone with a master's in education specializing in learning disabilities and a parent of a child with ADHD, I shared insights that can help you identify if your child is displaying ADHD characteristics.

Key Takeaways:

Understanding ADHD: Kids with ADHD often experience challenges with time management, attention and focus, organization, memory, social skills, task initiation, flexibility, listening skills, impulse control, and motor skills.

Identifying Symptoms: Look out for signs such as struggling to prioritize tasks, being easily distracted, forgetting instructions, experiencing social difficulties, deferring starting assignments, difficulty in adjusting to changes, needing repeated instructions, making hasty decisions, and showing coordination difficulties.

Next Steps: Stay tuned for our upcoming episode where we'll dive into actionable strategies to help your child if they're struggling with these characteristics.

If you suspect that your child may have ADHD, understanding these characteristics can be the first step in getting them the support they need. Stay tuned for more tips on how to support your child in the next episode! 🎧 #ADHD #ParentingTips #5MinuteParenting #ChildDevelopment

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After the holiday break, kids will be heading back to school, and one of the most important things we as parents can help our children with is teaching them how to get and stay organized. Building these habits early in their lives will benefit them throughout their career as a student and later as an adult.

In today’s episode we cover:

1. Creating a designated homework space at home and why having a dedicated area prevents unnecessary stress and promotes a focused mindset.

2. Providing storage solutions for backpacks and school supplies as well as keeping a central family bulletin board or calendar to keep track of all school related things.

3. Establishing a regular homework schedule and setting expectations. How to establish consistency and routine, along with strategies to help your child adhere to their schedule.

4. How to keep homework and projects organized with color-coded folders.

5. Motivating and breaking down tasks for younger children. Stickers, rewards, and incremental steps can make a significant difference in their productivity and understanding

6. Teaching your children the importance of planning ahead using calendars or planners and how they can track assignments and due dates effectively.

7. Understanding your role as a parent in helping your child with organization, including how involved you should be based on your child's age. Also, how you can provide guidance without taking over their responsibilities and allowing them to develop self-confidence as they learn to become more independent learners.

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Join us to welcome Katie Cruice Smith back for the final episode in her three-part series on foster care and adoption.

Did you know approximately 500,000 children are in the US foster care system? We can all do our part to help support those in the system, and it doesn't have to be intimidating or overwhelming. Listen in as Katie shares insightful ideas and encouragement on how to support foster care.

Katie is a freelance editor and writer who resides in the Upstate of South Carolina. She is an adoption and foster care advocate and handles the marketing for an adoption attorney. When Katie isn't working as the senior editor for Ambassador International or writing her next book, she is busy homeschooling her three kids, spending time with her family outdoors, or enjoying a good book and a cup of coffee on her porch swing. Katie is the author of the children's adoption book, Why Did You Choose Me? and loves to share with others the joy she has found as a foster and adoptive mom.

For more information about Katie, her books, and resources for foster care and adoption, visit her website

https://katiecruicesmith.com/

Adoption resources link:

https://katiecruicesmith.com/adoption-grants-loans/

Love this episode? Leave a positive rating/review by scrolling down to the bottom of this page. Your reviews are so important and so appreciated! Please share this episode with a friend ❤️

For more information and helpful resources, visit our websites at:

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Sandra Chambers: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sandra-Chambers/author/B00OHLARMO?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1740085397&sr=1-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

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