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MASK’s online social emotional curriculum (MASK E3 Institute) is available for students, parents, teachers and can be done at school or in the comfort of the home. MASK’s E3 Institute uses a multimodal approach to teach kindergarten through high scho

As a parent who has been raising children for over 25 years now, I am sometimes amazed at the differences in the worlds my oldest and youngest children have grown up in. There’s not much I haven’t seen when it comes to kids, yet there are moments whe

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(en’gaj’) Families in ongoing conversations and strengthen connections. DECK THE CARDS PG 20 Transform a bland night into a memorable family tradition. ■

Most commonly used in its dried form as an ingredient in soups and sauces, bay leaves offer an impressive list of health benefits. From alleviating gas to fighting dandruff, you may just want to reconsider this unassuming spice. When consumed as a sp

Avoid turning into an at-home bully. Constantly questioning your child’s decisions or telling them they could do better in school or sports might leave them thinking they aren’t good enough. Instead of criticizing shortcomings, celebrate their accomp

Flavored Alcoholic Beverages (FABs) are all the rage. From a couple of malt liquor options they’ve become a whole supermarket section. They’re light, tasty and fun, perfect for more casual drinkers and people who don’t enjoy the taste of alcohol. The

Keep loved ones close to your heart with a customized name necklace. With room for 2-5 names, no one will be left out. Choose from sterling silver or gold-plated options. $59.95- $99.95. myka.com Etiquette isn’t a lost art. The double-sided Manners &

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As a mother of three, I spent years driving my kids around or waiting in the car for sports practices, birthday parties and school dances to end. A 2017 survey conducted by HopSkipDrive found that the hours spent shuttling kids around for most parent

You don’t need a passport to enjoy the Northern Lights. Fairbanks, Alaska offers some of the most spectacular views of the aurora borealis in the world, along with direct flights in the lower 48 from big hubs such as Seattle, Los Angeles and Chicago.

(ej’• ekat) Families on relevant topics that are affecting today’s youth. PERSONAL SETTINGS PG 36 From healthy relationships to the online jungle, teaching your child to set personal boundaries. ■

In a time when everyone is accessible every second of the day, boundaries often feel like a relic of a long-gone era, when people left work at 5 p.m. and someone “following” you was considered a bad thing. And while it may go against the popular zeit

The line between rule and boundary can be blurry when helping kids establish healthy digital habits. Rules regarding technology may include using their phone or computer with parental control software in place, limits on screen time, and parental acc

Teaching children to identify the signs of abusive relationships or intimate partner violence (IPV) early is an essential strategy in preventing them from getting involved in a toxic relationship. While some signs that a relationship is toxic are eas

Sex trafficking of minors is a severe form of child abuse with lasting effects on the health and well-being of individuals, families and society as a whole. Yet, every day thousands of parents choose to ignore the possibility that their children coul

Teenagers average 7 hours and 22 minutes of screen time per day believe people share too much information about themselves on social media from 18-35 believe technology is robbing them of their privacy adults have admitted to regretting posting perso

Q: My friend has been talking to this guy online for a few months now. He is 26! I keep telling her that she shouldn’t talk to him because he could be dangerous, but she just tells me there is no harm in being nice. I don’t want to tell an adult and

Teaching children the importance of setting and enforcing personal boundaries is an important skill that will serve them for the entirety of their lives. When discussing boundary setting, start by defining boundaries and talking about this topic in a

Boundaries regarding physical space, sharing, and kindness can be taught through play for pre-K aged children. Using games and creative play to set rules, test the rules, and then engage in discussion about what the consequence could be for broken ru

For elementary-aged children, boundaries can be taught through role-play, modeling, and discussion with context. At this age, boundaries go from a concrete idea about safety and rules to a more abstract concept about non-physical boundaries as the br

Tweens and younger teens are in a developmental stage geared toward identity development and transitioning to becoming a teenager with more independence. During this stage, dating and romantic relationships start to come to the forefront, and with it

Setting boundaries with and for your high-school-aged teenager can be a struggle. As teens inch closer to adulthood, they believe that they “got this” and may struggle with challenges to their newfound independence. As the parent-child relationship t

College students are often challenged when it comes to setting healthy boundaries, as it may be the first time they are on their own without the rules of home to guide them. Their brain is still in development, and negotiating life, work, and school

To help parents prepare and support their college-aged children in establishing healthy boundaries and personal settings, we asked Kimberly Frick, Associate Director, ASU’s Sexual and Relationship Violence Prevention Program, to provide insight and a

When Liyah Coleman was 12, her mother showed her a “60 Minutes” television segment on the creator of an artificial intelligence application that helped people to converse with a computer without having to speak aloud. Intrigued by how a technological

In modern times, the Winter Solstice is no more than a date on the calendar marking the official beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. But in the ancient world, it was hugely celebrated as the rebirth of the sun, marking the time when our d

Kimchi, a traditional Korean pickled napa cabbage, is so flavorful when combined with the richness of bacon. Gochugaru (Korean dried red pepper flakes) is recommended for a spicy kick, though not necessary. Recipe makes 4 servings. 2 cups old, ripe c

SUNDAY, MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY It’s tempting to pull out your phone every time you hear it ding or feel it vibrate in your pocket, but this interrupts family time and teaches poor manners. Set rules for using digital d

On Saturday, October 9, 2021, MASK (Mothers Awareness on School-age Kids) held its annual MASKer Aide Ball at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. The theme for this year’s event was “unMASKed: A New Way to Speakeasy.” With elegant elements of surprise

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Brave was adopted at the age of four. Her childhood was perfectly normal, filled with school and sports and friends. Her adoptive parents were caring and sheltering. Too sheltering, she felt. There were a lot of rules and restrictions and things she