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Mamapedia™ @mamapedia-com.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Black Maternal Health Week, April 11–17, is a reminder that every family deserves the chance for a healthy pregnancy, a safe delivery, and a healthy baby. Join the discussion on Mamapedia: www.mamapedia.com/t/black-mate... #BlackMaternalHealthWeek #Mamapedia @blackmamasmatter.bsky.social
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Mamapedia™ @mamapedia-com.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
So sorry it took so long! I had some time off.
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Mamapedia™ @mamapedia-com.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
I agree!
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Mamapedia™ @mamapedia-com.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
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Mamapedia™ @mamapedia-com.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Neurodivergent middle schoolers often need more than what can or should be written into an IEP. Small changes across the school day and environment can reduce overload, and improve access to learning and friends. more.mamapedia.com/articles/sup... #neurodiversity #education #specialeducation
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Mamapedia™ @mamapedia-com.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
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Mamapedia™ @mamapedia-com.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
For almost three decades, I have worked with children whose struggles at school were often misunderstood. Explore what neurodiversity means in K-5 school and how adults can make the day calmer and more workable for neurodivergent children and all children. Read: more.mamapedia.com/articles/neu...
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Mamapedia™ @mamapedia-com.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
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Mamapedia™ @mamapedia-com.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
I wrote this article based on recent research on workplace culture and women. If you have ever wondered whether what feels like “professionalism” is sometimes really adaptation, this piece may resonate. Please join a discussion. resources.get.it/workplace-cu... @nwlc.org
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Workplace Culture and Women: The Hidden Cost of Self-Silencing
A workplace may sound supportive in tone and still be functioning in a way that quietly rewards self-suppression. When that happens, leaders are not just managing morale. They are managing a pattern t...
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Mamapedia™ @mamapedia-com.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Did you ever feel like the universe was sending you a message? Today's pangram for Spelling Bee fans: www.mamapedia.com/t/did-you-ev...
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Did you ever think the universe was giving you a message!
I don’t know how many of you out there play Spelling Bee but a friend of mine shared her pangram with our group of friends from college. I think the universe is speaking to us!
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Mamapedia™ @mamapedia-com.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
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Mamapedia™ @mamapedia-com.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Autism isn’t the stigma—other people’s assumptions are. When public judgment gets absorbed as self-blame, parents can experience “affiliate stigma.” Read what it is, how it affects family life, and practical ways to cope + what communities can do better. more.mamapedia.com/articles/whe...
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Mamapedia™ @mamapedia-com.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
When older adults feel especially upbeat, they may be more receptive to advice—often a good thing, but it can also increase vulnerability to low-quality or self-serving influence. I summarize new research and share practical caregiver/family tips here: more.mamapedia.com/articles/moo...
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Mamapedia™ @mamapedia-com.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
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Mamapedia™ @mamapedia-com.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Abuse isn’t always physical—and it’s time we recognize that. This article looks at the full impact of domestic violence and features powerful voices from survivor advocates and experts. Read the article and add your voice to the conversation on Mamapedia.com: more.mamapedia.com/articles/spo...
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Mamapedia™ @mamapedia-com.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
If your district is considering a shift, this article is a must-read for educators, policymakers, and health professionals. Weir, K. (2023, October 30). www.apa.org/topics/child... Start a discussion on www.mamapedia.com/t/research-d...
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Mamapedia™ @mamapedia-com.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
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Mamapedia™ @mamapedia-com.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
What does well-being really mean — for you, your kids, and your community? Psychologist James E. Maddux explains subjective well-being as a serious scientific and global policy focus. Read: wellbeing.gmu.edu/what-is-well... Join the discussion: www.mamapedia.com/t/how-are-yo...
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What is Well-Being? - Center for the Advancement of Well-Being
This first installment will explore what well-being is, as well as a brief history of the scientific study of well-being.
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Mamapedia™ @mamapedia-com.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
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Mamapedia™ @mamapedia-com.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
My mom had partial paralysis from polio. She feared being judged more than she feared parenting. A new article—grounded in research —looks at what parenting with a physical disability really involves. 🔗 more.mamapedia.com/articles/inv... #DisabilityAwareness #ParentingWithDisability
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Mamapedia™ @mamapedia-com.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
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Mamapedia™ @mamapedia-com.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Job loss doesn’t just hit your wallet—it touches your whole household. This piece on Mamapedia gives grounded advice for helping your child thrive even during financial or career disruptions. A great reminder that emotional security matters most. more.mamapedia.com/articles/hel...
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Mamapedia™ @mamapedia-com.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
@dementiacommunity.bsky.social Please feel free to share out the article. I recently went through this with my mother who recently passed away. Trying to entice her to eat was so hard. She qualified for hospice under failure to thrive. It was heart breaking.
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Mamapedia™ @mamapedia-com.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
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Mamapedia™ @mamapedia-com.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
Rural teens often carry more than backpacks—commutes, jobs, chores, and lack of care weigh heavily. Initiatives like Bright Futures show what's possible with community investment. Weir, K. (2025), Monitor on Psychology. www.apa.org/monitor/2025... @oyea.boston.gov @savethechildren.org
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Mamapedia™ @mamapedia-com.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
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Mamapedia™ @mamapedia-com.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
If your aging parent or loved one is losing interest in food, it might be more than aging—it could be a serious condition called anorexia of aging. Learn how to recognize the signs and support better health at home or in care: more.mamapedia.com/articles/whe... @dementiacommunity.bsky.social
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Mamapedia™ @mamapedia-com.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
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Mamapedia™ @mamapedia-com.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Buckle. Drive. Backseat Check. Arrive. Every year, children die in hot cars. There's no federal requirement for child-detection systems—yet the technology exists. Parents have tools. Let’s use them. Read the full article on Mamapedia: more.mamapedia.com/articles/chi...
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Mamapedia™ @mamapedia-com.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
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Mamapedia™ @mamapedia-com.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
APA’s latest guidelines help teens navigate social media safely—emphasizing supervision, digital literacy, and minimizing harmful content exposure. Brief summary here on Mamapedia www.mamapedia.com/t/2024-recom... Read the full APA advisory 👉 APA.org @parentingteens.bsky.social
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Mamapedia™ @mamapedia-com.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
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Mamapedia™ @mamapedia-com.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Every child deserves the power of reading. Our new article lays out an action agenda—bridging the Science of Reading with social justice for parents, educators & policymakers. Let’s work together to close the literacy gap. more.mamapedia.com/articles/con... #LiteracyEquity #EdPolicy
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Connecting Literacy and Social Justice: An Action Agenda for Parents, Educators, and Policymakers – Mamapedia™
Literacy is not merely a classroom skill—it’s the lifeline that connects every child to opportunity, voice, and justice.
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Mamapedia™ @mamapedia-com.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
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Mamapedia™ @mamapedia-com.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Feeling lonely isn’t just sad—it can change the brain. This global study shows how loneliness predicts cognitive decline in people 65+, even without depression. Here’s how we can help our elders stay sharp, supported, and connected: more.mamapedia.com/articles/und...
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Mamapedia™ @mamapedia-com.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
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Mamapedia™ @mamapedia-com.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Looking for a smarter summer care solution? Child care cooperatives are affordable, empowering, and built around real community. Learn how to start or join one here: more.mamapedia.com/articles/spo... And see how child-led play builds lifelong skills: more.mamapedia.com/articles/fro...
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Mamapedia™ @mamapedia-com.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
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Mamapedia™ @mamapedia-com.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
As a psychologist and a parent, I’ve watched unstructured play help kids grow in ways structured activities can’t. Curious how free time supports brain development, confidence, and resilience? Read more: more.mamapedia.com/articles/fro... @paparentandfamilyalliance.org @parentingteens.bsky.social
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Mamapedia™ @mamapedia-com.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
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Mamapedia™ @mamapedia-com.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
New research shows what really helps kids succeed in school: 1. After-school activities 2. Strong caregiver bonds 3. Safe, supportive communities Let’s prioritize positive childhood experiences! more.mamapedia.com/articles/wha...
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Mamapedia™ @mamapedia-com.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
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Mamapedia™ @mamapedia-com.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Still doing laundry for your 25-year-old? You're not alone—and it's not hopeless. Learn how to shift the dynamic without ultimatums or guilt. Backed by clinical research and filled with calm, doable steps. more.mamapedia.com/articles/adu... @paparentandfamilyalliance.org
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Mamapedia™ @mamapedia-com.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
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Mamapedia™ @mamapedia-com.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Children don’t just need parents. They need safe, emotionally attuned adults—grandparents, coparents, mentors. Because it takes a web, not just a parent. Read more on relational health + caregiving: more.mamapedia.com/articles/how...
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Mamapedia™ @mamapedia-com.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
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Mamapedia™ @mamapedia-com.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
Ever feel like mealtimes are more emotional than nutritional? An article by Frosch, et. al. 2021 reframes feeding as a relational act. I broke it down with 5 research-backed ways parents can improve mealtime connection—without guilt. more.mamapedia.com/articles/und... @drrobyn.bsky.social
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Mamapedia™ @mamapedia-com.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
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Mamapedia™ @mamapedia-com.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
Kids aren’t counting coins anymore—they’re watching numbers change on a screen. So how do you teach them to be financially smart in a cashless world? We’ve got modern strategies, expert picks, and tools to help. Read more: more.mamapedia.com/articles/spo...
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Mamapedia™ @mamapedia-com.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
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