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A Pink Posh Paris-themed Shared Bedroom

Published on February 22, 2024February 22, 2024 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place Blog4 Comments

I posted about the bedroom makeovers in another post but thought I’d share a few more details about what we did just in case anyone else wanted to do something similar.

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10 Foods to Fight Depression & Anxiety in Kids

Published on May 6, 2019September 30, 2019 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place BlogLeave a comment

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Statistics are grim: 1/3 of our kids and teens experience anxiety or depression, and we’ve seen a massive increase in recent years.

May 6th is Childhood Depression Awareness Day – but rather than figure OUT if and when our kids have depression (or anxiety!!), wouldn’t it be better to PREVENT and actually HEAL from it!?!?

Don’t let your kids be a statistic… grab a copy of this FREE download: 10 Foods to Fight Depression & Anxiety in Kids today!

I just grabbed my FREE copy and I can’t wait to try out some of these great recipes!

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Cozi: 10 Best Volunteer Opportunities for Teens, According to Parents

Published on April 9, 2019April 4, 2019 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place BlogLeave a comment

Are you looking for volunteer experiences for your child? It’s a great way for kids to feel involved in the community, and some schools even require volunteer hours to graduate.

Even if you are homeschooling you can add volunteer hours to your child’s transcripts and these make a really good impression on prospective colleges and/or employers.

To help get you started, here’s a list of organizations and local opportunities for volunteering – all recommended by parents who Cozi.