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Keeping Holiday Gifts Exciting

After the holidays, toys can lose their spark fast. This post explores how to plan toy access using behavior science so play stays exciting, engagement lasts longer, and your child’s favorite toys continue to motivate learning and creativity.

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Behavior Science Behind Tradition

For many older adults, long-standing traditions bring comfort, connection, and a sense of belonging. This blog explores how familiar cues and rituals support emotional well-being, stability, and joy during the holiday. Learn how families can protect the moments that matter most.

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Navigating the Holidays Away from Family

Being away from family during the holidays can make the season feel unfamiliar and heavy. This post explores how to create connection, comfort, and meaning through small social moments and personal routines that bring warmth back to this time of year.

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Little Helpers During the Holidays

The holidays can be busy, but they’re also the perfect time to involve your kids. When children help with cooking, decorating, or wrapping gifts, they gain attention and reinforcement for positive, cooperative behaviors. Learn how to make helping fun and meaningful while strengthening independence and connection.

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Shaping Boundaries That Stick

Boundaries don’t appear overnight—they’re shaped over time. Learn how to set limits with care by saying “no” while offering an alternative that feels right for you. This post explores how small, consistent steps can strengthen healthy boundaries without guilt or conflict.

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Rethinking Holiday Eating

Thanksgiving and the holidays don’t have to mean “all or nothing.” This post breaks down how to shape healthier eating habits without restriction. Learn how behavior science can help you enjoy your favorite foods, stay mindful, and create realistic goals that support balance.

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Keeping Faces Familiar This Season

As families gather for the holidays, familiar faces can bring comfort and joy to older loved ones. This post shares simple “faces quiz” activities to help keep names and faces fresh, support memory recall, and make holiday interactions warm and engaging for everyone.

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Why Kids Test Boundaries

Kids test boundaries to learn, grow, and see how adults respond. This post explains why it happens, how it supports development, and simple ways parents can stay calm while setting consistent expectations.

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How Behavior Science Makes Change Stick

Change is tough, but behavior science makes it possible. In this post, we explore why habits form, how reinforcement keeps them strong, and the simple strategies you can use to make positive changes last.

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How Behavior Science Brings Calm to the Chaos

Life’s challenges can feel heavy, but they don’t have to control us. This blog explores how behavior science helps us respond differently by breaking big problems into manageable steps, creating structure in the chaos, and opening space for calm and progress.

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