1,369 articles related to "parenting"

The Top Five Traditional Children's Toys

The world of toys is today a technological landscape dominated by flashing gizmos, Nintendo Wii consoles and Zhu Zhu hamsters. As such it is always a pleasure to take time out to reflect upon the "good old days" and remember to pay respect to some of...

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Learn How Talking To Toddlers Can Bring Happiness And Watch The Tantrums Disappear

Talking to toddlers can seem like climbing Mt. Everest at times. Every parent has experienced those moments when their toddler is having a meltdown and no amount of reasoning or demanding seems to make a difference. The good news for frustrated paren...

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Those Were The Days

This memorial day we had a little family barbecue get together. I made schiskabobs with sausage, chicken, fresh pineapple and green peppers, and my mother-in-law made some ribs amongst a couple other things, and my mom made her sinfully delicious "Bl...

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Crippling our Children the Heelys Way – And now in Adult models too!

Crippling our Children the Heelys Way – And now in Adult models too! by: Winston Ng “Heelys – The only shoe with a removable wheel in the heel”. – http://www.heelys.com I figured that Heelys had the best description of their own produc...

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Keeping Baby Safe: your most important role as a parent

Keeping Baby Safe: your most important role as a parent by: Claire Bowes Saying Thanks, But No Thanks to Used Safety Equipment Once your beautiful bundle of joy arrives, the work of raising your child really begins. The biggest job you have as a...

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The Importance of Teaching Children to Love Reading

The Importance of Teaching Children to Love Reading by: Paula Wilson Alot of children today are not developing a love of reading that will help them be successful adults. As parents, our fundamental duty is to prepare our children for adulthood....

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Children are People, Not Machines

Children are People, Not Machines by: Jeffrey D. Murrah, LPCWhen growing up, my father frequently reminded me to "pay attention to the details." That saying became very real to me in the area of parenting. While raising children, the details mak...

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Help! My Child Won't Go To School

Help! My Child Won't Go To School by: Dr. Noel Swanson "My nine-year old daughter has started to dread going to school. She always has a head or tummy ache, and ends up missing two or three days a week. When I tell her she has to go, she ac...

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When Mom Should Worry About the Baby Blues

If you are expecting a baby, you've probably heard a lot about the baby blues. It's scary to think that you might have unpleasant feelings about yourself, your spouse, or even your baby after the baby comes. This is a very normal part of ha...

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Using Children's Allowance To Teach Them Lessons On Saving And Responsibility

Allowance for kids is important because it is the only way to truly learn how to manage money as a child. The younger children are started and able to understand the concept, the better. Many times parent will discuss the topic and give some good adv...

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