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Ten Career Tips to Share With Your Children And you too!

Q. "What do you want to be when you grow up?" A. "Something that hasn't been invented yet."Most of us were brought up to study hard, get good grades, choose a "practical" college major, and strive for a "good job." Talk to a stranded midlife car...

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The Most Powerful Question a Parent Can Ask…

The Most Powerful Question a Parent Can Ask… by: Neil Millar The question I have for you drives right to the heart of the matter. It could alter that tired, haggard feeling you have at the end of a day or weekend. It could alter the life of yo...

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Developing Your Child's Emotional Intelligence EQ

You’ve heard the phrase “IQ is what gets you through school. EQ is what gets you through life” Well, not only is the State interested in educating your child, but you’re probably doing lots of enrichment activities at home. But what have you ...

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Develop Your Child's Self Confidence

Let your child do as many things by himself or herself. Young children need to be watched closely. However, they learn to be independent and to develop confidence by doing tasks such as dressing themselves and putting their toys away. It's impo...

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Why You Should Volunteer At Your Child's School

Being a parent is life changing and though the rewards are absolute, the challenges are forever changing. Today our family structure typically involves both parents working and with extracurricular activities, lessons and camps, time has become a com...

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Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Oppositional Defiant Disorder by: Anthony Kane, MDIntroduction Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a psychiatric behavior disorder that is characterized by aggressiveness and a tendency to purposefully bother and irritate others. These behavi...

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Develop Your Child's Critical Thinking Skills

1. Encourage Questions. Don't answer every question, instead ask what do they think. Asking questions stimulates conversation between you and your child. 2. Don't Criticize. Criticism invites low self-esteem. Children feel that they have fa...

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A Child Can Make a Difference

Sometimes dreams really can come true! May 8th - 11th, 2000, my daughter and I traveled to Disney World in Orlando, Florida, because of a dream my daughter, Amanda, has to make a difference in this world. Amanda (then a 6th grader) entered McDonalds ...

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Plane Trip with Kids

Plane Trip with Kids by: Brigette Meier Though you can cover even very long distances by car if you have the guts to, as soon as it comes to crossing water, you'll have to stick to a plane. The equation is the same as usual: limited space +...

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From Children's Stories to Study Skills: Help Your Children Succeed in School

From Children's Stories to Study Skills: Help Your Children Succeed in School by: Barbara Freedman-De Vito Introduction As a parent who wants the best for your children, there are undoubtedly many things that you already do every day to hel...

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