1,369 articles related to "parenting"

My Twins Won't Sleep

Lack of sleep is the biggest complaint from Twin Parents and often because of the methods we have to adopt just to get some sleep in the early months bad sleeping habits are formed. Now that you have reached Toddler stage and the feeding demands hav...

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Keeping Kids Happy on Long Car Trips - Plan For Fun!

I was first confronted with this daunting dilemma while managing my neighborhood toy store. A frazzled mother came in hoping to find some ideas for keeping her busy kids happy on a car trip to her parents home. After working there for six years befor...

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Who's Teaching Your Child About Money

Who's Teaching Your Child About Money by: Valerie Mills Managing money is one of the most critical skills we must master to function effectively as adults. Yet, although public schools address the subject of money using math examples, teach...

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Preventing Obesity in Young Children

Preventing Obesity in Young Children by: Cathy Strahl Do you have a young child whose weight or eating habits are out of control? Need some real world help with ‘taming the cookie monster'? Here are some things that worked for our family....

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Your child's 1st year development - month to month

Your child's 1st year development - month to month by: Donna Lee The first year of your child’s development is an ever-changing and exciting time for both you and your child. See the differences month to month. 1 to 2 months: After nine ...

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4 Myths About Play That May Be Affecting Your Children

The playtime your kids get, whether it be with you, their friends, or alone, is one of the most important components of their life, for many reasons, which we'll touch on. But many parents have some big misconceptions about imagination-based pla...

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Authoritarian Parenting, Permissive Parenting, or Loving Parenting

Authoritarian Parenting, Permissive Parenting, or Loving Parenting by: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. Angie was brought up by rigid, authoritarian parents who kept her on a tight leash. They rarely considered her feelings about anything, showing a complet...

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Potty Training Your Baby From Age 3 Weeks

Potty Training Your Baby From Age 3 Weeks by: Katy Luck A new mom will quickly learn when baby is telling her that he is tired or hungry. Baby will also tell you when he is about to soil his diaper - or 'eliminate' in the jargon. The s...

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Your Child Can Make Stunning Advances When You Set Goals

Setting goals for your children is an excellent way to achieve outstanding results in their development. In fact, one of the best ways to enhance your child's life is to teach them how to succeed using goals. We all want our children to do well...

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When Should Your Baby Wear Shoes?

When Should Your Baby Wear Shoes? by: Cassandra Germsheid There is actually a bit of controversy about this question. Some pediatricians recommend that your baby not wear shoes until at least 15 months of age. Others feel that a child should sta...

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