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A Child’s Self Image

With all the focus on weight today it is not surprising that children are starting to look at their bodies at earlier ages. Children as young as 7 years of age are asking parents about their bodies. Where are they getting it from? Well, I would imagi...

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Someone Stole My Book

Someone Stole My Book by: Patricia Gatto At a recent library presentation, a woman stole our book. Not the copyright, not the story, but a single copy of our children's book. Another person might view this as a compliment. The book has enou...

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When Parents Disagree

When Parents Disagree by: Patty Hone Moms and dads, are there times you think that parenting would be easier if you didn't have to make family decisions? Having a partner that is not in agreement with your parenting ideas or discipline appr...

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The Enchantress Within Each of Us Returns—Making Potholders, One Stitch at a Time!

The Enchantress Within Each of Us Returns—Making Potholders, One Stitch at a Time! by: Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein When I was little I was very busyas I imagine most little girls are. At six years of age I had my toys, my fire station with a r...

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Boring Textbooks = Bored Kids + Bored Mom

Are your children growing bored with their textbooks? Are you growing tired of hearing them complain? Is it possible that your textbooks are the problem? If you've never thought about this, take a moment to think about it now. Think about how ea...

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Dogs & Kids: Happy Together

Dogs & Kids: Happy Together by: Gene R. Sower Dogs and kids, it's a combination that at it's best can be the stuff of childhood dreams. At it's worst, it can be a source of heartache and pain and even injury. How can you ensure th...

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To Test or Not To Test - That Is the Question

Little Suzy has really been having a hard time getting some of her assignments done. When she reads in class, she struggles with many words, and her mother reported at conference time that Suzy spends hours each night on homework. At the same time, S...

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Profile of Encouraged Children

Profile of Encouraged Children by: Carol Welsh Walk through any mall and you will see discouraged families. The parents look weary because the children are controlling them. How did this happen? With both parents working and returning home tire...

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Helping Children Through Stress

Why does a six-year-old become stressed when their parent loses a job? Why does an eight-year-old suddenly become queasy and ill when its time to go to Little League? Many feel that children live relaxed, stress free lives. This isn't always th...

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How to Help Your Adolescent Child

Being a teen today means you face many a problem. And being the parent of a teen is equally challenging. Both parent and child need all the help they can get in order to do well at school, and possibly college, and to develop a loving and respectful ...

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