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Calendar Teaching Tips

Calendar Teaching Tips by: Freda J. Glatt, MS Stop! Don't throw away those old calendars! There is so much you can do with a calendar to reinforce academic skills. Here are a few suggestions: 1. Writing - Use the pictures as story starters ...

Education  education days children dates week
Why Other Children are Rejecting Your Child

Why Other Children are Rejecting Your Child by: Anthony Kane, MDIntroduction Developing healthy peer relationships is critical for the normal development of a child. Peer relationships have been found to be an important predictor of positive adu...

Kids And Teens  kids teens children adhd social child behavior
Thrifty (but Unique) Holiday Gift Ideas for Young Children

Thrifty (but Unique) Holiday Gift Ideas for Young Children by: Dian Dewi It’s December, and as the holiday season drew closer, you found your preschooler saying this to you, “Mom, I want this and that toy …My friend is going to get those f...

Parenting  parenting toys children
To Stay Married, Start Dating

One of my favorite memories from last year was not watching my young daughters rip into their Christmas presents, or seeing them perform in the school talent show. No, my happiest recollection was the date my husband and I went out on one stormy Tues...

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Restless Legs Syndrome or Growing Pains?

Restless Legs Syndrome or Growing Pains? by: Donald Saunders Restless legs syndrome is a common sleep disorder affecting about 1 in 10 adults. Characterized by an uncomfortable, and sometimes painful, itching or prickling in the legs and an unco...

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How to Deal with Negative Thinking in a Child

Do you have a child who tends to see the problems, who thinks of the reasons that something can't be done? Quite possibly, your child is a pessimist in the making. Over the course of a lifetime, pessimism has been linked with increased stress, h...

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A Month of Fun with Children: Making Memories on a Budget

A Month of Fun with Children: Making Memories on a Budget by: Nicole Dean What childhood memories do you hold dear? For me, it was all the times "life happened". The little things like playing outside, riding my bike, playing at the park, swimmi...

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Is the FDA really looking out for you?

Is the FDA really looking out for you? by: Lee Cummings The FDA mission statement reads in part: “The FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological ...

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Baby Safety Checklist - Protecting Your Baby

Baby Safety Checklist - Protecting Your Baby by: Alli Ross When bringing home your new baby, there are so many things to do in order to get ready. Making your home a safe haven for your new little one is one of the most important things you will...

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Are You Hooked to the Power Source?

Are You Hooked to the Power Source? by: Kimberly Chastain As Christian’s we are often very independent. We try to do everything and often feel we do everything. Are there times when you are frustrated, tired, irritable, and have no energy? I a...

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