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Why A Father is Not A Dad

Why A Father is Not A Dad by: Brian Maloney It can be said that any man who procreates is a father, whether present in that child’s life or not. While this is technically true, it really takes a man to be a dad! There is nothing more insultin...

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Is Your A Student Getting C’s

Don’t let your child slide by with C’s when you know he or she could be getting A’s. All children have untapped potential that parents can help bring out. Since students in the United States are in school fewer days and fewer hours than many ot...

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The Hormonal Benefits for Mothers and Babies of Kangaroo Mother Care

Production of certain hormones before, during and after pregnancy not only aid in the physiological process of child bearing, but in the emotional process as well. Certain hormones are produced which promote the mother and child bond. Kangaroo Mother...

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Infant Massage

Traditional medicine in ancient India also known as ayurvedic medicine introduces the use of infant massage. Since then, it became popular in many cultures such as Europe, Africa, Latin America and Asia. Like a typical massage, babies may enjoy the s...

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Helping Teenage Girls

They say it can be tough being a parent today and even tougher if you have a teenage daughter. Kids now have the ability to travel easily, communicate almost at will and are faced with very real dangers such as drugs. TV bulletins and newspapers tell...

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The John Wayne vs Apron String Approach to Parenting

The John Wayne vs Apron String Approach to Parenting by: Julie Butler My husband and I have different views on parenting. He likes to recount a scene from an old John Wayne movie, "Hondo", where a young boy doesn't know how to swim. Raised...

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Buying For Baby

Buying For Baby by: Michelle Higgins Well, what else can be as exciting for proud parents-to-be than the first glimpse of their bundle of joy? Shopping for baby of course. Here is some help to start your baby-shopping adventure. Buy a car safety...

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The Safest Kinds of Toys for Newborns

Furnishing your baby with the right kind of toy to play with is very good for accelerating the growth of his body and his perception. For infants, the playground is the school ground and it is during their playtime that their mental and physical facu...

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Non-Violent Educational Toys

Non-Violent Educational Toys by: Derrick Logan The key to choosing the right toy for your child is in developing on their strengths and learning style. When choosing the proper educational toys for our child's development, some of the first...

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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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