1,389 articles on "parenting"

Celebrity Baby Names

Celebrities have always been known for making bold fashion and style statements, and their choice of baby names is no exception. From North and Saint to Apple and Moses, there seems to be no limit to the creativity of celebrity baby names. But why do...

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Violence in Media

Violence in Media by: Brigette Meier In the news, we hear and see an increasing number of reports about violence among children. This goes from rude fights on the playground to armed incidents in schools that result in injuries or even casualtie...

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Learning Through Senses – The Key To A Child's Development

Learning Through Senses – The Key To A Child's Development by: News Canada (NC)—The first few years of a child's life are full of new and exciting experiences that are absorbed like a sponge through the five senses: touch, taste, s...

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I’m Sorry! Blame-Game or Accountability?

I’m Sorry! Blame-Game or Accountability? by: Sharon Ellison A powerful tool for health as we approach the new year can be to focus on giving and/or receiving only real apologies when we want to heal a rift with a family member, friend, or co-w...

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On-the-Go Kids Snacks

On-the-Go Kids Snacks by: Heidi Combs Remember the old TV shows, “Leave it to Beaver,” and, “The Brady Bunch”? The kids would wander in after school to find fresh-baked oatmeal cookies and frosty glasses of milk on the table for their af...

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Science Toys are Educational Toys

Science Toys are Educational Toys by: Ted Moryto My son Jack had been quietly playing with his Meccano set when we heard him scream, sweet! What a cool toy, my friend Dave said, it's a ferris wheel. It's a solar powered ferris wheel, s...

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Fun Ideas for Playgroup Activities

There are numerous definitions for playgroups. The dictionary defines a playgroup as a place for children not currently eligible for a formal education in elementary. In Singapore, it is a place where children can socialize and have fun. It is where ...

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Balancing Your Goodness Account

Balancing Your Goodness Account by: Ed Williams Have y’all ever noticed that there are lots of things in life that you get now and use later? Stuff like money, food, water, light bulbs, lottery tickets, aspirin, razors, and breath mints? Stuff...

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Labeling is Disabling: Achieving Congruent Communication

Labeling is Disabling: Achieving Congruent Communication by: Azriel Winnett A small town, somewhere in the world, was managed by a town council of seven or eight members. The council normally met once a week. One member - let's call him Bil...

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What Divorce Parenting Practices is Best Appropriate for Toddlers

Toddlers, toddlers, toddlers! Very young, seems don't understand what is happening yet their development may be affected by parental divorce. During the first three years of life, children grow quickly and become mobile, learn language, begin to...

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