1,389 articles on "parenting"

Teaching Kids to Value Books and Reading

Teaching Kids to Value Books and Reading by: Connie Leyendi Joys and Importance of Reading Recent research indicates that seventy percent of high school graduates are unable to read at the twelfth grade level. In many cases, reading is subordin...

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How To Thrive When You Have Baby Twins

If you know that twins are on the way then plan, plan, and plan some more. Research as much as you can, read books and magazines and seek advice from as many sources as possible before the big arrival. The more organized you are beforehand the easier...

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5 Things Divorcing Couples Can Do To Protect Their Children

In the 25 years that I have been guiding couples through non-adversarial divorces, one thing is clear. No parent ever wants to knowingly do harm to their children. Yet, during the emotional and sometimes confusing journey of divorce, parents someti...

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Child Obesity - Health Risks Of Being Obese

People might think that the only negative thing that could happen from becoming obese is that you simply lose your looks or your attractiveness to some people. This may be one of the effects of obesity, but this is actually not the only negative effe...

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Tips for Potty Training a Boy

Potty training is a big deal for a little boy. They go from being a little boy to a big boy instantly. Potty training is easy for some boys but some boys have a harder time taking that next step. Parents often have to figure out creative ways to ...

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Caretaking Parents, Entitled Kids

Caretaking Parents, Entitled Kids by: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. Demanding children – children who have entitlement issues – seem to be common these days. Like the obnoxious child, Veruca Salt in Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory, who was cons...

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The First Week with your Baby

The First Week with your Baby by: Anne CavicchiThe first week of your baby's life brings big adjustments for both of you. You are adjusting to being a mother and caring for your baby and your baby is adjusting to life outside the womb. It i...

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Play, Laugh, Grow – Learning To Play With Your Child

Play, Laugh, Grow – Learning To Play With Your Child by: News Canada (NC)—The first year of a child's life is a prime time for exploring. Babies are excited and eager to learn about the world around them and playing is essential to a ch...

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Goal Setting for Kids

Goal Setting for Kids by: Cecile Peterkin Goal setting is essential for building a successful life. However, teaching kids how to set and achieve goals is not part of most school curriculums, nor is it taught in most homes. Many parents never le...

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Selecting A Nanny, Au Pair Or Babysitter

Personality tests can help parents learn more and choose better. Selecting a caregiver for our children is a difficult task and the risks in making a wrong choice are frightening. Most articles on this topic advise parents to interview the nannies, ...

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