25th May 2011
Some children find it impossible to calm down without a serious investment in time, effort, and a few heartfelt prayers. If your child is one of them, you’ve probably already tried “crying it out," with the perhaps expected result: one wide-awake child, a...
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18th May 2011
What, you can’t picture why searching in the closet for a creature with glowing yellow eyes might be worth something?
In truth, the ability to imagine – even the scary stuff – is necessary for your son or daughter’s growth. Here’s why:
1) The abilit...
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14th April 2011
Being the parent of a "biter" can be a trying experience. Biting, despite children's enjoyment at being chased and "eaten," seems particularly primitive, creating a sense of unease that's unpleasant for everyone involved.
So what do you do if despite y...
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11th April 2011
Parenting! What better way to perpetuate our finer qualities than to produce little people with our genes written all over them?
Get it halfway right and you could have dozens of little namesakes wandering around, making the world safe for democracy. F...
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30th March 2011
Most parents would like their children to be successful. A few kids seem to naturally gravitate to success: they’re the ones selling snacks to beleaguered kids on the playground, and running their own web sites by ten.
What can parents do, however, ab...
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13th December 2010
1.Explain to your child that happiness is a verb. Help your child understand that happiness is something that depends on her, and her alone. Explain to her that toys, games, and similar items are not what make a person happy; they are items that can give ...
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11th August 2010
Has your toddler or preschooler been diagnosed as language-delayed? If so, there are several games that you can make at home that are both inexpensive and fun to play together.
One of the most basic skills that children need for better speech is called...
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