If you walk into a big box toy store, the selection can be overwhelming. Aisle upon aisle of jabbering dolls, complicated action figures, electronic games… where to begin? How do we, as parents, choose quality toys for our kids? I’ve had my fair share of toy busts over the years. Just today I picked up [...]
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Sometimes you simply do not like your kid’s friends. They may not have the look, the attitude, or the demeanor you want your children to associate with. Maybe they are controlling. Maybe they are manipulative. Maybe they are making your child act ways that they normally do not act. So what can you do when [...]
Dealing with toddler biting can cause anxiety and concern. In fact, it can be quite difficult to deal with the parents of the child that your toddler bit. Be assured, however, that this is a common behavior of toddlers and they usually grow out of it. Like with most behaviors during this time, toddlers act [...]
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These 6 tips will help you instill a lifelong love of learning in your kids.
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When it comes to choosing child care, it can be one of the most complicated and difficult circumstances for a parent to sort through. With so many factors and concerns about the safety and happiness of your child, it is no wonder so many parent find it nearly impossible to go through the process with utter confidence.
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If you're looking for a night out without dragging your children along, you'll need to find a good babysitter who can be trusted to keep your children safe while you're gone. You should find a babysitter in advance, so you have someone to call when you need a night out or must attend an event without your children. Trying to find someone to watch the kids last minute can result in making rushed decisions. Here are some tips for choosing a good babysitter you can trust:
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Toddlers are darling. The way they explore, touch and babble is simply amazing, but with the positive exploration, aggression may also be a dominant behavior during this time. In fact aggression is common with toddlers, but it is important to also set rules. Why Do Toddlers Get Aggressive? This period of life is when your [...]
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Language development can be a concern for many parents. As the daughter of a speech and language therapist, mother of 2 sons (one with an auditory processing difficulty), former teacher of special education and currently a teacher of English language learners (I’m old) I’ve learned a little about language. Today, I write about the idea [...]
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Your child's daycare is one decision you absolutely don't want to screw up. Ask these 5 questions and you won't!
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Turn bedtime from bother to bliss by following these 5 steps.
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