The Importance of Sleep for Our Kids Quality sleep is one of the most beneficial things a person can experience, but any parent knows that peaceful nights are not always guaranteed or easy to find. Young children and even teenagers can easily get out of sync if their bodies aren’t getting the rest they need, [...]
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Today I did my share to bring back the lost art of mixed-age play and humor, central throughout social evolution and dating back to the time of hunter/gatherer cultures. Amid the giggles and cheers of my own kids and their friends, I scaled the Summit Express with the grandmother of one and 2 other mothers [...]
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Hearing the Diagnosis It is an extremely devastating and difficult time for parents when they learn that their child has a medical condition. A tidal wave of emotions and change of course for the entire family is suddenly thrust upon their shoulders. Fifteen years ago I was sitting in a college lecture when I was [...]
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Instead of complaining that the rosebush is full of thorns, be happy that the thorn bush has roses. ~Proverb There are few things worse than a young child who whines. Whether it is an attention-getting tactic or a habit that needs to be broken, there are (phew) some ways to successfully nip whining in the [...]
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It happens all the time. You are at the playground and a child starts acting up. He’s hitting, kicking, talking back, or being generally unruly. You cannot believe he is getting away with this behavior and you decide to do something about it, even though it is not your child. Is it okay to discipline [...]
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Most young girls like to dress up and play princess, but some girls take it a step further and don sparkly gowns and heavy makeup to participate in child beauty pageants. In an age where retailers like Abercrombie and Fitch are pedaling push up bikini tops for pre-pubescent girls and shows like TLC’s Toddlers and [...]
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The 4th of July is a magical holiday; adults and children alike gather to enjoy the explosion of colors that rock the night sky. Though it is a night of wonder, it is also a celebration fraught with potential danger. Here are 6 tips to enjoy a safe 4th of July with your family. Leave [...]
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Let’s face it, every kid is going to throw a tantrum at some point, and it will undoubtedly be somewhere embarrassing. Whether it’s the first time it has ever happened, or the one-hundred-and-twelfth, it results in parents wanting to A) hot foot it to Mexico, solo, B) run and hide but take your kid with [...]
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Being hit, even by a three year old, is not fun, to say the least. It is even less fun when it is a special needs child that is doing the hitting, because it’s a safe bet that the typical discipline processes are not going to work. In my house, we are in the middle [...]
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Many parents think that having a pet in the house while their kids are still babies is a bad idea for numerous reasons: safety, sanitation, or simply extra responsibility. A new study suggests an unexpected benefit: that household pets may combat allergies if children are exposed to the animals in their first year of life. [...]
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