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8 Basic Types of Child Custody

Legal custody, physical custody, sole legal custody, sole physical custody, joint legal custody, joint physical custody, bird's nest custody, and temporary custody are the basic child custody used in family court. Several child custody options ...

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Children are People, Not Machines

Children are People, Not Machines by: Jeffrey D. Murrah, LPCWhen growing up, my father frequently reminded me to "pay attention to the details." That saying became very real to me in the area of parenting. While raising children, the details mak...

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Parenting Predicaments

nting Predicaments by: Alternative ParentingPredicament:My son is 4 1/2 years old. His younger brother is 2 1/2. From the time his brother was born, until now, he has been loving, giving, and caring. Like all siblings sharing has not always come...

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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Is it Time for That Talk

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: Is it Time for That Talk?word count 772Just a couple of years ago Annie helped her parents get the washer & dryer moved from the basement to a bedroom on the first floor after her mom missed the last step & broke her toe. Annie...

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Planning Your Child's First Birthday Party

You have survived the first 11 months of motherhood and now you're ready to plan your child's first birthday party. It's an exciting time for everyone, especially you and your spouse. Planning a fun 1st Birthday is definitely something...

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A Father's Guide to Creative Play Time With Your Child

Being a father can be one of the most difficult and most rewarding times in a man's life. New dads tend to be very anxious. We take care to provide the best environment for our children and we are constantly questioning the impact we have on the...

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The Halloween Rebound: SCARY Facts You Should Know! And How Mitch Spinach Books For Children Can Help You & Your Family

According to the census bureau, Americans eat nearly a half a pound of candy each week for an average of 25 pounds of candy a year. The concentrated intake of sweets and sugary drinks on Halloween and other holidays sets our children up for disease. ...

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Learn How Talking To Toddlers Can Bring Happiness And Watch The Tantrums Disappear

Talking to toddlers can seem like climbing Mt. Everest at times. Every parent has experienced those moments when their toddler is having a meltdown and no amount of reasoning or demanding seems to make a difference. The good news for frustrated paren...

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Preparing Your Child for the Three R's

aring Your Child for the Three R's by: Susan du Plessis There is little doubt that reading, 'riting and 'rithmetic are crucial elements in the education of any child. A child's ability to later cope in the adult world, to hav...

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My Teenaged Parents

eenaged Parents by: Phyllis Staff Frankly, as a single parent of young children, I struggled. But, as the single parent of teenagers, I stunk! Faced with the reality of children who could (and did) do whatever they really, really wanted to do, I...

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