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It's OK for your child to be bored. In fact, it's recommended!

It's OK for your child to be bored. In fact, it's recommended! by: Alan M. Hess NY Strange as it may sound, bordom promotes happier, creative kids who are better problem solvers. When children use their own creativity with unstructure...

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From Children's Stories to Study Skills: Help Your Children Succeed in School

From Children's Stories to Study Skills: Help Your Children Succeed in School by: Barbara Freedman-De Vito Introduction As a parent who wants the best for your children, there are undoubtedly many things that you already do every day to hel...

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Paying for College

Paying for College by: Joyce Dutton College Payments Paying for college is one of the largest expenses a parent will face in their lifetime, other than paying for a house. Because of this, care needs to be taken as well as special planning and ...

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Child Locator Devices - Know Where Your Kids Are When They Are Not With You

With the world we live in these days, knowing your children are safe is imperative for any parent. One of the most effective ways to do that is by using child locator devices. These devices have been designed to help parents everywhere keep track of...

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A Child Can Make a Difference

A Child Can Make a Difference by: Rachel PaxtonSometimes dreams really can come true! May 8th - 11th, 2000, my daughter and I traveled to Disney World in Orlando, Florida, because of a dream my daughter, Amanda, has to make a difference in this ...

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Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Oppositional Defiant Disorder by: Anthony Kane, MDIntroduction Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a psychiatric behavior disorder that is characterized by aggressiveness and a tendency to purposefully bother and irritate others. These behavi...

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War Declared On Instant Messenger: How to Stop Your Child from Wasting Their Life Away Online

War Declared On Instant Messenger: How to Stop Your Child from Wasting Their Life Away Online by: Christopher Pizzo M.Ed. Hey Parents! I hate to tell you, but there is no such thing as “useful instant messaging”. Your crafty child might try ...

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Plane Trip with Kids

Plane Trip with Kids by: Brigette Meier Though you can cover even very long distances by car if you have the guts to, as soon as it comes to crossing water, you'll have to stick to a plane. The equation is the same as usual: limited space +...

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Take an Education Vacation!

Choose one day out of each month and invite your entire family on an "Education Vacation". Invent games that can be not only fun but also educational at the same time. Your children will be having so much fun that they won't even realize that th...

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Tips for Baby-Proofing Your Home

There’s never a bad time to baby-proof your home, but parents who plan to do it should get it done before their child starts crawling. Childproofing your home involves looking at it in a new way. Some household items you use frequently will need to...

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