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Parenting - The Irrational Vocation

nting - The Irrational Vocation by: Sam Vaknin, Ph.D. There are some grounds to assume that a cognitive dissonance is involved in feeling that children are more a satisfaction than a nuisance. Why do people bother with parenting? It is time cons...

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A Parent's Instruction Manual

A Parent's Instruction Manual by: Carol Welsh Just when we seem to have parenting techniques that work with the first child we discover that they don’t work with the next. Wouldn’t it be great if children were born with instructions? Wh...

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Must Manners be Taught?

Must Manners be Taught? by: Jacquie McTaggart PLEASE answer the following questions honestly. (Go ahead – you won’t be graded.) Does your child… Greet you with something other than a grunt in the morning? Use the word “PLEASE” when ...

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Questions and Answers on the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction

Questions and Answers on the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction by: Trent R. Wilcox Q: What is the Hague Convention? A. The Hague Convention is a term used to cover a number of international treaties on differ...

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How Adoption Works.

In order to adopt a child you must be over 21 years of age and the child must be under the age of 18. If it is to be a joint application to adopt you must be married or in a civil partnership. If you are unmarried only one person can be the adopter. ...

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Sage Advice on Toddler Carseats

When you have a baby you want to make sure that your baby is safe wherever you are, and the car is not an exception. You need to make sure you have the right auto seat for your kid, and that it is installed correctly. This is very important to ensure...

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Potty Training Techniques That Don't Work

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to potty training. Every child is different, and what works for one may not work for another. However, there are some potty training techniques that have been proven ineffective or even harmful to children's dev...

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A New Year’s Resolution to Learn a New Language

A New Year’s Resolution to Learn a New Language by: Emma Rath Danny Glover, the famous American actor, once said that his new year’s resolution was to learn French, because everyone he wants to speak with in West Africa speaks French. If you...

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You Don't Have To Be A Rocket Scientist To Pass An IQ Quiz

You Don't Have To Be A Rocket Scientist To Pass An IQ Quiz by: Brian Fong Q. Can you really tell anything about someone's intelligence by having them take an IQ quiz? A. The answer to this question requires a bit of background informat...

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Performing Magic for Kids

Performing Magic for Kids by: J.L. Siefers You have just discovered the wonderful world of magic. Trip after trip to the magic shop has added to your ever growing arsenal of magic tricks. Thirty-three days later the credit card bills arrive to r...

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