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Gaining a Child's Trust

My daughters and I went to the beach several weeks ago. They were having a blast playing in the freezing cold water as I tiptoed around the waves, trying to keep my feet from becoming frost bitten. Next to us in the water was a mother with her daught...

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Creative Ways to Interest Younger Kids in Traditional Toys

K.A.G.O.Y. (“kids are getting older, younger”) is an acronym that popped up in the toy industry literature about 6 years ago. KAGOY is the allure, to younger kids, of toys meant for older kids, for example, 6 year old girls abandoning baby dolls ...

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Revenge against boredom - punk rock and skateboarding; excerpt from Jocko Weyland\'s The Answer is Never—A Skateboarder\'s History of the World

N 1981 RONALD REAGAN WAS IN OFFICE, there was a recession, unemployment was high and the cold war was at its height, filling my adolescent mind with hyper-realistic nightmares of nuclear annihilation. The popular culture of the time was overwhelmingl...

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Starting a Teen Book Study Group

If youre looking for a way to connect with your teenage daughter this summer, consider starting a girls book study group with your daughter and her friends. You may think that teens would not respond well to this idea, but think again...you just migh...

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A Mom's Fascination With Face Painting

A Mom's Fascination With Face Painting by: JoAnne Westcott As the mom of a three and a five year old, I've been to many school events, community festivals and charity functions where the face painting booth, no matter what else was goi...

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Do You Really Need a Friend Quiz To Tell If Someone Is Your Friend?

Q. I took a friend quiz in a magazine and it says that I don't make a very good friend. Can that really be true? A. First, let me say congratulations! If the quiz said that you don't make a very good friend then you must have answered the ...

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7 Tips For Boys On Reducing Acne

The more you understand about any subject, the more interesting it becomes. As you read this article you'll find that the subject of acne is certainly no exception. Many people believe that boy's puberty and acne should not be seen as a p...

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How to Create an Emotional Bond with Your Child

One of the most powerful tools that parents have for raising their children is the natural emotional bond that exists between them and their child. Children who feel close to their parents will have a strong desire to obey them. No child with this ty...

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Snack Ideas for Kids That Won't Wreck Mom's Diet

Snack Ideas for Kids That Won't Wreck Mom's Diet by: Kim Beardsmore If you are a mom at home on a diet, you will probably related to a frequent situation I encounter as a weight loss consultant. Many of my clients with children are abl...

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What To Look For When Buying For Kid's Bedding

When selecting kids' bedding, your initial step should be to consider your child's tastes. After all, a child's room is frequently an extension of her personality. Does your daughter like a particular colour? Does she choose a certain ...

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