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Your Child Can Make Stunning Advances When You Set Goals

Setting goals for your children is an excellent way to achieve outstanding results in their development. In fact, one of the best ways to enhance your child's life is to teach them how to succeed using goals. We all want our children to do well...

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Keeping Kids Happy on Long Car Trips - Plan For Fun!

I was first confronted with this daunting dilemma while managing my neighborhood toy store. A frazzled mother came in hoping to find some ideas for keeping her busy kids happy on a car trip to her parents home. After working there for six years befor...

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Authoritarian Parenting, Permissive Parenting, or Loving Parenting

Authoritarian Parenting, Permissive Parenting, or Loving Parenting by: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. Angie was brought up by rigid, authoritarian parents who kept her on a tight leash. They rarely considered her feelings about anything, showing a complet...

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When Should Your Baby Wear Shoes?

When Should Your Baby Wear Shoes? by: Cassandra Germsheid There is actually a bit of controversy about this question. Some pediatricians recommend that your baby not wear shoes until at least 15 months of age. Others feel that a child should sta...

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Back-to-School success: Support your Child with Feng Shui

Back-to-School success: Support your Child with Feng Shui by: Vicky White Fall is almost here in the Northern Hemisphere, and back-to-school energy is everywhere. The malls are full of harried parents and children in tow, in search of the perfec...

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Potty Training Your Baby From Age 3 Weeks

Potty Training Your Baby From Age 3 Weeks by: Katy Luck A new mom will quickly learn when baby is telling her that he is tired or hungry. Baby will also tell you when he is about to soil his diaper - or 'eliminate' in the jargon. The s...

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Your child's 1st year development - month to month

Your child's 1st year development - month to month by: Donna Lee The first year of your child’s development is an ever-changing and exciting time for both you and your child. See the differences month to month. 1 to 2 months: After nine ...

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4 Myths About Play That May Be Affecting Your Children

The playtime your kids get, whether it be with you, their friends, or alone, is one of the most important components of their life, for many reasons, which we'll touch on. But many parents have some big misconceptions about imagination-based pla...

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Get Down (On The Floor!) And Play With Your Children

Down (On The Floor!) And Play With Your Children by: Heidi HoffWhen was the last time you and your kids rolled around on the floor together laughing yourselves silly? If you're like me, it may have been a while! Sometimes I get caught up in...

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Your Mompreneur Check-Up

As moms, we understand the need for regular medical and dental check-ups to make sure our family is in tip-top shape. What about mompreneur health? Have you scheduled a check-up lately? Here are three must-ask questions to consider as your review you...

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