Parents have an extra challenge during holiday parties because they must manage their children. At every party, there is lots of sugar, stimulation, and gifts. While these are fun for a short time, it doesn’t take long before your overwhelmed and overstimulated child may start to have a meltdown. Although child meltdowns at parties are […]
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The Christmas season is one of great anticipation for young children. While babies and toddlers don’t understand the meaning of Christmas or what traditions take place, young children usually can’t wait for Christmas morning. Many parents also want to preserve the sweet memories of their children at this age with keepsake crafts, and Christmastime is
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Babies and toddlers grow so quickly! By this time next year, your baby may be walking and talking, and your toddler may be moving on to Pre-K. Seasonal keepsake crafts are a special way to preserve this precious season when your children are small. There are dozens of fun and easy crafts for babies and
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Children of all ages love playdough. There’s just something about the squishy texture that delights children. And the colors provide endless creativity options! It’s also irresistible not to squish those bright colors together. Almost every parent has attempted to enforce the “don’t mix colors” rule. But unless you sit and play with your child at
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Reading is one of the best ways to increase your toddler’s language skills, vocabulary, and literacy. But the benefits of reading to your child go beyond academic intelligence, you also develop a sweet emotional bond through reading! This is why a children’s podcast, audiobook, or television series can’t replace reading. Babies can make no sense
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A new baby is a blessing–but sometimes a big sibling may not see it that way. While many children are delighted to have a baby brother or sister, it’s understandable that big siblings may be dubious. Whether your child is excited or apprehensive, all big siblings need a little preparation for the journey ahead. How
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All parents want their children to be well-liked by adults and peers alike. They want them to grow up into socially responsible and respectful adults. But this is especially challenging when culture doesn’t often reward honorable behavior and instead tolerates dysfunction. How can parents fight the uphill battle and win? What Does “Socially Responsible” Mean?
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You’re running late for work and needed to leave five minutes ago, but your child still hasn’t found his shoes. He keeps getting distracted–adding those finishing touches to a LEGO car, finding a lost baseball card, and making silly faces in the mirror. You feel on the verge of snapping. There are dozens of reasons
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Most people think the Terrible Two’s is the most challenging years of child-rearing because they want to assert their independence, even if their choices aren’t what’s best for them. When a parent tells them “no,” a meltdown is likely to ensue. But any parent with older children can attest that meltdowns don’t stop once the
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Stories can have a powerful impact on children’s lives. Quality stories can transport us into the author’s world to experience the story as if we were a character ourselves. Because of this, children can learn valuable lifelong lessons, encourage their character growth, and help them make better decisions. One such impactful book is “What Should
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