Going to the dentist is a new and sometimes scary experience for a child. However, to ensure they learn the good dental hygiene habits they’ll need for life, it’s crucial to get them accustomed to the experience. If you’re a parent who wants to make this a positive experience in your young child’s life, read…
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Staying active and being outdoors are great for kids all year long. However, winter presents unique challenges when it comes to keeping kids active. Here are a few tips for making sure your child doesn’t live a sedentary life during the cold months. Playing in the Snow Playing in the snow is a great way…
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The desire to start toilet training a child is strong for any parent who doesn’t want to deal with another diaper change. But, the complications of figuring out how to introduce your child to the potty can be very stressful. There’s no perfect method of toilet training, but one of these approaches could work for…
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A new puppy in your family is both a great joy and a big responsibility. It is wonderful to see your canine friend grow, learn and adapt to the world. At the same time, your family will change. There are new chores that must be accomplished every day. There are new schedules that can affect…
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School can be tough on kids no matter what, but having to switch schools can really make the nerves worse for your child. They not only have to get used to new teachers and new classrooms, but also to new classmates. Making friends and feeling confident walking the halls can definitely be a challenge. However,…
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Every child wants to be on social media. Their friends all have Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, and whatever else is popular on the internet at the moment. It’s important for you, as their parent or guardian, to set limits on the access that they have to social media and help them explore the internet responsibly.…
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As a loving parent, you want to teach your child the successful skills that will be needed as they become an adult. Decision making, language usage, personal habits and social interactions can make or break your child’s opportunities leading to adulthood. Your young one is going to use you as a template. Your actions and…
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As your child grows up, they will experience a variety of social challenges. When they’re around the age of attending preschool, social challenges can be as simple as a child not sharing a toy with them. If they haven’t been exposed to this much, it can be confusing for them. As your child arrives at…
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As parents, our main goal is to teach our children how to be independent and self-sufficient. When our kids are younger, we do a lot for them, but as they approach the age of middle school and high school, there are a lot of things that we should be teaching them to do for themselves.…
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Kids who have a hard time coming out of their shells sometimes need a little extra support. Luckily, extracurricular activities can provide this. Extracurricular activities can help children to meet other people who share their interests and build confidence in their skills. If you’re not sure where to start, here are some great activities for…
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