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| What to expect from your child as they head to elementary school |
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| Mommy, Don't Go! |
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| The words tear into you like someone reaching in and ripping your heart from your chest. Most children outgrow bouts of separation anxiety, but the “until then” is hard on parents. Want to help your child through the process? Work through this checklist of ideas and see what works for your family.... more |
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| Childhood Obsessions |
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| In my house, it’s sharks and airplanes. In others, it’s all about princesses and kittens. It’s probably around this time (or maybe even earlier) that your child will develop an obsession with something. Dinosaurs, pirates, puppies and even numbers can be kid faves. But when should you be worried that your child’s obsession with something is a bit out of control?... more |
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| Help Your Child Hone Their Writing Skills |
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| Does your preschooler or early grade-schooler need to brush up on their handwriting skills? Are they sick of the stencils and tracing? Here are some at-home ideas to make practicing handwriting fun:... more |
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| Burn up energy indoors |
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| Sure, playing in the snow is fun. But winter weather doesn’t always mean the fluffy stuff. So, what do you do when freezing rain falls and the kids are stuck home from school? Try one of these indoor energy busters.... more |
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| Talking Back: How to Stop the Sass |
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| Embarrassed and frustrated by some of the things coming out of your youngster’s mouth? According to an article on www.familyeducation.com, observing your little one for a few days is essential in nipping the back-talk in the bud.... more |
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| First Steps...Into the School Bus |
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| The day has finally arrived for your little one to step onto that big yellow school bus. Your soon-to-be student is sure to be both nervous and excited. To ensure safe travels for the bus newbie, and peace of mind for you, read these tips:... more |
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| Make the Most of Clothes by Layering |
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| A popular, money-saving trend in back-to-school fashion is utilizing summer clothing by layering. A cute tank top from summer worn under a sheer or peasant top will last through the fall; add a plain cardigan and your little one will be toasty and trendy throughout the winter.... more |
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| Get Hands-On |
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| As kids get into their elementary-school years, hands-on experience becomes a great way to learn about going green.... more |
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| Thousands of toys recalled |
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| CBB Group has announced a recall of about 39,000 fishing games, rattles, pull-along cars, mini pull-back cars, and cartoon bubble guns in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).... more |
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| Five ways to protect your daughter from growing up too fast |
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| Gone are the days of tea parties with favorite teddy bears. Today little girls are influenced by Bratz dolls, pedicure parties and the new Black Canary Barbie, complete with fishnet stockings and black boots. Growing up too fast is something that moms of all generations have long been concerned about, but these days it’s happening even younger than ever. Magazine covers celebrate 40 as the new 25, but for little girls, 6 is becoming the new 16... more |
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