Choosing the Right Toy for a Young Child

Choosing the Right Toy for a Young Child

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Picking out toys for young children is no simple task. There are so many choices that it can easily be overwhelming. It’s important to consider options that are appropriate for the child’s age. It’s also important to know the individual child’s likes and dislikes. Toy Textures: Children thrive on all…

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Baby Gifts for New Parents

Baby Gifts for New Parents

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So, a friend and her husband are expecting a new baby. You’re overjoyed for them, but you have no idea what kind of gift to buy. You know they’ll need some basic baby gear, but you don’t want to arrive bearing the same-old baby gifts you’ve seen at other showers…

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How to Have a Successful Play Date

How to Have a Successful Play Date

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Before cliques, dating, break-ups and office politics, comes that first and developmentally vital tradition in a human being’s life: play dates. Play dates are a child’s first foray into the world of friends and social rules. Kids can learn a great deal about social interaction during play dates, which is…

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8 Ways to Make Learning Fun

8 Ways to Make Learning Fun

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Helping your child to learn can be a challenge. While learning requires creative thinking, much of learning consists of rote memorization. Remember going over and over those times tables? Kids get bored easily. Your challenge is to find ways to make learning fun. #1 – Make Learning Practical Fractions can…

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When Teens Say No to Homework Help

When Teens Say No to Homework Help

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Living with a teenager is challenging in and of itself; trying to assist a student who may not want help is even more difficult. Teens desire nothing more than independence from their parents. They crave autonomy even though they still want parental feedback and approval. Teens are known for testing…

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Great TV Shows for Any Age

Great TV Shows for Any Age

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Television, in moderation, can be a relaxing, enjoyable activity for all ages. With such a variety of shows to choose from, there is something for everyone. Here are some great TV shows that can be found on the air or are available on DVD. We’ve broken everything down into age…

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Volunteering as a Family

Volunteering as a Family

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Volunteering is a great opportunity to promote family togetherness while doing something good for your community. Many volunteer activities can be fun, educational, great sources of exercise, or all of the above! It’s also a great opportunity to teach your children the value of helping others and making a positive…

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How Much TV Is Too Much For Kids?

How Much TV Is Too Much For Kids?

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Remember the days when there was no TV? Well plenty of us don’t. Today television is the norm for all families and it’s really cut into ‘family time’ in a big way. Talk is to a minimum as everyone stares at the screen. Set up a few rules and regulations…

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