How to Organize Kids’ Clutter

How to Organize Kids’ Clutter

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Kids and clutter go hand in hand. Children have a way of creating chaos with their belongings. Clutter can be eliminated and contained with some easy organizational tips. Organizing Smaller Toys Just about every parent has experienced stepping on a small but very painful toy. Legos, blocks and small cars…

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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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Benefits of Gardening for Kids

Benefits of Gardening for Kids

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Apparently, we can see how nature is treated these days. It is a sad thing to know that people do not pay attention so much anymore to the environmental problems. What can we do about this? It’s as simple as starting with the children. It is good to see the…

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Is Your Child Overscheduled?

Is Your Child Overscheduled?

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Let’s face it; we live in a busy world. Despite modern conveniences and advances in technology, it seems that today’s families are busier than ever. We try to squeeze in as much as we can in a day under the assumption that the more we get done, the happier we’ll…

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A Parent’s Guide to Early Childhood Education

A Parent’s Guide to Early Childhood Education

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More and more children under the age of six are now in school. The sweeping social, economic, and technological changes of the last decade have made school an increasingly important part of our children’s lives at ever-younger ages. We no longer see early childhood schools as the luxury our parents…

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Toys That Teach Your Child

Toys That Teach Your Child

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When your children are crying their hearts out, the first things that will shut them up are their toys. If you give them their toys while they are having their tantrums, they forget about where they are and just do what they do best: play. This piece of information proves…

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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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Secrets to Picture-Perfect Family Photos

Secrets to Picture-Perfect Family Photos

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Are you looking for the secrets of taking perfect family photos? Look no further. These tips will help you take better pictures in no time flat; no photography degree required. Planned Family Pictures If you are planning your family photos ahead, ask that family members’ clothes be similar in color…

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Hot Stuff: Summer Crafts for Kids

Hot Stuff: Summer Crafts for Kids

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“It’s hot!” “I’m bored!” “There’s nothing to do!” Ah, the familiar refrains of summer…  The dog days of summer leave many parents and caretakers desperate to find something — anything! — to keep the kids busy. Take a break from those monotonous moans and help yourself to this guide to…

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