Kids and Meditation: Breathe Easy

Kids and Meditation: Breathe Easy

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If only children came with an “off” switch… Getting children to wind down can often be a daunting task. Many children are like the Energizer bunny — they keep going and going and going. Wouldn’t you like for your child to be able to embrace inner peace and gain a…

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Pretty Baby: Should Your Child Model?

Pretty Baby: Should Your Child Model?

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If you think your kid oughta be in pictures, get in line. All moms believe their kid is the most beautiful of them all, but how do you know if yours has what it takes to make it as a child model? First, decide how far you want to take…

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Fast, Healthful Breakfasts Kids Love

Fast, Healthful Breakfasts Kids Love

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You know the kids should eat a healthful breakfast before they head to the bus stop, right? But sometimes in the hustle and bustle of the morning scramble to get everyone out the door, breakfast can be an afterthought for some families. And while something is better than nothing, there…

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Potty Mouths: How to Punish

Potty Mouths: How to Punish

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There’s nothing worse than having a young child who curses like a sailor. While it’s great your child is learning the art of verbal communication, there’s nothing proper about a potty mouth. In most cases, we have nobody but ourselves to blame. Unless they’re being exposed to foul language at…

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Teaching Kids to Love Reading

Teaching Kids to Love Reading

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During the summer, the familiar refrain of “I’m bored!” might waft through the house every so often, especially when it’s too hot or rainy to go outside. But aside from catering to your child’s every whim and becoming his or her entertainer, what can you do to help them keep…

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The Church Challenge: Keeping Kids Quiet

The Church Challenge: Keeping Kids Quiet

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Going to church, temple or any other service with children can be a real religious experience, especially if your little one has a hard time staying in the spirit of things. No matter how much faith you have in your child, chances are he is going to get bored early…

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Keep an Eye on Your Child’s Peepers

Keep an Eye on Your Child’s Peepers

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Jeepers, creepers, are you keeping an eye on those peepers? Making sure your kids have healthy eyes is extremely important. That means you need to take action now… and not wait until eye issues arise. Newborn babies should be examined to make sure eyes are functioning properly. After one year,…

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Groom Your Children to be Good Pet Owners

Groom Your Children to be Good Pet Owners

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February is Responsible Pet Owners’ Month, and what better way to train your kids than to put them in charge of man’s best friend? While one of the main goals of this month is to encourage pet owners to spay or neuter their pets, the general theme is to encourage…

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The Allergy-Safe School

The Allergy-Safe School

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Peanuts, dairy, gluten, soy, eggs, sulfites…many foods contain potential allergenic products. And up to 8 percent of kids have life-threatening food allergies, and those limitations can become problematic as kids enter school or change schools. But parents and administrators can keep all kids safe and happy as they deal with…

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Break the Nail-Biting Habit

Break the Nail-Biting Habit

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Is every day a real nail-biter for your children? Believe it or not, nail biting is a common habit among children. According to kidshealth.org, studies estimate that up to 60 percent of kids and teens nibble their nails down to the nubs. And while it may seem harmless, the reality…

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