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Halloween Headquarters
BOO!! Take a peek and share with other parents on our lively Halloween Message Board. Creative Halloween...
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Learning to read – One Vowel at a Time
“She’s just not applying herself.” “He needs to pay attention in class.” Those are probably two of the most common remarks that teachers make to parents when their children...
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The Power of Choice
Would you like to get your kids to willingly cooperate? Stop the daily battles? Teach your kids valuable life skills? If your answer is Yes! Yes! Yes! then read on... There are so many things we must...
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Demystifying Preschool: The Five Core Learning Experiences
No matter where your child attends school, there are five core experiences that all children learn by going to school. At school, children learn to...
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7 Steps to Help Kids Keep a Clean Room
Whether or not you work outside the home, you still have to cook, do laundry, take care of the children often the last thing on your list is the child's bedroom. But you can get your little ones to help keep...
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FIRST First Day Photo Tips
The first day of school is the beginning of an exciting journey for our children, especially when the first day of school is truly a FIRST! The weeks leading up to the first day are exciting and well worth some...
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Easing Separation Anxiety for Your Preschooler
The most common concern of parents is separation: Will my child be able to separate? Will he cry? Will the teacher understand his needs? Will the...
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Backyard Pool Safety
On May 17, a pool owner's nightmare came true. My sons Max and Alex, and their friend Gaby were getting ready for a dip in our pool. Five-year-old Gabriel, who just moved across the street asked if he too could...
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Choosing the Right Car Seat for Baby, Toddler, and Child
Selecting the right car seat can be overwhelming with so many options and manufacturers to choose from. Here are a few tips to help you...
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Siblings
Wondering what you can do to help the relationship between your older child and his new brother or sister get off to the best possible start? Here are a few tips: Involve your older child in your...
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Preschoolers Need Physical Activity Too
(NC)-It is never too soon to get kids eating well and moving more. With childhood obesity on the rise, it is important to get kids active early in life. According to physical activity guidelines for preschoolers...
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Positive Discipline
Look for underlying needs. Give your child something to play with while waiting in line. Give information and reasons. If your child colours on the wall, explain why we colour on paper only. Look...
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Toddler on a Plane
I have to admit, I was nervous. I’d sharpened my peripheral vision in order to avoid eye contact. I’d practiced witty comebacks to any possible snide remarks. I packed my carry-on with just about...
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Chaos, Children, and Chores
Of course we all love our children dearly, but who knew they'd be so messy? When you have children, you can never count on how long your house will actually stay clean after you've cleaned it. A day? An...
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Snowkids
When the cold weather arrives don't hide inside. Get out and enjoy all that winter has to offer with these fun and easy outside activities. How to Build a Snow Fort Choose an open spot with lots of snow...
