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Moving from crib to bed
When your child moves from crib to bed it’s a milestone in his life as well as yours. There is no precise time for making this move, though typically it’s between the first and third birthday. The key...
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Solving Sibling Rivalry
Squabbles between siblings are as inevitable as they are exasperating. The good news is that a certain amount of sibling rivalry is normal. In fact, the wrangling between brothers and sisters can teach children...
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Teaching Our Very Youngest at Home
Every parent today is aware of the value of reading aloud to their toddler or preschooler. But did you know that there is a lot more you, as a parent, can do to get your young child ready for all the years...
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A little help along the road to talking!
From the moment your baby is born, they begin to learn language skills from the people and environment around them. They slowly go through various stages of language development from babbling to gesturing...
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Pack a Healthy School Snack
School snacks provide children with the energy they need to move through the day. Packing tasty food that will keep them going is important. CPO Nutrition Expert, Heidi Boyd shares advice on packing...
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1-2-3 Magic, Discipline
I thought I'd write an article about this discipline method because I get so many requests to explain it. It's an alternative to spanking and is a lot like the time-out method. We started using this...
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"I Already Have One of These!"
Question: I just attended a friend's child's birthday party and was shocked by the responses the child gave as he opened his gifts. "I already have one of these." "This isn't the one I...
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Prepping for Kindergarten
If your child is beginning school in September, you are likely feeling a mixture of excitement and apprehension. Starting school is a major transition for children and their parents but there are some steps you can...
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Macaroni and Please: Lesson Eight
When a child is three, simply getting him/her to show interest in food and eat it, even if that means using his/her hands, is good enough. Using utensils seems less important and sometimes a young child’s...
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Dangling Christmas Bell Craft
It’s fun to look up and find something unexpected, especially around festive holidays like Christmas. Hang this pretty little bell craft from a high ceiling, in a doorway, or in front of a window. This...
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Summer Fun
Summertime. The kids are out of school and they have the long lazy days of July and August ahead. They could spend their days in front of the TV or they could be using their imaginations to create projects that...
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How to Survive a Trip to the Grocery Store When you Have Young Kids
Buying groceries is one of constant task for us Moms, and we often lack anyone at home to watch our baby or toddler. Thus, trips to the store can...
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Yelling May Hurt More Than Ears
There are plenty of reasons to yell: Kids don’t listen; yelling gets results; they push our buttons; we’re stressed and overwhelmed. But one Toronto psychologist says we need to find ways not to...
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Sign Language Class for Mommy, Daddy, and Baby too!
Give me a sign! Long before your baby can speak, he/she has the ability to understand speech and has the desire to communicate. When Joseph Garcia...
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Temper Tantrums
Dear Mr. Dad: My two-year-old son has started having temper tantrums. The ones that happen at home are no fun, but the ones that happen in public places-like the supermarket-are downright embarrassing. Is...
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