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Baby Massage (153 views)
By Mary Miller
Have you been hearing about baby massage? It may be something you should be looking into. The benefits of baby massage are great. Not only does it give the mother or care giver time in which to bond with their baby, but it also aids in the baby’s developm.. read more

Sometimes Parents "Win" By Giving In (127 views)
By Kalman Heller
“Mom I want to put lavender and green streaks in my hair. All my friends are doing it.” Needless to say Mom’s hair turned a few colors on the spot. And Dad? What’s left of his hair was standing straight as he responded, “No daughter.. read more

Parents As Role Models (174 views)
By Kadence Buchanan
While television and other media have made it a practice to anoint well-known celebrities as positive role models for kids, the great majority of people still believe that parents should be the foremost role models of their children. The following is.. read more

The Green Light For Potty Training: When Is It? (162 views)
By Adwina Jackson
By Adwina JacksonSome parents may find obstacles in the process of potty training their children. One of them is they -including you probably- are not really prepared. Therefore, you can discover.. read more

I Think My Child Is Using Drugs (155 views)
By Wendy McLellan MA, LCDPII
What is a parent to think? I see behavior changes in my child. They used to be social, outgoing and communicated with the family. Now my child is secretive, isolated & uncommunicative. Is it possible that my worst nightmare has come true? My child is usin.. read more

Teaching Your Children Money Management (163 views)
By Mary Joyce
Children have vast amounts of purchasing power (billions) either directly or indirectly. Yet, even with all this influence and direct purchasing power, children are rarely taught about money… and more importantly the managing of money. I for on.. read more

10 Guidelines For A Stress-Free Labor (149 views)
By Adwina Jackson
Being pregnant is truly exhilarating, especially when the due date is approaching. You must be very anxious right now. You feel that you can not wait for the baby to arrive, yet you get this nervousness about how your labor is going to be. Ther.. read more

The Perfect Toys For Your Toddlers (143 views)
By Adwina Jackson
The preschool years of your child are very important because in that period your child’s growth and learning progress are at an amazing pace. Your toddler’s brain develops at a fast pace in this age and he or she learns to establish connection between.. read more

Ten Kids Party Planning No-nos (180 views)
By Patricia Jensen
Avoid the most common and obvious pitfalls many parents encounter when planning their first kids party. Tap into the knowledge of experienced party planners who've learned to steer clear of the "Ten Kids Party Planning No-Nos". INVITING MORE CHILDREN T.. read more

Kid Party Stuff - Ten Easy Steps to Keeping Your Child Happy at a Grown-up Party (163 views)
By Patricia Jensen
Plan Ahead: 1. Parents should discuss and agree who is responsible for getting the child settled in to their new surroundings upon arrival at the party. Also, discuss a time frame that each one will spend looking after the.. read more

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