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How to Teach Young Children on the Topic of Loss & Grief
The grief beneath childhood emotions that results from loss can be life-changing. Helping children through these feelings, and teaching them how to manage them, can make all the difference in strengthening their lifelong ability to handle grief, as well as getting through the loss itself. Strategies
Double Pushchairs Buying Guide
If you're expecting twins, or have two small children close in age, then you're going to need all the help you can get, but I guess you don't need me to tell you that. They're going to be a handful and drain every last bit of energy out of you, but in a good way of course. Help m
25 Ways to Instill Self Worth in Your Child
Oftentimes, it comes down to very simple acts and conversations with your children that can enhance how they see themselves as being worthy. Below is a list of ways in which you can impart self worth and encourage a positive self image for your child.
Breastfeeding
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of breastfeeding including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Can Your Child Learn From An ABC Rug?
You might be wondering what an ABC rug is anyway. Well, simply it's a small rug that has the alphabet woven in large letters and easy to see. Many child care professionals and parents are purchasing these rugs as educational tools for their toddlers. They look great in a child's room too.
Baby Bottle Warmer Instructions
No matter what's in the baby's bottle---baby formula or breast milk---most babies will drink it more readily if it is warm. To keep milk fresh, it must be stored in the refrigerator or freezer until it is needed. Warming the bottle before giving it to an infant makes the milk similar to body tempera
8 St. Patrick's Day Crafts and Baking Ideas for Teens
Check out these St. Patrick's Day crafts and recipes that are perfect for teens.
Boot Camps and Troubled Teens
If your teen has recently been expelled from school or is constantly running away, maybe its time for you to look into sending him or her to a juvenile boot camp. While some people view juvenile boot camps as a form of child abuse, these camps have actually produced positive results in the lives of
Reasons Parents Home School Children
Homeschooling a child is a large commitment that more and more parents are undertaking for several reasons. Educating your child in your home requires organization, access to proper materials and networking within a community or church for social growth. Many parents find they are willing to do thes
Mother-Child Massage Helps Babies Sleep
Mother-child massage can help newborns develop a more regular sleep schedule, which means more hours of uninterrupted sleep for both.
Autism, Social & Emotional Development & Strategies to Implement in the Classroom
For most kids with autism, the emotional and social aspects of daily living are the most difficult. Children with autism may have trouble regulating their emotions. Frequent, unpredictable outbursts can alienate them from friends and teachers, which further exacerbates feelings of sadness, anxiety a
Thrifty Thursdays at About
It's always a good idea to find ways to save money, but during hard economic times, it's more important than ever. Thrifty Thursdays across About.com provide money saving tips.
How to Keep Glasses on a 2-Year-Old
Some toddlers, for one reason or another, need to wear prescription glasses. Unfortunately, keeping glasses on a toddler can be a difficult task. Toddlers surrounded by peers who don't wear glasses usually don't understand why they need to. Two-year-olds often end up taking off their glasses multipl
Iowa Child Support Calculator
Calculate child support in Iowa. Determine how much child support is owed based on factors used to calculate child support in Iowa.
Psychosocial Development in a Visually Impaired Child
"Visual impairment" is a broad term encompassing many types of seeing problems. Virginia E. Bishop, Ph.D., writing for the Texas School of the Blind and Visually Impaired, states that visual impairment occurs when any part of the optical system malfunctions, is defective or diseased. The o
Issues With School Bullying
While most people have a nominal knowledge of school bullying, the issue is more complex than television and movie portrayals indicate. School bullying affects more than just the victim. Perpetrators and bystanders also have a stake in the issue. Educators, parents and students all have a...
Baby Shower Games - Food Themed Baby Shower Games and Ideas
Some of the most unique baby shower games involve smelling or guessing food items. The most recent one I've seen is melting various chocolate bars into a diaper and trying to guess which candy bar is the "poop" in the diaper. It is more difficult than it sounds. The fun and laughs beg
Is Your Child at Risk of Intense Egocentric Thinking?
Although egocentric thinking is typically a healthy part of adolescence, it can be dangerous if taken to the extreme. Here are the characteristics that make intense egocentric thinking more likely.
Toddler's Clothes - Available in Various Styles and Designs
Till your child is an infant, you can dress him up in clothes of your preference. However, toddlers have their own preferences and choices in clothes.
5 Steps For Making the Best Gift Basket for a New Mom
When you're invited to a baby shower, it's a custom to bring a gift or two for the mom-to-be. Gift baskets are a traditional yet ever-trendy gift for new moms, and putting them together can be very easy and cost effective. Using these steps will help you create the ultimate gift basket for