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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

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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

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

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.

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