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18 Aug

What Can I Do About My 7 Year Old Wetting The Bed?

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Like so many other issues related to children, bedwetting has its own developmental time line. It is not uncommon for a 7- year-old to still have trouble staying dry at night. Between 15% and 30% of school age children wet the bed at least once

18 Aug

Should I Worry If My 12-Month Old Is Not Walking?

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18 Aug

My Kids Seem To Fight All Of The Time… What Should I Do?

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Disagreements between siblings have many causes which can include jealousy, competition, differences in temperament and developmental stages, illness, and daily stress. So, what's a parent to do when sparks are flying? Try monitoring the situation from a distance. Do not get involved unless there is danger

18 Aug

I’ve Heard I Should Read To My Baby….Why?

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While it is true that most of parenting involves real work, some of parenting is pure pleasure!

18 Aug

How Should I Deal With My 3-Year-Old’s Aggressive Behavior?

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Aggressive behaviors (kicking, hitting, throwing things, etc.) are fairly common in three year olds, but no less unacceptable and distressing for parents. Children who are aggressive could be frustrated or under stress. The stress could be as simple as not wanting to share, or something

18 Aug

How Many Words Should My 2-Year-Old Be Saying?

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Somewhere around the beginning of the second year (typically between 18 and 24 months) most children experience a language explosion! Your child should start forming short 2-3 word sentences and have a vocabulary of about 50 words. Throughout the second year most parents notice a

18 Aug

How Do I Talk With My Pre-Teen About Sex And Drugs?

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As a parent, it is important to talk with your child about sex and drugs. Even during the early elementary years you may talk about general health issues as well as the importance of taking appropriate care of the body. At this age children are

18 Aug

How Do I Choose A Child Care Program That Is Best For My Child?

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As a parent you want the very best for your child. Finding quality child care is one of the most critical decisions parents face. Just as a child needs clothing and shoes that fit, they need a childcare program that is also a good 'fit'.

18 Aug

How Can I Get My Child To Do Homework?

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Parents want their children to be successful in school, but often the issue of homework gets in the way of that success. With a little creativity, parents can make the homework struggle easier. Ways that parents can help their children focus on homework: Help your

18 Aug

How Can I Get My Baby To Sleep Through The Night?

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During the first few weeks of your baby's life his tiny stomach can only hold enough food to last 2-4 hours. During these first few weeks there is no way to escape round-the-clock wakings and feedings. However, many infants will begin sleeping for 7-8 hours

What Can I Do About My 7 Year Old Wetting The Bed?

Should I Worry If My 12-Month Old Is Not Walking?

My Kids Seem To Fight All Of The Time… What Should I Do?

I’ve Heard I Should Read To My Baby….Why?

How Should I Deal With My 3-Year-Old’s Aggressive Behavior?

How Many Words Should My 2-Year-Old Be Saying?

How Do I Talk With My Pre-Teen About Sex And Drugs?

How Do I Choose A Child Care Program That Is Best For My Child?

How Can I Get My Child To Do Homework?

How Can I Get My Baby To Sleep Through The Night?

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