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Learning about ages and stages of development can help parents better understand and facilitate their child’s development.

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As parents it is our responsibility to help our children learn to manage their behavior and control their emotions in appropriate ways.

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As a parent the health and safety of your child is paramount. We offer helpful information to help ensure your child is all of the above.

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Keeping Pre-Teens Out of Trouble
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Keeping Pre-Teens Out of Trouble

Keeping Pre-teens Out of Trouble It is sometimes difficult for parents as our pre-teens start moving towards independence. We have become accustomed to our children depending on us for everything and may feel rejected as they begin to spread their wings. We may even feel somewhat fearful; is this the beginning of constant rebellion and [...]
How to Recognize and Reform a Spoiled Child
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How to Recognize and Reform a Spoiled Child

It is not always easy to set limitations, boundaries and responsibilities for our children. In addition, following through with consequences takes a considerable amount of effort and determination. It is much easier to give in to their every desire, avoiding struggles and disappointment. However, if we sow the seeds of permissive parenting we will reap [...]
How To Put An End To Whining
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How To Put An End To Whining

Whining, an irritating blend of talking and crying, occurs in many children 2-4 years of age and can cause frustration or anger for almost any parent. During this developmental stage children’s language skills are rapidly improving; however, they still do not possess the vocabulary necessary to express themselves when they are tired, cranky, hungry, or [...]
How to Handle Back Talk: Toddlers and Preschoolers
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How to Handle Back Talk: Toddlers and Preschoolers

“I can’t believe that came out of my child’s mouth!” One of the most frequent issues parents face with a child is back-talk. It can be frustrating, embarrassing, and can test even the most patient parents! So what can be done? First, understand that children of different ages use strong language for various reasons. Second, [...]
How to Handle Back Talk: Schoolagers and Teens
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How to Handle Back Talk: Schoolagers and Teens

“I can’t believe that came out of my child’s mouth!” One of the most frequent issues parents face with a child is back-talk. It can be frustrating, embarrassing, and can test even the most patient parents! So what can be done? First, understand that children of different ages use strong language for various reasons. Second, [...]
Helping Children Manage Angry Feelings
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Helping Children Manage Angry Feelings

Anger is a natural emotion experienced by everyone. Parents can play a positive role by helping children deal with angry feelings. Children see everything parents do and say so it is very important that parents model the appropriate methods of dealing with anger. Most children inappropriately display anger because they are not mature enough to [...]
Helping Children Cope With Change
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Helping Children Cope With Change

Change during childhood is inevitable! As parents it is our responsibility to teach our children resiliency- the ability to rise above challenges and move forward with confidence. By following these tips we can help our children develop the coping strategies necessary to thrive in an ever-changing world: Introduce the concept of time: Because young children [...]
Helping Children Cope After a Disaster
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Helping Children Cope After a Disaster

As adults we know the world is an ever-changing place and sometimes life can deal us a heavy blow that we are not prepared for. Children, however, see the world differently. They expect the world to be safe and fair. When it is not, they can experience trauma. All children are unique regarding how they [...]
Following Directions
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Following Directions

Learning to follow directions is an important life skill that can be nurtured. The ability to follow directions directly affects a child’s learning ad performance in school. In fact, their health and safety depend on their ability to listen and follow directions. In addition, this ‘real world’ skill will support their learning throughout their lives. [...]
Encouraging Independent Thinking
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Encouraging Independent Thinking

What is “independent thinking” and why is it important for my child? Independent thinking is the process of making sense of the world based on your own observations and experiences rather than depending on the word of others. It is the ability to trust your own judgments, even if they are not in agreement with [...]
Discipline for Infants
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Discipline for Infants

Although discipline means “to teach or guide,” the term is unfortunately often associated with punishment. Prior to the age of two a child is not yet developmentally ready to comprehend the two essential elements necessary to enforce appropriate behavior: the desire to please parents, and the ability to remember consequences. However, parents can begin laying [...]
Developing Empathy: Raising Children Who Care
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Developing Empathy: Raising Children Who Care

What is Empathy? Empathy is the ability to understand the feelings of others, feel what they feel, and respond in helpful, compassionate ways. Children who are able to identify with and comfort others make friends more easily, generally perform better academically, and demonstrate a higher level of moral and emotional development. Are children born empathetic? […]

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