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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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Talking with your child can impact them more than you know. You can help instill core values they will live by for the rest of their lives.

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Setting Rules and Boundaries
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Setting Rules and Boundaries

There are many changes which come along with the onset of the teen years. But there is one part of child rearing that remains constant. Children, no matter what their age, need loving, consistent discipline. However, it is no secret that parenting a teen brings unique challenges. Not only is she bigger, more verbal, and [...]
Self Control and Young Children
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Self Control and Young Children

Self-control is an important skill for all children to learn. It enables them to have power over their actions, cope with frustrations, and to resolve conflicts. Children who learn to control their behavior are more likely to succeed in school, develop lasting friendships, and achieve an overall sense of positive self-worth. It is a skill [...]
Home Alone
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Home Alone

At some point a parent faces the choice to leave a child home alone for the first time. Whether the decision is based on necessity or convenience, the transition to having your child stay home alone is a big step for every family. In general, it is not a good idea to leave a child [...]
Raising Tolerant Children
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Raising Tolerant Children

Our children’s world is increasingly becoming more diverse. As a result, they must learn to deal effectively with others who are culturally different. As parents it is our job to help them learn to navigate through these challenges so they will have a well balanced, enriched and healthy life. Following is a list of tips [...]
Raising a Moral Child
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Raising a Moral Child

Today’s children face difficult challenges and pressures long before their brains have developed the capacity to make wise choices. Therefore, it is essential that parents take seriously the need to start young and continue teaching their children moral values and principles as they mature. If we don’t, the media, their peers and other negative influences [...]
Positive Discipline and Your Teen
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Positive Discipline and Your Teen

It is no secret that the teen years can be challenging. Raging hormones, the drive towards independence, restrictions, misunderstandings, and raised voices are common. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Keep in mind that the word discipline means “to lead” or “to teach”. Successful discipline can be achieved by concentrating less on punishment [...]
Positive Discipline
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Positive Discipline

Oftentimes when we hear the word ‘discipline’ we think of punishment. However, the true meaning of discipline is disciple, which means to lead or guide. If we want our children to grow into responsible, caring adults then we must lead them in that direction. Children need a consistent, positive approach to become emotionally mature. What [...]
Head Lice
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Head Lice

When your child begins child care, preschool or elementary school, she runs a risk of head lice infestation. Many parents are appalled by the thought of their children having a case of head lice. Don’t worry, infestations are not harmful nor are they an indication of poor hygiene or dirty hair. Head Lice Facts Head […]

Nothing but “No!”
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Nothing but “No!”

Saying “no” is a toddler’s way of asserting independence by making choices. If this is one of your child’s favorite words, you might want to try some of these ideas: Give choices rather than telling the child what to do. When giving choices ask questions that have options rather than simple “yes” or “no” answers. [...]
Managing the Strong-Willed Child
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Managing the Strong-Willed Child

Some children seem to be born willful. As infants they are difficult to comfort. When they become toddlers they are disagreeable about everything and refuse to cooperate. Tantrums may be a daily occurrence. As they move through their school age days arguments are frequent and defiance is the norm. There is no doubt these children […]

Let’s Not Argue
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Let’s Not Argue

All parents and their children will argue at some point. Back talk, whining, begging and arguing are some of the most frustrating behaviors to deal with as parents. But like most negative behaviors the best defense is a good offense. Learning to prepare ahead of time for arguments can be the simplest way to avoid [...]
Drugs, Alcohol and Nicotine
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Drugs, Alcohol and Nicotine

Growing up is hard work! During these “in-between” years adolescents are under tremendous pressures. They are learning to make their own decisions, yet they still need the guidance of responsible adults. Although adolescents do identify strongly with their peers, research shows that parents are the most important influence in a child’s life! They may not […]

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