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Top 7 Things to Give the Non-Traditional Mother for Mother's Day

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Not all mothers want potted plants, a day spa, and brunch for Mother's Day. Know your mother! full story

Avoiding the Mommy Wars

Posted May 23, 2013 - 01:00 by Nancy Flanders

Tips, Social Skills, Etiquette, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Relationships

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So dramatic it could be reality TV show — Mommy Wars. If you find yourself constantly comparing and competing with other moms, it's time to stop.

Your Child's World View: Join Our Tweetchat Today, 05/16 at 2:00 EST for a Chance to Win!

Posted May 16, 2013 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz

News & Commentary, Tips, Home Life, Finances, Education, Social Skills, Learning Tools, Culture, K-8, High School, Extra Curricular

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Join our Twitter chat today about making sure your child has awareness of people in other cultures, children with special needs, and families in various circumstances. You could be this week's winner!

7 Books to Help Expand Your Child’s World View

Posted May 15, 2013 - 01:00 by Nancy Flanders

Tips, Education, Social Skills, Learning Tools, Home School, Culture, Extra Curricular

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Your children don't have to travel the world to learn about different cultures. Show them how other children live with this vibrant books.

6 Ways to Help Your Over-Anxious Child

Posted May 8, 2013 - 01:00 by Nancy Flanders

Tips, Health, Social Skills, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Diseases & Disorders

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Kids are anxious and that's normal. But some children are overly anxious and deal with a great amount of stress because of it. Therapists can help, but some changes at home can make a difference too.

Join Our Tweetchat Today, 04/25 at 2:00 EST for a Chance to Win!

Posted April 25, 2013 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz

News & Commentary, Tips, Home Life, Social Skills, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Relationships

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Today we're talking about societal pressures on children. Do you think such pressures exist, and are they different for boys and girls? Join us today for our weekly Twitter chat.

ProSquad, Building on the Marshmallow Test: How to Teach Children Self-Control

Posted April 16, 2013 - 10:32 by Rhonda Franz

News & Commentary, Chores, Tips, Home Life, Discipline, Education, Social Skills, Learning Tools, Etiquette, Conflict Resolution, Home School, Culture, Pre School, K-8, High School, Higher Education

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Could your children pass the marshmallow test? Could you? We have strategies for teaching self-control from our Developmental Pro today.

Children's Emotions and Tough Situations: Join Our Tweetchat Today, 04/11 at 2:00 EST for a Chance to Win!

Posted April 11, 2013 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz

News & Commentary, Tips, Home Life, Discipline, Social Skills, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Relationships

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Today's chat is about children's emotions and talking about tough subjects with them. Come join us at the #pschat today on Twitter for a serious parenting discussion.

11 Questions to Ask a Special Needs Camp

Posted April 3, 2013 - 01:00 by Nancy Flanders

Safety, Tips, Home Life, Education, Health, Social Skills, Entertainment, Learning Tools, Etiquette, Nutrition, Culture, Allergies, Diseases & Disorders, Extra Curricular

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Sending your child with special needs to camp is a big step. Make sure you make the right decision by asking the right questions.

Keeping Children Safe: Join Our Tweetchat Today, 03/14 2:00 EST for a Chance to Win!

Posted March 14, 2013 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz

Safety, News & Commentary, Tips, Home Life, Social Skills, Conflict Resolution, Culture

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Today we're talking all about safety and travel during our weekly chat. How do you protect your kids when you're headed away from home? You could be our next winner!

ProSquad: Fantasy vs. Reality: Dealing With Children's Concerns About Their Adoption

Posted March 6, 2013 - 12:00 by Rhonda Franz

Tips, Planning, Family Planning, Home Life, Social Skills, New Parents, Adoption, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Relationships

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Children can have big feelings, and the adopted child's feelings may be even bigger. How do parents add "gray" into the child's "black-white" perspective? How do parents help the child develop an empathetic and nonjudgmental viewpoint of adoption and all it encompasses?

6 Tips to a Happy Life With Your New Pet

Posted March 5, 2013 - 01:00 by Nancy Flanders

Tips, Chores, Home Life, Social Skills, Entertainment, Culture

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Pets and kids can make great friends. But with millions of pets abandoned each year, you have to be prepared when deciding to adopt.

5 Childhood Fears and How to Calm Them

Posted March 1, 2013 - 01:00 by Nancy Flanders

Safety, Tips, Home Life, Education, Health, Social Skills, Vaccines, Learning Tools, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Diseases & Disorders, Extra Curricular

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Children have lots of different fears. Help them defeat those fears without belittling them.

Confidently Connected: Interview With Squad Writer, Christa Melnyk Hines, About Her New Book

Posted February 28, 2013 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz

News & Commentary, Tips, Home Life, Social Skills, No Children Zone, New Parents, Work Balance, Culture, Relationships, Wellness

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Christa Melnyk Hines answers questions for readers about her new ebook, Confidently Connected: A Mom's Guide to a Satisfying Social Life.

Taking Care of Us: Join Our Tweetchat Today, 02/28 2:00 EST for a Chance to Win!

Posted February 28, 2013 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz

News & Commentary, Tips, Home Life, Health, Social Skills, Sex & Relationships, No Children Zone, New Parents, Time Management, Conflict Resolution, Work Balance, Culture, Relationships, Wellness

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How do you care for your relationships in your life with kids around? And how do you take care of yourself? Come chat with other parents today on the topic for a chance to win.

5 Benefits of Sports for Girls

Posted February 19, 2013 - 01:00 by Nancy Flanders

Tips, Home Life, Education, Health, Social Skills, Etiquette, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Extra Curricular

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Girls and sports are a great mix. The benefits are immediate and life-long.

Is Teen Online Behavior Out of Line?

Posted February 15, 2013 - 01:00 by Katrina Simeck

News & Commentary, Culture, High School, Extra Curricular

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Are you in the dark about what your teen is doing online? Stay vigilant to help your kids stay safe on the web.

7 Ways to Share the Love on Valentine’s Day

Posted February 13, 2013 - 01:00 by Nancy Flanders

Tips, Home Life, Social Skills, Culture, Relationships

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Feeling disconnected from the kids? Valentine's Day is the perfect opportunity to reconnect and have some fun!

7 Random Acts of Kindness to Do With the Kids

Posted February 11, 2013 - 12:00 by Nancy Flanders

Tips, Education, Health, Social Skills, Learning Tools, Etiquette, Culture, Relationships, Extra Curricular

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The perfect way to celebrate Valentine's Day? With random acts of kindness. Just be sure to include the kids.

Preparing for the Tough Stuff: Join Our Tweetchat Today, 02/07, 2:00 EST for a Chance to Win!

Posted February 7, 2013 - 04:04 by Rhonda Franz

News & Commentary, Tips, Home Life, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Relationships, Diseases & Disorders

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Talk with other moms and dads at our chat today about preparing children for the hard stuff: medical issues, death of a family member, and the day-to-day tough stuff that kids don't always know how to handle. Join us on Twitter for a chance to win!