Etiquette

How to Choose the Right Preschool for Your Child With Special Health Needs

Posted May 14, 2013 - 01:00 by Nancy Flanders

Tips, Education, Health, Social Skills, Learning Tools, Etiquette, Pre School, Allergies, Diseases & Disorders

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Raising a child with a special health need can be stressful at times. One of those times is during the search for the right preschool.

Tantrums, Pop Culture, and Discipline: Join Our Tweetchat Today, 05/02, at 2:00 EST for a Chance to Win!

Posted May 2, 2013 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz

News & Commentary, Tips, Discipline, Social Skills, Etiquette, Conflict Resolution, Relationships

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Weigh at today's chat on Twitter with your thoughts about temper tantrums and child discipline.

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.

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.

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.

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.

5 Winter-Themed Baby Shower Ideas

Posted January 31, 2013 - 12:00 by Nancy Flanders

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

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Looking for fun winter-themed baby shower ideas? Look no further.

How to Include Children With Disabilities in Your Family Exercise Routine

Posted January 22, 2013 - 01:00 by Nancy Flanders

Tips, Health, Social Skills, Etiquette, Culture, Relationships, Diseases & Disorders, Extra Curricular

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Planning to exercise more in 2013? Plan on including your child with disabilities too!

6 Benefits of Teaching Your Children to Write Letters

Posted January 10, 2013 - 12:00 by Nancy Flanders

Tips, Education, Social Skills, Learning Tools, Etiquette, Culture, Relationships, Pre School, K-8, Extra Curricular

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Does your child communicate through text messaging only? Teach her the art and benefits of letter writing and open her eyes to a whole new world.

When Friends Break Up With Your Family

Posted January 4, 2013 - 01:00 by Maggie Wells

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

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It's a different kind of divorce but just as common. What do you do when your old friends divorce your family?

Book Review: Teaching Kids To Be Good People by Annie Fox

Posted December 28, 2012 - 01:00 by Maggie Wells

Safety, Tips, Discipline, Education, Social Skills, Learning Tools, Etiquette, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Relationships

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Teaching Kids to be Good People challenges parents to be open and honest with their children in the hopes that children will learn from them and, in turn, become better people.

Holidays and Special Needs: Join Our Tweetchat Today, 12/13, 2:00 EST For a Chance to Win!

Posted December 13, 2012 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz

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

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Come chat with parents about managing the holidays with children who have special needs. Every week, we give away an Amazon gift card to one participant!

Special Needs Gift Guide 2012

Posted December 12, 2012 - 01:00 by Nancy Flanders

Tips, Home Life, Education, Health, Social Skills, Entertainment, Learning Tools, Etiquette, Conflict Resolution, Diseases & Disorders

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Finding the perfect toy for a child with different abilities is easier than you think. Here are 10 of our favorite gifts for children with special needs this season.

How to Host and Survive Your First Thanksgiving

Posted November 16, 2012 - 09:13 by Nancy Flanders

Tips, Home Life, Social Skills, Entertainment, No Children Zone, Etiquette, Time Management, Culture

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Hosting Thanksgiving this year? Don't panic. We've got 5 rules to help you create the best Thanksgiving yet!

Sibling Rivalry: Join Our Tweetchat Today, 9/27, 1:00 CST For a Chance to Win!

Posted September 27, 2012 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz

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

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Sibling rivalry and conflict is today's chat topic. Come give us your suggestions for what works in your family, or come for help and advice from others. #pschat today at 1:00 CST with @parentingsquad on Twitter.

What Children Can Learn From the Election

Posted September 17, 2012 - 01:00 by Nancy Flanders

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

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Voting day is quickly approaching. This is the perfect chance for you to talk with your children about the election and history, as well as responsibility. Use this opportunity to teach your child.

Movie Ratings: What’s “Appropriate” for Our Children to See?

Posted August 8, 2012 - 01:00 by Maggie Wells

Safety, News & Commentary, Tips, Entertainment, Etiquette, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Wellness

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Parents judge each other on whether or not we let our children see PG-13 and R movies. But do we know what we are even talking about?

Teach Your Child to Make a Difference

Posted July 23, 2012 - 01:00 by Nancy Flanders

Tips, Home Life, Social Skills, Etiquette, Culture, Relationships

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July is National Make a Difference to a Child Month. Use it to your advantage. Help children in need AND teach your child compassion.

Can You Discipline Without Yelling?

Posted July 14, 2012 - 01:00 by Nancy Flanders

Tips, Home Life, Discipline, Education, Social Skills, Learning Tools, Etiquette, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Relationships

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Discipline can be as tough on parents as it is on kids. Consistency is key, but you can effectively discipline your child without punishing her. Instead, try positive discipline to teach your child essential life lessons and help her develop her self-esteem.

8 Ways to Be a Good Sports Parent

Posted May 24, 2012 - 11:00 by Fred Lee

Tips, Social Skills, Etiquette

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Even though moms and dads have the best of intentions, being a loud or overbearing sports parent can have detrimental consequences.