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The Savvy Parent’s Strategy for Dealing With Temper Tantrums

Posted April 29, 2013 - 01:00 by Sarah Winfrey

Tips, Discipline

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Learn some practical steps you can take before, during, and after a tantrum to help your child not only calm down, but learn the life skills he needs to manage his feelings.

Taking Your Child’s Emotions to Heart

Posted April 10, 2013 - 01:00 by Sarah Winfrey

Tips, Relationships

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Wondering how to deal with your child's strong emotions? Whether you're trying to handle sadness, anger, frustration, or something else, you can do so in a way that makes your child happier and more whole.

51 Ways You Can Affirm Your Toddler or Preschooler Today

Posted February 22, 2013 - 01:00 by Sarah Winfrey

Tips, Home Life

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Having a hard day with your toddler? Some days are like that. Here are some ways you can affirm your child even when things have gone wrong all day.

10 Indoor Activities for Active Kids

Posted February 7, 2013 - 12:00 by Sarah Winfrey

Tips, Pre School

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Looking for ideas to help your kids release energy without tearing the house down? Here are 10 new ways to play with them inside.

Helping Your Child Deal With Holiday Letdown

Posted January 3, 2013 - 12:00 by Sarah Winfrey

Tips, Social Skills

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Kids struggle with post-holiday letdown just like the rest of us, though it's harder for them because they don't understand what's going on. Help your kids get past the grumpy stage with these ideas.

Tips to Help You Prepare Your Family for Any Holiday

Posted December 7, 2012 - 01:00 by Sarah Winfrey

Tips, Education

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Looking to prepare for Christmas or another holiday? There are many ways to help your children get ready for these important days. No matter when or how you celebrate, help your children value the holidays you value by preparing, with them, for the celebration.

Keeping the Holidays Under Control

Posted November 6, 2012 - 12:00 by Sarah Winfrey

Tips, Culture

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Starting about this time of year, many parents find that life begins to spin out of control, but with a little thought and planning, it's possible to create the types of holiday memories that you want to give your kids.

5 Fun Ways To Cool Off On A Hot Summer Day

Posted August 9, 2011 - 21:00 by Sarah Winfrey

Tips, Entertainment

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Keeping kids cool can be a full-time job in the summer. If you're looking for creative ways to do just that, here are some new, fun ideas. Play water games, build a Slip 'n Slide, and get out of the house to make sure your kids have a cool summer.

Making Outdoor Vacations Work For You AND Your Kids

Posted May 11, 2011 - 21:00 by Sarah Winfrey

Tips, Entertainment

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Having kids doesn't have to limit the outdoor vacations you can take. With some minor modifications, you should be able to include your kids in all of the activities that you love.

Tips for Introducing Your Children to Art Museums

Posted March 30, 2011 - 21:00 by Sarah Winfrey

Tips, Learning Tools

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Love art museums but afraid to take your kids? Here are some tips to help them learn to enjoy the experience as much as you do.

Surviving and Thriving on an Extended Car Trip with Your Kids

Posted March 17, 2011 - 21:00 by Sarah Winfrey

Tips, Entertainment

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Many parents give up on car trips because it's hard to keep their kids happy. Fortunately, there are some easy ways to help them not only survive, but thrive, even if the trip is long. Introduce your children to car trips, and show them another way to see the world.

How To Get Low-Cost Medical Care For Your Child

Posted February 15, 2011 - 21:00 by Sarah Winfrey

Tips, Health

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Looking for low-cost medical care for your child but not sure where to turn? These three possibilities just may help your child get the medical attention he or she needs without breaking the bank.

How to Talk About Tragic Events With Your Child

Posted February 2, 2011 - 14:15 by Sarah Winfrey

Tips, Education

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Talking to your child about tragic events can feel scary and hard. However, it doesn't have to be a difficult conversation. Here are some tips for discussing uncomfortable subjects with children.

Save Money On Healthy School Lunches

Posted November 29, 2010 - 21:00 by Sarah Winfrey

Finances

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Looking to save money on your child's lunch and help them eat healthier at the same time? Here are some tips that will help you feel confident packing their lunches and help them make good, nutritious choices every day.

Thanksgiving Decorations to Make with Kids

Posted November 17, 2010 - 08:08 by Sarah Winfrey

Tips

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Thanksgiving offers the chance to not only celebrate with friends and eat, but to teach children the importance of gratefulness. Here are some hands-on ways to celebrate the season and help your children focus on the things they're thankful for.

Teach Your Kids Compassion By Sponsoring A Child

Posted October 21, 2010 - 21:00 by Sarah Winfrey

Learning Tools

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Many parents want to teach their kids to see the needs of others and respond accordingly, but knowing how to do this can be hard. Sponsoring a child is one way to let your kids see you being compassionate and to give a face to people in need. In building a relationship with a child in poverty, your kids will learn what they can do for people in need.

How To Reduce Your Odds Of Having A C-Section

Posted September 4, 2010 - 21:00 by Sarah Winfrey

Birth

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Looking to avoid a c-section for your next delivery? Find out how to raise your chances of giving birth vaginally.

Overcome Cervical Insufficiency With a Bionic Cervix

Posted August 26, 2010 - 21:00 by Sarah Winfrey

Pregnancy

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Cervical insufficiency can cause devastating miscarriages when it results in a baby coming too soon. But a new technique, the bionic cervix, may be able to help.

Should You Try Going Gluten Free?

Posted August 17, 2010 - 21:00 by Sarah Winfrey

Health

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Giving up gluten is a big commitment. If you’re going to go to take the effort to eliminate gluten from your diet, you want to be relatively sure that it will help you or your child.

5 Not-So-Obvious Solutions to Babyproofing Problems

Posted August 9, 2010 - 21:00 by Sarah Winfrey

Safety

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As a new mom, "babyproofing" is a word I've mostly seen accompanied by glances of horror. "Be glad she isn't mobile yet," people keep telling me and, indeed, I am. However, I'm looking ahead to crawling and walking, and making arrangements already.