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50 Ways to Entertain a Kid on an Airplane

Samuel L. Jackson was terrified of snakes on a plane. But the tough guy never dealt with an energetic toddler on a five-hour flight to Grandma’s house. Now that’s scary. But you don’t need to worry. All you need to … Continue reading

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Cookbooks for picky eaters

Your child may prefer to live on chicken fingers and American cheese slices, but you’d feel better if she were eating a more balanced diet. Unfortunately, just because you manage to get all the food groups onto a plate at … Continue reading

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20 Signs Your Child May Be Gifted

While IQ tests and other assessments can help identify giftedness in school-age children, kids are also commonly identified as gifted by the observations of families, teachers, and friends. Below are some of the many characteristics that gifted children often exhibit, … Continue reading

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How to avoid a birthday party faux pas

Number 1: Ask most experts and they’ll tell you that one of the biggest faux pas today’s kids (and their parents) make involves the invites. “If your written invitations are handed out at school, make sure that everyone in your … Continue reading

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Simplicity Parenting: Why Less Is More for Your Kids

Family counselor, Waldorf educator and public school trainer Kim John Payne, M.Ed., says that when he would take on a new client, he’d often offer them a choice between a year of therapy, or having him spend just one day … Continue reading

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Tips for taking control of kids’ weight issues

Guiding children on the right eating paths can help prevent adult obesity later on in life. Many parents are having conflicts with their children, and they’re not over doing homework or cleaning their rooms. The disagreements are about food and … Continue reading

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