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  • Monthly tips5 Nov 2017

    Kids and Exercise

    When most adults think about exercise, they imagine working out in the gym, running on a treadmill, or lifting weights.

  • Monthly tips16 Oct 2017

    Helping Your Child Adjust to Preschool

    Preschool offers many benefits it can be a great place for kids to interact with peers and learn valuable life lessons such as how to share, take turns, and follow rules. It also can prepare them for kindergarten and…

  • Monthly tips8 Oct 2017

    10 Tips for Parenting Your Pre-teen

    It's typically between the ages of nine and twelve that our cute, cuddly little children, once so willing to climb into our laps and share their secrets, suddenly want little or nothing to do with us. Your…

  • Monthly tips10 May 2017

    helping kids handle worry

    Kids don't have to pay bills, cook dinners, or manage carpools. But just like adults they have their share of daily demands and things that don't go smoothly. If frustrations and disappointments pile up, kids can get…

  • Monthly tips24 Apr 2017

    Gun Safety

    Guns are a very real danger to children, whether you own one or not. That's why it's important to talk to kids about the potential dangers of guns, and what to do if they find one.

  • Monthly tips4 Apr 2017

    Teaching Your Child Self-Control

    When kids melt down in the middle of a crowded store, at a holiday dinner with extended family, or at home, it can be extremely frustrating. But parents can help kids learn self-control and teach them how to respond…

  • Monthly tips4 Jan 2017

    The Importance of Guidance for Teens

    Your teenager craves independence. She wants to seek out activities that interest her, establish relationships with peers who she connects with and choose a personal style that represents her. While you should your teen…

  • Monthly tips2 Jan 2017

    Helping Teens Become Responsible Adults

    Through support, guidance and positive parenting, you can help your teenager develop into a responsible adult. The teenage years teach your young adult how to face hardships, overcome obstacles, and learn from mistakes…

  • Monthly tips27 Dec 2016

    How to Make a Teen More Responsible

    Teens don't always pay attention to the big picture. Instead, they're more concerned about the here and now, which can lead to chronic irresponsibility. If you want your teen to buck up, take responsibility and think…

  • Monthly tips12 Dec 2016

    How to Teach the Importance of Education to Children

    Children at their earliest ages should learn and realize the importance of education in their lives. Some kids, however, may resist your efforts and insist on doing things their way. As a parent, your best teaching tool…

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