| How Can I Help My Child Become a Better Learner? |
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Need help with a child who is struggling in school? Your child is developing a mindset that will greatly affect their rate of learning and their ability to learn from their mistakes. The way you praise your child is an important part of helping them develop a "growth" mindset. Learn what to say here.
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| How to teach my son to be able to better understand and control his emotions? |
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Often "ego-centric" at this young age, chlidren need to understand it's okay to "feel" the way they do, but recognize others have feelings too, and we don't
 all feel the same way about everything. Play "Emotional Charades" to help your child identify feelings and practice appropriate emotional responses and self control. ... see full article>> |
| How can I help my children learn to share and work well with others? |
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This activity will encourage your child to be cooperative and flexible, all while expressing his own desires. Learning to compromise and get along with peers will help your child succeed in school and extra curricular activities.
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| What kind of Mother's Day craft can our kids make? |
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Homemade crafts make special and unique gifts you can't find in a store! This vase is a perfect gift for Moms, Aunts, Grandmas, and even teachers!
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| How much should my son use the computer? |
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Find out what the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends, and how to incorporate a healthy amount of screen time in your child's daily life.
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| How can I help my other children adjust to a new baby in our family? |
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Adjusting to a new baby can difficult for everyone in the family. Find out what our teachers suggest, and their tips for a happy home when the newest member of your family arrives.
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| How do I improve a baby's attention span? |
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Simple exercises now, will help your baby learn to focus later. The best part of these simple activities is...you get to spend quality time together!
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| Can I teach my baby to communicate? |
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Talking, cooing, and singing to your baby - it works! Check out these simple tips for helping your baby learn to communicate with you!
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| How do I know my child care is high quality? |
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Finding high quality child care and child care providers: Read to find out what you should know, how you can determine the quality of care your children are receiving, and the "red flags" you shouldn't ignore.
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| What kind of activities help build a love of science? |
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Beginning science concepts are easy to incorporate into your daily life. Try this planting activity and watch your child's love of science grow!
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| How can I make reading fun for my youngest children? |
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I want to instill a love of literature and help my daughter become a successful reader.
Is reading to her enough?
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| Can baking help us beat the winter blues? |
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Do you feel like baking? Or maybe it's too cold or rainy to go outside? These simple cookies are perfect for baking, frosting and any occasion. Cutter cookie recipe included - find out why this is a "smart" activity too!
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| How can I give my child self-esteem? |
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Is your child sometimes afraid of new situations? Trouble making new friends? Use these activities and tips to help your child's confidence soar, and you will see how important it is to not only tell them they are special, but help them feel it too.
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| Are there fun and free toddler activities I can try at home? |
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It's so hard to find smart ways to save money and still have fun learning time with my 3 year old. Are there any free toddler activities I can do at home?
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| What should I know before I choose a childcare service? |
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I have a newborn and preschooler. What should I know before I choose a childcare service?
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| How can I remind my children to take care of the Earth? |
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I don't want to burden my children with too much information about climate crisis, and environmental concerns. But I do want them to value the Earth and our surroundings, not just on Earth Day - but every day. Is there something we can do as a family?
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| What can I do to prepare for a big trip? |
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Taking a two year old and a 6 year old on a plane, together, across the country is frightening! How can I prepare them so we don't have a crisis siutation at the gate??
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| Basics of Physical Development |
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How do those muscles all start working together in a child's physical development? Find out in this short overview.
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| Is my child's physical development on track? |
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Important research and information on physical development in chlidren. A must read for any child
 care provider or parent!
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| What should I do to help my baby's physical development? |
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Are there some activities that will help my baby's physical and overall development? I want him to be learning and growing.
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| How can I help all my children build language skills? |
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My toddler babbles, my Kindergartener is trying to read, and I don't know how to help! Are there some easy ways to promote literacy and language skills I should try?
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