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Creating a Separate School Identity for Siblings

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Debbie Eisenstadt Mandel When siblings are close in age, let us say 15 months apart, they have difficulty forging separate identities. While they are not technically twins, they follow closely in each...

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Mowing Down Only-Child Myths

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For all the stories going around about only children, there sure are a lot of solid, happy adults who were raised solo. Explore the myths -- and facts -- about raising an only child.

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A Crisis of Confidence: Teenage Girls and the Risky Years (Part 2)

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In part two of this article, read how girls entering puberty often face a "crisis in confidence" which makes them vulnerable to risky behavior, and these bad choices can have devastating lifelong consequences.

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A Crisis of Confidence: Teenage Girls and the Risky Years

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Find out how mentors can help teenage girls survive the risky years and how you can find a mentor for your teenage daughter or become a mentor yourself.

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Quick Facts About Potty Training

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Are you and your family starting the process of potty training with your little one and you are quite sure where to start? Elizabeth Pantley has the answers for you, straight from her new book "The No-Cry Potty Training Solution: Gentle Ways to Help Your Child Say Good-Bye to Diapers."

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10 Secrets to Parenting Twins

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On the day your twins turn one year old -- possibly even at the stroke of midnight -- you will fall back on your bed and breathe a huge sigh of relief. After all, no year could be as challenging as the first, right? That's the good news. Here are ten products and mind-sets that will guarantee your success.

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Home Alone: Is Your Teen Ready?

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As summertime approaches and parents pack the last lunches and await the final report cards, they face a familiar worry: What to do with the kids during the summer? Finding quality childcare is time consuming and expensive, but leaving teens home for the whole day can be worrisome for parents. How do you know when it's time to let your teenagers and preteens stay by themselves while you're at work?

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What Can Your Baby Do? Birth to 12 Months

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In preparation for your baby's next checkup, here are some questions to help you evaluate what your child is already doing, and what concerns or questions you want to discuss with your child's nurse or...

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Breastfeeding and Weaning

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It's natural for a baby to move on from breastfeeding. Look for signs that he or she is ready, and then wean gradually to make it a painless transition for both of you.

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