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Age-By-Age Toy Buying Guide

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Based on child development research, the following guide will help in your selection of toys for various age groups. Some playthings are recommended for more than one age category, as children of different ages often enjoy the same toy, each playing with it at his or her own level.

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Teaching Kids the Value of Money

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"Mommy, can we buy that?" Heard that before? Find out how to teach kids the value of money.

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Betwixt and Between: Middle Schoolers Home Alone

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Anita Biase Many young teens stay home alone after school. This is not a new situation. Mothers have worked outside the home for decades.

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Allowance: A Hands-on Experience

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When it comes to money, topic A for discussion between parents and children is allowances.

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Tough Teen Parenting Situations

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The most common issues between parents and teens arise due to poor communication, power struggles and a lack of empathy. You'll exhaust your energy using the same parenting methods you used when your teen was a child. It's time to change your strategy!

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Note to Self: My Kid Is His Own Person

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Knowing when, where -- and above all how -- to let your child become his or her own person is a challenge all parents must face. It's never easy but there are ways to make it easier.

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