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Potty Training a Toddler

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Is your child ready to be a "big kid" and use the toilet? Or are you the one ready to be done with the diapers? If you're planning to potty-train, be sure to take your child's age and temperament into account. Some studies show that starting too early can actually delay the process! Find out more here.

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10 Ways to Stop Your Kids Fighting

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Fighting among siblings is as natural as the changing of the seasons. While there may be times when it's difficult to deal with, there are some simple things you can do to limit fighting and make it tolerable. We've got 10 solutions.

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Building Moral Intelligence: Seven Ways to Nurture Tolerance in Children

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The best way to teach kids tolerance is not through our lectures but through our example.

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Toddlers and the Need for Play

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Don't forget one simple but important pleasure with your kids: Playing! Take a breather here and there to monitor your child's playtime, and make sure there's plenty of unscheduled time for them to just be a "kid."

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Fortify Sensitive Kids

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Patti Teel Children are likely to interpret and respond very differently to their experiences, depending on their temperament. Sensitive children are likely to be wonderfully compassionate, bright,...

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Choosing a Preschool

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Lisamarie Sanders The question: My husband and I are considering preschool for our four-year-old daughter. What sorts of things should we look for?

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Successful Socializing: Opening Up The Dialogue with Your Kids

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Does asking kids directly about their experiences and feelings get you a blank stare or a look like you have 12 heads? How could you help them to enhance their ability to socialize without coming across...

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Moving Past 'Morning' Sickness

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Although it had long been considered the stuff of old wives tales and legend, using ginger as a remedy to treat morning sickness is rapidly earning a new respect.

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5 Secrets for Handling Difficult 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.

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