Parenting

10 Newborn Care Tips Every Parent Should Know

Caring for your newborn baby can seem rather intimidating at first, but soon you will settle into a routine and things will calm down. There is a lot of information available to you through many sources, including your doctor, friends and family, books, videos, and of course the internet. Take advantage of these resources, but […]

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Test Yourself: How Can You Prevent Choking in Children

Take the following quiz to see how much you know about choking in children. 1.) What is the most common cause of non-fatal choking incidents among young children? A)   FoodB)   ToysC)   Household ItemsD)   Office Supplies 2.) When serving hot dogs to young children, how should they be sliced to best prevent the possibility of choking?

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3 Things You Can Do to Transform Your Teen From Rude to Polite

Teaching a young child to say please and thank you is one thing, but struggling to get your teenager to be polite to you is quite another. The truth is that most teens are more polite to other people than they are to their own parents.  This is due to a number of things, including

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The Hazards of Permissive Parenting

ThiThere are several hazards of permissive parenting as discussed in this interview with Susan Newman, PhD. Dr. Susan Newman, the author of The Book of  NO, says today’s trend in parenting can lead to too much permissiveness. “For three years, I didn’t go to the bathroom by myself.” For example, the above quote was confessed by my

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5 Things Parents Shouldn’t Let Their Kids Do

Wondering if your parenting is on the right track? While not all parenting strategies will work for all parents, there are definitely some things that all parents should think twice about before letting their children do.   Think twice before letting your child: Break the rules. Do you let your 12-year-old order off the kid’s menu

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10 REASONS A COLLEGE STUDENT MIGHT BE JUST THE NANNY YOU’RE LOOKING FOR

As you begin the process of searching for a nanny, it’s likely that you have a fairly lengthy list of traits and attributes that you’re looking for in your ideal candidate. While many nanny employers prefer a seasoned veteran with plenty of experience, there’s a strong case to be made for promising college students. These

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Serious Accidental Injuries in the Under Five

Minor injuries are common in childhood – they are a normal part of children growing up, testing out new abilities and exploring the world. However, every hour, four children under the age of five are admitted to hospital with more serious accidental injuries.  In 2010, 83 under-fives died following accidents. The real safety risks Child

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