parenting

Family Fun: How to Have Fun With Your Kids

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Play—Every now and then there are these moments when your child is home from school (be it vacation or sickness) and all his/her friends are away. In cases like this, you are the person that will have to keep your child entertained. Not many parents are used to indulging…

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How to Slow Down and Let Children Enjoy Childhood

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We are all so busy. As a result, our kids are just as busy. School, extracurricular activities, play dates to help develop their social skills, birthday parties, and on and on and on, keep everyone going at all times. Sometimes it feels like our only down time in this house…

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Parenting: When Should Your Teen Get Their Drivers Permit?

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I know from having 4 children that no matter how old your children get, they will always remain your babies. When your children reach the driving age and the law says they are old enough to get behind the wheel of a car, how do you know if your teen

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Exercise for Kids: How Parents Can Keep Kids Active

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When I was growing up, “in the good old days,” exercise was built into my daily play routine. Here is a common refrain I hear from parents of children who are close to my daughter’s age (who is soon to be 8 years old), “It’s just not the same…

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8 Tips for Writing College Essays

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College essays are often the most dreaded and time-consuming part of a college application. And while essays are ranked only fourth in importance for most admission decisions (behind grades, rigor of curriculum, and test scores) a great essay can be the difference between a college acceptance and denial.…

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