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Back to School Preparation When Your Child Has Special NeedsWhen your child has special needs, back to school preparation can be stressful for both of you. It may take a little more work, but adding a few extra steps to your back to school routine can pay off greatly in the long run. Try these techniques to get the…
The Debrief – Using The Precious Moments When They’re Home From SchoolWhen my kids get home from school, it's as if they haven't eaten in five days. They are starving. I've learned one little secret - if I have a snack ready and waiting, and I just linger around the table, most days they will chat away about their day. It…
Parenting: Discovering Interests of a ChildDid you miss out on dance as a kid? Me too, but my parents never knew I was interested in it. Same with choir, but I did get to play the violin for a few years. Before I had kids, I told myself I'd let them choose their activities. Do…
Stop Sibling Rivalry in its TracksWe’ve all been there. Your home is peaceful and happy one minute, then the next it’s an all-out war zone. Sibling rivalry is an age-old problem that’s never completely going to go away. If you’ve looked into the subject much, you’ve probably come across the advice to avoid taking sides.…
Child Development: 4 Tips to Teach Kids to Be Good SportsParenting—Are your kids good losers? If not, you're not alone. In the competitive world we live in, children are taught directly and indirectly from a young age that winning is the goal. As parents, it is our responsibility to teach our kids that while winning a game may be…
How to Help Children Identify Emotions With CupcakesLearning how to help children identify emotions isn't something most parents research a lot unless their children have a challenge with it. But, the earlier we can help our kids recognize what they're feeling, the sooner we can work with them on appropriate ways to express how they're feeling.…
