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Prepare your child for the dentist

By Maria Mora on Jan 29, 2013
Wish you could somehow start over and stop being afraid of going to the dentist? Here’s your chance to give that opportunity to your...
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When kids with food allergies are bullied

By Monica Beyer on Jan 29, 2013

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You may know that food allergies are on the rise, but did you know that it’s also a way for bullies to do what they do best —...
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Insomnia isn't just for moms

By Maria Mora on Jan 29, 2013

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Do you get enough sleep? If you’re raising kids, the answer is probably no. What you might not realize is that your child could be...
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Positive discipline: Why time-outs don't work

By Susan Stiffelman on Jan 25, 2013

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Do time-outs work as punishment for children? Family therapist and author Susan Stiffelman explains why they don't work, why they...
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Signs your child may have Seasonal Affective Disorder

By Katie Kavulla on Jan 25, 2013

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Seasonal Affective Disorder doesn't just plague adults during the darker months — children can also become heavily affected by this...
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Build family bonds and raise confident children

By Jennifer Chidester on Jan 24, 2013

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In Playful Parenting , author and psychologist Lawrence J. Cohen shows parents how connecting with kids in their world helps build...
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Is daycare making your child fat?

By Sarah W. Caron on Jan 24, 2013
You cut out fast food. Snacks are healthy. Sweets are offered on a treat basis once in a while. But a new study says that if your...
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Moms with a cause: Sending dreams to Ghana

By Katie Kavulla on Jan 24, 2013

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Kary Doerfler, mom to three teenagers and co-founder of Dreams for Orphans, discovered that she was a mom with a cause through her...
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Is your water poisoning your child?

By Michelle Maffei on Jan 23, 2013

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You grew up drinking from the hose and turned out just fine, but today's water options may have you wondering: Is your water...
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Does “mother-ese” help or hurt verbal development?

By Maureen Wallace on Jan 22, 2013

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Every parent does it eventually. One minute, you’re holding up your end of an impassioned debate about border control. The next...
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Does my child need therapy?

By Maria Mora on Jan 18, 2013

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When a child’s life becomes complicated for any reason, it may be helpful to visit a licensed mental health counselor who...
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Is your only child a lonely child?

By Sherri Kuhn on Jan 15, 2013

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We have all heard the accusations — only children are spoiled, self-centered, difficult socially or even just plain lonely. For...
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Teaching kids about guns

By Tiernan McKay on Jan 15, 2013

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Firearms and gun ownership are controversial topics on which everyone has opinions. Following record Black Friday gun sales and the...
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Anorexia and bulimia: Illnesses or lifestyle choices?

By Tiernan McKay on Jan 14, 2013
While most of us view eating disorders as dangerous illnesses, some people are finding acceptance and even encouragement in online...
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Bounce house blues: Injuries on the rise

By Michelle Maffei on Jan 10, 2013

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Bounce houses and kids' birthday parties are synonymous, but are they getting more dangerous? The AAP's recent study found that...
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Books that help kids overcome fears

By Abbi Perets on Jan 10, 2013

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When your child is afraid, it's hard not to feel powerless. Your instinct is to protect — and if you can't help your child feel...
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Kids’ winter skin: What to do about it

By Monica Beyer on Jan 10, 2013

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Harsh outdoor weather and indoor heating can wreak havoc on everyone’s skin, including your children's skin. Here’s how to tell if...
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Eat, move, nurture: Raising healthy kids

By Kori Ellis on Jan 10, 2013
By encouraging healthy eating and exercise habits, supplying structure and consistency and offering a lot of love, we all can hope...
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Spoiled rotten: Why you shouldn't coddle your kids

By Kori Ellis on Jan 8, 2013

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Spoiled kids often develop into self-absorbed adults with a lack of self-control and a major sense of entitlement. No matter if your...
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Parents are allowed to be imperfect

By SheKnows Parenting Editors on Jan 7, 2013

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Are you feeling pressure to be the perfect parent? The good news is that you already are perfect — as an imperfect parent.

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Find out how to keep your child healthy, take care of him when he's sick with a cold or the flu or another illness, and cope with injuries and hospital stays. Also: Is your child's development on track -- or does he or she have a developmental delay?