How to Have a Successful Play Date

How to Have a Successful Play Date

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Before cliques, dating, break-ups and office politics, comes that first and developmentally vital tradition in a human being’s life: play dates. Play dates are a child’s first foray into the world of friends and social rules. Kids can learn a great deal about social interaction during play dates, which is…

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Internet Safety Tips for Kids

Internet Safety Tips for Kids

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Computers and the internet have become a way of life. Telling your kids that they can’t go on the internet is like telling them they can’t breathe. Not only has the internet become a social aspect for kids, it is also educational. Kids are expected to know their way around…

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Ten Famous Toy Recalls

Ten Famous Toy Recalls

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The number of recalls issued by toy manufacturers is staggering. Today there seems to be little attention and thought in the design of children’s toys, other than to make them as cheaply as possible. The design level is certainly lacking the element of making safety first. It is apparent the…

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Is Your Child Overscheduled?

Is Your Child Overscheduled?

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Let’s face it; we live in a busy world. Despite modern conveniences and advances in technology, it seems that today’s families are busier than ever. We try to squeeze in as much as we can in a day under the assumption that the more we get done, the happier we’ll…

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Do You Know How to Have a Yard Sale?

Do You Know How to Have a Yard Sale?

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If you’re ready to do some spring cleaning or just tired of a potential avalanche every time you open the hall closet, it may be time to consider a yard sale. You don’t need to invest a huge amount of time and effort, just a few hours for the actual…

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Shopping with Kids: Easing the Burden

Shopping with Kids: Easing the Burden

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Taking the kids along on a shopping trip can be a treat or a hassle, depending on how you handle things. With a good plan in mind and the right supplies you can turn a dreaded chore into a fun and potentially educational experience. Pre-Planning Your Shopping Trip Before you…

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The Best Bath Toys

The Best Bath Toys

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Back when Ernie of “Bert and Ernie” fame sang his famous love song to his rubber duckie, millions of children could relate; the classic yellow rubber tub toy was the most popular (and in many cases the only) floating fun item to be found in the family bath tub. These…

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Appropriate Video Game Systems for Your Family

Appropriate Video Game Systems for Your Family

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With a new set of video game systems coming out every few years it can be tough to decide the best system for your family’s needs. Unfortunately, because this is technology we’re talking about, “hand-me-downs” are mostly out of the question when it comes to game systems. Luckily, consoles are…

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Homeschooling Your Child

Homeschooling Your Child

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You have decided that homeschooling is the way to educate your child and now you have to ready yourself and your kids for all the trials and tribulations that come with it. You know that the road ahead may be a bit bumpy, but the rewards more than make up…

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