Pumpkin Carving Safety Tips
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What are the best ways to include younger children in the pumpkin-carving festivities while keeping everyone safe? ... Read full article
Keep the Bond Strong: 7 Tips to Keep the Conversation Going
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How many times have you tuned your young child out as she prattled on about how her best friend of the week now has a new best friend, or about who can throw the football the farthest? It’s easy to take these little moments of conversation for grante... Read full article
From Color-Blind to Color-Brave: Talking with Kids About Race
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Growing up in a mostly white region, I don’t remember a lot of family conversations about race. But my lawyer parents, both public defenders, shared a law practice in a racially diverse neighborhood. I saw how their clients with black and brown skin ... Read full article
Choosing Easy
by Kelly Carmena on
A fellow mother once told me, “I have come to realize that the hard choices we make as parents tend to be the right choices.” We were discussing whether or not I should send my son to school the day of the last honor roll assembly this past week. ... Read full article
You Can’t Always Get What You Want: Dealing with Defiance
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There are days when parents feel like time flies when it comes to their children. Their children were once little, full of energy, and occasionally acted up, but overall, they idolized their parents. However, once they hit their preteen years, things... Read full article
10 Tips to Put a Stop to Bad Biting Habits
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Young children bite for a variety of reasons—teething, feeling frustrated, seeking attention, looking for a reaction, or just exploring their world. With a little guidance, however, the behavior can stop. Here are 10 tips to help: Address it immedia... Read full article
Stylish Clothing That All Kiddos Can Enjoy—Even Those with Disabilities
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This is a big deal for children, their parents, and the fashion industry in general.... Read full article
Percentiles Explained: Understanding Your Child’s Growth Charts
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Learn how to understand your child’s growth charts.... Read full article
Zebras on the Horizon
by Dr. Mindy Calandro, Pediatrician on
In medicine, you are taught to be on the lookout for “zebras in the horse pasture.” In other words, you should always keep in mind that the uncommon or out of place could be sitting right in front of you.... Read full article
Making Fitness a Priority
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It's important that fitness be a priority in your life. Here's how to make it a reality.... Read full article