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Teach your child to be self-reliant7/21/2008
The following is one of 14 variables that child development experts and happiness researchers believe attribute to raising not only a happy child but also continued happiness through adulthood.
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So your homeschooler wants to go to school7/18/2008
Often just as parents have their lesson plans fine tuned and feel like they’re in a groove, their child might just decide they want to attend school. If they have kept good records and remained in...
Trust your child to do the right thing7/18/2008
The following is one of 14 variables that child development experts and happiness researchers believe attribute to raising not only a happy child but also continued happiness through adulthood.
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Knitting isn't just for the girls7/15/2008
Girls still outnumber boys in knitting classes, but the hobby is definitely catching on among boys. Knitting is taught in some elementary school art classes, and some boys are drawn in by the cool...
Teach your child to communicate7/15/2008
The following is one of 14 variables that child development experts and happiness researchers believe attribute to raising not only a happy child but also continued happiness through adulthood.
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How to prevent plagiocephaly7/13/2008
Ching-Rong Tsai, MD, a Monticello pediatrician, explains that the fontanels or soft spots on a baby’s skull will close over time, making a child’s head less malleable. The occipital fontanel, found at...
Too much praise can be harmful7/12/2008
The following is one of 14 variables that child development experts and happiness researchers believe attribute to raising not only a happy child but also continued happiness through adulthood.
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Homeschooling means paperwork7/11/2008
As “teacher,” parents are required to file appropriate paperwork with the home school district administrative offices. Sherry Dingman, Ph.D., professor of psychology at Marist College, says that a...
Be a positive role model for your child7/10/2008
The following is one of 14 variables that child development experts and happiness researchers believe attribute to raising not only a happy child but also continued happiness through adulthood.
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Knitting is an inexpensive, easy hobby7/8/2008
The Cornwall Yarn shop gives knitting lessons to individuals and small groups, particularly in the summer, when children’s schedules aren’t as packed. Parents and children can learn the activity toget...
Build resiliency in your child7/8/2008
The following is one of 14 variables that child development experts and happiness researchers believe attribute to raising not only a happy child but also continued happiness through adulthood.
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Make your child a giver, not a taker7/6/2008
The following is one of 14 variables that child development experts and happiness researchers believe attribute to raising not only a happy child but also continued happiness through adulthood.
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Are helmets the answer to flattened heads?7/5/2008
With the prevalence of plagiocephaly (a misshaping of the head), you may see more infants and toddlers wearing helmets. Also called “bands,” the custom-built devices are created in an office like Monr...
Balancing your homeschooled student's life7/4/2008
Balancing a young student’s life is a concern for parents who homeschool – whether it is finding a way for the child to participate in organized sports or music, or juggling the roles of “mom” and...
It's not about having "stuff"7/3/2008
The following is one of 14 variables that child development experts and happiness researchers believe attribute to raising not only a happy child but also continued happiness through adulthood.
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Fireworks safety you need to know7/2/2008
The summer heat, the smell of hamburgers on the grill, and the sound of fireworks can only mean one thing: It's the Fourth of July! With warm weather and family events, the holiday can be a fun time w...
Five 4th of July activities for kids7/1/2008
The grill is on, family and friends are over, now how do you keep the kids busy until the fireworks begin? Party planner Lisa Kothari is full of budget and family friendly ideas to make this year's ...
Help your child be positive7/1/2008
The following is one of 14 variables that child development experts and happiness researchers believe attribute to raising not only a happy child but also continued happiness through adulthood.
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Five safe sun tips for summer7/1/2008
5 safe sun tips for summer
A significant amount of sun-related skin damage happens from ages 6-18. Even when wearing a t-shirt, children are often at serious risk of "accidental bur...
Stop summer brain drain7/1/2008
By Michele Van Leeuwen
A March 2007 study titled “Lasting Consequences of the Summer Learning Gap,” published by Johns Hopkins University researchers, affirms that summer learning lo...
25 Ways to make you home safe7/1/2008
25 ways to make your home safe
These changes just may save your child’s life
With children out of school, they will be spending a lot more time at home and/or visiting relatives that may not...
Babies spending too much time on their backs6/29/2008
Plagiocephaly, an increasingly common malformation of an infant’s head, has been on the rise with the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Back to Sleep campaign, which started in 1991. Touted to reduce th...
Help your child develop social skills6/28/2008
The following is one of 14 variables that child development experts and happiness researchers believe attribute to raising not only a happy child but also continued happiness through adulthood.
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Boost your child's confidence6/26/2008
The following is one of 14 variables that child development experts and happiness researchers believe attribute to raising not only a happy child but also continued happiness through adulthood.
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Homeschooling mom shares her experience6/24/2008
Jennifer Williams of Campbell Hall isn’t your typical homeschooling mom. With a degree in elementary education, she had a head start on the teaching aspect of home schooling. She also is mother to six...
Reshaping children’s lives6/24/2008
Cindy Hunter thought her mind was playing tricks on her. Rounding the back of son Jacob’s highchair, Hunter thought his head looked just a bit ... uneven. Thinking maybe she was looking too hard for s...
Make your child a well-rounded individual6/24/2008
The following is one of 14 variables that child development experts and happiness researchers believe attribute to raising not only a happy child but also continued happiness through adulthood.
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Give unconditional love6/22/2008
The following is one of 14 variables that child development experts and happiness researchers believe attribute to raising not only a happy child but also continued happiness through adulthood.
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Let little ones loose with Dr. Seuss6/20/2008
Looking for some great reading material to keep your kids entertained this summer?
Baby Grand Books in Warwick recommends:
For toddler/preschool:
Knuffle Bunny Too, by Mo Williams
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Our beautiful "little" daughter6/20/2008
My husband, Jimmy, and I met in elementary school and quickly became friends. When elementary school ended, we went our separate ways.
At the age of 17, we ran into each other again and began da...
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