Family Vacation: Your Kid Friendly Vacation Survival Guide
Children love family vacations. The goal? Come up with family vacation ideas that meet your budget and still reflect your values. Today’s article is your kid friendly vacation guide, so you can survive and thrive during a fun trip!
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Secure Attachment: What Every Child Needs
We all want to raise children who become cooperative, courageous, and independent little people who thrive. Of course, the big question is how. Thankfully, we don't have to rely on grandma's intuition or the opinions of others to address the pressing concern of "how best to do that." Instead, decades of research in the area of what is called "best parenting practices" helps us separate the facts from fiction
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Children Need Hugs
While five-year-old Ryan's mom hugged him he blurted out, "Hugs are for babies, mom." Meanwhile, Ryan continued to let her hug him. As a child becomes increasingly mature and independent, the need to separate from parents begins. Meanwhile, the need for connection still remains. For most children (and adults) hugs can signal a sense of security, ease emotional pain, reduce anxiety, and generate hope.
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How To Be An Effective Parent in 2018
Discover how to become an effective parent so you can reduce your day-to-day worry, help your family bond, and prepare your children for life, and set you free to relax because you know you are doing a great job each day!
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From WHINING to WINNING, Part 2
When your kiddo starts to moan and fuss, the real question becomes, “How can I best teach my child to whine less, regulate himself more, and use his words properly.” Here are a handful of tips to help you answer that big question.
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