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Teach your Teen the Essentials of Safe Winter Driving

Powerful winter storms this year have made winter driving top of mind for many people. Driving in snow or on icy roads can be hazardous and scary for any driver,

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Uptick in Teen Depression Linked to Screen Time

Recent national surveys indicate that there has been an increase in the number of children between the ages of 13-18 who are depressed and suicidal, especially among young girls. read

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Toddler Talking: Ages & Stages of Speech Development

While all children reach milestones at different rates, there are general guidelines that can be expected as part of normal development. Since speech development is an essential building block in your child's ability to communicate, it's important to monitor. Use this timeline to determine whether your child's speech is developing at the desired rate from birth to age 5. ...
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Camp Fairs Can Help Jump Start a Happy Summer for Your Child – And You!

Attending a Camp Fair is an easy way to get motivated for planning a summer of enrichment and adventure for your child. But it’s important that the camp or camps you choose are a good fit for your child and your budget. Learn some tips and considerations for attending a camp fair. ...
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‘Untangled’ Author to Speak on Child Development

Joseph and Florence Mandel Jewish Day School will host psychologist, best-selling author, and columnist Lisa Damour, who will address the topic, “Untangling the Developmental Stages of our Children.” The free event on Feb. 5 is part of the Mandel JDS Middle School Reveal. ...
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Toddler Tantrums: Understand, Manage, Prevent

Ah, yes. Toddler tantrums. Does any parent get through these years entirely without them? If so, I’d like to meet you and shower you with gifts and awe. Already at

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Managing Middle School Stress

Surviving middle school can feel like juggling, and keeping all the balls in the air can be stressful: academic accomplishments, social demands, changing appearances, and more. The best way to avoid a meltdown is to recognize the early warning signs. Here are some tried and true tips to guide your tween through these years. ...
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A Post-Holiday Open Letter to the Inventors of Elf on the Shelf

Dear Carol Aebersold and Chanda Bell,

I’d like to first start off by thanking you for inventing Elf on the Shelf. It’s a wonderful idea and has helped me tremendously.

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8 Things Nurses Want you to Know About Your C-Section

Having a cesarian section can be scary to many moms, even if you’ve had one before. While a lot of information is published about stages of labor and how to tackle labor pain, there isn’t as much on how to prepare for a c-section. These tips will help you cope with some of the unknown fears about the procedure before you reach the labor and delivery room. ...
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10 Snow Day Activities to Keep Boredom at Bay

“Snow day!”

It’s the term kids love and parents sometimes dread. After the initial excitement wears off, a chorus of “I’m bored!” begins to echo throughout the house. read more

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