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One Way to Teach Teens Credit Card Basics

Do you want to teach your teen how to responsibly use a credit card, but don’t want to open a new account in their name? One available feature allows you

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Study: Are E-Cigarettes Creating More Teen Smokers?

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), teen electronic cigarette use has sky-rocketed by an alarming rate – 78 percent — in the past year. read more

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My Favorite Way to Entertain My Kids in the Car

This may be completely obvious and old-hat to many of you but I have discovered a new way of keeping my kids entertained in the car — and it’s completely

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Are Extended School Year Services Right for Your Child?

Summer can be a challenging time for many families, perhaps more so for families of children who have autism. Significant disruptions to daily routines can be troublesome for children with

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Why Play Groups are Good for Your Child’s Social and Language Skills

While solitary play has its benefits, play groups are really where children can learn play, social and language skills. Here are some ways that play groups will benefit your child and enhance these strengths.   ...
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What You Should Know About Survival Swim Lessons

  • “Survival” swim lessons can be traumatic experiences for a child and do not drown-proof them. Developmentally-appropriate alternatives include layered play-based training with a trusted caregiver involved. Children are typically only
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A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents on Setting Limits

Setting — and holding — limits as parents is essential. Limits help kids feel safe; boundaries give them a sense of security and predictability which, in turn, can make parenting easier. Learn a few guidelines that will make setting limits easier. ...
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Parents: Get Up and Move!

Working in the office, carting our kids to activities and household chores might seem like moving, but do we spend more time sitting than we think? A recent study in

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The Benefits of a Lullaby

Infants have the ability to manipulate an object in response to hearing certain songs. They also can differentiate between sounds, as well as recognize different melodies, which is why singing
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What it’s Like to be a Kid

Imagine if, from the moment you woke up, someone told you every little thing you had to do. Use the bathroom. Come sit in this chair for breakfast. Eat
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