Kids Behavior

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Bullying can turn a vibrant and friendly child into a depressed, withdrawn, unhappy one. In recent years, some children who were bullied have even turned to violence to resolve their problems. Read below for tips on finding out if a child is ... more »

How to Choose Video Games for Your Child

By danahinders

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Video games are a tremendously popular form of entertainment among teenagers. Adolescent boys spend an average of 13 hours per week playing video games, while girls play video games for about five hours each week. Because of their interactive ... more »

How to Develop Guidelines for Your Child's Television Viewing

By Jerrie DeRose

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Turn the television on any night of the week and most shows, regardless of genre, contain varying amounts and degrees of violence, sex or sexual innuendo and profane language. There is a growing concern that television and movie content is ... more »

How to Encourage and Motivate Your Kids

By Ronit Baras

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Encouragement is parents’ way to gently shift their kids’ attention to their desired behaviour, thinking, attitude and action. Researches have suggested that academic success is not a result of natural born talent but a result of persistence, ... more »

How to Encourage Young Girls to Love Who They Are

By Psalmist4M

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Playing with dolls, fairy tales, daddy’s little princess…these are some of the things we would think of when thinking of little girls. But today innocent girls face, Britney looks, makeovers and cosmetic surgery, extreme competition, media and ... more »

How to End a Disciplinary Action With Your Child

By Cloey

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Disciplining a child can be a challenge all by itself so it’s good to have a plan in order. When a child is disciplined, both the child and the parents need to know when it is ended, and it is important that there be some kind of closure on each ... more »

How to ENTERTAIN AN ACTIVE CHILD

By DandelionMom

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If you are like me, you have active children who need lots of activity going on. Here are some helpful tips on how to keep your active children happy and satisfied... more »

How to Find the Right Speech Therapist for Your Special Needs Child

By Laura Brumback

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Raising a Special Needs child brings a whole new set of challenges to parenthood, and not all of those are in the home. Choosing the right service providers for your child and your family can be one of the most difficult, and rewarding, ... more »

How to Get a 4-year-old to Stop Sucking His Thumb

By Civita Dyer Dyer

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So, you have a thumb sucker? Are you ready to break that habit? No, I mean are you really ready to break that habit? When you decide to start this process, you will have to be determined and consistent. This is not something you want to start and ... more »

How to get a disabled child help at school

By AskLucy

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Parents often struggle negotiating through the steps of getting their child help through the school system. Getting children assessed for disabilities- learning disabilities, speech delays, emotional disorders, and then getting the correct help ... more »

How to get kids at a slumber party to bed at a decent time

By klnygaard

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How to get kids 10 and under to sleep at a slumber party.. more »

How to Get Rid of Your Child's Pacifier

By Amanda Smith

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Breaking you kid's addiction to their pacifier can be challenging. I have a few tips for helping your child let go... more »

How to Get the Benefits of Watching TV & Videos for Toddlers

By drmacab

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I know television and watching videos can sometimes get bad press but I've watched my 2 year old learn Spanish, the alphabet, colors, counting and more from videos. At a very young age she was able to communicate with us via sign language thanks ... more »

How to get your kids to clean their room.

By BlakeXRain

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Some children, no matter how hard you force them, how you reward them, or how you beg them they wont clean their rooms. (I was one of these kids). Eventually I found a way to make cleaning my room more fun, which in turn made me less rebilious ... more »

How to Handle a Child's Tantrum

By AskLucy

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Temper tantrums come with children. It is a child's way of learning independence. When they are born children do not know they are separate beings from their moms/caretaker. But guess what age they begin to figure out that they exist apart ... more »

How to Handle Children With Behavioral Issues

By Vohnny

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It may get frustrating trying to handle children with behavioral issues. It takes alot of patience. Whether you're a parent or an educator, the most important thing is to keep calm and try to use a soothing voice. These children usually need more ... more »

How to Have A Fun Afternoon With Your Toddler On A Budget

By Larry Fike, M.Phil.

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It's just you and your toddler. What do to, especially if you're relatively strapped due to gas prices or other things?.. more »

How to Help Children Cope With Fears

By eHow Parenting Editor

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All children are afraid of new things. Something as benign as the dark or a neighbor's pet can become terrifying through a child's active imagination. How you handle your child's fears has an influence on how he will handle fears in adulthood. ... more »

How to help young kids tidy their rooms...and keep them tidy!

By Karen Cotton

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Ask any child what their least favorite chore is and they're bound to say tidying their rooms. Clothes and toys strewn across floors are not only eyesores, they're hazards too! By making cleaning a joint effort, offering rewards and making it ... more »

How to Help Your Child Cope With a School Bully

By eHowriter

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A school bully can be very cruel and insensitive. I had a bully when I was a child in school and it affected my whole life. It can greatly challenge your self-esteem and self-confidence. Here are some things you can do to help your child... more »

How to Help Your Child Develop Decision Making Skills

By Angie Shiflett

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While it is true that children have the ability to make decisions, and do so frequently, it is important that you work with them as a parent to develop the strength of their decision making skills. As parents, it is our responsibility to help our ... more »

How to help your kids be thankful

By Gracie1402

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Sometimes I feel like we are raising such a selfish generation. We are living in a "right now" time and our kids are picking up on that. Here are a few simple, practical steps to help your kids be thankful everyday... more »

How to Help Your Older Child Cope with a Younger Child's Birthday

By ariadnescurse

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A younger sibling's birthday can be difficult for the eldest child to cope with, especially if that birthday happens to fall earlier in the year. Unfortunately your oldest child's competition can cause the rain on your younger child's birthday ... more »

How to Laugh With a Youngster

By Judy Ford

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Children laugh a lot. Giggling, being silly, cracking up, wiggling, seeing the funny side of things comes naturally for young ones. They don’t hold back like adults and parents. If your family could use more laughter, if you’re longing to ... more »

How to Leave Your Tween Home Alone

By AHermitt

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Your child is a tween between the age of 9 and 13. Can you leave him hold alone? There are many things to be considered when determining if a child can be left home alone. There are also certain steps you must take... more »

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