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How to Recognize Parent Abuse

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Parent abuse is also known as the silent abuse because many times parents don't report it. It is natural for teens to go through a separation period where they are trying to become individuals; however, sometimes it turns violent. There are ... more »

How to Stop a Child From Sucking Fingers

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Children who suck their fingers or hands may be trying to relieve stress and soothe themselves, but the habit can cause dental and speech problems if it is not stopped by the time their permanent teeth come in. Many children with this habit also ... more »

How to Stop Children From Biting

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Many children will go through a biting phase at some point; in toddlers, this phase is often due to teething, while in older children, it is sometimes deliberately aggressive. You may need to take action with some positive parenting techniques... more »

How to Stop Your Kids' Potty Talk

By Tashia Calhoun

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What is the obsession with potty talk? Must "pee" and "poopy" be inserted into every other sentence? Enough Already! Reminding, scolding, time outs...they are not working for us. I finally found a strategy that is working for ... more »

How to Teach a Child to be More Assertive

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One of the toughest things to handle as a parent is how to teach your child to stand up for herself, particularly when it comes to peer pressure and bullying. But if you start early, you can provide her the tools and the confidence to become an ... more »

How to Teach a Kid to Share

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Many children have trouble learning to share. It isn't that the children are selfish; sharing is simply a skill they have not yet developed. You can teach a child to share by following these steps... more »

How to Tell if Your Child has ADHD or Aspergers

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It can sometimes be very tricky to tell if a hyper active child has ADHD or Aspergers. Both disorders are characterized by impulsive behavior, a short attention span and poor social skills. In fact, many children who have Aspergers were ... more »

How to Use Chromotherapy to Calm Children

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Chromotherapy is the use of colors and light to bring health and balance to your life. Chromotherapy can be used to cure many problems. You can use forms of chromotherapy to calm children down and help them sleep. Follow these steps to learn how ... more »

How to deal with an Autistic Kid in Public Places

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Kids with Autism have allot of "Anger Tantrums" in the grocery stores, and many public places, I should know I have 3 boys with Autism, The best way to deal with them is to be Stress prepared and have full control of your and his mental ... more »

How to Encourage a Strong Willed Child

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The strong willed child often seems to be wrapped in a tough outer shell. One of the most important steps you can take in encouraging the child is to remember they want to be loved and appreciated. There is a tender child inside that tough ... more »

How to Help a Child Express Feelings

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Helping a child express feelings can be a challenge. A young child often does not understand the scope of their feelings and that can be a disturbing experience. By helping a child identify and express feelings, you are helping them deal with ... more »

How to Help a Passive-Aggressive Child

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Most children have passive-aggressive tendencies and can continue to live this way if parents don't help to stop this behavior. Symptoms of passive-aggressive disorder are procrastination, manipulative behavior, sulking, arguing and complaining. ... more »

How to Keep Children Busy While Grocery Shopping

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A busy mom shares some of her secrets of the trade - this was contributed to eHow by Amber Putnam. This game helps re-use common household items and teach children financial responsibility... more »

How to keep kids Quiet/Content at restaraunts and other events

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First, I want you to imagine the embarassment you felt the last time your kid let out a screech across the restaraunt because they couldn't get down to play or because they were not mentally stimulated. They wanted to jump on the seats and be ... more »

How to observe a child.

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This article will show you how to observe a child in a learning environment... more »

How to Break Kids' Bad TV Habits

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Even if you have been careful to help your kid avoid developing bad TV habits, it is possible that these habits can sneak up rather quickly. It's not too late if the bad habits have already occurred. You just need to be ready to take control of ... more »

How to Build Leadership Skills in a Strong Willed Child

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Strong willed children have natural tendencies for leadership: drive, determination and an attitude built for achievement. If we can strip out the need for control, what is left is a natural born leader, destined for accomplishment... more »

How to Celebrate Girl Scout Leader’s Day

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Giving a girl an invaluable gift of positive mentorship is to give her one of the best gifts in the world. Girl Scouts have been meeting for more than 95 years. But without adult volunteers acting as Girl Scout leaders, there wouldn’t be this ... more »

How to deal with an angry child after a divorce

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Divorce is not easy for anyone, and for children it can be a turning point in which they never forget. Many children get angry after their parents divorce because they do not know how to handle their emotions. It is a situation that they wish ... more »

How to deal with controlling children

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Controlling children are usually a product of their parents. They tend to mirror the parents personality, this is not true in all cases but many. Ways that you can deal with your controlling child are talking to them. Ask them why they feel the ... more »

How to Deal With Jealousy Among Children

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Children often bicker and argue with one another. These feelings intensify when jealousy is involved, but it's important for children to learn conflict resolution skills. Here are some ways to effectively deal with jealousy among children... more »

How to Deal With Your Child's Annoying Friend

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Most kids are a pleasure to have around. They play quietly with your son or daughter and are generally polite. But there is often one who is loud and obnoxious. How do you deal with him without hurting his feelings? Read on to learn how... more »

How to Encourage a Child to Laugh

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Laughter isn't only fun, it has incredible heart health benefits. Laughter increases blood flow by more than 20 percent, which pumps healthy oxygen throughout your body. These health benefits also hold true for your child; even young babies ... more »

How to Handle a Perfectionist Child

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For a perfectionist child who feels she must be the master of details, dealing with the frustration of when things don't go her way can be an overwhelming experience and a catalyst for future failures. Likewise, the parent of a perfectionist ... more »

How to Help a Child Overcome Fear of Swimming

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Many children love to spend time in the water, but for some, the idea of swimming is terrifying. Follow these steps to help your fearful child overcome her fear of the water so that she can learn to enjoy all the fun that swimming has to offer... more »

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