Kids Behavior

How to Recognize Separation Anxiety in Children

By Sendblock

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Separation anxiety is at its peak in babies between the ages of 8 to 14 months. It is a normal stage of development. Generally, it totally disappears by age 2 when babies realize that just because a caregiver is out of sight does not mean they ... more »

How to Run Errands With Children

By eHow Parenting Editor

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While most people love being parents, many hate running errands with their children. Every trip to the store seems to take forever, and most have to be cut short due to short attention spans and big appetites. Unfortunately, most parents have to ... more »

How to teach a 'tweenager' responsibility

By only1special1

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Children need to learn responsibility before the "grown-up" world forces them to be responsible. Here are a couple of tricks that I have learned that created a basic understanding of responsibility in my own children. You can tell ... more »

How to Teach Your Children To Be Givers

By Tiferet

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OK..I don't have children of my own, so what am I doing writing this article? Well I have 6 nieces and nephews, so I know a little bit about what can help them on the path to giving... more »

How to Wash Hands After Using Public Bathrooms

By DreamLiving

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Do you catch a lot of colds and pick up strange viruses? Do you travel a lot? Here are a few tips to reduce bacteria when using public bathroom facilities... more »

How to write a social story

By Lorin Neikirk

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Social Stories are a very effective, and proven, method for helping kids on the autism spectrum learn a new task, skill or understanding. You too can write a library of social stories for your loved one or students, saving thousands of dollars in ... more »

How to Choose a Psychologist or Social Worker for Your Special Needs Child

By nservice

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Choosing a psychologist, psychiatrist, and/or a social agency for your child is probably one of the hardest and most important decision a parent has to make . This is someone that you will have to entrust with your child’s future for a long, ... 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 Explain Economic Recession to Your Kids

By jjmaughan

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Most adults have a pretty good idea about what an economic recession is, but when children constantly hear the term on the news and hear the subject being discussed by the adults around them, they'll be curious about what's going on. Here are a ... more »

How to Get an Child with Autism to Complete a Task

By Lorin Neikirk

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Kids who have difficulty completing tasks do so not because they are trying to be defiant. It happens because they lose track on what they should be doing, especially if what they WANT to do is different. Shifting gears so that what they want to ... more »

How to Get Your Child to Sleep Through the Night

By Jesse Schmitt

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Children can be little darlings. They also can cause a ruckus all night long. Some tips... more »

How to Help a Depressed Child in the Classroom

By Lori Lucero

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Most teachers at some point have had a student who seems lazy and impossible to motivate. Typical methods of reinforcement or discipline don't work. Maybe the student sleeps in class or acts out. Such a student may be depressed. More than ... more »

How to Keep your Kids in Bed at Night

By Wildscribe

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We love are kids, but bedtime is always a struggle for many parents who just can't keep their kids from wanting one more story, one more hug, and just one more glass of water. To keep them in bed... give them permission to get up... more »

How to stop temper tantrums

By mamie52

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Have a child that just misbehaves all the time? Maybe this will help!.. more »

How to talk to a child with attention problems

By MidniteWriter

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Raising a family is difficult enough without adding challenges. Do not go running off to a private school just yet! Even if your child (or other kids) have attention or other behavior problems. Here are some helpful, unique phrases and tips ... more »

How to Teach Children Not to Bite

By eHow Parenting Editor

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When children bite, parents feel very concerned and often don't know how to stop the behavior. It helps to know why children bite and then use this information to deal with the problem. Please remember that this is a common problem... more »

How to Teach Kids About Strangers

By Sheila Wilkinson

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It’s hard to find a balance between telling your children too little, leaving them unprotected, or telling them too much and scaring them to death. There is a safe place in between the two where you will feel comfortable and your kids will be ... more »

How to Thrive as a Stay-at-Home Mom

By DebbieBarr

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When I was interviewing moms for my book, A Season at Home, a woman told me, “I’ve held two professional jobs, and being at home with a two-year-old all day is by far the hardest work I’ve ever done.” Most stay-at-home-moms know exactly what she ... more »

How to approach a parent about their child's bad behavior

By Jenci4

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Everyone has had to deal with them. Children who just will not listen, and their behavior is horrible. Maybe it is even violent. How do you tell their parents that you are having problems with their children? Here is one way... more »

How to Be a Girl Scout Leader

By MelanieF

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If you would like to volunteer to be a Girl Scout leader, you will need to make an appointment with a membership specialist in your county. Tell them you have an interest in being a leader or maybe a co-leader. Take the following steps to ... more »

How to Be a good neighbor

By smilesatme1

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Being a nice neighbor is not easy. Most especially if your neighbor is annoying. They do stuff that hates your guts. You just cannot accept them as your friend. How would you deal with that kind of situation? You might say that you don't care but ... more »

How to Be a Respectful Parent

By asmestad

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Although parenting can be a sensitive subject on which to give advice, respectability and common courtesy are fairly universal. As a parent, you are responsible for your children, and it is important to be considerate of those around you. I ... more »

How to Change a Child's Negative Attitude Toward School

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Getting children to enjoy school can also be a challenge for some parents. There are many reasons why some children are not eager for school. It is imperative that their parents or caregivers take the time to understand the causes of the negative ... more »

How to Deal With an Angry Child

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Everyone experiences anger, but adults are expected to know how to express their anger appropriately. Often, parents pass those expectations on to their children, who are ill-equipped to cope with the emotions building up inside. Parents need to ... more »

How to Discipline Children in Public

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Sometimes it is hard for parents to remember that discipline is more about teaching than punishment. It is easy to get frustrated when your child acts out in public. Keeping your cool and following these steps can make an outing with your child a ... more »

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