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How to Understand The 'Natural' Parenting Style

By georgelarson

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A majority of 'natural parents' were babies of the Woodstock era. Now these babies are having children and making choices about the style of parenting they most identify with. Natural parenting was something their parents did. This style of ... more »

How to Understand Your Child's Misbehavior

By Lori Lucero

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Parenting has to be the most important--as well as one of the most difficult--jobs in existence. Children's misbehavior can drive parents crazy, especially when they can't seem to correct the misbehavior. It can help to remember that all ... more »

How to Use a Color Card System for Disciplining Children

By christieo1

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Are you looking for a way to help your children learn the consequences of their behavior? This simple system of using colors and index cards can change the way that you reward and punish your children's behavior. Here's how... more »

How to Use a Sunday

By MIghtyDreamer

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Technically, Sunday is the first day of the week. So what should Sunday's be used for? Check out the tips in this article for suggestions on how to use a Sunday... more »

How to Use Consequences Creatively

By AskLucy

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Problem child or teen? Your child/teen does not respond to consequences? Time out doesn't work? Restriction doesn't work? Child behavior problems can be tricky- for every parent. What works for one child may not work for another, or may not ... more »

How to Use Methods to Learn How to Spell

By MIghtyDreamer

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If you are someone who is looking to find easier ways to remember spelling words, try some of these simply tips in this article to help you or someone else learn how to spell or spell better... more »

How to Use Santa as a Parenting Tool

By FPAEdit

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That jolly old man can be a very useful ally in the parenting department. As children become more and more excited about the holidays, you might find yourself singing or saying, "You better not shout, better not cry, better not pout, I'm telling ... more »

How to Use Time When You Have Young Kids

By Mel Marzan

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Your time can go very quickly when you have a young child. And with other responsibilities like work and housekeeping, you might wish for extra time to get things done. Read on for tips to maximize your minutes... more »

How to Use Your Baby to Help you Lose Weight

By MrsRBJ4Life

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Childbirth and being a mother is one of the most rewarding and beautiful feelings a woman could ever experience. Sometimes, however, we are left with those dreaded baby fat pounds that were so easy to put on but not so easy to get off. Motherhood ... more »

How to Volunteer at Your Child's School

By StacyP

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If your work schedule permits, volunteering at your child's school is a simple thing you can do to give back to your community. Volunteering your time is also a great way to let your child know that school is important. Interested in learning how ... more »

How to Vote in an Election while Bringing the Kids Along

By bookmom

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For a parent, voting in an election can be a daunting experience if you have to bring along your kids. You have to drag them to a polling place, wait in that long line, then they have to not run amuck while you actually cast your vote. There's ... more »

How to wake up and be more alert in the morning

By Bfastattiffanys

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If you have trouble waking up in the morning like I do you can try these simple steps for becoming more alert. These were extremely helpful when my son was a newborn and I was getting up several times per night... more »

How to Wake up with Nice Hair

By CCrock

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If you have children, you probably often do not have the luxury of showering in the morning and styling your hair before you have to rush out the door. Here are some tips for waking up with nice enough hair to feel confidant when you have to ... more »

How to Wash Cloth Diapers (Simply and Completely)

By Jamie

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Proper care of cloth diapers is essential to maintaining their durability and absorbency. The absorbent material in cloth diapers can include all natural fibers like cotton, hemp or bamboo, as well as synthetic microfiber fabrics. Many ... more »

How to Win the Bedtime Wars

By sunrizedreamer

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Are your children fighting you tooth and nail when it is time for them to go to bed? Are you pulling your hair out and feel you have no options left? Learn the simple secrets to restoring peace in your home and regain your sanity... more »

How to Winterize your Kids (and You)

By Bobbi Holmes

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If you’ve always lived in a sunshine state, how would your life change if you suddenly had to move to a community where there was winter snow? If you had small children, what tips could make your life easier during the adjustment to climate change?.. more »

How to Write Creative Lunch Box Notes

By Kathleen Frassrand

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Children love to open their lunch box and find a handwritten note. Sharing a special message with your child is great, but eventually we all run out of creative things to say. Try these tips for writing great lunch box notes... more »

How to Accept and Enjoy Being the Mother of All Boys!

By AprilMay

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When I was a little girl, I dreamed of having a daughter someday, and I had all the pink doll accessories to go along with that dream. Now, as the mother of three boys, I've had to let that dream go. I simply don't have the time or energy to ... more »

How to act on set with your child.

By Showbizmom

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Your child has booked a part and now you will be taking them to their first job. Here are some tips on how you should "act" while on set... more »

How to Adjust When Your Newborn Ends up in the NICU

By Lisa Curcio

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Bringing a baby into the world is an amazing and wonderful thing. Most of the time the only things a new mom will have to worry about after delivery is how to get enough rest, when to find time to take care of herself and of course how to care ... more »

How to Ask for Help

By Felicity

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For those of us who don't know how to rely on others when the going gets tough because we are independent souls who cannot abide the thought of having to let down our independence guard, asking for help can be very, very hard. Yet there are times ... more »

How to Avoid PC Burnout

By Hey Bruce

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Probably 70% of the population spends too many hours on their PCs. If you don't shut it off, you may start to look like this. People are normally beautiful, but the internet can kill! The pic is my mother, and that's makeup. She posed for it... more »

How to Balance Work and Single Parenthood

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Balancing work and single parenthood may seem like an impossible task. Get good child care, banish stress and guilt, and tackle one thing at a time to keep up the balancing act... more »

How to Be a More Patient Parent

By Judy Ford

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Kids don’t clean up on demand, dress quickly, or pick up their toys instantly. They need reminders to brush their teeth, feed the dog and do homework. Some days it’s a hassle to get the gang out the door in the morning and off to school on time. ... more »

How to Be a More Sensitive Parent

By Judy Ford

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If you’re like me, you probably cringe when you hear parents scolding a crying child. Perhaps you shake your head bewildered when you hear the phrase: “You’re just too sensitive." When did the notion of being too sensitive originate? Is there ... more »

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