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How to Manage Your Kids Schedules

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Got kids in different schools and only one car? Here’s how you organize drop-offs, pickups, and after-school activities... more »

How to Massage a Child Throughout Development

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Many parents comment, "My child won't stay still for a massage." As children grow and become active, you can easily keep up with their busy bodies and continue a loving routine of massage... more »

How to Not Dress a Little Girl in Pink

By Mel Marzan

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Daughters naturally look cute in pinks and purples, but the girly-girl treatment can become overkill. Giving boys’ clothes a try can make for a refreshing new look--and one that’s cuter than ever. Read on for wardrobe tips on how to dress up your ... more »

How to Organize a Playroom

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Children love to have their own space for their toys, books and dress-up clothes. If you can create a playroom, you'll minimize the late-night Lego injuries as well as defining a clear space for your children to play... more »

How to Organize Your Children’s School Stuff

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There's library books, volunteer forms, schedules, permission slips, homework, classwork. At times, the paper literally seems to fly out of your child's backpack. Fortunately, you can gain control over all the chaos... more »

How to Pack an Emergency Diaper Kit for Your Car

By michellemathews

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Even the most prepared parent forgets to bring the diaper bag sometimes. And usually the one time you forget to bring the diaper bag is the very same day that your child spits up all over his outfit and has a massive diaper blow-out—all within 15 ... more »

How to Parent With an Illness

By AmyU

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Parenting while you are ill, whether temporarily or permanently can be very challenging. When you don't feel well it is hard to concentrate on the needs of others. Thankfully, it is possible and can be an enjoy able experience... more »

How to Pick an Appropriate Pet for Your Child

By mollyhcarter

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Having a pet is a wonderful way for your child to experience responsibility, learn empathy for other life, and consequently experience life and death. Having a pet, however, is a great responsibility that shouldn’t be taken lightly. When choosing ... more »

How to Play With Your Kids and Work Too

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When was the last time you spent time playing with your kids? You have more time than you realize to ‘play’ during everyday activities... more »

How to Potty-train your toddler son

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Potty training can be a hassle no matter your child’s gender but if you have a little boy then you know that it takes them slightly longer to get the hang of things. No pun intended. We all know the basics such as: don’t give child beverages ... more »

How to Prepare a Child for Summer Camp

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Summer camp can be a great place for children to stay active after the school year has ended, learn new activities and meet new friends. If they are attending summer camp for the first time, though, it can be a little scary. Here are some tips ... more »

How to Prepare for Your Child's Departure for College

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First of all, pat yourself on the back: The fact that you're preparing for this monumental occasion means you've done a spectacular parenting job. The work isn't over, but you and your child can move into the transition phase with confidence... more »

How to Prevent Bladder Infections in Girls

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Young girls are very susceptible to urinary tract infections. Because of a female’s anatomy, women have shorter urethras than men. The urethra, or the canal that connects the bladder to the opening of the vagina or penis, can sometimes be exposed ... more »

How to Protect Yourself from Date Rape, Women Safety

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Date rape is sadly known to more women then we would like to know. A lot of assaults have never been reported. For the reason we can’t remember or we blame ourselves for what happened. Most of the time you know the rapist and you like the guy; ... more »

How to Purchase Clothes for a Tween Girl

By AHermitt

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Buying clothes for children can be pretty simple. You just choose from what is on sale, buy it, and most children will wear it. Buying clothes for teens is easy, too. Just give them money, a few guidelines and walk away. Buying for tweens, ... more »

How to Raise A Girl Into A Woman--Part Six

By AngelBean

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Helping your daughter understand the difference between a long term guy and a short term guy is not hard at all. If she understands that when it comes to young girls or women that men have a strategy it will be easy to tell her that she should ... more »

How to Raise an Only Child

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Families with only one child are becoming more common. Parents may decide to limit their family to one child for a variety of reasons. Some parents may experience secondary infertility and be unable to conceive anymore children. Other families ... more »

How to Raise Children in a Cross-Cultural Marriage

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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As the global community becomes ever more connected, the number of intercultural marriages increases. This can be a great blessing for your children, who will have the opportunity to be bilingual or even fully bicultural... more »

How to Relax as a Stay-at-Home Mom

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Anyone who has experienced life as a stay-at-home mom knows that the phrase “stay-at-home” is almost laughable. Stay-at-home moms are never home! Coffee is consumed in travel mugs and days are filled with doctors, dentists and diapers. Relax? Is ... more »

How to remove tree sap from skin

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how to get tree sap off your skin. this works really well on kids too... more »

How to Select a Stroller if You Live at the Beach

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If you live near a beach, you'll need a stroller that works well on different surfaces and in different weather conditions. Look for the following features... more »

How to Sell Used Baby Gear, Toys, Clothes and Books

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Is a tsunami of gear, toys and books taking over your house? It's time to clear out. Most kids don't play with the majority of their toys and books, and they certainly can't wear clothes that no longer fit. If you can't bear to give away those ... more »

How to Set Up a Comfortable Room for a Sick Child

By Hillary Marshall

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When your child is sick, naturally you want to make them as comfortable as possible. Not only do we want them comfortable, because we hate to see them unhappy, but promoting their comfort also promotes their healing. The key to making a ... more »

How to Set up a Pretend Store for Kids as a Reward System

By christieo1

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Setting up a pretend store with your kids is a great way to reward their behavior while teaching them important life lessons. You can use it to strengthen behavior, math skills and manners. It is easy to set up... more »

How to Show Your Child You Love Them

By jgsmom

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7 things you, as a parent, can do to teach your child you love him or her... more »

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