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How to Pack a Diaper Bag when Flying

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You are ready to take your baby on an airplane and you need to make sure you have everything with you that you need. If you forget to pack just one item, it will most certainly be the one you need most. Remember that there is absolutely nowhere ... more »

How to Perform with Shadow Puppets

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Like magic, shadow puppets dance across the screen, mesmerizing the viewers as the silhouettes perform their spellbinding antics. With these simple items, you can create a shadow puppet show that will thrill young audiences. Read on to learn more... more »

How to Pick a Preschool

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If you have a toddler at home, you may be interested in signing your son or daughter up for preschool. There are some things that you should consider when picking a preschool to make sure your child has the best preschool experience possible... more »

How to Pick a School for a Down Syndrome Child

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Selecting a school for a child with Down Syndrome isn't as difficult as it used to be. Public school districts are required to provide an education to students with disabilities, but you may find that your child is happier or more suited to a ... more »

How to Pick a Toddler's Puzzle

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Puzzles are educational and fun toys for toddlers. They are also some of the least expensive toys you can find for a child. Before handing your two-year-old a 1000-piece puzzle of the Grand Canyon, you might want to consider some alternatives first... more »

How to Pick Your Battles With Kids

By Amanda Morin

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As a parent it's your responsibility to teach your children right from wrong and to keep them safe. Enforcing rules and setting limits isn't always fun, especially when your kids put up a fight. But some battles aren't worth fighting in the first ... more »

How to Plan a Tween Sleepover

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Sleepovers can provide hours of fun for the tween set, or those kids ages 8 to 12. To plan a fun tween sleepover, you'll need organization, creativity and a lot of sleep before the party starts... more »

How to Plan for a Second Child

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After several months or years of enjoying your first child, you may begin contemplating adding another child to your family. You may desire a sibling and playmate for your first child or feel that you want to experience being a mother to an ... more »

How to Plan for College Costs

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Make no mistake: A college education pays big dividends. Studies show that college graduates earn roughly twice as much as high school graduates. Give your child this opportunity by starting your college savings program today... more »

How to Plan Prom Activities for Teens

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Prom is known as the last hurrah of the school year for many seniors going off to college. However, parents are often concerned about the safety of their teens on prom night, because prom night is notorious for underage drinking and reckless ... more »

How to Plan the Perfect Play Date (Toddlers and Preschoolers)

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Are you the parent of a toddler or a preschooler who would like to plan a play date soon? If this is the first “official,” play date that you are planning, you may be looking for some tips. If that is the case, please continue reading on... more »

How to Plan to be a Stay at Home Mom

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If you are considering staying at home and leaving your job. Here are some ideas to head you in the right direction... more »

How to Play Hooky With a Teen

By Judy Ford

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Remember when you were a teenager and you pretended to have a stomachache so that you could stay home from school? You weren’t really sick, but you needed a break from the daily grind. You complained the night before about feeling puny, you went ... more »

How to Play Littlest Pet Shop With Children

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Littlest Pet Shop brings delight and imagination to children ages 4 and up. The little bobbing heads of dogs, cats, monkeys, birds, mice, hamsters and more are endless. The cute little toys create a world for the child that an adult enters, ... more »

How to Play with Chalk Indoors

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It's pouring rain, and your toddler approaches with the sidewalk chalk that he has ignored all summer long. No need to despair!.. more »

How to Playfully Parent a Teenager

By Judy Ford

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With a teenager at home, you’ll seldom have a dull moment--there’s always something going on and there's always something to worry about. It’s natural for you to stress out about your teen, after all you want to protect them the best you can, but ... more »

How to Position an Infant for Sleep

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To lower the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests the following guidelines when laying your baby down to sleep... more »

How to Potty Train

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Potty train a child.. more »

How to Potty Train a 3 Year-old

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in this article you will learn ways to potty train a three year old... more »

How to Potty Train a Child in One Day

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The thought of potty training often makes parents cringe. This transition from diapers to big kid pants, can be exasperating and may leave many parents feeling defeated. If you're frustrated by potty training, try this method and get it done in a ... more »

How to Potty Train a Resistant Child

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No, you're not alone when you see your child looking helplessly up at you while he's standing in the middle of the grocery store in a puddle of urine. Most moms have experienced this more than once. However, if your child seems to refuse to be ... more »

How to Potty Train your child, guaranteed to work!!!

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This article will teach you how to potty train your child... more »

How to Practice Good Family Values

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Whatever has happened in the past, you can start today to make your family life happier. It does require some thought and work. You might even read a book on the subject. In the end, it boils down to treating others the way you would like to be ... more »

How to Practice Patience While Potty Training

By Judy Ford

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Potty training is a big deal, a milestone for you and your toddler. You’re both learning. Even if you’ve potty trained others, this is still the first time teaching this particular child. While your child is learning all the skills that go with ... more »

How to Prepare for Loaning Your Car to a Teen

By Judy Ford

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Remember the good ol’ days when you worried that your precious toddler would run into the street and get hit by a car? She was small enough so that you could hold her hand as you warned her to look both ways. She learned to cross the street, but ... more »

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