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How to Teach Compassion Within the Family

By Judy Ford

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Compassion begins at home. Compassion is the understanding of the emotional state of another. Compassion is often combined with a desire to alleviate or reduce the suffering of another or to show special kindness to those who suffer. You can ... more »

How to Teach Feminism to Young Girls

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Feminism is an important concept that has advanced the social standing and cultural viewpoint concerning women throughout the world. Feminism encompasses the notion that women are equal to men and should be treated with respect, dignity and equal ... more »

How to Teach Kids About Praying

By Denise Oliveri

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When raising kids in a Christian home, it is important that they understand prayer and how it works in their lives. As a parent, it is your responsibility to both model a positive prayer life and teach your child how to pray. It will lead to an ... more »

How to Teach Toddlers Talking Versus Biting

By Judy Ford

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Mothers often ask me what to do about a toddler’s biting. Parents wonder if biting means that their child is headed in a negative direction. If you’ve ever had your child bite down on his playmate, you know how shocking this can be. You’re ... more »

How to Teach Your Child About Food Allergies

By tinasam

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PAL, the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network's (FAAN) free school program, stands for Protect A Life from food allergies. It educates children to recognize a reaction, what to do in the event of a reaction, and what the usual triggers are. ... more »

How to Teach Your Child To Be Respectful.

By Treciagayle

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A child is a parent's most prized possession. We should do all that we can to make sure that our child will have the best opportunity to 'make it' in this world. A child who exhibits the character trait of respect, for himself and for others, ... more »

How to Teach Your Child to Maintain Composure

By PegC

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Often children have not learned the art of remaining calm under less than perfect circumstances. Adults need to notice when the child is losing their composure and teach the child some skills to compose or calm themselves... more »

How to Teach Your Child to Read Before Entering Preschool

By Nessa

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Recently, published results of a study of reading practice among children and their parents found that too few parents read to their children regularly and this failure has long-term effects on learning as the children progress through the school ... more »

How to Teach Your Child to Ride a Bike

By pdmick

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School-aged kids learn to ride two-wheeled bikes at vastly different stages in their development. Some can ride on two wheels as early as two years of age, when others will be well into second or third grade before it happens for them. ... more »

How to Teach Your Children to be Organized

By sdwriter68

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Teaching your child to be organized takes time and patience. Follow these steps to start the process... more »

How to teach your kids about saving money and earning interest

By abrakadabra

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Ever wonder how to teach children about the power of earning interest? This article gives a simple technique that worked really well with my children... more »

How to Teach Your Toddler About Autumn

By eHow Parenting Editor

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The air is crisp, the leaves are turning brilliant colors and falling to the ground, and neighbors are decorating their yards with corn stalks and pumpkins. Teach your child about autumn using the numerous examples in your yard, neighborhood and ... more »

How to Tell a Bedtime Story

By trisha22

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Telling a bedtime story to a child can be a bit intimidating if you are not inclined towards on-the-spot creativity. It's especially hard if you've had a particularly hard day and you're teetering on a complete emotional meltdown. Still, your ... more »

How to tell if your baby is ready for solid foods

By lisa

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It is often difficult to tell if you baby is rady for solid foods. There are no real guidelines but as a rule of thumb, it is usually between ages 4 to 6 months. Some babies will be ready for solids sooner, and others will have no interest for ... more »

How to tell if your child is using weed

By Elizabethknows

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Would you like to know some signs if your child could be using street drugs?.. more »

How to Tell the Truth

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Telling the truth is a very important trait, and you should teach your children to tell the truth all the time. They can avoid misunderstandings and complications later in life if they are taught that telling the truth is always the best way to ... more »

How to Tell When a Teen Is Abusing Cough and Cold Medication

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Abusing cough and cold medication is an increasingly popular and extremely dangerous problem among teens who often take large doses of over-the-counter medications that contain dextromethorphan. These medications are abused by teens partially ... more »

How to Ten Easy Rules on Be a Great Mother in a Challenging World

By altheamarch

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The best job in the world being a mom is also the perhaps hardest but also the most rewarding. Here are some of my suggestions on those days when you need them most. Your kids will love you for them!.. more »

How to Train a Child

By Cloey

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Train your child with love and wisdom and those values will live in them forever... more »

How to train your child to be a good listener

By Tracey Bryant Stuckey

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One of the first comments you will hear from his kindergarten teacher is how well or not well he is able to listen and follow directions given in class. Listening is the backbone to comprehension in reading. If you can’t listen to multiple ... more »

How to Treat ADHD Naturally

By CCrock

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Many parents and professionals have raised questions about the safety of drugs used to treat ADHD. Studies show drugs can stunt growth, only work in the short term, increase pulse rate, and cause suspicious DNA changes that may be linked to ... more »

How to Treat and Remove Baby Stains

By Sarah Forhan

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For anyone that has fed or burped a baby you know that it is a messy job. Usually at the end of feeding my children I would often wonder how much actually went into their little mouths. I would look down at their cute little faces wet with ... more »

How to Treat Engorged Breasts

By CCrock

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Around 2-3 days post partum, the breasts normally become engorged (swollen and uncomfortable) due to the increase in blood flow and start of milk production. Here are some measures you can do to relieve engorgement... more »

How to Understand Imaginary Friends

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Having an imaginary friend is fairly common for kids, especially when they are three to four years old. Kids have such a great imagination that it may be hard to understand their perspective sometimes. Supporting your kids and not ridiculing them ... more »

How to Understand the Results of an Amniocentesis

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Your obstetrician will explain the results of the amniocentesis to you. But here are a few guidelines... more »

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