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How to Help a Teen with Asperger's Make and Keep Friends

By Nancy Larson

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Always an eccentric child, your teenager has now been diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome. The social world of teens is chaotic and unnerving at best, and an adolescent with Asperger’s is particularly handicapped. But with your help, he can find ... more »

How to Help a Teenager Make Good Decisions

By eHow Parenting Editor

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There's a fine line between wanting to protect your teenager and giving him space to make his own choices. Help your teenager make good decisions by following these few suggestions on establishing ground rules, opening the lines of communication ... more »

How to Help a Teething Baby or Toddler

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Teething babies and toddlers can get really miserable, but there are a few simple things you can do to help relieve their pain and sadness... more »

How to Help Children Find Their Own Space

By NMusch

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It seems that the farther on down the sibling line that a child is, the more difficulty they sometimes have learning to entertain themselves, while older, or firstborn children tend to be more naturally independent and capable of gainfully ... more »

How to Help Dad Bond with a Newborn

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Bonding with a newborn can seem like second nature to a new mom, but helping a new dad to bond with a newborn can be a challenge. As the mom, it is absolutely necessary to help the dad overcome the many things that can stand between him and his ... more »

How to Help Kids Who Hate Sports Keep Fit

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Even if your child isn't interested in team sports, you can still help him get involved in activities that will improve his self-esteem, strength, coordination and general fitness... more »

How to Help Teens Maintain a Positive Body Image

By Judy Ford

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Peer pressures, media images, parental values and comments all add to the mix that affects teens’ body image. Boys look at muscular sports heroes and fall short in comparison. Girls flipping through the pages of magazines size themselves up ... more »

How to Help Your Child Cope With Valentine's Day

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Valentine's Day can be stressful, especially for shy or sensitive children. The following tips will make it easier for your child to cope with this special holiday... more »

How to Help Your Child Learn to Fall

By eHow Parenting Editor

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In our book, "Your Self-Confident Baby," we talk about not interfering with a baby's physical development. Rather than teaching a baby how to fall, we believe it's better to allow him to develop on his own. Babies are body-wise and if left to ... more »

How to Help Your Child Prepare for the First Day of School

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Is it that time again already? Follow these simple steps to help your child face those first-day fears... more »

How to Help Your Divorcing Son or Daughter

By marshatem

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When a child gets divorced, parents as well as the couple feel the loss. Time freezes while Mom and Dad put their life on hold to lend support. My book "Your Child's Divorce: What to Expect -- What You Can Do" (Impact Publishers, fall ... more »

How to Help Your Infant Get a Shot

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Try not to take it too hard when your baby needs a shot. If you're relaxed, then your baby is more apt to feel relaxed too... more »

How to help your teens say no to drugs

By Ronit Baras

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If you are a parent to a teen and you are worried about his education, social life, his health or his wellbeing, you are normal! The concern regarding your teen puts you, together with 100% of parents of teens around the world. One important ... more »

How to hire a babysitter

By Karen Cotton

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Leaving your children on their own with a stranger for the first time can be hard for them...and you! Finding a babysitter to entrust your children to for an evening is challenging, but certainly not impossible... more »

How to Hire a Midwife or Doula

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Being pregnant is a life-altering transition. Your questions and concerns will grow right along with the new life in your belly. Many women are finding the answers and reassurance they need with nurse-midwives and doulas (labor coaches)... more »

How to Improve Your Child's Memory

By Moop

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If you've ever wanted to reduce your child's chances of growing up to be that guy who rides on the back of that loud putrid truck -- the one that wakes you up in the morning when it cruises through your alley to pick up your trash, then this is ... more »

How to improve your relationship with your spouse

By Glorimar Rosario

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We all seem to be interested in quick easy ways to improve our relationships, weather spousal, children, co-workers etc., Here are some basic principles that will work. When I was little I was told to treat others the way I wanted people to ... more »

How to Insert a tampon with ease

By Hayley Unavailable

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Would you like to use a tampon but are afraid of pain? Or maybe you just don't know how to put one in and the directions on the box aren't helpful. What ever it is I'm sure this article will help you... more »

How to Introduce Solid Food to Your Baby

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Get out the camera and call the grandparents; it's time for solids! Making a smooth transition to solid foods doesn't have to be difficult... more »

How to Keep a 5-Year-Old Girl Busy

By Civita Dyer

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It's important to make the most of the tail end of those formative years. Whether you've got a busy little boy or girl--5-year-olds need not be the challenge they first appear. This "busy project" combines the best of learning and fun and a ... more »

How to Keep a Best Friend

By Nona-Michael Jackson

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Having a friend is one of the most priceless things that could ever happen to anyone. So, when you have a friend, how do you keep the friendship forever... more »

How to keep a toddler calm in public.

By ABlackbear

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We have all been there. The trip to the doctor for the checkup. It starts with everyone sitting in the chair nicely with the toddler sitting back bouncing his/her little feet up and down while they color in their book. Next thing you know 20 ... more »

How to Keep an Infant Safe in a Baby Swing

By eHow Parenting Editor

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When you keep your infant securely strapped in his baby swing at all times, and observe routine safety practices while the swing is in use, you can protect your baby from sustaining injury. Follow these steps to ensure your baby is safely ... more »

How to Keep Baby Fingers Out of Doors

By momoftwingirls

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Babies love to open and close doors. Because they love doing this, their little fingers have the possibility of getting stuck in a door. That is why it is important to protect those fingers and here is what you can do... more »

How to Keep Cool During a Public Toddler Tantrum

By Beren deMotier

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Keeping cool during a public toddler tantrum takes a thick skin, a sense of humor and some long-term perspective. Consider these steps before getting caught up in the moment and losing your cool during your toddler’s next noisy tantrum in the ... more »

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