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How to Keep in Touch With Your Child if You Are the Non-Custodial Parent

By favefive

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If you lose custody of your child for any reason, you still should maintain your bonds unless a court prohibits it. You can keep in touch with your child in a way that is nurturing... more »

How to Keep Them Safe On Myspace

By Wardpossy

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How to keep your children safe on myspace... more »

How to Know if a Child has Dyspraxia

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Detect dyspraxia as soon as you can. Don't put your kid through undue stress and frustration when programs are available to ease dyspraxia symptoms. Take note of your kid's activities, compare that to other kids, and take action immediately... more »

How to Know When to Switch From Formula to Milk

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Baby formula is expensive. So, it's no surprise that parents want to know when their baby can switch from formula to milk. However, a baby's digestive system takes time to develop, and milk is hard to digest for their tummies. Waiting for the ... more »

How to Lead a Cub Scout Meeting

By eHow Parenting Editor

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A Cub Scout meeting should be lively yet educational. Adult leaders should be role models of good leadership. Follow these steps to effectively organize your next Scout meeting... more »

How to Lessen Teething Discomfort

By favefive

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Teething can cause a lot of discomfort to a baby. At times, a baby that is experiencing pain and discomfort will cry even through the night, causing lack of sleep for both baby and parents. At times no amount of lullaby songs or cuddling can help ... more »

How to Lessen the Risk of Pregnancy Stretch Marks

By JanCast2007

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As your stomach swells to accommodate the life that is growing inside you, there is often a concern about the unsightly stretch marks that can and do web across the stretching skin of a woman’s abdomen, breast, hips, thighs and buttocks during ... more »

How to Let Go When Your Child Leaves for Out-of-State College

By Nancy Larson

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Even while changing his diapers, you dreamed about sending your baby boy to college. But now that he’s 18 and preparing to launch, it’s a bittersweet time. You’re proud and happy that he’s been accepted to the school of his choice, but it’s ... more »

How to Locate a Playgroup for Special Needs Children

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Playgroups are an essential part of raising children who don't go to school or daycare. Providing a time for children to play and interact with other children is an important part of building social skills. Most special needs children can also ... more »

How to locate SEX OFFENDERS in your neighborhood

By AngelHeart

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Moving to a new neighborhood, not sure about a creepy neighbor? Log onto this site and check it out for yourself, YOU NEVER KNOW! I found a sex offender living next door to a friend of mine, her 2 young DAUGHTERS play with his kids ALL THE TIME!.. more »

How to Maintain a Healthy Relationship With Your Teen

By Sendblock

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In our culture, an adolescent's main task is to develop an identity separate from her parents. While all relationships are constantly changing and evolving, a healthy relationship with your teenager will make her transition into adulthood easier ... more »

How to Make a Catch Them Being Good Chart

By energizerbunny

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Children need continuous reminders until they have accomplished a certain skill. Since part of their day is at school and part at home they need the same continuity. Teachers are using a simple system to reward good behavior and decrease ... more »

How to Make a Rainy Day a Fun Day with Toddlers

By k-rae

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All you parents out there know how hard a rainy day can be on the kids and parents alike. Add a toddler into the mix and you’ve got a very long day on your hands. Here are a few ways to make you rainy day fun for you and your toddler... more »

How to Make a Sock Puppet that Eats

By laura g

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If you have kids and an old sock or two, pretty soon you could have a sock puppet and hours of sock puppet fun. This sock puppet is a twist on the popular favorite—a sock puppet that can "eat.".. more »

How to make and store homemade babyfood

By njdrake77

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This is a quick and easy method for making your own babyfood for your infant. It is healthier and you will be able to introduce a wide variety of foods to your child. This method is ideal for the family on the go. You can make large batches at a ... more »

How to Make Groceries Last

By Tena Green

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Some of you may have a spouse or children that deplete the groceries before you can get them out of the bags and put in the cupboards. But there is a way to stop your groceries from disappearing within the first hour of purchase, and even make ... more »

How to make homemade baby wipes - wet wipes

By april ort

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This article will save you a lot of money by teaching you to make homemade baby wipes... more »

How to Make Teething Pops for your Baby

By tamilyn718

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If your baby has been cranky, fussy, clingy and won't let you get anything done because he's teething give him a Teething Pop! Sure you've heard of teething biscuits, teething crackers, and teething sticks...but what about a teething pop? ... more »

How to Make the Perfect Bubble Solution

By lucymeetslois

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Blowing bubbles can entertain kids endlessly. With this solution and a couple of big bubble wands, a group of kids can entertain themselves for hours... more »

How to make your kids a fast healthy breakfast

By richard

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The mornings are a crazy time for parents with kids that need to go to school by 7:30am and want to wait till the last minute to wake up. Donuts, sugar cereal, and other "easy to prepare foods" are not healthy, so what do you do?.. more »

How to Make Your Pregnant Wife Happy

By Giuditta Tornetta

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Your wife is pregnant and moody, you like to cheer her up but have run out of ideas and want to save money for the new family. One of the most frequent questions we get asked is, "How can I say 'I love you' to my parter?" To answer this ... more »

How to Make Your Tween Son Feel Special

By AHermitt

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While tween boys may seem secure and even quite cool, they need to be made to feel special. It is up to the parents to do this so they don't end up looking for significance in gangs and with the wrong friends. Here are some tips to make your ... more »

How to Manage Power Struggles

By Judy Ford

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The teenage years are full of power struggles and contradictions. Your son is not doing his homework and mad at you for nagging him about it. You stop bugging him about his homework as he asked you to, and the very next week, he blames you ... more »

How to Obtain Military Adoption Benefits

By eHow Parenting Editor

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If you are looking to extend your family then adoption may be the way for you. If you or your spouse are active in the military then your family qualifies for military adoption benefits. Follow these steps to obtain military adoption benefits... more »

How to Pack a Baby Day Bag

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Once you've left the house without your diaper bag you'll never forget it again. Follow these steps to make sure you remember everything... more »

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