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How to Raise Intelligent Children

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Part of raising kids includes helping them reach their full potential. Research shows that certain activities and experience can enhance a child's level of intelligence - helping he or she to reach that full potential... more »

How to Raise Responsible Teenagers

By Susan Heim

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There are many ways to raise a child, and every child is different. Therefore, there is no magic formula for raising good teens. Excellent parents can still have problem children, and good children come out of bad homes. But by staying closely ... more »

How to Raise Teenage Daughters

By Ynot

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I don't claim victory, yet; my younger daughter is only 15. But I'm pleasantly surprised how well my two daughters turned out so far!.. more »

How to raise the self esteem of a Green

By BarryWaite

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Wouldn’t it be nice to wake up each day and have a totally positive outlook? You greet your family at the breakfast table and they actually greet you back. At work, your co-workers build each other up and applaud each others’ accomplishments. ... more »

How to Raise Thoughtful and Polite Children

By GreenMomma

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Raising a child is one of the most beautiful and yet challenging jobs in the world. This article has a few tips that have helped me to raise thoughtful and polite children... more »

How to Raise Wonderful Children

By mgonza12

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Here are some simple tips to improve the relationship you have with your children... more »

How to Raise your Child without Television

By deepthinkin

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Yes, that’s right, I said without television. Even if you can’t see yourself completely cutting out the idiot box (as my parents were wont to call it,) you can significantly reduce their viewing time. You’ll be surprised by the results... more »

How to Read Aloud to a Baby Up to Two Months Old

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Many people do not realize that they should read to their newborn babies; reading to a newborn is an important step in setting the stage for reading skills down the road. Even at four weeks old, you can start to teach your baby to read. As a ... more »

How to Read to a Baby For Language Development

By Soren

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When most parents read to their babies, they want to hold the child in their laps so that he can see the pictures. However, it's just as important for language development for the baby to see the parent's face while reading... more »

How to Recognize if Your Teen May Be Struggling

By Sendblock

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If you think your child is struggling or troubled, it is best to take immediate action. While it is tempting to deny a problem rather than to face it, the first step towards a solution is to acknowledge that the problem exists. Read on to learn more... more »

How to recognize signs of anorexia in your teenage daughter

By Natalie Hernandez

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In this day and age there is so much pressure on girls to be thin and beautiful. It is sad that so many beautiful young ladies are looking in the mirror and not recognizing that they are just that, beautiful. With celebrities that many teenage ... more »

How to Run Errands With Children

By eHow Parenting Editor

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While most people love being parents, many hate running errands with their children. Every trip to the store seems to take forever, and most have to be cut short due to short attention spans and big appetites. Unfortunately, most parents have to ... more »

How to Satisfy Children With Food Allergies

By Bethenny Frankel

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Children with food allergies don't need to feel ostracized or left out. There are various ways to go about satisfying them and their taste buds... more »

How to Save Money on Baby Formula

By aleinstein

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Babies are expensive! If you choose not to breastfeed, they really become expensive. Learn how to save money on baby formula right here... more »

How to Save on Babies Clothes the first year

By mom2four

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In this article i will tell you some tricks and things that you can do to save on babies clothes for the first year... more »

How to Save on the Cost of a Newborn

By Catwhitehead

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You have a newborn, and you want this baby to have everything. But you have a newborn, so you can't afford everything. Here are some tips on how to save money on the cost of caring for your new baby... more »

How to Schedule Down Time for your Kids

By deepthinkin

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Is your family always on the go? Running to soccer practice, then a scout meeting, a dance class next, a karate class after that? Are you and your kids feeling a little frazzled, wondering why the days, months and years just seem to rocket by? ... more »

How to Schedule Television Watching

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Have you ever been watching television and realized that three hours mysteriously went by? Sure, channel surfing is a guilty habit for some, but you can use your viewing time more wisely with a little forethought. And if you want to control your ... more »

How to Set Boundaries for Teens

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Although they aren't really children anymore, teenagers lack the maturity to always make good decisions on their own. Firm guidance from parents is what teenagers require to successfully reach adulthood. Setting boundaries for your teens is an ... more »

How to Sew Patches Onto A Brownie Scout Vest

By dweaver

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If your daughter is like mine she's into every program she can be in. Right now it's all about the Brownies. Here's a list of the things you will need to do in order to keep her vest up to date with group standards... more »

How to Share Newborn Care With the Father

By eHow Parenting Editor

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From conception babies form a lifelong bond with their mothers, however forming a bond with the father takes effort and involvement with an infant on the father's part. Sharing in the care of the infant with the mother is a proven way to build a ... more »

How to Shop with a Toddler

By Jennon

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Sometimes grocery or other shopping with a toddler can be a nightmare. In fact, many parents avoid taking their child shopping at all once they reach toddler stage. There are ways, however, to make a shopping trip with a toddler just as fun as it ... more »

How to Stay Hydrated During Pregnancy

By momoftwingirls

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Staying hydrated is very important. Once you find out you are pregnant with twins (or otherwise), begin drinking at least 3 to 4 32 ounce cups of water everyday... more »

How to Stimulate a 3-Month-Old's Senses

By eHow Parenting Editor

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At three months, a baby is actively exploring and interacting with his world. Create an interesting environment for him to relate to. (The following information has been adapted from Dr. Segal's book series, "Your Child at Play.").. more »

How to stop a colicy baby's crying

By miakiddo82

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How to stop a gassy baby's fussiness. Just in case there's no more or don't have any gas medicine for the little ones, but may have something used as an alternative... more »

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