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How to help develop your child's self esteem

By Nocturnal

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Nothing better than learning from your own mistakes. Raising a child can be difficult and challenging, especially when done the right way, but it is so rewarding at the end... more »

How to Help Interracial Children Deal With Bigotry

By eHow Parenting Editor

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It is difficult to see your child hurt by insensitive behavior. Parents in an interracial family often must help their children deal with racism and bigotry. There are more than 700,000 interracial families in America today. Although it has ... more »

How to Help Kids Celebrate the Gift of Giving

By Deana Case

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It always feels nice to receive a gift, but there is something more meaningful about the experience of giving to others. The holiday season is a good time to allow your child to experience the joy of contributing to the community he lives in... more »

How to Help Modify Your Child's Behavior

By eHowriter

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Are you at your wits end with cycle after cycle of bad behavior with your child? Do you raise your voice more than you'd like to? It is true that children know exactly what buttons to push when it comes to discipline. They know when and how to ... more »

How to help young kids tidy their rooms...and keep them tidy!

By Karen Cotton

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Ask any child what their least favorite chore is and they're bound to say tidying their rooms. Clothes and toys strewn across floors are not only eyesores, they're hazards too! By making cleaning a joint effort, offering rewards and making it ... more »

How to Help Your Child Become a Better Reader

By CindyH

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Reading begins at an early age and is a tool that will be necessary for your child to succeed academically and professionally. For some children, reading is easy. But for others, learning to read so that the knowledge is retained can be a ... more »

How to Help Your Child Cope With the Death of a Pet

By eHow Parenting Editor

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The loss of a family pet can be a child's first experience with death. Helping children cope with grief will help them understand a very painful aspect of life and begin the healing process... more »

How to Help Your Child Deal with the Death of a Pet

By californiagirl

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Your child’s favorite dog has died after years of bonding with your child. Your young child seems completely devastated at the loss of his or her friend. Read this article for ideas on how to help your child deal with the loss of a pet... more »

How to help your child develop coordination

By LouRhi

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Coordination is to a certain extent, a naturally developing skill. There are however ways that you can assist your child develop their level of coordination. The best news is that it is never to early or late to start and it is relatively easy. ... more »

How to Help Your Child Excel In Math

By Linda McCloud

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Math can be one of the most challenging subjects your child ever tackles in school. If your child is having trouble with this subject you should try to help him/her as soon as you can. By learning the fundamentals early and learning the ... more »

How to Help Your Child Overcome Nightmares

By Amanda Smith

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Nightmares can be pretty scary for younger kids. There are a few things you can do to help calm them from having bad dreams... more »

How to help your child sleep through the night.

By candctroll

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It is a well known fact that children need more sleep than adults but what if your child is having problems sleeping at night? Below are tips on how to help your child not only sleep through the night but also wake up well rested... more »

How to help your kids be thankful

By Gracie1402

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Sometimes I feel like we are raising such a selfish generation. We are living in a "right now" time and our kids are picking up on that. Here are a few simple, practical steps to help your kids be thankful everyday... more »

How to Help Your Older Child Cope with a Younger Child's Birthday

By ariadnescurse

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A younger sibling's birthday can be difficult for the eldest child to cope with, especially if that birthday happens to fall earlier in the year. Unfortunately your oldest child's competition can cause the rain on your younger child's birthday ... more »

How to Help Your Son Advance in Boy Scouts

By scouterclay

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When a boy joins Boy Scouts, many parents want to help their sons advance in rank. But in many ways this is in conflict with how things are done in Scouting. Boy Scouts is boy run and we encourage all Scouts to work with older Scouts on their ... more »

How to Hide From Your Kids

By Beren deMotier

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Kids: they’re here, they’re there, they’re everywhere, and sometimes you just want a minute to yourself. Alone! When you can’t go out and leave them with a sitter, your spouse or any handy relatives, you might have to resort to drastic measures ... more »

How to Hire the Best Nanny

By 4nannytaxes

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Hiring a truly great nanny is every family's goal. But how do you hire the best nanny? Families who take the necessary time to understand their family's needs, thoroughly screen the nanny candidates and resist the urge to 'settle' on the less ... more »

How to Hold a Child When Pregnant

By eHow Parenting Editor

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During pregnancy your body is more vulnerable to injury, so take extra care when picking up children. .. more »

How to Host a Playdate

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Being a stay-at-home mom can be lonely. When every conversation you’ve had is in baby talk, you become desperate to connect to other mothers or another adult. Plus children need socialization and companionship so you’ve decided to invite some ... more »

How to Implement Potty Training

By JanCast2007

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Some parents equate potty training with a nightmare, and for some it is rightfully so. There is one important factor that may put some parental minds at ease which is there is really no set time to begin potty training. The biggest mistake a ... more »

How to Improve a Child's Reading Skills

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Many parents say reading has become a lost art. Kids are so focused on television and video games these days that reading for fun has fallen by the wayside. However, keeping your children well read can help further their education and their ... more »

How to Increase Your Child's Visual Attention

By LesleyBarker

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Visual attention is the ability to use the eyes to gather information about ones surroundings. It can be a life saving tool. You can increase your child’s visual attention by introducing him to a few simple concepts and games... more »

How to Increase Your Understanding of Mosaic Down Syndrome

By Lori Lucero

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Down Syndrome occurs when a baby has an extra 21st chromosome, meaning that each of their cells contain 47 chromosomes instead of 46 chromosomes like most people. Rarely, though, a child has two cell groupings--some cells have the extra 21st ... more »

How to Influence Children

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Children learn what they live, and the surest way to influence a child's behavior is to model the behavior you want to encourage in your child. You are your child's first and best teacher. Very little escapes children's notice, and every moment ... more »

How to Inspire the Artist in your Child

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Inspiring the artist in your child is a fun and important part of her development. The best thing about inspiring art is that children are amazingly gifted at it. There are many things for a parent to keep in mind as they watch a child create and ... more »

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