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Driving: From the Teen’s View
by Jacob Parzych December 27th, 2013 Safety, Teen Perspective, Teens
Like most 17-year-olds, I have my driver's license.  While this is not a big deal, it becomes one around this time of year.  This will be my second year as a licensed driver, but that makes the weather no less of a concern. With car accidents being the leading cause of death among teenagers, it's obviously a major issue that needs addressing.
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Winter Sports Safety
by Lori Sciame December 26th, 2013 Big Kids, Safety, Tweens
Winter sports can be exhilarating.  The biting wind, and lots of fluffy snow and slippery ice, combine to send shivers down the spine -- not just from the cold, but from all the fun!  While many adults hate freezing temperatures, tweens not only accept them, they actually embrace them.
 Reviewing ways to keep a child safe while he or she enjoys winter sports may seem overprotective to some, but outside activities during cold months do have the potential to cause injury or even death.  So don't be caught off guard.  Implement the following safety rules with your tween today.
 First, a
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Ways Kids Can Share During the Holiday Season
by Tania Cowling December 25th, 2013 Big Kids, Elementary, Social
The holiday season is a perfect time to help children show they care about their world and the people they love. It’s also the time when kids think of fun and getting presents. Raising three children, I felt it’s never too early to teach them about caring and giving to others, thus bringing the joys of the holidays to people less fortunate. Parents and others who work with children want to help them learn about the importance of sharing. Civil service can begin now; take some time to determine social service and civic organizations that will welcome and encourage
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A Positive Preschool Experience
by Margot F. December 24th, 2013 Little Ones, Preschool, School
A preschool is a good way to transition a child who is accustomed to being at home to a more structured environment with other children and adults. A positive preschool experience will help a child feel more confident when entering kindergarten.
 A responsible preschool will have a safe environment for young children. The area inside and out should be “child-safe” to accommodate a three-year-old. All equipment should be undamaged and inside toys should be clean. The preschool should have a written policy regarding monthly fees and additional costs for field trips. Hours of operation should be posted with explanations about
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Breastfeeding In Public
by T Akery December 23rd, 2013 Care, Infants/Toddlers
Babies get hungry. Moms have to run errands and would like to dine out once in awhile. Thus, it is perfectly natural to breastfeed in public. But before you take the plunge, there are some things you should think about in regards to breastfeeding out in the open.
 The first thing to think about is whether or not you want to breastfeed in public. Despite the controversy surrounding breastfeeding and the increased popularity of it, it is still a personal decision that you have to make yourself. If you feel uncomfortable doing it, that's perfectly fine. Not every mom is
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How Teens Can Earn A Free Rein
by Sam P. December 20th, 2013 Behavior, Teen Perspective, Teens
Many teenagers complain about not having any free rein and not being allowed to do anything.  But with that sort of trust from the parents comes responsibilities.  And many teens aren't trusted with those responsibilities because their behavior doesn't reflect that they can handle them.  If you can't remember to take out the trash, or put away your laundry, how will you remember to text your mother when you get to the party that's an hour away, or when you get home to an empty house?
 I fully understand that a little space and trust from your parents is all
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Encouraging Your Tween’s Participation in Music
by T Akery December 19th, 2013 Behavior, Big Kids, Tweens
Music is probably something that your Tween is already heavily invested in. They likely have their favorite artists and their favorite songs. They may even have a teenage idol that they admire. Many of these idols also play instruments. But idolizing music is not enough to develop the benefits
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Safety Training at Home
by Ronald A. Rowe December 18th, 2013 Big Kids, Elementary, Safety
Virtually all parents are concerned about the safety of their elementary-age children but few know what to do about it. Worrying doesn’t do much to keep our children safe. Despite the fervent wishes of more than a few moms that I know, we cannot wrap our children in bubble wrap and keep them secure from all harm until their eighteenth birthday. They will be out of our sight and control at some point no matter what we do.
 I have spoken to so many parents who are deeply concerned about protecting their children but overlook one simple but important step
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After Christmas, What’s Next?
by Margot F. December 17th, 2013 Little Ones, Preschool, Social
After the last present is opened, even with used wrapping paper piled up everywhere, it is common for preschoolers to become frustrated looking for more gifts. Although it took days to plan for the big holiday, the festivities seem to end quite suddenly. It can be hard transitioning from the excitement of Christmas to ordinary life. Here are a few suggestions to help make the shift easier for a preschooler.
 Post a schedule of events for December and early January. Mark special occasions with pictures for appropriate days including Christmas Day – opening presents, Grandma coming to visit, family dinner
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Light Therapy for Depression in Pregnancy
by Jane Wangersky December 16th, 2013 Health, Pregnancy
Winter, for many, brings more vulnerability not only to colds and flu, but to depression. Pregnant women, with their hormonal changes, are especially prone to it. Though last winter I questioned the wisdom of a study that said anti-depressants during pregnancy didn’t “result in better outcomes” than placebos, it’s completely understandable if a woman expecting a baby decides she’d rather treat depression without drugs. In fact, the first time I sought treatment for depression was during my first pregnancy, and I stuck to my resolution to do it with counseling alone.
 Since then, another option has developed: Light
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Managing Your Money: From the Teen’s View
by Jacob Parzych December 13th, 2013 Teen Perspective, Teens
As a teenager, I often find myself with a list of expenditures on my hands and not much money to pay for them with.  This can cause problems, especially as life continues to get more expensive every day.  This not a problem unique to me, though, but one shared by all teenagers.
 In order to overcome this, though, one simply needs good money management techniques.  I have always been fairly good at handling my money, even as a child.  I would describe myself as a "saver, not a  spender"  or frugal. Either way, I have always been quick to save
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How to Survive Your Tween’s School Projects
by Tania Cowling December 12th, 2013 Big Kids, School, Tweens
School projects can be overwhelming to students and even parents. Teachers are looking for creative ideas, but don’t always present necessary instructions. Then tweens may want to present a huge project of their dreams and not have a clue how to begin. This is where parents come into play.
 As a mother of three, I've supervised many projects over the years -- from science experiments to social studies presentations and more. We (and I use
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Taming Holiday Stress
by Lori Sciame December 11th, 2013 Behavior, Big Kids, Elementary
It's not just infants that experience stress during the holidays; older children also succumb to stress this time of  year.  Imagine the following scenario.  Parents of a 7-year-old child throw rules out the window for four days each year.  After all, a visit to grandma's house 1,000 miles away
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Watch Out! Winter Hazards
by Lori Sciame December 10th, 2013 Little Ones, Preschool, Safety
Each season ushers in potential safety hazards, those that may cause injury or even death in preschoolers.  Like summer, temperatures can compromise the safety of young children; however, this time of year it's the cold rather than the heat that can injure or even kill.  Seasonal celebrations may also boost certain types of injuries.  In summer, fireworks surrounding the Fourth of July are of special concern, while at Christmastime it's the numerous electrical decorations.
 Frigid Temperatures Cause Frightening Injuries
 During the coldest months, children can experience the pain of frostbite relatively quickly.  When the temperature dips to below 20 degrees Fahrenheit,
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Immunizations and Your Baby
by T Akery December 9th, 2013 Development, Infants/Toddlers, Little Ones
Immunizations are vaccines designed to prevent the spread of disease. While immunizations are quite common in the United States, they aren't in other parts of the world. So, many of the diseases that your baby is vaccinated against still exist. The health problems that these diseases bring are worse than the vaccination itself. That is why there is this recommendation to get your baby vaccinated while they are young. There is often a lot of concern regarding the administration of immunizations. These concerns are very valid. So, here are a few things you can do to help mitigate some
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Teen Gifts for Significant Others
by Sam P. December 6th, 2013 Social, Teen Perspective, Teens
As a teenager in love in the holiday season, it's often tricky to find the perfect gift -- and to know how much is enough.  I think it all comes down to how long you've been dating.
 One month or less: something simple and inexpensive is probably your best bet.  You and your partner haven't been dating for that long so things aren't that serious.  Instead of making a large investment in your relationship, save most of it for college or a car.  Spending $15
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Dressing for Middle School
by Ronald A. Rowe December 5th, 2013 Big Kids, Social, Tweens
Our family stumbled into a new parenting quandary this year. Up until now, our boys have gone to schools that required school uniforms. There was never any pressure to dress a certain way or to keep up with the Joneses since everyone dressed exactly the same. This year, with our move to the great state of Texas, our children are suddenly in a whole new environment that includes a more individualized sense of fashion -- as well as the need for various coats and
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Has Your Child Written to Santa Yet?
by Margot F. December 4th, 2013 Big Kids, Elementary, School
Has your child written a letter to Santa yet? Yes, it is that time of year when everyone rushes around looking for the perfect gift, attends school concerts and plans the family dinner on top of all the other tasks in the day. How can there be time to
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Helping Preschoolers Through Disappointment
by T Akery December 3rd, 2013 Behavior, Little Ones, Preschool
Unfortunately, there are events that are impossible to predict and they often interfere with the things your preschooler is looking forward to doing. During these times, your preschooler may be disappointed because they didn't get to attend an event in preschool or missed a field trip with their class. The letdown after such an event is huge especially if their classmates are discussing every detail of the fun that they had. There are some things that you can do to help alleviate some of the disappointment they feel.
 One of the things that you can do is plan a replacement
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Quitting Smoking While You’re Pregnant
by Jane Wangersky December 2nd, 2013 Planning, Pregnancy
If you’re pregnant and a smoker, you know that may be harmful for your baby -- but you may think it would be too tough to quit right now. Quitting’s always tough, of course, and with the other stresses of pregnancy it may just seem like too much. But here are a few facts to consider.
 It’s never too late, even if you’re months into the pregnancy. When you quit,
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