Parenting babies, toddlers, tweens, teens and beyond.

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11 Reasons Your Teen Secretly Wants You to Be a Disciplinarian

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Being a teenager is a tough business. We know this. We remember it clearly, and yet when you think about the one thing that’s harder than being a teen—it’s being the parent of a teen. There’s an awesome expression out there (source…
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15 Signs Your Child May Have ADHD

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As many as one in ten children are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the U.S. each year. Behavioral problems associated with ADHD include inattention, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. Children can begin exhibiting…
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15 Reasons Your Kid Should be Meditating

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Let’s face it, in today’s manic world our kids are stressed. From constant connection to technology to the demands of school, children feel more pressure. At times, they seem to have a constant ‘buzz’ in their head, preventing them…
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11 Reasons Why Your Child Should Learn to Swim

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As families head to beaches and pools this summer, it’s important to focus on water safety, especially when it comes to babies and kids. According to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drowning is the fifth leading cause…

15 Fun Ways Your Kids Can Earn Money this Summer

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Summer employment is great for kids, and jobs for teens can be a great way to rev up their accountability muscles. Summer jobs for teens can also help keep them in the spirit of responsibility and prepare them for the rigors of college. They…

11 Conversations to Have with Your Child Before Sleep-Away Camp

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Is anyone else sending their kids off to summer camp this year? For generations, sleep-away summer camps have been used as a sort of right of passage for both parents and children as the kids get a taste of what it’s like to be a bit independent…
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Water Saftey 101: 10 Ways to Avoid a Drowning Accident

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We all look forward to summer vacation and lazy days lounging at the beach or poolside. In such a relaxing setting, it’s easy to forget the importance of water safety, especially when it comes to kids. Each day, approximately 10 people…
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15 Out-of-the-Box Summer Camps for Your Niche Child

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You know your child’s strengths, and you want to see them continue to grow and explore those strengths during the summer. Just because school is out, doesn’t mean the learning can’t continue. Building confidence over the summer can translate…
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8 Child Tracking Devices to Keep an Eye on Your Toddler While You Vacay

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As the pages fly off the school calendar, many families start thinking about their summer vacation plans. However, this generation of moms and dads saw the “It’s 10 o’clock, do you know where your children are?” ad campaigns on national…