Kate seems to have no difficulty making friends. Wherever we are and there are other little girls, she always runs up to them and asks if they want to play. Three year olds seem to be so welcoming to each other, so the answer is usually a resounding "YES!"

At the park yesterday Kate decided to play with two little girls, Jamie and Molly. Jamie was a cute little 3 year old who immediately invited Kate into their sliding game. Jamie's dad was standing nearby and we both got...

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Here is an article from Health and Wellness about sleep and children.

"For many parents, redeveloping an early bedtime routine after a summer vacation takes work and effort. Working to establish this routine can be an adjustment for both the parent and child. A new study has found sleep to be an important factor in how children may perform at school. Lack of adequate sleep has even been found to have effects on their overall health. Making sure children get a good nights sleep...

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Everyone has had to deal with them. Children who just will not listen, and their behavior is horrible. Maybe it is even violent. How do you tell their parents that you are having problems with their children? Here is one way.

Things You’ll Need:
* Courage to do the right thing
* time to sit and have a meaningful converstaion
* a patient and calm attitude that can be maintained throught conversation

Step1
Before you do anything...

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I have to admit that my daughter is not the best eater on the planet. While she does try a variety of foods, she eats such a small amount of food at a time, that it is extremely frustrating to me. Here is an example of a typical meal time in our house:

Kate comes running up to me and says, "Mommy, I'm hungry."

I reply, "Well what do you want to eat? We have _________, _____________, and ___________." (I always give a few choices and let her choose.)...

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Whose ready for school? I am excited to meet all of my new students and to experience great things with them, however I know not everyone feels like me.
Since school is just around the corner, many children young and old (including teachers) are feeling mixed emotions as the day approaches. For a young child who is going to school for the first time, kindergarten is often the first venture into the world without the constant supervision of Mom and Dad to remind him of what is right and...

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