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Healthy Kids Column
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Allowance: Children learn the value of money
Are extra curricular activities giving your child stress?
Beware of the bully?! Girls can be bullies too
Children ‘model’ the attitudes present in the home
Children need help to work through your divorce
Communication starts by listening to your child
Discipline doesn't have to be parents' punishment
Divorce means getting through and moving on
Don’t let chores become a chore for parents
Emotions may hold the true key to success in life
Excuse them, children want your attention
Guidelines for telling children about parental divorce
Help Your Student Deal with Cliques
Helpful hints to stop your child’s hindering habits
Imaginative play is a valuable aspect of development
In the aftermath of disaster: talking to your kids about tragedy
International Adoption: Help Your New Child Feel At Home
Is your child involved in too much? How to balance her schedule
Is your child watching too much TV? You may be too.
Kids learn what they live -- even values
Parent\child bonding a life-long process
Parents need to set limits to avoid spoiling children
Pets provide comfort, never-ending friendship to families
Pets provide positive self-esteem for kids
Power of Play . . . aiding in your child's development
Reading gives children strong developmental foundation
Remember when? Yes, the kids do, too
Sibling rivalry can melt brotherly (or sisterly) love
Sibling Rivalry: How parents cope can spark problems
Talking can be more difficult for parents than children
Talking Money Matters With Kids
Teach your child to stop biting her nails
Teaching your child manners can be a difficult task
Television may have a negative affect on your childs learning
Thumb sucking ignites range of reactions
Toilet training trials: teaching your child to train
You’re Ready For The New Baby, Is Your Child?

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