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6 Ways to Encourage Your Toddler to Read That Don't Involve Singing the ABCs

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As parents, we walk a tightrope every day. While we want our kids to learn important skills, it's difficult to establish a balance between doing too much and not enough.  My mum, who taught a variety ofgrades , likes to tell me a story about taking me to the zoo when I was a kid. She kept trying to get me to describe the animals and colours, and I requested: "Can't you just stop being a teacher and let me just have fun?" Related Videos: ·         14 Things People Said While I Was Pregnant That Made Me Laugh ·         30 Things Single Mums Want You to Know ·         Here Are the Top 25 Baby Boy Names of 2018 in the USA When it feels like drills, it stops being engaging and children don't feel invested in the activity. Essentially, when it becomes a chore, they no longer want to participate. Reading is one of those obviously necessary parts of early educati...

10 Parenting Tips for Preteens and Tweens

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It’s typically between the ages of nine and twelve that our cute, cuddly little children, once so willing to climb into our laps and share their secrets, suddenly want little or nothing to do with us.

10 Good Parenting Tips To Help Your Children Blossom

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While it is true that there is no single definition or correct method of raising children, a few parenting tips could go a long way in ensuring the happiness of your child. Let’s take a look at 10 good parenting tips. 

The Two Most Important Words I Say To My Kids

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It's a rare day in our house if I don't hear some type of whining from our kids. It usually starts early in the morning, especially if it's a school day. "I don't want to go to school. I want to stay home today," my 5-year-old daughter will lead with.

The 10 Most Powerful Things You Can Say to Your Kids

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Effective conversation helps parents create lasting, meaningful relationships with their kids. These 10 powerful statements can get you started on your way.