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Parents! We are winding summer down here in Florida and I have to admit, I need a break from the structure required to keep kids busy but comfortable in 100 degree temperatures. Gone is the week of vacation, gone are the couple weeks of structured...
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Parenting
Many parents dream of athletic glory for their children even before they can walk. But is it ever too early to start them in sports, and are there any sports you should avoid? It’s not hard to find a whole market of products aimed at budding...
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Parenting
Summer is supposed to be a laid back time full of relaxation and play. Kids are home with more time on their hands, you may have travel plans, and the typical schedule is completely out the window. Kids are more relaxed; however, parents tend to be...
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Parenting
Instead of asking, “When should I start disciplining my child?” researchers from Yale University recently posed a different question that might change the way you think about the issue. They asked, “When does a child begin to know...
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Seeing your child stressed out is no fun. Having to deal with their crying spells, irregular eating and sleeping and lack of concentration on school assignments can put a damper on anyone’s family. Children are facing more stress than ever....
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Baby
One of the great delights of parenting is watching your baby’s personality slowly emerge as he or she ages. You might find character traits you recognize in yourself, your spouse, or your even other family members. The formation of character is...
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Think it’s time to get your little one started in sports? Sounds like a good idea, but what if they don’t want to go? See what our experts say in this week’s Dear Bundoo. Dear Bundoo, I just signed my 3-year-old up for our community soccer program....
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I remember having a cell phone while in high school. It was only for “just in case” while driving, and all it did was call — no texting, games, Facebook, or Twitter. When I went to college, I kept my cell phone in a dresser drawer in my dorm room....
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For many of us down here in Florida, this week is Spring Break. Now that both of my kids are in school, that means a vacation for mama and daddy too…yippee! And we are going away for four days on a Disney cruise. Most people fall into two...
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Toddler
Parents of young children who are not yet talking often wonder how to help their little ones become better communicators. Simply playing with your child on his or her level can be a powerful language-learning tool. Here are some activities you can...
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Parenting
It’s not uncommon for pediatricians to hear the fear in a mother’s voice when describing her two-year-old’s newest pastime: head banging. Is this normal? Will my child’s brain be injured? Is this a sign of autism? First, you shouldn’t drive...
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Health
Music is a language shared and understood by all ages — and more recently, it is being used to help toddlers with developmental delays. Music therapy is the use of music to help toddlers in their growth and development, including toddlers with...
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Toddler
A good playgroup has benefits that go well beyond a good time on the playground. Research shows that group play helps children learn self-control as well as social skills like sharing, cooperating and turn-taking. Parents in playgroups also benefit...
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Parenting
Summertime is here, and so are the sweltering temperatures. Children love to play outside during the summer but as a parent, it’s your job to keep them safe. Here are a few things to keep in mind to protect your little one from the heat. Choose...
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Toddler
If you have young children or you’re a soon-to-be parent, you may want to check into Head Start, a federally funded preschool program for low-income children and their families. Head Start promotes school readiness in children between 3-5 years...
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Parenting
While trick-or-treating has been a traditional holiday activity for children for about 100 years, the origins of the tradition may not be so innocent as children going door-to-door for candy. The exact history of the phrase is not known for sure,...
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Health
When babies are born, their motor skills are constantly developing. But before long you’ll notice that your baby consistently favors one hand over the other, making them a “righty” or “lefty.” But when will you know? That depends on your baby,...
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Parenting
Here’s the easiest way to think of it: free-range parenting is the opposite helicopter parenting. Free range parents believe that children should be able explore the world freely, without parents constantly hovering and worrying. Not too long ago —...
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Pregnancy
Research shows that babies may be able to hear sounds in the womb as early as the 18th week of pregnancy, when the ears first start to stand out from the head. But what do they hear? And do babies understand or remember anything they heard in the...
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Baby
To your 8-month-old, anything can be a toy. From the discarded water bottle to the wooden spoon, if it makes noise, is colorful, or is an object your baby can pick up or pick at, he or she will likely do it. So it’s a good idea to focus on what...
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Parenting
Most parents understand the importance of wearing a bike helmet and for good reason. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, wearing a helmet decreases the chance of a serious brain injury by 88 percent. In addition to biking,...
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Parenting
Security blankets (or teddy bears or any object) are a familiar feature of childhood. Known as “transitional objects,” these objects serve an important developmental purpose. Children rely on them to transition between the affection supplied by...
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Health
Summer is a great time to be outside with the family, but when it comes to summer heat, there can be too much of a good thing. Heat waves—temperatures equal to or higher than the 95th percentile for a particular area and that last for at least two...