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Long hours of screen time may hurt your kid’s vision. Find out how to prevent eye strain from video games and TV shows and reduce the damage to your child’s eyes.

We all know how important it is to socialize our children. But, do you know that independent play for toddlers is essential to their development? As parents, it’s our instinct to try to fill our child’s schedule with activities and play dates, but encouraging your child to play alone is crucial for their later development. …

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Fish’s eyeballs are one of my son’s favorite foods, and no, I am not kidding. When you ask him what he wants to eat, he will answer either pizza or fish’s eyeball. While they are completely different food items, they do have one thing in common – they make him feel good. Pizza reminds him of birthday celebrations …

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More than classes and activities, play is the most important part of your child’s development. Learn the benefits of play in early childhood and the different stages of play. Pediatricians, therapists, and preschool teachers alike know play is an integral part of a child’s early years. It’s one of the main ways children learn and develop, and …

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Kids are little people with huge emotions, and when they don’t know what to do with their emotions, they may act out physically. Learn how to stop your kid from hitting with this detailed step-by-step guide! As a Marriage & Family Therapist and Parenting Specialist, anger has to be the number one reason why a parent …

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Are your kids asking to buy things left and right at the store? Giving your kids allowance may be the answer to eliminating tantrums and teaching your kids how to be financially responsible. This post contains affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure policy for details. You are at Target, trying to grab a birthday present for one of …

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Are your kids constantly fighting? If you have more than one child in the family, sibling rivalry is inevitable. Here are positive parenting tips that will help your kids get along. This post contains affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure policy for details. Do you have multiple kids? If “yes,” then you are probably familiar with the woes of raising …

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Preparing your child for the first day of school can greatly reduce separation anxiety and fear of the unknown. Here are some helpful ways to prepare your child for the transition to school. This post contains affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure policy for details. The first day of school is a big day for you and your …

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Social-emotional learning (SEL) is critical to ensure that children succeed both in the classroom and in life. With proper social-emotional skills, children will be able to manage their own emotions and build positive relationships with others. We were mid Target trip when I said “no” to that perfectly placed toy in the Dollar Spot. A battle with …

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