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New report finds steady rise in fatal child drownings

A new report released today by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) highlights the need for continued vigilance in combating child drownings, particularly...
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I hate the word ‘Enable’: Getting blamed & shamed when you have a child...

I hate the word enable. “He wouldn’t be in so much trouble if his parents didn’t enable him.” “She’s an enabler.” “I feel sorry for that family –...
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Tots and Tech? Nine tips for parenting toddlers this summer

Summer is fast approaching, and while that usually means barbecues, beach days, and family vacations, this summer promises to be very different due to...
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Building student understanding across racial differences

Can you imagine a friendship that developed between Emma, a black second-grade student who attended a large urban school in Memphis, Tennessee, and Cassidy,...
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How to talk with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other special needs about...

Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and all children with special needs, are going through as tough a time as anyone during the current...
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Coping with stress during uncertain times

Stress is an important and natural stimulant that compels us to adapt to a new environment or lifestyle change. It causes a physiological response...
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Tips for professional newborn photos

Many parents commemorate the birth of their new baby with a professional newborn photography session. This investment may not be an option for every...
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Keep Fourth of July booming with these firework safety tips

The road side tents of fireworks are being set up and that means people are preparing for their Fourth of July celebrations. The American...