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Spanking as a form of discipline

Should you spank your child or not? In psychology when we want a person to learn something we may use positive or negative reinforcement. However spanking qualifies as neither and is usually considered a...

17 comments    life advice family
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The Truth About Labial Adhesions

No one seems to talk about this one, but Labial Adhesions are a common occurrence in little girls. It's when the inner vaginal lips (labia minora) fuse together appearing to close off the opening to the...

44 comments    health family parenting
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How to Know if Your Child is Gifted

We all want to believe our little Johnny or Susie is the smartest thing since Einstein, but only some of us will be correct. If your child is truly "gifted" it's important to get him or her the right kind of...

38 comments    family how to education
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Rapid Palatal Expanders

I wouldn't guess that many people have firsthand experience with the palatal expander, but most people probably know someone who knew someone who had one. If you didn't, now you do -- I had one. For two...

54 comments    teeth parenting advice palate
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How to Make Balloon Arches for All Kids’ Occasions

Balloon decorations have the magical ability to transform you from a regular parent into the best Mom or Dad ever! Everybody loves balloons, especially kids. Whether you're doing a quick arch for a...

1 comment    family children kids
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Early Symptoms of Pregnancy

Although every woman is unique, there are some universal early signs of pregnancy that may be experienced to one degree or another. Some women may have symptoms right away, within a week of conception. For...

13 comments    family parenting baby
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Battling Perfectionism in Children

Many kids and especially gifted children struggle with perfectionism. What does it really mean when we say someone is a perfectionist? Merriam Webster defines perfectionism as: the doctrine that the perfection...

6 comments    family children kids
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How to Raise a Child of Character

Raising good kids is hard work. There are no short cuts. We all need as much help as we can get. Here are a few tips to get you started. Know your children. Get to know all you can about their...

4 comments    life family how to
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How to Talk to Your Child's Teacher

Talking to your child's teach can be tricky business, but it doesn't have to be. It's easy - just be nice! You want to show respect for the teacher as a professional while being the best possible advocate...

10 comments    family how to education
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How to Approach the Endless Questions of a Gifted Child

If you live with a gift child, one of the things you will constantly contend with are her endless questions. Curiosity is a prominent characteristic of gifted children and you may as well get used to it....

4 comments    family how to parenting
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