Toilet Training

Four Basic Guidelines about Toilet Training Relax.Toilet training is often the first task that parents take a strong stand on. Sure, it is important to you, but adding tension and pressure to the process will not make it any easier for you or your child, and may make it worse. Remember, unlike eating, sleeping, and […]

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TimeOuts

What is time-out? Time-out is a way of disciplining your child for misbehavior without raising your hand or your voice. Time-out involves removing your child from those things they seem to enjoy, for a small amount of time, immediately following misbehavior. Time-out for children is similar to penalties used for hockey players. When a hockey […]

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Television and the Family

Family is the most important influence in a child’s life, but television is not far behind. Television can inform, entertain, and teach us. However, some of what TV teaches may not be the things you want your child to learn. TV programs and commercials often show violence, alcohol or drug use, and sexual content that […]

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Puberty Books and Resources for Boys

Resources for the Male Child Here are a some suggestions of useful resources to help in parenting your young male child. These are only suggestions and are provided as additional tools for your consideration and should not be construed to mean our implicit or explicit endorsement of their content. Please use your parental discretion. What’s […]

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Puberty Books and Resources for Girls

Resources for the Female Child Here are a some suggestions of useful resources to help in parenting your young female child. These are only suggestions and are provided as additional tools for your consideration and should not be construed to mean our implicit or explicit endorsement of their content. Please use your parental discretion. Care […]

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Circumcision

Male Circumcision Male circumcision consists of the surgical removal of some, or all, of the foreskin (or prepuce) from the penis. It is one of the most common procedures performed all over the world. In the United States, the procedure is commonly performed during the newborn period. Evaluation of current evidence indicates that the health […]

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Tips For Successful Feeding

Is My Baby Getting Enough Formula, Or Too Much? Signs that your baby may be getting too little formula are: Slower-than-normal weight gain Diminished urine output A loose, wrinkly appearance to baby’s skin Persistent crying or fussiness If your baby is showing signs of being underfed, increase the amount of milk offered. Feed more volume […]

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Bottle Feeding

Once the decision to breast feed is made, the next important thing is to select the type of formula you want to use. For most babies who are bottle fed, this process is usually initiated in the newborn nursery, and if the chosen formula is being well tolerated, there is really no need to switch […]

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Tips about Germ Prevention

As they grow and develop, children come in contact with, and may sometimes suffer from, a variety of common illnesses. Fortunately, most of these illnesses and diseases are mild and self-limited. In order words, they go away either without or with minimal intervention. Some may require a visit to the doctor. Others may last a […]

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Creating a Family Tradition

Family traditions can go a long way in helping to create and maintain a healthy family life. Family traditions can be an avenue for family members to get together and fellowship with one another. Such gatherings tend to foster a better family relationship, unity, and understanding. If you do not already have family traditions, now […]

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