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Kids do gross things like eat boogers and pee in pools: Is it bad?
Eating boogers. Digging in their pants. Peeing in the pool. Kids do gross things. It’s…
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Building toys kindle kids’ creativity
Blocks may be old-fashioned toys, but they’re anything but boring. Building toys like blocks and…
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Tips for managing tantrums in toddlers
You’ve heard the term ‘terrible twos.’ It refers to the age when children start seeking…
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Tips for talking to kids about puberty
Two tips for parents who dread talking to kids about puberty: Do it anyway and…
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Back-to-school stress: How to help your child cope
It’s normal to have back-to-school stress. Kids tend to feel nervous about a new schedule,…
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Teens and smoking: What you should know
In most states, it is illegal for children to purchase cigarettes before the age of…
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Social emotional health: Parenting kids to thrive as adults
At its core, parenting is about helping children thrive as adults. An important part about…
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Child development screenings: What parents need to know
The stages of a child’s development are crucial to ensure they are developing properly. This…
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Fine and gross motor skills: The foundations to life
From the moment a baby is born, their brain is drastically changing and learning new…
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