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When little girls become tempestuous tweens

Some girls are feisty from the get go, from fussy babies to tantruming toddlers. The pre teen or “tween” years though, can be the time which parents find most confounding.
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When little girls become tempestuous tweens

Quirky Kid Some girls are feisty from the get go, from fussy babies to tantruming toddlers. The pre teen or “tween” years though, can be the time which parents find most confounding.

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10 Backyard Activities for Kids

Jo Hartley Keeping the kids entertained is not always easy, and thinking of new and interesting activities for them can be nothing short of exhausting. Here we take a look at some ideas that might help you out;