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How to parent the sensitive child
Does your child worry about the simplest of things? Does he or she get upset easily? Do they seem to have empathy beyond their young years? Chances are you have a sensitive little soul on your hands.
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Positive advice for kids
Kimberley O'Brien tells you how you can help kids rule out the negatives life throws at them and find the positive influences they need to function better each day.
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The program helping children overcome shyness
Shyness in children can be debilitating and can lead to lifelong problems, including social anxiety.
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What to do if your child is teased for being 'fat'
Children pick up from TV, movies, and books that fat is a synonym for bad.
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The four words I am sick of repeating all day long
This child of mine, he will do anything to pick that nose of his.
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6 ways to raise confident decision-makers
As kids get older, keep the ball in their court as much as you can.
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Bonding with a teen is important, but don't force the connection
Am I doing something wrong by letting our daughter tune me out on some of the rare occasions we have one-on-one time?
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Children making political statements should be applauded, not punished
I want children to ask the big questions of the world around them and be supported.
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Is my four-year-old becoming a bully?
I know he's only four, but I'm feeling the pressure to turn my son around before it's too late.
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The surprising way to build empathy in kids
And how to make it stick.
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Balancing act: the many benefits of being barefoot
Time spent barefoot helps children develop important skills.
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Three year olds should be given household chores, experts say
It's good for them!
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Why can't I find clothes for my 11-year-old daughter?
It's almost impossible to find clothes suitable for her age.
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