Dealing with Sibling Rivalry

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Dealing with Sibling Rivalry

Sibling rivalry – conflict between and among brothers and sisters – can take all the forms that occur among adults: loud arguments, sports competition, physical fights, property destruction,... 

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Do It Yourself Education

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Do It Yourself Education

In considering homeschooling, a kind of do-it-yourself education, one of the first questions to ask is: Who is the ‘you’ in ‘yourself’? Parents have busy lives, earning a living... 

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Active Listening for Parents

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Active Listening for Parents

A major part of good communication between parent and child is active listening. But, what is ACTIVE listening? It means not merely staring at the child while he or she talks, but actively taking in what... 

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Divorce and Children

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Divorce and Children

Few things in the life of a family are as traumatic as when it alters through divorce. Each individual involved is often confused, angry, feeling betrayed and uncertain about what comes next. Making the... 

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Preschool, The Big Day

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Preschool, The Big Day

Well, the big day has arrived. Son or daughter is about to spend his or her first day at preschool. Is your child nervous or fearful? Well, that’s natural. Here are some suggestions about how to... 

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Nurturing Independence in Your Child

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Nurturing Independence in Your Child

A fundamental fact for almost all children is that eventually they grow older. But, sadly, not all grow up. If an individual is to have a hope of a happy life, a large amount of independence is essential. Independence,... 

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