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Cold and flu season has officially arrived, which means that you're probably doing all you can to keep your family germ-free. But what happens when that fateful day comes and you discover your little one has come down with the flu? Here are a few parenting tips to keep in mind to help your little one get through it.Know when to see the doctor Since this is your child's … [Read more...] about Handling your child’s first flu

Thanksgiving is only a couple of weeks away, which means there isn't much time left to get your home ready for the big family dinner you'll be sharing on November 21. And while you're probably thinking about getting your house clean, putting up decorations and preparing a multi-course meal, your kids are probably looking for ways to contribute to the holiday mood as … [Read more...] about Fun kids craft projects for Thanksgiving

While it's certainly not the same thing as graduating from college or getting a first job, beginning to do regular chores around the house marks children's earliest entrance into the world of a grown-up responsibilities. If you have a couple of youngsters you'd like to see pulling their own weight (relatively speaking), you may have a difficult time explaining that … [Read more...] about How to start chores for kids

Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away, which means that your family is probably gearing up to host a large dinner complete with turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie, among other delicious dishes. But you may also want to help your children push past the meal and learn what it really means to give thanks during the holiday season. Here are a few ways your children … [Read more...] about Three ways for kids to give thanks this Thanksgiving

Hurricane Sandy, one of the largest and most dangerous hurricanes to hit the East Coast in decades, has left a trail of destruction from southern Pennsylvania and New Jersey up into New England. And while storms like these can be scary for anyone to deal with, your children may be particularly frightened about the dangers of future occurrences. Here are a few tips for talking … [Read more...] about Talking to your children about natural disasters