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How to Create a Child’s Behavior Chart

Altering or shaping a child’s behavior takes incentive, consistency and patience. Creatively find ways to encourage your child to behave the way you desire, such as with a behavior chart. Ask Dr. Sears and the National Center for Learning Disabilities (LD) both recommend behavior charts that offer tangible rewards when your child exhibits desired behavior. Dr. Sears advises making the charts fun, changing them often, hanging them in a highly visible location and getting your child involved in creating and maintaining the chart.

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Six Steps to Family Bliss? Not.

Like a lot of people these days, I get much of my news – important global events and inane personal updates – via Facebook. Ditto for entertainment. Sometimes unintentional entertainment. This past week, a mom I know sent me a very helpful item about how to have a happy family. It was useful because I…

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5 Things To Know About The Future Mrs. George Clooney

When the news broke that George Clooney was reportedly engaged, there was one question on everyone’s mind – who is the woman who seems to have finally tamed Hollywood’s most eligible bachelor?Her name is Amal Alamuddin and the 36-year-old is much more than a pretty face. She’s a renowned barrister (that’s British for lawyer) who specializes in international law and human rights.Here are some more things to know about the …

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Author Aslihan Sabanci Shares Gluten-Free Cooking Tips

Aslihan Sabanci is not only a mom to three kids and former Miss Turkey, but an author and entrepenuer who has written an excellent cookbook and gluten-free guide great for families trying to stick to this special diet. Her book is called Gluten-free Mediterranean Gourmet Cuisine: Invaluable Recommendations for a Healthy Immune System.