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101 Ways to Make a Difficult Divorce Easier on Your Children

The following is a list of things you can do to make your children’s lives easier after a divorce. Read these tips as reminders of what you and your co-parent should be doing to ease the stress of divorce on your children. Remember that the reason why you should do these things is that if you don’t your children will join the ranks of those who become emotionally hurt by the process of divorce.

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Child Care Tips for Teething Pain

The UAB Health System cautions that teething typically lasts about two years starting when a baby is only five to seven months old. For many children, teething can be very painful and aggravating. As a result, many babies will begin to fuss and cry more than normal when teething. This behavior can upset the entire household. These child care tips for teething pain will help manage teething pain to eliminate these frustrating moments.

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Social Development and Bullying

Conflicts with Close Friends So, lets talk about those close personal friendships – kids will experience more conflicts with close friends than acquaintances. When our friend says something or does something to hurt our feelings it means a lot more than if a stranger did the same thing. Im sure we can relate to that. But, your childs ability to resolve conflicts will mature as they grow older and these challenges are part of that maturation.

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Typical Behavior of a Child

Raising a child can seem like a nearly impossible task at times. Children experience a wide range of moods and behaviors that can frustrate parents. Many unattractive behaviors are simply a normal part of a healthy childhood, while others may signify a problem. Knowing how to deal with unattractive behaviors, as well as knowing when to seek professional help, can help your child grow into a healthy adult.

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How I Dodged the Terrible Twos

Yesterday I was talking on the phone with my sister, asking how my little nephew has been. Were totally in the Terrible Twos, she sighed, her voice barely audible over the high-pitch wailing in the background that sounded like the cat was stuck in the pepper grinder. Hes mad because I put him in timeout for stabbing the dog with a fork.