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The Benefits of Hiring a Nanny Vs. Daycare

Whether you already have kids, or are planning to have them, you may be thinking about who is going to care for them when you have to go to work. Nowadays, most parents are both working; therefore, they are not able to stay home to care for their children. When this situation comes up, whats a parent to do? Is hiring a nanny something you are thinking about? Does putting your child in a daycare center seem like a good idea? The choice is yours.

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Camps for Deaf Kids

If your child has a hearing impairment or is deaf, he may struggle in a mainstream camp environment. In a camp designed for hearing children, your child may feel left out while the others chat around a dark campfire and may even be in danger if the children are expected to hear a bell or alarm. A camp designed for and aware of deaf children may be a safer, more enjoyable option.

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Memory Problems in Children

Memory problems cause failed quizzes, forgotten homework and lost possessions for some children. The issues created by poor memory can lead to stress. Several conditions, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, known as ADHD, list poor memory as a side effect of the disorder. Knowing what causes poor memory and what to do about it will help you help your child.

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How to Handle Teenage Drinking

Teen drinking isn’t a subject you necessarily want to talk about, but it’s also something you don’t want to neglect until there’s a problem. Teens face increasing social pressures as they get older, and even the smartest, most level-headed kids can make mistakes. Sometimes teenage drinking means a single lapse in judgment, and sometimes it indicates a serious problem, like alcoholism or emotional distress. Talking with your teen about alcohol could change his life — or even save it.

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Playdate Etiquette

From the day your baby is born, it’s an ongoing search–you need mommy friends and he needs baby friends. TV characters and their moms just don’t cut it. So when you find that perfect family, the ones you just know you can be friends with, you have to handle the playdate well to guarantee you will get another.