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Pushing Paternity Leave Helps Working Mothers
State Takes On Failing Schools in Memphis
Finding the Right Summer Day Camp
Tip of the Day March 25
Let your children see you cry when you are sad. It will help them know that their own emotions are normal and healthy.
Kindergarten ‘Redshirting’ Gets Tougher in N.Y.C., With Repercussions
Tip of the Day March 24
Go along with one of the big dreams your kids have. You never know what might happen.
Disney Junior Wins Preschool Viewers
Outlawing Abortion Won’t Help Children with Down Syndrome
11% of U.S. Children Diagnosed With A.D.H.D.
Tip of the Day March 23
Think back to when you were the ages your children are now. How did things look, feel, smell, and sound? Try to empathize with what they may be going through by tapping into your own memories.
Tip of the Day March 22
The next time your child has a problem or concern that seems overwhelming, help make a plan for dealing with it. Include small steps and estimates of how long each might take. Remind your child that each step is leading to a good end result.
Defending a Child’s Right to Fight
Tip of the Day March 21
Instead of being frustrated because your child has a trait you don’t have, remind yourself that the characteristic is special and unique—just like your child.
Not Buying (or Bankrolling) the Easter Bunny
Does ‘Nesting’ Children After Divorce Work?
Tip of the Day March 20
The next time your child wants to have a chat with you, resist all temptation to interject disagreements, corrections, or other “chat killers” and focus on listening and sharing ideas.
If Children Had Google Glass
After a Built-In Vacuum, 5 Things Parents Want in a Car
Tip of the Day March 19
Whenever your children are honest about something they’ve done of which you don’t approve, be sure to praise them for their honesty before enforcing consequences for their actions.
Tip of the Day March 18
Talk with your kids about how and why they need to speak up for themselves and resist those who encourage them to try unsafe behaviors. Practice what to do in difficult situations.







