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Three Causes of Behavior Change

by Lori Sciame October 22nd, 2014| Behavior, Elementary
When a child's behavior suddenly changes, it can be a tumultuous time.  A previously sweet, outgoing young boy becomes sullen - barely leaving his room, or a smart, interested girl suddenly seems angry all the time.  What accounts for these sudden changes?  Let's explore three possibilities.

1.  Sexual Abuse

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Safety: Tweens Need to Learn by Doing

by Lori Sciame October 9th, 2014| Safety, Tweens
The world we live in can seem  largely unsafe, especially for children.  There are just so many things that can go wrong.  Parents worry.  They wonder if they are doing enough to protect their tween from every possible hazard; however, in an effort to keep a child safe, many
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Preschools Striving to Prevent Childhood Obesity

by Margot F. October 7th, 2014| Preschool, Social
Preschool educators have an excellent opportunity to help prevent childhood obesity. Children ages three to five are excited to learn and in a group environment are more likely to try new things.

The role of preschools in encouraging healthy eating is increasing as parents and caregivers experience tighter time constraints.
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Does Your Baby Have the Diaper Rash Blues?

by Tania Cowling October 6th, 2014| Care, Infants/Toddlers
Does looking at your baby's red bottom make you wince? How do you think it feels? Unfortunately, this is one of the most common problems in newborns and babies. I've used both cloth and disposable diapers with my three babies and it seems it just depends on the child's
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Elementary Safety & the Enterovirus

by Ronald A. Rowe October 1st, 2014| Elementary, Safety
Enterovirus 68 is sweeping its way across the USA.  While Enterovirus is a legitimate threat, there has been some hysteria and misinformation surrounding the current outbreak.  With so many, often contradictory, stories floating about, how can we keep our children (and ourselves) safe from the enterovirus?  In order to
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ICK Season is Once Again Upon Us!

by Jennifer S. Rowe September 26th, 2014| Safety, Teens
There are so many things to look forward to when teens go back to school, such as new classes, friends old and new, and the anticipation of a snap of cold in the air (one of my particular favorites)! Now as all of you already know, with the good,
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Getting Ready to Breastfeed: Do’s and Don’ts

by Jane Wangersky September 15th, 2014| Pregnancy
There’s nothing quite like breastfeeding your baby, so you can never be completely prepared for it before you have to do it -- but a lot of things in life are like that. And, as with a lot of things in life, there are plenty of things you can
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Preterm Birth: Partly Preventable

by Jane Wangersky September 1st, 2014| Pregnancy
I’ve written about the time I thought I was going into labor at seven months. Though that was a false alarm, preterm labor is always a possibility for pregnant women -- one in eight babies in the U.S. is born before 37 weeks’ gestation. (A full term pregnancy
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How to Help Overweight Preschoolers

by Margot F. August 5th, 2014| Preschool, Social
What a big boy! Don’t worry, it’s just baby fat, he’ll slim down when he gets moving. But what if your preschooler is still heavy at age four? How can you tell if your preschooler is overweight and needs to slim down?

To accurately assess whether a young child is
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West Nile Virus and Pregnancy: The Good News

by Jane Wangersky August 4th, 2014| Pregnancy
West Nile Virus is a nasty bug, with symptoms that can range from something like flu to actual paralysis -- combined with pregnancy, it’s a frightening possibility. Yet, while researching this article, I found that pregnant women have less to fear from West Nile Virus than they might expect.
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Teen Challenge Turns Lives Around

by Jennifer S. Rowe August 1st, 2014| Behavior, Teens
Anyone who has ever had a teenager knows that it can be very challenging sometimes, to say the least. With that in mind, let's say for example your teen has a history of exhibiting really questionable behavior, such as bad decision making with no real concept of the consequences,
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Tackling Back to School with Tweens

by Lori Sciame July 31st, 2014| School, Tweens
Every stage of human development has its own unique characteristics, the tween years included. For instance, these young people struggle with emerging independence, as well as changing bodies.  For them, being a tween is both a scary and an exciting time.  As a parent, you can help your tween
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