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After School
After School : The pros and cons of formal art classes for children The pros and cons of formal art classes for children

by Rachelle de Bretagne

Art classes and children. I believe that no matter how naturally talented a child is that art is a good creative outlet for children, although the manner in which it is taught can lead to drawbacks in the child's development. There are pros and cons, not so much as to whether a child should be taught art, but as to the manner in which it is dealt with. Pros. The way in which art become... read more

Baby Developmental Stages Are we really aware of our own children's emotional needs?

vote now: No or Yes - (view results)

No

by M. Sollinger

In my years of working with children I have developed a wide understanding of the causes and prin... read more

Yes

by Lorraine Nyc

This was a hard question to answer just because it started with "We". So, I can say "yes" speakin... read more

Diapering

Fertility Issues

Helping Kids Cope

Summer Camps & Fun

Child Discipline Strategies
Book reviews: The Discipline Book, by Martha William Sears

by Linda Ann Nickerson

THE DISCIPLINE BOOK: HOW TO HAVE A BETTER-BEHAVED CHILD FROM BIRTH TO AGE TEN, by husband/wife team William and Martha Sears,... read more

Baby Accessories
A guide to buying the right crib for your baby

by Amber Richards

Buying a crib is one of the first things that a newly expectant parent does. The most important thing for parents is safety. Cr... read more

Parenting Tips
Readers share their favorite parenting proverbs

by Jennine Johnson

The following are literal English translations of Latin phrases as interpreted by a stay-at-home mother: Ad absurdum- ... read more

Pregnancy
Common myths about pregnancy

by Stephanie Joynes

My daughter turned one year old a few weeks ago, but my memory is still pretty clear from my pregnancy days. There are so many ... read more

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