Daily Archives: July 20, 2010

Kids and Cliques – Feeling left out


Your 10-year-old daughter comes home crying because the girls she’s been friends with are suddenly leaving her out and spreading rumors about her. She’s confused because it seemed to happen out of the blue. She doesn’t know what she did … Continue reading

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Developing Your Child’s Self Esteem


Healthy self-esteem is a child’s armor against the challenges of the world. Kids who feel good about themselves seem to have an easier time handling conflicts and resisting negative pressures. They tend to smile more readily and enjoy life. These … Continue reading

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Toddlers and Discipline


Are there any parents who haven’t felt complete and utter love for their toddler and, at the same time, frustration and anger? click here for more info. Our beloved little ones test our nerves because they’re testing boundaries all around … Continue reading

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Children’s Teeth and Fluoride in the Water


Keeping kids’ teeth healthy requires more than just daily brushing. During a routine well-child exam, you may be surprised to find the doctor examining your child’s teeth and asking you about your water supply. That’s because fluoride, a substance that’s … Continue reading

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Children and Teeth Grinding


When you look in on your sleeping child, you want to hear the sounds of sweet dreams : easy breathing and perhaps an occasional sigh. But some parents hear the harsher sounds of gnashing and grinding teeth, called bruxism, which … Continue reading

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