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Parenting an ADHD Child, Age by Age

by Carolyn Rogalsky, Posted Apr 21st 2011

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The benefits of following some tried-and-true parenting techniques can provide you with even greater ...Establishing good parenting skills, educating yourself, and advocating for your child are the most important tools for successfully raising your ADHD child.
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Try This: How Do You Encourage Personal Hygiene in Your Kids?

by Advertiser, Posted Mar 7th 2011

if(typeof ...Many kids put up a fight when it comes to the daunting task of brushing their teeth or taking a bath.
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Toddlers and TV: Tips for Parents

by the editors at Common Sense Media, Posted Feb 23rd 2011

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no TV for kids under 2. Credit: Getty Images The programming is adorable. The packaging ...When it comes to trying new ways to help your child think, you may want to start by putting that baby program on pause.
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What Are the Signs My Child May Have ADHD?

by the editors at AOLHealth, Posted Jan 26th 2011

Q. What Are the Signs My Child May Have ADHD? Dr. Jim Sears, Pediatrician, host of "The Doctors," answers: A lot of younger kids tend to ...Dr. Sears, host of "The Doctors," offers suggestions on how to get your kids to pay attention in school before slapping the ADHD label on them.
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Childhood Self-Control Is a Predictor of Adult Success, Study Shows

by Monique El-Faizy, Posted Jan 24th 2011

Teaching your child self-control now can mean a healthier future. Credit: Getty Grating as they may be, most of us are inclined to ...A study finds kids who had poor self-control were more likely to have problems as adults.
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The Brat Pack: Kids Are Simply Angels in Disguise, Parents Think

by Mary Beth Sammons, Posted Dec 14th 2010

Your perfect baby isn't so flawless. Credit: Jerome Tisne, Getty Images
Hey parents, next time you're at the mall shopping for "Santa's" gifts ...Your perfect baby? Not so perfect.
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My 4-Year-Old Granddaughter is Becoming a Bully ... Just Like Her Mom!

by Susan Stiffelman, MFT, Posted Nov 29th 2010

Dear AdviceMama, My 4-year-old granddaughter is the victim of my daughter's yelling, profanity and name-calling if she doesn't listen. They live in ...The number one most powerful influence on our children's behavior is how we ourselves behave. Gently offer to help your daughter find healthier ways to handle her child when she doesn't listen.
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Confessions of a Childhood Bully

by Jo Parente, Posted Oct 26th 2010

Do bullying wounds ever heal? Illustration by Christopher Healy
My sister was three years younger than me and small for her age. She had a pixie ...I want to believe my sister is guarded only around me. I can't bear to think she is aloof with strangers and close friends alike, and that I helped make her that way.
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