by ParentCo.
Many people associate the term “special needs” with kids who have developmental or learning challenges, however, "gifted" presents a special need as well.
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by Sanya Pelini
We all expect certain things from our children, but sometimes the things we expect do more harm than good.
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I got worried when we found out Laurie was pregnant. When we found out it was twins? It sent me into a constant state of paranoia.
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You want fun family rituals? State them in an Official Announcement voice, and they'll become gospel.
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Fidget spinners claim to help with a number of health issues like autism, ADHD, and anxiety. But is there any proof that they actually work?
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Kids who appear to be underperforming in school but who don't have a discrete, diagnosed learning disability could use these interventions.
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The 80s bring back a rush of memories: big hair, glam rock, and some of the best books I’ve ever read.
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Talking aloud helps us work through our day, our problems, our inner psyche.
I am more evolved than I thought.
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by Allison Maselli
New research suggests that reading to your infant can greatly boost your children's vocabulary and literacy years into their future.
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Come back each week for a new fun theme and interesting activities, facts, and bits from around the web for curious kids of all ages!
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Are these words with euphemistic origins actually less offensive? Is the impact any different? And where do we draw the line?
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When my daughter was asleep, I googled words like ‘moving’, ‘friends’, and ‘loneliness’, and I discovered that my situation was hardly unique.
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Two things we, a 48-year-old father and 44-year-old mother, would like to say to our five-year-old daughter, with regard to our being older parents.
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If you don't want to have the bejesus scared out of you, don't talk to an expert on kids' online privacy.
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I keep a relatively clean house because it settles my Type A brain so that I can be present in the place that matters most to me.
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A strong knowledge of the things that matter most, like who we are and what we stand for, can help make our children impermeable.
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Don’t get me wrong. Keeping my marriage healthy is a priority for me. I just don’t believe one person in the family is more important than all the others.
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We love this twist on strawberry shortcake, replacing the biscuits with sweet and buttery corn muffins!
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Tantrums are a normal part of development and, in a way, they’re actually good for our kids. Here are some of the reasons toddlers blow up.
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Here are four things our teens really wish we would do, to help them learn how to navigate risk.
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Forget eats and steps and hours slept. Here’s what I’d be charting to give myself the “go team” butt slap I truly deserve.
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Certain demands are placed upon our school-aged children. Sometimes giving your kid an extra year to mature is the best approach.
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Girls who set goals that focus on how their bodies function instead of how their bodies look may be more likely to appreciate their bodies.
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by Sanya Pelini
Several studies have found that strong families share similar characteristics.
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