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Noise May Affect Kids' Reading, Memory

Noise May Affect Kids' Reading, Memory

The frequent whine of airplane engines or the roar of road traffic could affect children's reading comprehension and memory, says a study.
Hindu Baby Names and Their Meanings

Hindu Baby Names and Their Meanings

If you are interested in choosing a Hindu baby name for your boy or girl, understanding the meaning on those names is important and deeply rooted in its heritage.This guide will help you choose an appropriate Hindu baby name.
Ways to Get Toddlers to Sleep on Long Plane Trips

Ways to Get Toddlers to Sleep on Long Plane Trips

Plane trips are difficult with a baby, but they can be a nightmare with a toddler. Many parents would rather spend days driving, so at least they can stop when they need to, or simply not travel places, than fly with a toddler. But there are ways to manage a flight with a toddler. The easiest way, o
The Crazy Things That Toddlers Do

The Crazy Things That Toddlers Do

WebMD unlocks the mysteries of toddler behavior. Plus, tips for coping with your toddler's crazy antics.
How to Establish Family Boundaries

How to Establish Family Boundaries

Establishing boundaries within your family is necessary to keep your sanity. Without boundaries to establish what you will and will not tolerate in your family relationships, your loved ones may take advantage of you. This can lead to disappointment, frustration and broken relationships. Learning ho
Finalist: TalkRocket Go

Finalist: TalkRocket Go

TalkRocket Go is a finalist for Favorite Special-Needs App in the 2013 About.com Readers' Choice Awards. Learn more about what makes it award-worthy.
Simple Ways on How to Properly Organize Your Children's Clothes

Simple Ways on How to Properly Organize Your Children's Clothes

While your children are still under your care, you need to supervise them and teach them how to become good and responsible adults. There are a lot of things that you should teach to your children and one of them can be as simple as organizing their belongings, particularly, their clothes.
What Are the Causes of Excessive Urination in Toddlers?

What Are the Causes of Excessive Urination in Toddlers?

There are several causes of excessive urination in toddlers, including some serious medical conditions. If your toddler is experiencing frequent urination, it is important to be aware of any other unusual symptoms or behaviors.
Sites for Promoting Philanthropy in Children

Sites for Promoting Philanthropy in Children

The Internet can be a wonderful way for kids to explore charitable giving and philanthropy. These sites are great for introducing philanthropy and also for supporting other studies.
Jacob Brown, 1 year

Jacob Brown, 1 year

A photo gallery full of pictures of birthday parties and cakes for babies and toddlers.
Waiting Child AdoptionBring Home Life

Waiting Child AdoptionBring Home Life

If people with experience are to be believed, waiting child adoption is as good as expecting your own baby, and at times even better. Whenever you look into the eyes of the child, your heart is overwhelmed with a feeling of contentment gained by giving a new home to a waiting child.
5 Parenting Strategies that Keep Teens Safe on Facebook

5 Parenting Strategies that Keep Teens Safe on Facebook

Find out the best ways to provide teens with guidance about how to manage their Facebook account.
I Give Myself a B

I Give Myself a B

Parenting with forethought in mind is something I talk a lot about in my work as a parenting coach. It is also something I was conscience of even before my children arrived. The need to be aware that while they were small they would only be that way for so long and that my main job was not to make t
Family Tree Lesson Plans

Family Tree Lesson Plans

Move beyond surname meanings, and navigate the complications of today's many complicated families. These genealogy lesson plans will help bring history, geography and even science to life while students explore their own family roots.
Tips On Preparing Yourself To Meet Your Child' s Teacher

Tips On Preparing Yourself To Meet Your Child' s Teacher

Let's face it - your child is not going to breeze through each school year without problems. There will come a point when there are issues with attendance, homework, a classmate or even a particular teacher's approach to dealing with the kids under his or her charge. When that point comes,
Being the Perfect Parent

Being the Perfect Parent

Trying to be the perfect parent is not a realistic goal, nor is expecting your children to be perfect. This the best advice I ever received. Children don't need perfect parents only unconditional love.
Quick 5-Minute Workouts for the Busy Parent

Quick 5-Minute Workouts for the Busy Parent

An idea for quick workouts for parents that can help you live longer -- short 5-minute runs can reduce your risk of mortality and cardiovascular disease.
Got toddlers? Got laptops? You need a Kid Lid!

Got toddlers? Got laptops? You need a Kid Lid!

I tried out the Kid Lid fold-up laptop protector to see if it would keep my toddler's curious fingers off my keyboard. Learn more in my Kid Lid review!
How to Teach Kids to Read a Clock

How to Teach Kids to Read a Clock

There are many milestones in the first five years of a child's life. They begin with a baby turning over, walking, talking, and they end with learning the ABC's, tying shoes and learning how to tell time. It can be difficult to teach kids how to read a clock because numbers are still an abstract con