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Just as there are comments parents make that damage children's fragile egos, there are comments that help children develop a positive sense of self.

It is difficult to avoid the topic of the recession with all the media play on television and in the newspapers about the economy. Like their parents, kids are worried.

Everyone has bad days. This article lists tips and tricks of how to properly handle parenthood without taking your bad mood out on your kids!

Children need extra attention in time of stress and trauma, but there are ways to help them cope by offering them extra attention, speaking to them and asking questions.

If there is a dying loved one in the family, discussing death with the children can be troubling. Yet, if children are to be helped, they must be taught about death.

How should Christians discuss matters of God, religion, and faith with children? This article provides some tips in navigating this very sensitive issue.

Children pick up on tension between their parents. Awareness of problems between Mom and Dad cause children a great deal of anxiety. It's vital to model reconciliation.

When big brothers and big sisters feel jealous about a new baby in the family, parents can help by discussing and validating the feelings of the older sibling.

It's essential that parents take the time to form an open line of communication with their children regarding teen drug abuse.

Popular author Tom Birdseye reveals how great teachers helped awaken his writing talents.

Adults are not the only ones that worry when there are headlines in the news. Children worry as well. Find out ways to help you child understand more about the H1N1 Flu.

To communicate effectively with children, parents need to use approaches that make the children feel safe and reassured.

Children going through the grieving process may wonder how their school friends will treat them. They may also worry about their family who is left at home during the day

With all the media coverage and Amber Alert messages along freeway routes, most children have seen or heard something about child abductions.

Children should be educated about death, dying, grief, and loss, but they shouldn't be given information they are incapable of processing and understanding.

These strategies will help get conversations going between you and your child, moving you well beyond those one-word answers you're often met with.

The vaccine for H1N1 has been made available for high-risk groups, including young children from the ages of six months to five years.

Use the communication strategies with your child's teacher from the first day of school to be sure that your child is on track throughout the entire school year.

Knowing how to communicate effectively with children is one of the most important skills in parenting.

Parents can help get a late talker to speak with creative strategies and fun activities. These speech games work well for one-, two-, and three-year-olds.

Halloween is a great time to discuss fear with children to help them understand fear, role-play scary situations, and gain confidence and skills in ways to handle fear.

It's crucial for parents to prepare their children properly before taking them to see the dentist for the first time.

Getting a photo with Santa can be a big adventure for young kids that can lead to either smiles or tears! Here are some ideas to make it the best experience possible.

Small things that can be done every day to teach important values to children and help them become spiritually stronger.

A Specialist Paediatric Speech-Language Pathologist provides useful ideas on how to improve toddler language development.

A Specialist Speech-Language Pathologist provides ideas on how to support children's speech and language development.

Children and toddlers are eager to be part of the family and will respond enthusiastically to helping and sharing activities. Here are some tips on how to encourage them!

One of the most important life lessons a parent can teach his or her child is is how to understand, face and then cope with a loss or a death.

Parents can make some resolutions to communicate and have better relationships with their toddlers and preschoolers.

Book club discussion starters help parents find strategies to talk explicitly and frequently with their children about race and diversity using facts from NurtureShock.

It's never too soon to teach children the importance of good manners.

Shirts made of bamboo, recycled glass goblets, wallets from old neckties and other planet-pleasing items make for a holiday shopping trip to remember.

The New Speaking of Sex by Meg Hickling is an excellent resource for parents who want to talk to their kids about sex in a confident, open and honest way.

The end of summer often means the end of unstructured days and late bedtimes for children. Slowly changing routines and preparing for school eases the transition.

Master Communications' If the World Were a Village, based on the award-winning kids book by David J. Smith, is well-intentioned but comes off as patronizing. 6/10.

Memorabilia such as baby books, photos and videos help remind older siblings about their own birth stories and the special attention they required as infants.

Parents can help teach their children about giving to charity by teaching them about money, making donations and helping kids donate their own time and money.

Celebrate the religious side of Christmas while still keeping the joy and spirit of the commercial side of the holiday.

Follow these tips to keep young children calm and happy during international flights for a better trip for both parents and toddlers.

This delightful story, based on a real-life male penguin couple at the New York City zoo who raise a baby together, teaches kids that there are all kinds of families.

Children need adult help to escape victimization, and adults must work together to get bullies under control.

If you don't already have travel plans, " Staycations" can be fun, too. Here are some tips to finding cheap - and sometimes free - events no matter what city you're in.

One in three girls and one in six boys experience an unwanted sexual act. Ninety-five percent of the time, the child knows the abuser. Prevention is possible and works.

As the popularity of meditation continues to grow, more and more parents are introducing their children to meditation.

Scottish designers want to redecorate Canadian homes; Holmes building environmentally sound, storm-proof houses

Going out for a relaxing and fun family meal? Here are some suggestions for keeping young children happy about it, too.

Cancer is a topic that is difficult for many adults to talk about. It is even more difficult to discuss the topic with children.

Honesty and dishonesty are learned skills that children develop at home. Parents must model honest behavior in order to encourage children to tell the truth.

The shooting at Fort Hood was widely covered by many news media, exposing children to the tragedy. Parents can help their children understand the situation better.

The summer is a wonderful time to spend with small children and it doesn't have to cost the earth to keep them entertained! Discover how with these 5 easy ideas.