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As a member of the "Teacher Cadette Corps", I began teaching children to read while I was in fifth grade. I would like to give a shout-out to the Hartford Courant and other newspapers for printing the story wa-a-ay back when - like forty years ago. Although

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face How parents make an only child over-protected or a brat: 2 of 37
Whereas falling into the overprotective parent trap or spurring a child into intolerable brat-hood can happen to any parent, studies suggest these problems may surface more when parents have an 'only' child. Spurring an only into brat-hood often occurs when parents harbor guilt over not providing their only with a sibling. I... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies Consequences of authoritarian parenting: 1 of 18
Developmental psychologists have been studying parental influence on child development, and social and instrumental competence for more than eighty five years; the most vigorous aspect of the studies has been conducted in the area of "Parenting Style". (Instrumental competence is the ability to maneuver about your surroundin... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teens (Other) How to encourage youngsters to develop a healthy lifestyle: 2 of 18
Start by eating healthy yourself. The moment a woman learns she's pregnant or she decides to adopt, she should assess the healthiness of her lifestyle. This assessment should incorporate the kinds of foods she eats, the kinds of beverages she drinks, the kind of exercise regimen she practices, and the frequency at which she ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Establishing good parent relationships with children when parents are not married: 1 of 9
Ideal parent-child environments wherein both parents live at home with their children are not always available to children due to divorce or because some parents never marry or live together. In situations where both parents do not live with their children, and thus, cannot provide them an ideal parent-child environment, par... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face Single parents: How to help your child set goals: 3 of 20
When aiding your child in setting goals, begin by helping your child decide exactly what goals would be good for him/her to strive for. While setting goals, make sure your child remains realistic about what kinds of goals he/she can feasibly accomplish. For example, saving for a new bike or hand-held game is a much easier go... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face Single parents: When to introduce your date to your kids: 3 of 17
Children truly are resilient. Under any number of adverse physical and emotional circumstances they can bounce forward as if unfavorable happenings never occurred. One thing kids tend not to be so resilient over, however, is the loss of a parent figure. For many children, losing important adults, especially moms and dads, fe... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Behavior & Discipline (Other) Child endangerment in criminal law: 2 of 9
Endangering a child can get a defendant up to one year in prison in the state of New York; up to six years in prison in the state of California; and up to ten years in prison in the state of Illinois. Although child endangerment penalties vary from state to state - as do many laws - the penalties for such acts are rigid. Chi... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Tips for avoiding "preaching" to your children: 8 of 35
Parents have so much to tell children about life. After all, they've lived on this planet for several years longer than children; long enough to discern social issues around the world, long enough to learn the importance of education, and long enough to learn about forming good relationships. They've been around the corner a... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips A guide to great toys for your gifted child: 4 of 16
Toys that entertain most children for extended periods may not be as stimulating for gifted children. Gifted children may easily become bored with everyday toys. Gifted children's toys must be entertaining, challenging, and thought provoking because gifted children are SO smart they need "smart" toys. Observing and talking t... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Developmental Stages Determining when your child is ready for potty training: 9 of 34
Toddler interest in visiting bathrooms usually involves pulling tissue from rollers, dipping toys in toilets, splashing in bubble baths, and hanging around because that's where mommy is. Parents who can determine their child is ready for potty training because the child begins visiting the bathroom and tries to sit on the th... More..