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Healthy Communication Overview

WebParents communicate all of the time with their children. Often, these interactions are healthy and help to build the children’s self-esteem and promote responsibility. Your …

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A Parent’s Guide for Your Children’s Teeth

WebHold the floss between the thumbs and forefingers. Use a gentle, back-and-forth motion to guide the floss between the teeth. Curve the floss into a C-shape and guide it into the …

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Helping your Child to Build Good Eating Habits

WebSticky and soft foods such as chewing gum, marshmallows, chunks of peanut butter, and jelly candies. It is important to cut all food to a size that is no larger than a pea so that it …

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Resource Directory

Web204 N. West Street, Suite 101, Doylestown, PA 18901, 215-348-9770. Educating Communities for Parenting- offers a variety of programs and services for children, youth, …

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What Parents Need to Know About Self-Esteem

WebThere is no need to brag about oneself. It is a feeling that one is glad to be just who he is. Healthy self-esteem comes through understanding and accepting one’s talents, …

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The Benefits of Being Out in Nature for Children- A Natural Fit

WebIn schools that have outdoor classrooms, children tend to do better across the board regardless of subject. It is further postulated that exposure to nature is calming, aids …

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The Benefits of ChoresThe Center for Parenting Education

WebThey feel a connection to the family. Holding them accountable for their chores can increase a sense of themselves as responsible and actually make them more responsible. …

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Sugar and Our Children…What’s the Deal

WebSigns of Sugar Cravings. Here is a list of some of the potential effects on children’s bodies when they consume too much sugar: Crash of energy shortly after a sugary meal or …

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Choosing a Physician for Your Child

WebIt’s Important to have a Physician for Your Child. An apple every day can help your child stay healthy, but keeping a doctor away will not. In fact, finding the right doctor for your …

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Putting Praise in its Proper Place

WebInterestingly, it seems that the idea of using praise to increase self-esteem in children had not occurred to parents until the late 1960’s. It was then that psychologists began to …

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The Skill of I MessagesThe Center for Parenting Education

WebSome Tips for Effective “I” Messages. Keep your words, voice and facial expressions consistent with the intensity of your feelings. Be clear and specific and only talk about …

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Turn Down the Volume: Sound, Noise Pollution and Children

WebNoise-induced hearing loss occurs slowly, so it is not obvious. Help your children learn that exposure to noise over a long period of time (e.g. TV, iPod, computer volumes turned up) …

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Impact of Overuse of Screen Technology

WebIn 75% of these studies, the research indicated that the more time a child spends with screens and media, the more likely he is to be impacted with negative health outcomes. …

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The Impact of Violence against Children: ACE Study

WebThe Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study is one of the largest investigations of the link between childhood maltreatment and health and well-being later in life. Using data …

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Child Development by AgeThe Center for Parenting Education

WebTypically, a 2-year old child: is less frustrated than a child between 18-23 months. is more willing to do what he can and doesn’t try too hard to do things beyond his ability. is more …

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How Much is Too Much Time on the Internet

WebHow much time is too much time on the Internet for kids and teens? Children under 2 years old – These kids should get absolutely no screen time at all. Children between the ages …

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Why Is It So Hard to Parent Today

WebThe Explosion of Information Makes It Hard to Parent. Then along came new information about growth and development. Not just about how children should grow physically, but …

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Using your Values to Raise your ChildrenThe Center for Parenting …

WebA parent may value obedience in health and safety matters and respect for human life, while valuing independence in the areas of self-care and handling responsibility. A few other …

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Pledge to Stop Spanking

WebPlease make a pledge today to stop spanking your children. Seek out help to deal with your anger if that is a problem, talk to your pediatrician or a trusted friend, and …

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