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Category Archives: Child Development

Teaching Your Child Responsibility

by: Dr. Mary Zurn | Child Development, Family | 0 comments
Dr. Mary Zurn
2 May
2012

The concept of responsibility is foreign to young children who are still learning that their actions have an impact on those around them. It takes time and some coaching from parents for children to gain a broad perspective of what it means to be responsible … Read more

Focus on the “HOW” of Feeding

by: Ann Dunaway Teh | Child Care, Child Development, Family, Health & Wellness | 0 comments
Ann Dunaway Teh
30 Apr
2012

Often times we are so focused on the “what” of feeding that we totally forget the “how.” While the “what” is certainly important, the “how” is just as important. Last April, I talked about The Secrets to Feeding a Healthy Family, and introduced the work … Read more

Gardening with Children

by: Molly Gold | Child Care, Child Development, Family, Videos | 0 comments
mgold
25 Apr
2012

If you are anything like me, you can’t wait to get out in the garden each spring. When my children were young, it seemed the best way to make the most of the day was to include them in the process. Here are my tips … Read more

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