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Pre-school Issues

30 Second Challenge: Listening to Your Kids

At twenty-six years of age I was eight months pregnant with our fourth child. It seemed like I spent most of my time wiping counters, faces, hands, or bottoms. I often had at least one child clinging to my pant legs, either wanting my attention or just randomly tattling on the others. In the middle of this stage of my life I learned about the... >Full Story

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Put the Kids to Bed! We love what Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "There never was a child... >more
Bedtime Resistance Remedy If you haven't been frazzled by a preschooler who resists going to... >more

10 Things Every Parent Should Know About Flying With Infants and Toddlers

We have flown several times a year since my oldest was three months old. Through trial and error I have learned a few things, 10 to be exact. #1 Arrive early. Two hours might sound like a lot, but with ever-increasing security it's a good idea to allow yourself extra time to get to your gate, especially when toting along... >Read More

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How do I potty-train a stubborn child?

I have a two-and-a-half year-old daughter that I'm trying earnestly to potty train. Her latest reason for peeing and having a bowel movement in her underwear and on the livingroom rug is "I don't want to." What am I to do? I also have a 1 year-old son to chase after. Advice: There may be one good reason she may... >Read More

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How to deal with the "terrible twos"

Help! My two-year-old (red-headed little delight) has decided he's not going to nap anymore and then spends the day controlling the house with his tears and outbursts. He's so tired and only wants to wear his PJ's, yet he won't sleep when put down for a nap. Nothing in his routine has changed and he doesn't have a soother...now... >Read More

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Take my dream job and put my child in daycare?

I am a working mom in a two-income household. We are Christians and love our son very much. I have just been offered a promotion that is a dream come true. Everyone says it is my choice, but I read about the problems children have when their mother is working. The most recent Christian child development books I have... >Read More

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