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Different simple ways to revive feelings of community in ones neighborhood is discussed. Some of the ways are being resourceful, distributing the wealth, having a home-improvement, setting up reliable routines, and supporting local merchants.

A sleeping 1-year-old with her thumb in her mouth is cherubic. But a 7-year-old who still sucks her thumb? Not so cute. Older thumb-suckers are often teased at school, and […]

The article presents a reprint of the article "Shelter From the Storm," which appeared in the journal "Teaching Tolerance." It focuses on the possible measures that U.S. schools can take to help students traumatized by poverty at homes. It further mentions the poverty-related challenges like school discontinuance, lack of enough food, and community violence. The need to identify children who are both poor and traumatized is considered as the first step in providing support.

The article discusses aspects of labeling smart or talented children in school. According to psychologist Eileen Kennedy-Moore, labels can influence how children view themselves. Child and family psychotherapist Fran Walfish says that some parents use labels to motivate and encourage skills they want for their children to develop. Also discussed is the study conducted by college professors Claudia Mueller and Carol Dweck, which found that praising children for being smart is less effective.

The article offers tips on how women can get best price on what they purchase. Shopping expert Hillary Mendelsohn suggests talking privately with a manager to get a price break in a department store. "Kovels' Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide" coauthor Terry Kovel says that most dealers offer at least 10% discount. Hawthorne Auto Clinic in Portland, Oregon co-owner Jim Houser says that a regular customer often obtain a better deal in car repairs as auto-repair shop offers consumer incentives.

The article focuses on the significant role of working mothers in school and community. It notes that working mothers are responsible for chaperoning field trips, signing on as a class parent, and serving meals at a women's shelter. According to a study by the U.S. Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and the National Conference on Citizenship (NCOC) found that parents of school-age children volunteer more hours than their childless peers.

The article presents back to school planner . It says that one month before the start of classes, follow-up visits for things like dental fillings or glasses should be given time. It states that left over school supplies such as glue sticks and rulers can be used again, and homework center should be created for children. It adds that for the first week of school, protein-rich food like hard-boiled egg should be prepared for breakfast.

The article offers information on several games that would give a summer workout for children's brains including science exploration of the natural world, test cause and effects in physics, chemistry and biology. It notes that teaching time-management skills and homework strategies can also help children's brain development. It also offers tips on reading skills including the aim for short sessions, keeping it loose when the child don't want to tackle and giving a try for challenge.

The article focuses on the issue of labeling a child with a developmental disorder, a hotly debated topic. It discusses some of the most common forms of disorders including the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), autism, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). A checklist for finding out if a child is acting normal or not is presented. Included in the list are consulting with a developmental pediatrician, putting the child to tests, and being open to outside help.

The article focuses on whether parents should label their children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, or bipolar disorder. It states that labeling may mean that the best treatment starts early. Child psychiatrist Scott Shannon says that diagnosis may be subjective because there is no blood or tissue test for any developmental or mental health disorders. It adds that labeling can make it easier to identify the child's needs.

The article focuses on the results of a survey on the relationship between parents and teachers in the U.S. Liz Nolan of Northborough, Massachusetts praises the teacher of her older son who always points out his positive traits. Seventy-one percent of teachers say that parent-teacher conferences happen often enough. The most common means of communication between teachers and parents are backpack mail and class newsletters.

The article presents several lessons from working fathers. As mentioned, working fathers are more apt to get outside and throw the ball around or let their little ones climb them like a jungle gym. It is also mentioned that, working fathers are supportive of taking calculated risks and competitive attitude.

The article focuses on parenting for culturally blind children. It explores the behaviors of children when they encounter people of different skin colors and physical characteristics from theirs. It contends that over time, children are able to make friends based on interests and values rather than race if parents teach values such as respect for others and empathy. It discusses various ways that parents can respond to comments of prejudices or biases of children.

The article presents tips for parents on how to help their children with homework. It highlights supplies that children need for homework, including a desk, clock, and computer and printer. The article recommends that parents create a daily routine for children, monitor children to see if they need extra help, and find a good study space for their children. It also suggests that parents not give children too much help and make sure children aren't given too much work.

The article discusses the steps for a mad-makeover for working mothers. It notes that identifying the things that incite anger is important because it is an emotion that tells a person that something needs to be changed and determining the action the that should be and should not be done is essential to prevent oneself from screaming. It also cites that controlling oneself, stepping up self-care, and getting creative on the job will help working mothers to cope with and reduce stress.

The article offers tips for parents in the U.S. on some strategies to encourage their children obey their instructions. Child-development and behavior specialist Betsy Brown Braun suggests that parents should serve their children, who are picky eaters, with a little portion of food they prepared, then allow them to select what they like to eat. It was noted that playing music is effective in helping strong-willed children to relax and put to sleep. Parents are also advised to divide children's schoolwork into smaller increments.

The article discusses how parents can teach their children about faith, hope and morality even if they are living religion-free lives. Rabbi Sandy Eisenberg Sasso of the Congregation Beth-El Zedeck encourages parents to still nurture some sort of spiritual development in their children despite of being a religious free agent. He urges them to actively listen to their children's guesses and musings about spiritual concepts.

The article offers tips on parenting despite of being a religious free agent in the U.S. It mentions that parents must have to make habits of reverence as to show their children the gifts of faith and hope. It suggests the creation of a family mission statement to make the children understand the values and principles the family has to follow. Moreover, it cites that spirituality of children can be developed by teaching them about issues of faith and how people live their lives meaningfully.

The article offers information on teaching preschool children how to dress themselves to develop independence, self-esteem, and motor skills. Janice Burke of Thomas Jefferson University suggests that parents should let their children dress themselves on weekend and help them during weekdays. It adds that parents should dress beside their children for easier imitation of movement and should buy shirts with picture or pattern on the front to help them distinguish the front from back.

The article offers suggestions for parents on how to help their child study smarter and get highest exam results. One is to preview questions before reading a story to improve the kid's comprehension. Another is to use flash cards to help a child remember complex facts. It is also advisable to urge a child to immediately write in the test margins or on scratch paper any important formulas and dates.

The article offers tips to parents to become a successful slumber party organizer. The first thing to do is determining whether one's child will be able to handle a single or several friends. It is better to delay a group sleepover if the child still struggles with single playdates. The date when the slumber party will take place should also be considered and the most appropriate time is during Saturdays or Friday night. It is suggested that rules be established such as no leaving the house without permission or making prank calls.

The article offers tips on how parents can help their children address nighttime bed-wetting or nocturnal enuresis. According to Howard Bennett, a physician and author of "Waking Up Dry," one in eight first and second-graders still suffer from nighttime bed-wetting and that most cases were neurological. Solutions include refraining from caffeine, limiting fluids at night and using a bed alarm.

The article offers tips on how to get the children sleep in their own room. It includes engaging the child to know what to do at lights-out. Another, it suggests to start sleep training and to end bed sharing. Also, it recommends to keep encouraging the child and reminding him or her of the new rules.

The article offers tips for parents on teaching children some manners and be good guests. Melissa Leonard of New York feels keeping the same rules at her own house is the easiest way to teach her kids about indoor behavior. Children can be taught of being a better sharer by playing board games where they have to take turns or allowing siblings trade off choosing a family movie. Family therapist Bridget Melson tells her kids that they should not take more than they are offered.

The article discusses various issues concerning children ages five to 12. To help address the emerging concept of materialism, parents are advised to teach children to give back and show them that character is more relevant than material things. A tip on how to calm down a child after knowing that he was not invited to a classmate's birthday party while everyone else was. How to deal with a child who left home without permission is also discussed.

The article offers solutions that mothers can adopt to help their kids open up to them. It provides tips on using the indirect approach to encourage a child to talk about certain touchy topics. Adele Faber, co-author of "How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk," advises mothers to find a common ground with their child and allow their child to start the conversation. It offers tips for mothers on dealing with a child who is lying or avoiding the truth.

This article denounces several myths about colds and other diseases in children. Colds spread most easily when symptoms are at their worst. While clear mucus is most common, green or yellow snot can also just be symptoms of a cold. A regimen of bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast used to be the standard prescription for thickening watery stools. While they work great, a plate full of rice, with banana for dessert, is not always appealing to a sick kid.

Presents tips for coffee suppliers on how to make successful partnerships with specialty food stores. Sales of gourmet food stores in the United States in 2003; Challenges of expanding a coffee product line into the retail world; Importance of having good, fresh product samples; Determination of whether or not to supply grinders, brewers and other equipment; Consideration of initial stocking fees; Assessment of shelf location.

Focuses on the challenges faced by coffee shop owners in selecting food display case in the U.S. Advantage of purchasing new case; Problem over the formation of condensation in old cases; Citation of the cost of fixing the case.

The article discusses ways to avoid falling for marketing tricks such as free shipping, flash sales and coupons applied by vendors to attract shoppers. It suggests that before clicking on the "purchase," button while buying an item through online shopping, a shopper should take a deep breath and ask himself if he truly need, want and can afford that particular item. It mentions that humans are wired to stick with the package rather than venture out alone.

The article offers suggestions for holiday gift shopping. It suggests buying gifts in the first week of December to enjoy the whole holiday season without worrying for the parking space at the mall. It also suggests focusing on fun or useful gifts including an iPod charger for the car or a handy kitchen gadget. It further suggests coming up with an annual theme for the gifts.

The article offers tips on how to save money. It presents household remedies that will help in cutting down everyday expenses on groceries, dining out, and leisure times. It states that providing weekend menus lessen worries on the possible cost when doing grocery. It also discusses the envelope system wherein a certain amount of money is filled in each envelope for a certain category.

The article relates how the author's family spent Christmas for less in the United States. In January 2005, the author and her husband started to save for Christmas, at $55 monthly. The couple rechecked their list, putting dollar figures next to names. Budget shopping does not mean lowering standards. It just means purchasing more carefully.

The article offers several suggestions for parenting the children for hygiene including advice on keeping the teeth healthy; suggestions on the choosing the deodorants with natural ingredients; and the advice on the preventing the greasy hairs of children.

The article offers tips for parents on how to keep children, aged 7 and above, from feeling left out, which include inviting playmates, discouraging possessiveness, and breaking the tension.

The article discusses how mothers can make the most out of their employee-benefits package. Topics covered include the importance of company-sponsored dental plans, how to use company-provided flexible spending accounts (FSA), how to open a health savings account (HSA), and how many companies provide a nominal life policy for no charge. INSET: mom Laura Pfeifer asks.

The article discusses the various insurance policies as of August 2015 that could be purchased to protect one's family's future, particularly in the U.S. Among the insurance options are health insurance, life insurance, and disability insurance. Also cited are the recommendations by advisors Ellie Kay and Farnoosh Torabi, both of Moms Money Clinic, on the topics. INSET: dollars & sense.

The article discusses tips on how to create a budget according to "Moms Money Clinic" advisor Ellie Kay. Topics covered include the benefits of using the free budgeting programs at "Mint.com" and "BudgetTracker.com" websites, how to estimate expenses, and the importance of balancing the budget. It discusses the importance of regular budget checking, monthly meetings about the budget, and the opinions of other mothers with regards to budgets.

The article presents suggestions for parents to help their children with hygiene with coming body odor and pimples, comments from Wendy Sue Swanson of Seattle Children's Hospital on puberty and use of deodorants.

The article offers tips on parenting, particularly on how to teach proper body care or hygiene to children seven years old and up. According to pediatrician Wendy Sue Swanson, such age is still the prime age to begin transferring responsibility for body care to the child. The opinion of pediatric dermatologist Lawrence Eichenfield on the subject is also cited.

The article provides different ways to reduce our food bills. Setting a budget is one of the way that aim to trim total supermarket spending for a month by 10 percent. Another way is to establish a meal plan which helps eliminate unnecessary purchases. Earn perks for being social which helps one to be rewarded with discounts.

The article presents the best parenting commercial products including the fashionable diaper bags, a bisphenol A (BPA)-free baby bottle, and the Nintendo WII video games.

The article discusses how to deal with the situation when 2 chldren gang up on a third in a playdate of 3. Parents can set ground rules to avoid trio trouble and might talk with their children about being kind to the third friend.An even number of kids,lowers the chance of two kids ganging up against one and can decrease the fighting. Some trios play together just fine,with only a few meltdowns here and there.