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How to Teach Kids About Bad Words Not every bad word is a swear, and what is considered a bad word can vary from family to family. Teaching a kid the social context of mild profanity can keep them from spouting it in your own home.

How to Wake Up a Sleepy Kid Parents don't need a special wake-up alarm to make kids bright-eyed and bushy-tailed — but they may have to become morning people themselves.

How to Say No Without Saying 'No' There are times in parenting when saying no as a form of child discipline doesn't make sense. It's better to offer choices and help kids develop reason.

When Should Parents Stop Playground Fights Among Kids? Rarely. Parents are prone to swooping in when they see conflict, but letting kids work it out may just be the best idea.

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How to Stop the Eye Rolling If a child talks back, something is going on. Backtalk and sass might be a method of communication.

How to Teach a Girl to Confidently Talk to Boys The key to raising a confident adolescent girl who will become a confident woman is by listening and teaching boundaries in toddlerhood.

How to Hurry Up a Kid Who Gets Ready Slowly Kids dawdle because they can get away with it. Often times taking a few extra seconds to engage them directly is enough to speed them up.

How to Help a Kid With a Broken Heart The brain of a tween is built to understand the here and now, which makes heartbreak feel like forever, but parents can help if they avoid talking about fish in the sea.

How to Teach Little Kids to Wait Waiting is hard for kids who were once served by adults who now expect patience. This is how to teach little children to wait without fuss.

How to Trick a Kid Into Talking About Their Day Kids clam up. It happens. When kids won’t talk, parents’ best tools are patience and gentleness.

How (and When) To Teach Kids to Keep Secret A secret between a parent and a young child can be a lot of fun. But asking a young child to keep a secret from the other parent is a potential minefield.

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