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How to Teach Little Kids to Defend Themselves
Many dads want to teach kids to defend themselves by decking a bully in the face, but sometimes well-crafted trash talk works better.
Education
It’s Time for More Family-Friendly Streets
The country — and families — are changing. Our roads must change with them.
Cars
8 Life-Saving Car Seat Alarms That Remind Parents There’s a Baby in the Back Seat
37 kids die each year after being left in a hot car.
Baby
How to Prepare Kids to Spend Time Alone
All parents need time to get stuff done, and by leaving a kid alone & engrossed in an activity and writing down expectations they can find that time in a way that benefits everyone.
Parenting
4 Myths About Free-Range Kids and the Parents Who Raise Them
So called “free-range” kids have a tendency to find themselves as the center of media attention when they are reported by well-meaning neighbors. They usually get the facts wrong.
Parenting
The Hidden Dangers of the Jungle Gym
There are obvious and not-so-obvious signs that a playground or jungle gym is dangerous for children. These are the signs parents need to know to have safe kids.
Health & Science
How to Lock a Kid in Their Room (Spoiler: Don't)
When toddlers start a-roaming, it can be tempting to lock them in their bedroom. It’s a terrible idea.
Parenting
How to Chill Out an Injured Child
Bumps, bruises, and broken bones are all pretty harrowing the first time they happen. Here’s how parents can coach their kid through the pain.
Behavior
How to Tell the Difference Between Seasonal Allergies and Illness
That cough and congestion may not be due to cold and flu at all, but allergies – a distinct problem with its own dangers.
Parenting
The 7 Ways Parents Misdiagnose and Mistreat Injuries
Kids getting hurt is inevitable, but not all traditional home first aid treatments are advisable. Here are the injury treatment methods to avoid.
Parenting
How To Protect Young Male Athletes From Themselves
Boys may experience major sports injuries that lead to ACL injury symptom and Tommy Johns surgery if they are allowed to specialize in a single sport.
Football
How to Teach a Kid to Tell Not Tattle
Parents don’t want to raise a snitch, but they want kids safe from bullies. It takes nuance to teach the difference between tattling and reporting a bully.
Parenting
Can Parents Leave Kids Alone? For How Long? It’s All About Age.
Babies, toddlers, preschooler, tweens, and teens can be left alone for some amount of time. But how long depends on variables like temperament and distance.
Parenting
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