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Age 8

How to Prepare for a Playdate

By Matthew Utley

How to Prepare Kids to Play Alone Outside

How to Get Kids to Drink Water

By Patrick A. Coleman

How to Answer Kids' Sex Questions Without Making it Weird

By Patrick A. Coleman

Why Parents Should Read Novels to Little Kids

By Patrick A. Coleman

Problem-Solving is the New Discipline

By Matthew Utley

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How to Make Neighborhood Friends and Socialize Little People Kids get huge benefits from having amigos nearby, but sometimes parents need to sacrifice for it.

How to Discipline More Than One Kid at Once More kids mean more problems and some logistical concerns in terms of punishment.

How to Get a Kid to Talk About Their Day at School When parents know how to listen they can build trust and learn a lot from their kid.

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