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Behavior and Discipline Articles

How to Discipline a Child at the Elementary School Age

Aug 15, 2014
By: Kids in the House
Some parents may equate discipline to punishment, but according to childhood development specialist, Marcy Axness, parents may need to reexamine their views on discipline . She suggests that parents look at discipline as a chance to assert leadership with their child. Asserting leadership can be...
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The Three Best Things About Behavior Charts

Aug 11, 2014
By: Kids in the House
Behavior charts are a wonderful way to motivate kids. Though there are many reasons parents should think about incorporating behavior charts into the home, here are the three best reasons to do so. Behavior Charts Are Visual Kids are visual and so are behavior charts. Alanna Levine, pediatrician...
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Tips on Raising Happy Kids

Aug 01, 2014
By: Kids in the House
If you are a parent, chances are you want to know the secret to raising happy kids . Parents want their children to lead fulfilling and happy lives, but just what can you do as a parent to help ensure your child leads the happiest life possible? Dr. Christine Carter, a sociologist and happiness...
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Understanding Ages and Stages

May 05, 2014
By: Kim DeMarchi, MEd, CPE & Kim DeMarchi, MEd, CPE
What’s the first thing many women do when they find out they’re pregnant? They run out and buy the book, What To Expect When You’re Expecting by Murkoff, Eisenberg & Hathaway. They read it faithfully so they know what is changing with their bodies and the developing fetus for the entire 40...
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More Runaway Youth Look to Return Home in the Winter

Dec 10, 2013
By: Maureen Blaha
There is never a good time of year for a child to run from home, but imagine in the winter, how difficult that must be for a child to figure out how to survive on the streets or where to turn to in regions that are blustery and snowing. The National Runaway Safeline (NRS), an organization that...
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"Here to Listen, Here to Help" During National Runaway Prevention Month

Nov 26, 2013
By: Maureen Blaha
In celebration of National Runaway Safety Prevention Month (NRPM), National Runaway Safeline (NRS) is rolling out new tips for parents throughout November, with a unique twist. NRS turned to parents to get these helpful tips on confronting the challenges of being a parent. Each tip was approved by...
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What to do When Your Child Runs Away and When Your Child Returns Home

Oct 01, 2013
By: Maureen Blaha
You overheard that your child is thinking of running away. Maybe he has already run and you don’t know what to do. Perhaps your child is returning home after being away for a few days and you’re not sure what to expect or what to do when he returns. These are all questions and concerns that the...
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The Truth: Runaways as Adults

Aug 16, 2013
By: Maureen Blaha
For years, many of us have been nearsighted when it came to the runaway crisis, but it’s time to put on our glasses and see what lies ahead. Between 1.6 and 2.8 million youth run away in a year in the United States. Life as a runaway, throwaway or homeless youth can be traumatic with experiences...
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