Why Is My Child So Pale?
You probably don't consciously evaluate your child's color each day, but your parental radar might alert you to the fact that your child looks paler than usual.
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Newborn care basics include managing belly button discharge and bleeding, while understanding how different parenting styles impact long-term child development.
Chinese Culture & Parenting
The Chinese culture is known for its ethic of hard work, discipline and excellence, as well as its emphasis on family and ancestral traditions.
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How to Change a Child's Last Name
The legal process for changing a child’s name to his biological father’s last name is not as simple as amending a birth certificate, Social Security card or other official document, according to Gayle R. Rosenblum, a New York family law attorney.
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Strategies Used to Redirect Child Behavior
Redirection is a form of discipline that is intended to guide a child’s behavior from inappropriate to appropriate. Redirection strategies reduce the use of punishment techniques and promote exploratory learning, according to Family Development Resources, Inc.
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How to Find My Unknown Father
It’s not unusual for children in the United States to grow up with only one parent. In fact, a 2007 report by the U.S. Census Bureau indicates that about 26 percent of American children were living with one biological parent.
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How to Get a Child's Birth Certificate
You should secure your child's birth certificate as soon as possible after the child's birth, to establish documentary proof of paternity and to perform other legal acts on behalf of your child, such as getting a Social Security number and applying for a passport.
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Normal Body Temperature for Children
A fever is one of the signs that your child is sick, but sometimes it can be hard to tell whether your child's temperature is normal or whether he has a fever. This difficulty is compounded by the different options for thermometers, which vary in accuracy and the age at which you can begin to use them for your child.
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How to Increase a Baby's Appetite
Babies have only a few needs -- food, shelter, sleep and, of course, lots of love. The essentials are basic, but parents often fret over their baby's eating habits. Fortunately, healthy babies are very good at communicating hunger.
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Games to Play Outside With a 2 Year Old
Your 2-year-old shows her growing independence and physical ability each day. Her increasing stability and coordination allow her to play basic games that enhance these skills.
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How to Get a Birth Certificate for a Newborn
A birth certificate is a common form of identification your child will use throughout his life. The process of getting a birth certificate for your newborn begins at the hospital when you provide information to a nurse or midwife so she can complete the birth certificate application for you.
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Can You Get a Paternity Test Before a Baby Is Born?
Upon finding out about a pregnancy, it's not uncommon for people to have questions about paternity testing. As advances in modern medicine continue, more options for prenatal paternity testing are becoming available to prospective fathers and mothers who may be anxious to confirm the paternity of a growing baby.
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How Watching Violence on TV Affects Kids
Television programming as of 2010 is all about showing reality without censorship, meaning that child watchers are inundated with shows depicting physical and sexual violence, as well as the use of illegal substances and harsh language.
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Responsibilities and Duties of Parents
Being a parent comes with a multitude of responsibilities and duties. Of course, you want your children to grow up to be healthy, happy and exceptional adults, but for that to happen your children need to be properly cared for, guided, loved, disciplined, taught and encouraged along the way.
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How to Get Rid of Belly Button Odor
Sweat, dirt, bacteria and lint from your clothing can accumulate in your belly button and cause an unpleasant odor. Newborn babies’ umbilical cord stumps often give off a slight odor during the first few weeks of life as their belly buttons heal as well.
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How to Burp a Baby Fast
When babies drink, especially form a bottle, they often swallow air into their tiny digestive tracts. Because they aren't as mobile, they aren't able to burp on their own—and if they don't pass the air out of their systems, they can get uncomfortable and fussy as pressure builds.
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How to Treat Dry Hair on a 6-Year-Old Girl
Dry winter air, chemical treatments and hair dryers can wreak havoc on a 6-year old girl's fine hair. Dry hair can be unsightly, lackluster and brittle, as well as difficult to manage.
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A Belly Button Hernia in Pregnancy
A hernia is a hole in the abdominal muscle wall that causes either intestinal or fatty tissue to poke through. Hernias are a common occurrence during pregnancy, and are the result of abdominal muscles stretching or tearing due to increased pressure from the baby growing inside the uterus.
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Theories on Parental Involvement
"Parent involvement," a term researchers use to describe the interest family takes in a child's education, is of special interest to educators who encourage parents to help kids at home with homework and projects.
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Rights of Unmarried Fathers in Ohio
The state of Ohio recognizes fathers' rights which at times may be overlooked by mothers and other custodians. It is important for unmarried fathers to know their rights concerning their children. In order to ensure that these rights are upheld, an unmarried married father may have to go through legal proceedings.
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