Parenting & Child Development: From Infancy to Adolescence

Parenting success relies on understanding developmental benchmarks, managing maternal health during and after pregnancy, and implementing effective behavioral strategies for toddlers and teenagers.

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The Importance of Parents as Role Models

Parents serve as role models not only through direct interactions with their children, but through the examples they set with their attitude and behavior within the family and in the outside world.

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How to Discipline a Child for Lying

Kids can start lying as young as 3, and it can make parents wonder where they have gone wrong in raising them. The truth is that all kids lie at one time or another, just as adults do.

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How to Teach an Aerobics Class

How to Teach an Aerobics Class

To teach a great aerobics class you need to choose the right music, give the right cues and inspire and motivate your students.

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4 Easter Games to Play Outdoors

Beyond the traditional Easter egg hunt, there are other fun outdoor games to consider. Most Easter games use basic supplies, making them simple and inexpensive to coordinate.

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How to Teach Yourself Krav Maga

Krav Maga is a military combatives style originated by the Israeli Self-Defense Force. It became popular as a civilian martial arts style during the early 2000s.

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The Best Prenatal Yoga DVDs

Prenatal yoga is specifically modified for pregnant women to practice during all three trimesters, melding yoga poses with childbirth preparation. According to a 2013 study published in "Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice,"

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How to Jog After a C-Section

How to Jog After a C-Section

After a C-section, talk to your doctor about when you can return to jogging. Start slowly with an effective walking routine.

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Signs of an Intellectually Disabled Baby

According to the American Academy of Pediatricians (AAFP), two to three percent of infants are have developmental disabilities. Chromosomal abnormalities, genetic syndromes, birth injuries and environmental factors can cause intellectual disabilities.

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Glutes Cramping

Glute cramps can stop you in your tracks and hinder future workouts. Take care to avoid and treat the painful cramps.

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The 15 Best Foods for Nursing Moms

Breastfeeding is one of the most nutritionally demanding times in a woman's life, particularly during the first three months of lactation, says Karlene Karst, a registered dietician, health specialist and author of "The Metabolic Syndrome Program."

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