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Swimming is an essential life skill — kids should start learning to swim by age 4
Role-playing, creating social opportunities and celebrating little wins can all help ease shyness
Think of this behavior as a role reversal between parent and child — when a child takes on responsibility that’s not developmentally appropriate for their age
Don’t lose sleep over color palettes — your ‘sad beige baby’ couldn’t care less
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Communicating with your family, setting expectations and finding healthy distractions can make life easier once your kiddo flies the coop
Setting specific expectations and praising good behavior are crucial to cultivating discipline
Talking in the car, resisting the urge to judge and asking specific questions can help rebuild rapport
Make sure their bike is the right size, find a helmet that fits properly and teach them the rules of the road
Posting intimate details of your child’s life on social media, like their birth date and school name, can have serious consequences
It’s never too early to teach your kids who strangers are and how to avoid unsafe situations
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