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ARCHIVE OF 4 KIDS PARENTING COLUMNS
 Evidence-based teaching (September 9, 2009)
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's superkid (September 2, 2009)
Work with teachers to get good behavior (August 26, 2009)
Children need to feel they're protected (August 12, 2009)
Car seats for children are the law, period (July 15, 2009)
Nothing funny about a child's fear of clowns (July 1, 2009)
Nail-biting and teeth-grinding concern grandparents (June 10, 2009)
Parents want to get a baby sitter (April 29, 2009)
Lay out your choices for children's summer camp (April 22, 2009)
Toddler needs help at bedtime (April 15, 2009)
Gardens teach kids good things (March 25, 2009)
Stress rich heritage for biracial child (March 18, 2009)
Nurture creative children (March 11, 2009)
2-year-old ready to learn courtesy (March 4, 2009)
Treating diaper rash (February 18, 2009)
Stepson, 4, needs to adjust slowly to change (January 28, 2009)
Dig deep to solve school problems (January 14, 2009)
Snow inspires all sorts of playtime activities (December 17, 2008)
Children enjoy new family holiday traditions (December 10, 2008)
Afterschool programs are put to the test (December 3, 2008)
Recognizing letters is child's play (November 5, 2008)
Put a stop to name-calling (October 22, 2008)
Crafts with little ones are simple but creative (September 10, 2008)
Families can learn to live green at home (August 20, 2008)
Learning letters is a game for children (August 6, 2008)
Low-cost 'vacations' close to home (July 30, 2008)
Choosing school takes time (July 16, 2008)
Parents worry about speech (July 9, 2008)
4-year-old's speech cause for concern (May 21, 2008)
Dealing with a child who balks at school (May 7, 2008)
Toddler has nightmares (April 30, 2008)
Their child is bringing home someone else's stuff (April 23, 2008)
Reading to your child is best help (April 9, 2008)
Hands-on learning is best for toddlers (March 26, 2008)
Finding help for a child's developmental delays (February 27, 2008)
Kids need security during divorce (February 20, 2008)
Every family should focus on fire safety (February 13, 2008)
Playing dress-up is important to help kids grow up (February 6, 2008)
Family can join son's health improvement plan (January 16, 2008)
Don't take chances with lead paint (January 2, 2008)
Readiness is issue for first grade (December 26, 2007)
Enlist big brother's help with new baby (December 19, 2007)
Looks aren't key to good sense of self (December 12, 2007)
Managing tangles in young girl's long hair (December 5, 2007)
Toddler's favorite shirt is wearing out (November 28, 2007)
Teaching patience takes a good dose of it (November 21, 2007)
Family time's great for fun and learning (November 14, 2007)
Washing up is the right thing to do (November 7, 2007)
Ideas to help a child who is super sensitive (October 24, 2007)
Children's parties don't have to go far to be fun (October 10, 2007)
Don't rush swimming lessons for kids under 4 (September 19, 2007)
Brothers in conflict can learn new skills (September 12, 2007)
Opinions differ on loud children in church (August 29, 2007)
Child's slow growth sounds very alarming (August 15, 2007)
Music can be restful or energizing (August 8, 2007)
Speak up with caution when a parent is lashing out (August 1, 2007)
Parents decide if baby sleeps with silence or sounds (July 25, 2007)
Little ones alarmed by noise of a storm (July 18, 2007)
Children learn that telling truth is best (July 4, 2007)
Consistency will help at bedtime (June 27, 2007)
Awareness is key to protecting children (June 20, 2007)
Different child, different timetable (June 13, 2007)
Children can have a place at funeral home (June 6, 2007)
Day care trouble calls for a meeting (May 30, 2007)
Toddler needs help kicking the binky habit (May 23, 2007)
Grandparent thinks twins should spend more time apart (May 16, 2007)
Old clothes can be a gold mine of fun (May 9, 2007)
Grandparent can help break tantrum habit (May 2, 2007)
Warning tots about strangers is key lesson for children (April 25, 2007)
A little homework worries little girl (April 18, 2007)
Toddler gains by shadowing big sister (April 11, 2007)
Guiding children through grandfather's terminal illness (April 4, 2007)
Chores help household and teach life skills (March 28, 2007)
Quality day care partners with working parents (March 21, 2007)
Day care must have sick-child guidelines (March 14, 2007)
Warm clothing in cold weather (March 7, 2007)
New baby: toddler needs routine (February 28, 2007)
Old crib can be a trap (February 21, 2007)
Let neighbors' kids know “house rules” (February 14, 2007)
Sportsmanship at a young age (January 31, 2007)
Money isn't everything (January 24, 2007)
Teasing when child gets glasses (January 17, 2007)
Gift ideas for the kids (January 10, 2007)
Imaginary friend (January 3, 2007)
Craft time with tots (December 27, 2006)
Spirit of giving inspires a lesson (December 20, 2006)
Holidays good for building new traditions (December 13, 2006)
Head off cabin fever (December 6, 2006)
Introduce variety of foods (November 29, 2006)
Busy days overwhelming (November 22, 2006)
Girls need self-confidence (November 15, 2006)
Checking out day care (November 8, 2006)
Help children handle family's move (November 1, 2006)
Little creatures out at night (October 25, 2006)
6-year-old at the hospital (October 18, 2006)
Security amid job loss worries (October 11, 2006)
Separation anxiety (October 4, 2006)
Driver needs help with unhappy child (September 27, 2006)
Home safe for a visiting baby (September 20, 2006)
“Good behavior” on shopping list (September 13, 2006)
Taking off, and landing with toddler (September 6, 2006)
Tempering tantrums (August 30, 2006)
Find a sitter you can trust (August 23, 2006)
Helping the medicine go down (August 16, 2006)
Getting a puppy (August 9, 2006)
Roads to kindergarten (August 2, 2006)
Practice math skills (July 26, 2006)
Prepare for kindergarten (July 19, 2006)
Bearded man (July 12, 2006)
Too much sun (July 5, 2006)
New baby's on the way (June 28, 2006)
Honesty is best when losing pet (June 21, 2006)
Sharing is a good lesson (June 14, 2006)
Small talk is no little thing (June 7, 2006)
Active play is more fun (May 31, 2006)
Healthful party snacks (May 24, 2006)
Science in the summer (May 17, 2006)
Enjoy tummy time (May 10, 2006)
No more biting (May 3, 2006)
When kids say the darnedest things (April 26, 2006)
Time away better than time out (April 19, 2006)
It’s never too early to read to baby (April 12, 2006)
Structure best for family stability (April 5, 2006)
Consistency key (March 29, 2006)
My baby won't sleep—and neither can I (March 22, 2006)
How much TV? (March 15, 2006)
“What to wear” disputes (March 8, 2006)
Time for toilet training (March 1, 2006)
Making partings a sweeter sorrow (February 22, 2006)
Deal with shyness (February 15, 2006)
Try new foods (February 8, 2006)
Fear of clowns (February 1, 2006)
Inconsistent messages (January 25, 2006)
Tantrum-y toddler (January 18, 2006)
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