FAMILY LIFE After the holidays, many families find their house overrun with toys. If your kids received new toys as gifts and have old toys they don’t use anymore, consider donating the toys to families in need. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to do this. Many parents find that children struggle to give up old […]
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WELL-BEING While many people try to steer clear of arguments with family members, two Vanderbilt University philosophy professors offer a better solution. Scott F. Aikin and Robert B. Talisse co-wrote Why We Argue (and How We Should): A Guide to Political Disagreement. The trend to avoid arguments with loved ones has more to do with
FAMILY LIFE When it comes to finding toys to encourage a child’s interest in science, sometimes simpler can be better and yet more sophisticated. Creighton University professor of physics Dr. Gintaras Duda suggests looking at toys with a tactile, kinesthetic component that can help illustrate scientific principles while allowing a child to come up with
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS You’ve seen “helicopter” parents. They hover on the sidelines at the soccer game, yelling, chewing their player out, and rarely praising. You’ve seen the result of their overbearing pressure in the classroom as they push push push their children to achieve too much too fast. Maybe you’re guilty of a little too
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FAMILY LIFE Pets aren’t just for kids. Owning a pet can improve your family’s health in many ways, according to the Centers for Disease and Prevention (CDC). Pets can lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and offer companionship to all members of your household. Before you choose one, think about these factors. All pets need daily
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FAMILY LIFE Today, more children than ever live in households where both parents work. As a result, child care is a necessity for many families. You can make an informed choice with a little homework and preparation. First, think about the type of care you’d like. In general, your choices will include daycare centers, family
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