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Read article: Strategies for children lost or separated from their caregivers
Strategies for children lost or separated from their caregivers
Children can get lost in many places. And at this time of year when we are all doing our holiday shopping, there can be an even bigger risk of a...
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Read article: Dining away from home with young children
Dining away from home with young children
I do not enjoy cooking. I CAN cook – I just don’t like to. So, my husband and I have been fortunate to be able to eat out at restaurants quite often...
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Read article: Kids who care
Kids who care
Recently, I was supposed to attend a family night at a local preschool where I would work with the youth about what it means to care and be kind to...
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Read article: Helping children learn to get along
Helping children learn to get along
As the oldest child of three, and also having a child of my own, I can say first-hand that children are going to argue, not get along, and even fight...

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Baby feeding resource delivers peace of mind for new parents
URBANA, Ill. – New parents faced with the responsibility of caring for a baby often wonder how often to feed a newborn, when to wean babies from breastmilk or formula, when to introduce baby to solid foods, and whether homemade baby food is better than store-bought. Babies may not come...
Mobile app supports youth development on the go
Teachable moments come in all shapes and sizes. Now, when those unexpected moments occur, parents and educators can rely on the new Terrific Teachable Moments mobile app to help them take advantage in convenient and meaningful ways....