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Leaving Your Child Home Alone
Things to consider It is natural to be nervous about leaving your child home alone, but if both you and your child are prepared, this can be an experience that boosts his confidence level and increases his sense of indpendence and responsibility. It is generally recommended that children under 10 ...
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Latch Key Children
It was during the second World War that latch key children came to the country's attention. Fathers had gone off to war, and mothers had gone into industry, making the tanks, planes, uniforms and bullets the soldiers needed. The children went home with keys on chains, ribbons, a piece of string ...
Source: NYU Child Study Center
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Should Your Child Be Home Alone?
At some time during their later elementary school years, most children move into a form of child care known as...
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The Childcare Transition
How to make the best decisions about childcare All parents want to feel like they are making the best choice they can...
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Do Daycare Kids Have an Edge?
After making the monumental decision to bring a child into the world, you continue to face tough decisions regarding...
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Babysitting Basics (for teens)
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Attention Armchair Travelers: Need More Help Around the House?
When you're a parent, the travel bug isn't always as easy to satisfy as it was in your carefree and kid-free days. But...
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When a Parent's Away: Learning through Distance
When young children live in a home where a parent travels on a regular basis, unique challenges apply to the family. To...
Source: Education.com
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