Boys and girls develop in different ways and at different stages. Generally, fine motor skills improve quickly in girls, while boys tend to develop faster with gross motor skills. Additionally, it’s usually the girls who are the earlier talkers, the readers, the socialites and the grade-getters. Of course biology alone doesn’t determine how your child […]
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Children are born with many qualities, but being polite isn’t one of them. In other words, good manners are learned, and it’s up to you to teach your child how to behave politely. The key to manners, according to Emily Post, is awareness. In other words, kids need to understand that other people have feelings […]
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It used to be that raising a “gentleman” meant raising a child who was born into a specific status or class. Nowadays, however, it has come to mean so much more than that. Being considered a gentleman has nothing to do with wealth, breeding or expensive possessions. Instead, a modern gentleman is someone who is […]
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When your child is old enough to stay home alone for the first time, it’s both a relief and a cause for stress. After years of babysitters, having the option of a child taking care of themselves, or even their siblings, is a welcome reprieve: no payment and no driving home at the end of […]
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Mixing vintage and contemporary furniture gives a room personality, dimension and makes it feel truly lived in. The 1870s antique chest from Viyet is topped with thoughtful books and accessories. This article is all about kids birthday parties, otherwise known as potentially the most stressful time of your life other than moving or divorce. I understand how […]
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