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Q: My daughter will be three tomorrow, and for the last six months she has insisted that she is a boy. I never thought I would be concerned, but it is getting to the point where it is all she thinks about. How should I handle it?
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Mastering Everyday Routines
From brushing hair to washing hands to taking a bath and
more. . . . These audiocasts provide a range of useful tips designed to help toddlers learn essential tasks and gain a true sense of empowerment.
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Learning
The Right Tools for School
By the end of pre-K, most children will be eager to move up to kindergarten. But will they have the specific skills teachers are looking for?
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What's Your Child's Learning Style?
Some toddlers learn by doing, others by listening or by playing. Knowing how your child naturally processes information can help you tailor her learning experiences.
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Playing
How Many Friends Are Enough?
No parent wants their child to be a loner. But the truth is that some children just aren't as social as others.
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The Magic of Make Believe
From mimicking adult behavior at 18 months to playing dress-up at four, imaginative play helps young children make sense of the world around them
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Growing
The Truth About Night Terrors
Your toddler has suddenly started getting up during the night screaming in terror. It's frightening for you, but she's actually sleeping through it all.
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By Leaps and Bounds
Between the ages of one and four, a toddler's physical abilities increase dramatically. Here, some tips for boosting skills one milestone at the time.
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"Look What I Did!"
If your child has done something incredible, let everyone know! Coming soon: a gallery of kid accomplishments.
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Practice Listening
At dinner or at bedtime, ask your child to tell you the funniest thing that happened at school. When he's done, ask him a follow up question. Then, you share a story about your day, and ask your child to come up with a question for you.
Quiz
What is the average age gap between first and second children?
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Do you have a special family tradition at Thanksgiving?
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