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Straight ‘A’ students may flunk real world test

Dear Dr. Fournier:My child is a straight A student. I am very proud of her accomplishments, but I fear that something is missing. I know she is...
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Denial

During a conversation with a friend I was sharing with her how I came to get custody of my granddaughter. I also shared with her that, for a long...
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Student's mission changes with different grades

Dear Dr. Fournier:I am a regular reader of your articles online. I am the mother of a 12-year-old daughter who is in the seventh grade. She has...
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How to Introduce Food to a Baby (video)

Is your baby about to reach 6 months of age? Are you concerned about introducing solid food to your child? Is your 7 month old rejecting everything...
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Getting started with baby sign language, Part 1

If you have heard about the benefits of baby sign language and are excited to get started, here are a few tips on how to begin. Although the...
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How a child changes and grows

A bunch of my favorite children's books are written and illustrated by Marianne Richmond, including Fish Kisses and Gorilla Hugs, which was why...
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A road map to quality time with your children

More and more, my kids are coming home with paperwork from school that offer parent workshops and seminars on building your children's literacy...
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Keep the kids home after winter break, consider homeschooling this spring

The kids are cominghome for the holidays! Parents coast to coast are anticipating winter break, when school lets out and they get to spend quality...
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Jada Pinkett Smith claims no rules for Willow, Jaden just negotiations

"Whip My Hair" singer Willow Smith and her brother, Jaden Smith ('The Karate Kid'), are growing up in a rule-less home. According...
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Balance love for child with clear “mission” as parent

Dear Dr. Fournier:I am a regular reader of your articles, and I just wanted to comment that it has been very helpful to me to realize from your...
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