Better Parent Pledge
- Dedicated Family Night
- Improved Communication and Conversation
- Education / Reading
- Physical Wellbeing
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The do’s and don’ts of kid competition
Emily Hales, Deseret News | August 19, 2014 4:08 pmKids love to be the best, but putting too much of an emphasis on winning can lead to kids wanting to succeed whatever the cost. How can children learn to compete in a way that prepares them for the real world without ruining self-esteem?
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Your kid’s $30,000 summer job
Don Milne, FamilyShare | August 18, 2014 5:08 pmHow to turn $500 of your child’s summer earnings to $30,000 or more.
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Ask a therapist: How do I get my child ready for school if he doesn’t like it?
Aaron Anderson, FamilyShare | August 17, 2014 6:08 pmLots of children simply don’t like school. Here are some tips to help them prepare for school anyway and have fun doing.
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A well-being question: Why you should never make your daughter diet
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | August 15, 2014 6:08 pmResearch says there are medical reasons you should never place your daughter on a diet.
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Helicopter parenting across the class divide
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | August 14, 2014 5:08 pmWhen it comes to helicopter parenting, the well-to-do and educated could probably tone it down a bit. But the less educated, poorer parents would do well to step it up a notch.
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What older children need to know about money
Donna Freedman, Deseret News | August 13, 2014 5:08 pmPost-secondary education has never been more important. Personal finance writer Liz Weston notes that “a college degree today is what a high school diploma was 60 years ago,” i.e., the bare minimum for remaining in the middle class.
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New school year—new rules
Becky Rickman, FamilyShare | August 12, 2014 8:08 pmThe new school year presents a great opportunity for parents to re-evaluate the general house rules for raising their kids.
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3 good reasons to make time for daddy-daughter dates
Rob Jenkins, FamilyShare | August 11, 2014 12:08 pmAs the first man your daughter ever loved, you have a responsibility to model the type of man you want her to love in the future.
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10 ways Disney can help those with autism
Herb Scribner, Deseret News | August 8, 2014 11:08 amAutism is a very common disorder among kids. Can Disney actually help kids grow and develop?
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3 tips for keeping strong bonds between your children
Courtnie Erickson, FamilyShare | August 7, 2014 9:08 pmStrong bonds between siblings can bring much happiness in a family. You can help your children maintain a close friendship throughout the years by doing these 3 things.