Better Parent Pledge
- Dedicated Family Night
- Improved Communication and Conversation
- Education / Reading
- Physical Wellbeing
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Give kids amazing self-confidence
Kim Giles/KTAR.com contributor | October 30, 2013 9:10 pmIn this edition of LIFEadvice, coach Kim gives parents some tips for improving self-esteem in their kids. As usual, she offers some unique and practical suggestions
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Study shows speaking to children helps foster language development
Emmilie Buchanan-Whitlock/Deseret News | October 29, 2013 9:10 pmPossible learning barriers from being raised in a low-income home can be overcome by an age-old skill: conversation.
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Who are better listeners? Parents or children?
Julie Nelson/KTAR.com contributor | October 23, 2013 5:10 pmEmpathetic listening is a skill parents need to exercise, but few do it well.
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3 things never to say to a shy child
Megan Gladwell/KTAR.com contributor | October 13, 2013 5:10 amAs adults we want to help bashful kids feel more at ease. Despite our well-intentioned efforts, we say the wrong things.
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25 ways for parents to keep their cool
Heather Hale/KTAR.com contributor | October 2, 2013 10:10 amSome days, kids can push even the most patient parent to the edge. Use these 25 methods to stay calm and in control.
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Tips for new moms (and old ones, too)
Natalie Porter/KTAR.com contributor | September 18, 2013 11:09 pmThere are so many different ways to be a good mom. Here are tips on how to do your own research, learn from other’s experiences, make your own decisions and avoid becoming caught up in the Mommy Wars.
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Something else for Mom to worry about: A drug called ‘lean’
Becky Lynn | September 16, 2013 12:09 pmHave you heard of Lamar Odom? He’s an NBA player, most recently with the L.A. Clippers but currently a free agent.
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For parents of kids with special needs, high functioning is hard too
Megan Goates/KTAR.com contributor | September 13, 2013 10:09 pmWhen it comes to autism or other developmental disabilities, “high functioning” sounds optimal. But parents of such children know that while it sounds ideal, “high functioning” involves it’s own set of daunting challenges.
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5 reasons you should sign your kids up for music lessons
Angela Carter/KTAR.com contributor | August 30, 2013 6:08 pmMusic teaches children more than just songs. It teaches them how to interact with others, express their emotions and how to succeed in other areas of their lives.
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101 Non-electric things for kids to do when they’re bored
Becky Rickman/KTAR.com contributor | August 27, 2013 8:08 pmThings for your children to do that don’t require an e- or an i- . Have a list ready when they say they are bored.