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Caring for Siblings of Kids With Disabilities for Parents
Kids love their siblings. Often, those who have a brother or sister with special needs want to help. Here's how to help them feel loved and secure about their place in the family.
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Sibling Rivalry for Parents
As upsetting as it can be for a parent, conflict between siblings is very common. Here's how to help your kids get along.
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Preparing Your Child for a New Sibling for Parents
The arrival of a new baby can cause lots of changes. But parents can prepare kids for an addition to the family.
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Parenting Multiples for Parents
Parents of twins (or more!) can feel as if they've left the hospital and arrived home on a different planet. Here's how to cope.
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Getting Support When Your Child Has Special Health Care Needs for Parents
You might have more on your plate than most parents, but it doesn't mean you have to do it all alone. Here's how to ask for help and avoid caregiver burnout.
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Teaching Kids Not to Bully for Parents
Whether bullying is physical or verbal, if it's not stopped it can lead to more aggressive antisocial behavior - and interfere with a child's success in school and ability to form and sustain friendships.
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Helping Kids Deal With Bullies for Parents
Unfortunately, bullying is a common part of childhood. But parents can help kids cope with it and lessen its lasting impact.
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Telling Your Child a Family Member Has a Serious Illness for Parents
When a loved one has a serious illness, it can be hard to know how to tell your child. Here are tips on when to talk, what to say, and how to help kids cope.
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Preparing to Adopt a Child for Parents
Considering adoption? Here are some things to know about the health and medical care of an adopted child, before, during, and after the adoption.
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Leaving Your Child Home Alone for Parents
It's natural for parents to be a bit anxious when first leaving kids without supervision. But you can feel prepared and confident with some planning and a couple of trial runs.