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A winning strategy

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A mother explains why she thinks parents should encourage their children to play sports without placing too much pressure on them. She discovered the benefits of letting her son choose his level of involvement in tennis after he complained that she was taking too much interest in his progress.

Author: Maynard, Joyce
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1996
Sports for children, Children's sports

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Heroes one and all

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A mother describes how she tries to find ordinary people who are accomplishing extraordinary feats to hold up to her children as heroes. Hearing about real heroes gives children role models and helps to combat the cynicism of modern life.

Author: Maynard, Joyce
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1996
Appreciation, Children, Heroes, Life skills

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Presents tense

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Parents should not dictate choices about toy selection to their children, but should respond to their children's preferences where appropriate. A mother reminisces about past Christmas presents she purchased for her daughter.

Author: Maynard, Joyce
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1992
Social aspects, Toys

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