The magic of the season: how parents fill the holidays with wonder and delight
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Parents can make the holidays special for their children by creating or using family traditions such as hunting for a gift, raising anticipation with small gifts or putting up decorations. Ideas for Christmas, Passover, Easter and St. Patrick's Day. as well as the tooth fairy, are given.
Publication Name: Woman's Day
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0043-7336
Year: 1997
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But, mom ... no more whining, tattling or tantrums. Really!
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Children often demand attention by behaving inappropriately, and parents need to respond to such behavior in a way that reinforces good behavior. Parents can take away privileges or toys that the child enjoys, ignore whining, mean what they say and teach children about telling on others.
Publication Name: Woman's Day
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0043-7336
Year: 1998
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Sibling squabbles
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The nature of sibling rivalry stems from the need of children to feel loved by their parents, and parents can help reduce this by leaving the children alone or mediating the disagreement. Creative resolutions should be based on what the children believe is good, not the parents.
Publication Name: Woman's Day
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0043-7336
Year: 1996
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