Happy hideaways
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Preschool children may prefer their own private and personal spaces rather than the spacious playrooms their parents may have provided for them. Children construct these areas with a blanket, two chairs and a half-dozen books. These spaces foster ownership, independence and creativity in children.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1998
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Objects of affection
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Security objects, or transitional objects, provide toddlers with comfort and help them deal with separation anxiety. Parents should not worry about their children's attachment to certain objects as long as it does not affect the development of language or social skills.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1996
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Merry birthday!
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Establishing a special celebration ritual is one way parents can keep a child born during the holidays from feeling cheated. Choosing a nonholiday date for a party or celebrating half birthdays are other suggestions.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1996
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