Big-kid wannabes

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Parents must know how to deal with their children's 'me too' desires that are either inappropriate for their age or unsafe. Although such yearnings only signal their quest for a sense of power and competence, denying them may feel like squelching their initiative. However, parents must deal with inappropriate requests with a clear explanation and offers of substitutes.

Parenting

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Fantasy friends

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Experts suggest parents with preschoolers with imaginary playmates to take the situation as a normal process. Children with fantasy playmates are said to be more creative and independent. However, a child needs help if he or she is overly attached to the imaginary friends.

Psychological aspects, Preschool children, Friendship, Imagination in children, Childhood imagination, Childhood fantasy, Fantasy in children

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Double-duty nursing

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Breast-feeding twins may be a scary prospect, but twins are often premature and need mother's antibodies even more. The mother should start building a milk supply immediately, and nursing twins together leaves more time for Mom. Other hints are given.

Food and nutrition, Nursing, Twins

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