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Preschoolers Learning Self-Control (in University City Patch)

Wondering why your preschooler argues, or reacts to siblings and peers? Learning self-control sounds easy, but it is not.

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When Will My Toddler Be Able to Share?

Toddlers are in their own 'world'. Should your toddler be able to share toys or your attention?

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Helping Our Children Care About Others

Each time we have a tragedy occur such as the Boston bombings, we ask, "How could someone hurt others? " Where & when do we learn emotional responsibility, morality, & values?

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Why "Old Mother Hubbard" is Still Important in Our Age of Technology (in University City Patch)

Remember the Nursery Rhymes and Songs of our childhood? It turns out our families were 'setting the stage' for us learning to read.

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Moms Supporting Moms (in University City Patch)

Looking for someone who understands your role as a mother, or great activities for your child(ren) and you? A Central St. Louis County Moms group is starting! Plan on attending!!!!

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Week of the Young Child: Children/Families & Early Childhood Programs (in University City Patch)

April 14-20th is the "Week of the Young Child" and is celebrated by professionals affilitated with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (80,000 members).

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"Because I said so!" Did I Really Just Say that to My Child? (in University City Patch)

Have you said what your Mother used to say to you? You may have found yourself in a discipline sitation with you child may have said something ineffective. You both know it is fairly meaningless.

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Giving Your Child the Gift of Math (in University City Patch)

Children starting 1st grade knowing about numbers, shapes & math concepts will out perform their peers in math all the way through the 7th grade.

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The Tale of Peter Rabbit Meets the "E-Book" (in University City Patch)

What happens when we use an e-book with young children? Does the story reading session change and what are the best uses of the technology?

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Who is Really Responsible for a CA Childcare Teacher Putting 'Sominex' in Toddlers' Cups? (in University City Patch)

In CA, police arrested teacher for putting “Sominex” in toddlers’ cups.