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Helping kids deal with disappointment

There are some good approaches to take, and some to avoid, that can help us emerge from this with more skills to deal with life’s disappointments as they come.

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Gluten-free cleaning products

When buying gluten-free cleaning products, be on the lookout for tocopherols and other ingredients derived from wheat, oats and barley.

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Gun safety

If you have a gun in your home, make sure you keep it unloaded and properly locked.

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My 4-year-old son misbehaves when mom and mother-in-law are talking. What can we do?

Rest assured, this is not unusual and can be fixed with some patience and consistency.

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When parenting styles differ

There are many different parenting styles and rules and most kids grow up happy and healthy despite a variety in their parents’ approaches.