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School camp - from what age?

We had a bit of tension with my daughter's school this week, as her class was going away for a school camp, with two nights away (not a last minute thing, we had been informed at t …
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What are some good parenting books for strong-willed/spirited children?

For those of you that have experience with strong-willed children, are there any books that were particularly helpful to read in order to understand them? I've found quite a few bo …
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When and how can I teach my child to think critically?

I think one of the most important life skills for an adult is the ability to think critically, in other words to judge something on its own merits for yourself, considering all rel …
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Refusing food given by spoon

My 10.5 month-old had a cold last week, just started walking, and may be teething again (ie there's a lot going on in his world). When he got the cold last week, he started refusin …
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Should a baby be stimulated (talked-to, played with, held) at all times when awake, or should they have “alone” time, too?

My sister has a 2-month-old, who enjoys lengthy periods of wakefulness during the day. She has said that she feels guilty if she's not interacting with him, or holding him, while …
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Am I causing a dependency for sleep?

I'm lucky in that my baby sleeps in his crib for 12 hours a night and for each day time nap. However, he requires to be rocked to sleep in my arms before each time going into the …