Home Archives - Child Development Institute https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/category/home/ Parenting articles, news and tips on raising happy, healthy, successful kids and teens. Sat, 04 Feb 2023 17:25:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/CDI_Butterfly-100x100.png Home Archives - Child Development Institute https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/category/home/ 32 32 Can’t Get Your Kids to Sleep? Stop Making These Four Common Bedtime Mistakes https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/parenting/cant-get-your-kids-to-sleep-stop-making-these-four-common-mistakes/ Mon, 10 Oct 2022 15:36:00 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=39153 Are your kids wide awake when they should be sleeping? This typical scenario causes misery the following day when everyone’s overtired. If you want your […]

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]]> 3 Tips for Balancing Your Family Life with Your Career https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/family-building/3-tips-for-balancing-your-family-life-with-your-career/ Wed, 07 Jun 2017 13:31:10 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=39160 It’s not always easy to stay close to your partner and kids while working full-time. Many people find themselves feeling like they have to choose […]

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]]> Why Back-to-School Nutrition Is Important https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/healthy-meals-for-kids-teens/back-to-school-nutrition-why-it-is-important-for-your-childs-success-at-school/ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 08:10:14 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/parenting_today/?p=856 Nutrition is one of the single most important factors when it comes to a child’s development. Proper nutrition is essential for children to succeed in […]

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]]> How to Tap Into Nature with Your Kids This Summer https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/tap-nature-kids-summer/ Thu, 21 Jul 2016 19:51:52 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=32303   Summer is a long-waited-for event, but can also be a long dragged-out process at times. The lazy, hazy days of summer can sometimes turn […]

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]]> Free Indoor Activities for Kids https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/summer-fun-with-the-kids-free-indoor-activities/ Thu, 21 Jul 2016 16:08:46 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=34870   Looking to have some summer fun with the kids but it’s too hot to go outside or it’s a rainy day? There are so […]

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]]> 4 Ways to Keep Your Child Safe on the Internet https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/children-media-safety/4-ways-to-keep-your-child-safe-on-the-internet/ Thu, 29 Oct 2015 18:01:07 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=35924 When your child was younger, you taught him or her how to look both ways before crossing the street, to avoid talking to strangers, and […]

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]]> Being a Stay-at-Home Dad: What to Expect https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/family-building/things-to-remember-as-a-stay-at-home-dad/ Thu, 08 Oct 2015 20:58:53 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=35707 Times are changing. Things that were considered unheard of a few decades ago are becoming more common each day. With the norm being changed so […]

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]]> How to Address Your Teenager’s Spending Behavior https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/parenting/teen-spending-habit/ Sat, 03 Oct 2015 14:23:42 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/parenting_today/?p=145 As a parent, you try to teach your children to use money wisely. When childrenbecome teenagers, they seem to forget everything you’ve taught them. This […]

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]]> How to Help Your Tween Start a Blog https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/learning/how-to-help-your-tween-start-a-blog/ Tue, 29 Sep 2015 14:17:42 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=35653 Is your child amazed and inspired by stories? Have they expressed interest in creating his or her own stories or writing about their life? Ask your […]

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]]> When to Leave Your Teen Alone https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/parenting/when-to-leave-your-teen-alone/ Tue, 22 Sep 2015 18:49:14 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=35497 Raising teenagers can be a terrifying experience. Often there are no easy answers, and every parent has a different struggle with their teen. However, every […]

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]]> Top Ipad Educational Apps https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/top-ipad-educational-apps/ Tue, 22 Sep 2015 18:39:02 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=35479 The Apple iPad is one of the most well-known, and most widely adopted tech devices of modern times. Almost singlehandedly, Apple revolutionized the handheld computer […]

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]]> Parenting Made Easy: How to Help Your Child Learn to Read https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/learning/parenting-made-easy-how-to-help-your-child-learn-to-read/ Mon, 21 Sep 2015 18:59:21 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=35501 You helped your child learn to crawl. You helped them learn to walk. You even helped your child learn to use the potty. Now, it’s […]

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]]> Toys for the Under Ones – A Parent’s Guide https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/development/toys-for-the-under-ones-a-parents-guide/ Tue, 08 Sep 2015 15:45:48 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=35305 It’s natural to want to buy toys for your new baby, but how do you know what to choose? How much notice should you pay […]

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]]> Top Organizational Apps for the Stay-at-Home Parent https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/parenting/top-organizational-apps-for-the-stay-at-home-parent/ Fri, 28 Aug 2015 12:00:16 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=35225 Are you a stay-at-home parent looking for organizational tools? Do you want to make the most of your time with your children yet still stay […]

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]]> Easing Your Children’s Fears After a Break-In https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/parenting/easing-your-childrens-fears-after-a-break-in/ Thu, 27 Aug 2015 16:45:14 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=35220 You never thought it could happen to your family. But it did. Someone broke into your home, and now you are left with the task […]

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]]> Five Tips for Avoiding Conflict at Family Dinners https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/family-building/five-tips-for-avoiding-conflict-at-family-dinners/ Thu, 27 Aug 2015 15:25:42 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=35202       While everyone has the best of intentions when planning a large family dinner, the unfortunate reality of these celebratory events is that […]

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