Susan M. Keenan, Author at Child Development Institute https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/authors/susanmkeenan/ Parenting articles, news and tips on raising happy, healthy, successful kids and teens. Tue, 23 Jul 2019 23:53:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/CDI_Butterfly-100x100.png Susan M. Keenan, Author at Child Development Institute https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/authors/susanmkeenan/ 32 32 The Value of Teaching Your Little Ones to Cook https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/the-value-of-teaching-your-little-ones-to-cook/ Mon, 04 May 2015 22:44:04 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=33949 From the time that your little one can stand and walk on her own, she’s ready to become mommy or daddy’s kitchen helper. Exactly what […]

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]]> How to Protect Your Kids from Sports-Related Injuries https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/fitness-for-kids-teens/how-to-protect-your-kids-from-sports-related-injuries/ Thu, 30 Apr 2015 20:21:10 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=33891 Team and individual sports are readily accessible in private and public schools as well as at community centers and through outdoor groups. Participation in a […]

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]]> How to Change Your Child’s Eating Environment https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/development/how-to-change-your-teenagers-eating-environment/ Fri, 24 Apr 2015 15:24:15 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=33854 Getting your teen to eat healthier isn’t a simple task, particularly if this is the first time that you’re attempting to incorporate better food choices […]

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]]> Why Your Family Should Eat Together: 2 Critical Reasons https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/development/why-your-family-should-eat-together-2-critical-reasons/ Mon, 20 Apr 2015 21:32:26 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=33820   Many families have gotten away from the tradition of sitting down together for breakfast in the morning, lunch at midday, and dinner every night. […]

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]]> 4 Ways to Encourage Your Child’s Independence https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/development/4-ways-to-encourage-your-childs-independence/ Mon, 06 Apr 2015 18:00:49 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=33760 One of the problems facing moms everywhere is the simple fact that it is usually easier to do things yourself than to ask one of the […]

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