How to Ease the Anxiety of Starting Preschool

When our oldest son had to start a new preschool program at age 3, he was so upset, as were we. I knew that he was nervous, so I of... read more

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Getting Involved

To help your child meet more people when you move, get him involved in sports, swimming lessons, library time, cooking class, etc. You don't have to join everything, but join... read more

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Moving

We found our local library to be a great source of meeting people and having activities in our new community. Those first few weeks are tough. But our local library... read more

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He Needs to Show Off

To alleviate the sadness of moving to a new city, is there a cousin or dear friend that your lonely son could have come visit for a little while. This... read more

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He Needs a Friend

Moving to a new city can be tough on kids. Is there someone, anyone, at church, around the corner, etc. that you can promote a friendship with? A child who... read more

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Traveling With Children: Additional Liquids

Something to know when traveling with children, especially small children, is that the airlines do make some allowances for additional liquids above the normal one small Ziploc when you are... read more

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Tip for Relocating - Mommy Groups

Hi Staci! I know how difficult it can be to move away from friends and family to a new place, since I moved from Utah to New Jersey. The best... read more

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