| Genetic mix play an important role in raising | | | | play host. They will love it, especially when |
| happy kids, but as parents, both of you can | | | | you plan another soiree with them. Pretend |
| help your youngsters along. Giving them space | | | | play provides a fertile ground for creative |
| is one major step to give them the chance for | | | | play and discussions. * Take them along to |
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| big illustration books, crayons, and tons of | | | | at the choices they make. * Take them for fun |
| paper. Trick or Treats No, it's not Halloween | | | | rides at the park or watch The Lion King and |
| yet, but when kids are on the warpath, | | | | other interesting children's movies at home. |
| hapless parents are challenged to keep their | | | | With movies, always point out the moral of |
| cool. The age of the terrible twos is a | | | | the story at a level they can understand. |
| period parents have to deal with positively. | | | | This will lead them to think. * If you're |
| Instead of threatening them with the | | | | into art, let them watch you work or give |
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| Two-year-olds love to imitate their parents | | | | be surprised and pleased at their |
| and older siblings, and they love it when | | | | suggestions. Happy kids are busy kids, but |
| they have furniture and things their size. | | | | there are still other factors to keep the |
| Children's table and chairs, beds, toy chest, | | | | nuts and bolts in place. Kids need the |
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| of pride because they have the things mommy | | | | them, share their fun, and listen to what |
| and daddy have. With something to occupy | | | | they have to say. Happy kids grow up around |
| their minds, tantrums are forgotten and you | | | | happy parents. Parents who are sociable, |
| can have some R & R before the next episode | | | | conscientious, and who don't worry too much |
| of your favorite TV show. Child-Friendly Tips | | | | rear cheerful kids. Happy kids are creative |
| But what else can you do to avert a disaster? | | | | and can cope with future crises in adulthood. |
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| drive away the blahs: * Take them out of the | | | | chairs, children's CDs, gobs of water-soluble |
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| square foot of backyard, can distract their | | | | kids on a joyful and creative route to the |
| attention. * Involve them in learning | | | | future. |
| activities, take them to games, listen to | | | | |
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