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5 Strategies to Help a Gifted Child

1. If your child has not been tested for Gifted classes, consider getting them tested to see if they qualify for a Gifted program at their school. An IQ score of 130 at the majority of schools in Hillsborough County is considered the entrance score for a Gifted...

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Keep Entering to Win!

Thanks for all of your entries so far into our iPad mini sweepstakes. We will be drawing a winner on May 1st, 2014. If you have not yet entered, head over to our FB Fan page and enter our contest to win. Good luck!

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Divorce and Kids: How to Help the Kids

1. First things first: In every decision you make, recognize that your children will be affected in some way. Make a choice to put your children FIRST. 2. Keep communication lines open with your ex-mate. Too difficult to talk to your ex-mate face-to-face? Try email....

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10 Fun Ways to Love Yourself this Valentine’s Day

1. Eat some chocolate! Studies show that chocolate has antioxidants, so go for it. 2. Give yourself a big hug. You deserve a hug for all the great things that you do. 3. Enjoy 5 minutes of relaxation. Take time to be present in the moment today. 4. Take 3 long deep...

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5 Ways to Help Your Child with ADHD

1. Shorten your instructions. Instead of saying, "Johnny, go brush your teeth, wash your face, and get ready for bed," consider giving the instructions one step at a time. Often times children with ADHD may forget the 2nd or third task. 2. Take breaks during homework...

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7 Tips to Talk to Your Kids about S-E-X

1. Start the conversation early! 2. Use real names of body parts, versus pretend names. 3. Teach them your family values about sex. 4. If you are too nervous, seek the advice of your pediatrician or a child psychologist to give you resources to start the conversation....

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How to write your New Year’s resolutions

1. I want to lose more weight. 2. I want to make more money. 3. I want to quit smoking. 4. I want to get a new job. 5. I want to find a good mate. Sound familiar? Many people start their New Year's resolutions with what they "want". I want this, I want this, I wish...

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4 quick tips to de-stress from the holiday madness

If you are like most people around this time of year, you are feeling a bit stressed with the holidays. Here are 4 quick tips to de-stress around the holidays: 1. Take a few deep cleansing breaths. Don't have time? Do it right now as you are reading this article. Pay...

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Bullying

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. According to PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center: 160,000 kids stay home from school each day to avoid being bullied. Everyone plays a role in preventing bullying, whether you are a parent, a friend, a teacher, a...

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