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Is Your Child on Track? Educate Yourself & Find Answers
Hidden Choices believes in the strong foundation and vital health of the family. The building blocks of core values and character starts with you The Parent! You have been chosen for this job of building the future leaders of the world and it is going to take all you have in wisdom, knowledge and patience. After raising three children I look back and many times wish I had had good, solid mentors as a young parent. I would have done so many things differently. Babies just do not come with instructions and here's the truth. You only get ONE shot at parenting. It is never too late to start afresh, but you cannot undo parenting styles over a grandchild arrives.
So having said all of that, I have researched and found multiple resources on the subject of parenting, health, education, counseling and mentoring that will help you on this journey.
How to raise a healthy child in our diverse society will take all the courage you have. The social world of a child starts immediately at birth. From the moment he or she sees your face and hears your voice and feels your loving touch, your infant is on its way to becoming a member of the human family.
The following are recommended resources from Rivers.
Education.com - is your parenting information center. Is your child on track? A wiggly spider, a blade of new grass, the big blue sky. What a joy to explain the world to a young child. But then the quiet wondrous moments pass and a tantrum comes. What happened? Look here to find out what's characteristic for emotions and the social world of early childhood and how best to deal with it.
The Early Years Ages 3-5
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Child Care - "These days more than ever before, it can be difficult to balance raising a child and maintaining a career. Placing a child into day care or hiring someone to watch after a child can be a nerve-wracking decision for a parent. Find out how to find a child care provider you can trust." Education.com
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Preschools - "Preschool can be tricky for parents and children alike. It is often the first time that your child will be away from you for an extended period of time. We've got all the info you need, from picking the right preschool for your child to getting past all the common obstacles that pop up during the first few days and the rest of the year." Education.com
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Shyness, Fears, Anxiety - "It is not uncommon for children and adolescents to experience shyness and hesitance around people and social situations they are unfamiliar with. Approximately 13 percent of children ages 9-17 suffer from severe fears and shyness that they qualify for an anxiety disorder diagnosis. Better understanding of shyness, fears, and anxiety can help your child to more easily navigate their social world in childhood and for years to come." Education.com
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How You Can Help
The Middle Years Ages 6-12
It’s time for your child’s crash course in Social Studies—not the school subject...the real thing. Unfortunately, you can’t hand over a stack of flashcards with the ABC’s of friendship or how to deal with school bullying. But just as you encouraged your child as she learned to read, you can cheer him/her on from the sidelines of middle childhood.
Visit Education.com's Middle Years Information Centers
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The Teen Years Ages 13-18
This section will help you navigate through the stormy tumult of the teen years. You’ll learn about the challenges ahead—what to expect and how to cope. Whether it’s curfews or values, talking about sex or talking about college, these years hold plenty of parenting dilemmas. But with the right tools, you can stay strong and stay the course.
Visit Education.com's Teen Years Information Centers Ages
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