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Sigmund Freud Theories: Psychosexual Stages, Libido and Fixation

A fascinating all-inclusive read on Sigmund Freud: a sharp biography and insights into the psychosexual stages of development, personality, fixation & libido.

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Abraham Maslow Biography and Self Actualization Theory

A biography of Abraham Maslow, the forefather of humanistic psychology - a guide to understanding Maslow's hierarchy of needs & self actualization theory

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Dr. Benjamin Spock Biography: Founder of Intuitive Parenting

Get a biography on Dr. Benjamin Spock the unofficial founder of intuitive & attachment parenting and read about his tremendous impact on child rearing.

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Alfie Kohn Biography: The Father of Unconditional Parenting

An Alfie Kohn biography along with an in-depth presentation of his most theory unconditional parenting plus an introduction to his most influential books.

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Carl Rogers Biography and the Unconditional Positive Regard

Get a thorough Carl Rogers biography plus deep insights into his unconditional positive regard, person centred therapy and self actualization.

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Fun Toddler Activities and Educational Games for Preschoolers

A big list of toddler activities that are both entertaining and educational. Find great learning games for your preschooler.

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21 Top Toddler Games: Fun Activities for Toddlers & Preschoolers

21 inspiring, educational and fun toddler games tailor-suited your child's age: 7 activities for toddlers of one year, 7 for two-year-olds and 7 for three years+

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John B Watson Biography and Books: The Father of Behaviorism

Get an in-depth biography on behaviorist John B Watson. Read how and why Behaviorism came to be and how is related to the authoritarian parenting style.

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A Mary Ainsworth Biography: The Refiner of Attachment Theory

Looking for a sharp Mary Ainsworth biography? Read the essence about her intellectual journey and her important refinement of attachment theory.

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A Sharp John Bowlby Biography: The Father of Attachment Theory

Searching for a John Bowlby biography written with a focused, but lively pen? Read this to-the-point article on Bowlby, his life, and the birth of attachment theory.

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Fun Activities for Toddlers: Outdoor & Indoor Kids Games

14 fun activities for toddlers to strengthen their coordination, stimulate their brain and boost their self esteem. Both outdoor & indoor toddler games.

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Dr Sears: The Essence and History of Attachment Parenting

Read the fascinating tale of how Dr Sears coined attachment parenting, get deep insights into the essence of attachment parenting and follow its footprints back through history to when it all began!

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All About Positive Parenting Ally

Your Positive Parenting Ally, Birgitte, is a resourceful ally in the field of positive parenting and parenting advice. Read all about her here.

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Jean Piaget Biography: The Theory on Child Development Stages

An extensive biography on Jean Piaget along a presentation of his cognitive child development stages and the academic criticism of his research conclusions.

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Most Popular Websites Recommended by Positive Parenting Ally

The most popular websites worth your visit! Hope these inspirational websites of self improvement, inspirational quotes and other motivational stuff bring you great wisdom and fun!

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Insightful Parenting Websites Recommended by Positive Parenting Ally

See some of the best parenting websites of positive parenting, attachment parenting, unconditional parenting and other insightful parenting styles. Topics are babies, toddlers, kids and teens.

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Surrogacy Is a Personal Event, a Personal Decision

(Visitor's opinion on the ethics of surrogacy:) I believe surrogacy is such a personal event that we cannot understand until we are put into a circumstance

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Fun Games for Kids: Top Tips for Fun Things to Do with Kids

Find tips and instructions on fun games for kids. See both fun activities for kids as well as learning games for kids or educational things to do with kids.

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Arts and Crafts for Kids: Simple Guidelines to Memorable Artwork

Step by step guidelines to easy arts and crafts for kids. Inspiration to fun crafts for kids such as homemade play dough, paper mache, origami and blow painting.

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Solar System for Kids and Fun Kids Astronomy Games

How to make teaching solar system for kids fun: Dive into these fun facts about the solar system, fun kids astronomy games and exciting astronomy projects.

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12 Fun Experiments for Kids: Easy Science Projects for Kids

Simple step by step instructions for 12 fun experiments for kids. These easy science projects for kids and fun science experiments can be done at home or in school

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Science Websites for Kids: List with 36 Reviewed Science Sites

Long list of 36 different recommended science websites for kids. See the quick reviews of science sites for kids that are both educational, interactive and fun.

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14 Science Fair Projects for Kids: Fun Experiments & Activities

Guidelines to easy science fair projects for kids you and your kid can practice at home. Choose among 14 science fair ideas for kids and make learning fun.

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Famous Parenting Experts and Child Developmental Psychologists

Info on famous parenting experts and child development psychologists and their theoretical contributions to child developmental psychology and parenting styles.

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14 Fun Science Experiments for Kids and Learning Games

A big batch of fun science experiments for kids at home. Follow the guidelines to these science projects for kids and prepare for hours of fun learning games.

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15 Science Projects for Kids: Fun Learning Games at Home

Guidelines and theory for 15 exciting science projects for kids you can do at home. These fun learning games can also be used as great science fair ideas.

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Easy Math Games for Kids and Fun Math Activities

Lots of examples of cool math games for kids that you can play at home. These fun math activities will teach children both primary and elementary math.

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15 Fun Math Games for Kids: Multiplication, Addition and Fraction

Lots of fun math games for kids that will turn a heavy subject into light play. Enjoy these fun math activities teaching multiplication, fraction and addition.

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22 Cool Math Games for Kids and Fun Math Activities

A list with ideas for 22 cool math games for kids. These fun math activities can involve cards and dice and teach multiplication, addition and subtraction.

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Cool Kids Math Games: Long list of Fun Math Activities

Read this big resource on both cool, educational online kids math games and get tips to offline fun math activities with fraction and addition challenges.

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Math for Kids: 16 Fun Math Activities and Counting Games

How to turn math for kids into multiplication laughs and counting joys! 16 fun math activities for both kindergarten and preschool as well as older children.

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Fun Multiplication Math Games for Kids & Times Tables Activities

Make learning fun using these fun multiplication math games and exciting multiplication times tables activities. Free cool math games for kids to make calculating easy.

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27 Learning Games for Kids: Educational Activities for Body & Brain

A long list of fun learning games for kids to inspire you at home or in class. These educational games for kids boost their brain and fuel their creativity

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Children Self Esteem Stories: My Son's First Day Holding a Pen to Do His Homework

(Visitor's contribution to children self esteem stories): I am Mary and my son is Joe. We are from Kenya and I love my son so much. Being a single parent

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Child Development Stages & Developmental Milestones: 4-6 Years

High-level info on the early child development stages from 4-6 years. Discover all the exciting child development milestones your preschooler will experience.

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Teen Development and Adolescent Development Milestones

See a long list of teen development and adolescent development stages. In-depth info on the teenage physical, cognitive and social developmental milestones.

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Stages of Child Development: List of Developmental Milestones

Read about the stages of child development your child will experience from 7-12 years. See the list of physical, cognitive and social developmental milestones.

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Toddler Development Guide & Long List of Toddler Milestones

An inspiring toddler development guide with a long list of fascinating toddler milestones. Get also positive parenting tips for parenting toddlers.

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Baby Milestones the First Year: Early Child Development Article

A long list of baby milestones reached during the first year of early child development. Deep insights into physical, psychological and social baby development.

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All the Developmental Milestones: 6 Stages of Child Development

Get scientific insights into your child's developmental milestones from birth to teen years. Read fascinating child development articles about the 6 stages of child development.

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Newborn Development Stages: Long List of Infant Milestones

Equip yourself with this all-inclusive newborn development guide to learn about the most important physical, psychological and social infant milestones.

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Advanced Parenting Style Quiz: Take a Personality Quiz for Parents

Find your parenting style with this enlightening parenting style quiz! Take a personality quiz for parents get deep insights into yourself as a mom or dad.

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Intelligent Parenting Style Test: Free Personality Quiz for Parents

Take this sharp parenting style test and free personality quiz for parents to determine your parenting style and learn more about yourself as a parent.

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Deep Insights into Controlling Behavior and Controlling Parents

The essence of overt and subtle types of controlling behavior, their long term consequences and a psychological analysis of controlling parents!

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12 Types of Parenting Styles and Child Discipline Strategies

Get deep insights into 12 different types of parenting styles: 5 powerful parenting approaches, 4 scientific child discipline definitions and 3 poor parenting styles.

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Truths about Helicopter Parents and Overprotective Parents

Get high-level, well-researched insights into helicopter parents, their traits, fears and actions along with deep insights into the long term consequences of overparenting.

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Deep Insights into Narcissistic Parents and Controlling Behavior

Get an in-depth description of narcissistic parents along with a list of their controlling behavior traits. Read the 6 different ways these toxic parents try to control their children.

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Your Parenting Style Defined: What Determines It and Why!

In this article on parenting styles, you'll see how your parenting style is influenced by factors such as cultural paradigms, socioeconomic status, your own and your child's personality

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Healthy Parenting: Avoid Child Health Problems with Healthy Lifestyle Tips

Increase your healthy parenting knowledge and reduce the risk if child health problems with these well-researched healthy lifestyle tips of right nutrition and avoiding environmental pollutants.

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