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The curse of the eldest child

The curse of the eldest child

Of all birth order positions being born first carries plenty of privileges but it also presents plenty of problems too. Do the problems outweigh the privileges?Read more

Raise only-children to be smart and social

Raise only-children to be smart and social

It’s often thought that children, especially only-children, who spend a great deal of time alone aren’t socially able. But the research doesn’t stack up in support of this notion.Read more

Stuck in the middle – essential parenting ideas

Stuck in the middle - essential parenting ideas

 Born too late to get the perks of first borns, and the easy ride of youngest children you can bet  that middle borns will be different. Here are some essential tips for raising second and middle bornsRead more