Joanna Nesbit, Freelance Writer

Parenting

• Raising a Water-Confident KidJune 2011

  Not all kids take to water like dolphins. Here are a few expert tips for cajoling reluctant swimmers into the water.

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• Rockin' It: Why Rock Climbing is Great for KidsApril 2011

  While some kids love team sports, others prefer solo ambitions. Climbing experts weigh in here on why kids are naturally good rock climbers and offer tips for getting started.

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• Boastful BoysNovember 2010

  Worried about how much your tween boy brags? Turns out it's normal. But here are a few tips to keep in mind.

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• Falling on Deaf EarsOctober 2010

  Fed up with giving your disorganized, slow-moving boy a million reminders? Here's the skinny on why boys tune out their moms and what to do about it.

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• Expanding VocabulariesSeptember 2010

  You think if you don't swear, your kids won't learn the words. Think again. Read on for why you can't avoid the inevitable.

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• Boys to MenSeptember 2010

  Girls are hitting puberty, but so is your boy even if he doesn't know it. Tips for getting a conversation started about what's in store for him.

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• Easy RidersSeptember 2010

  Your child is getting ready for school and feeling anxious about riding the bus. Tips for the transition.

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• Cures for CussingJune 2010

  Quick tips on what to do when your kid learns to swear (because he will).

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• Checking the CompetitionDecember 2008

  What happens when you sign your son up for a chess tournament (and then another), and trophies begin to trump his love of the game? Read on to learn about children and competition.

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• Dreading WaterSummer 2006

  You can take your daughter to swim lessons, but you can’t make her dunk. How I finally came to terms with my own expectations.

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