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We reached out to the amazing pediatrics team at Carson Medical Group Carson Tahoe Health to help us identify at what age we should be teaching our children basic life and motor skills. If you and your child are at home enjoying the holiday break, consider trying a few!   First things first, it’s important to remember that children develop at different speeds, and that’s ok. These are recommendations about what generally works best for each child. If you have any questions about your children’s developmental skills, you should consult your pediatrician!   Ages 2-3 This is the average age when kids begin to learn basic skills, they mainly include grooming and some help with chores. Here’s what you can …

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School has begun! And, alas that usually means the sports practice, lessons, troop meetings and recitals have resumed. While at times we wish our children could be involved in everything-sometimes our schedules and budgets won’t allow for a myriad of activities, resulting in you and your child to focus on a few key activities. This can be difficult because children’s interests constantly develop and change, which can leave them uninterested in a current activity and wanting to try something new at the drop of a hat. We’ve compiled some tips to consider when choosing a fun, meaningful extracurricular activity for you and your child! 1. School comes first. We get it- sports and playing with friends can sound a lot more …

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As parents, sometimes we can’t think of anything better than seeing our child after they’ve been away at school for months. You want to hear all about their experiences, classes and new friends. However, it’s important to remember that they’ve been living essentially unsupervised and “un-parented” for a while. It may be hard to find a balance of both respect, communication and yes… knowing when and when not to nag. We’ve compiled some tips to help maintain both you and your child’s expectations when they return home for the summer. 1. Negotiate conflicts early: There are things you know will be sources of tension. They tend to be curfews, use of the car, phone and Internet too, money use, who can …

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