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Early Childhood Feature Writer: Charlina Stewart

Child safety, nutrition, dental health, slow academic progress, cementing a blended family - raising your child today presents enormous challenges. Parents need access to current education trends, alternative discipline techniques and resources they can trust.

Early Childhood offers thought-provoking parenting blogs, an outlet for your concerns, and a place to share opinions through our discussion forums.

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Feature Writer Articles in Early Childhood

Free Halloween Stencils and Coloring Pages for Kids
Kids will think of plenty of cool things to do with free printable Halloween stencils and coloring pages.
Budget-Friendly Meal Stretchers Kids Will Enjoy
When funds are low, kids still need to be fed. Try some budget-friendly meal stretchers to get your family through those lean times.
Free Printable Sesame Street Coloring Pages for Kids
Children who love to color will have a blast printing and decorating free Sesame Street coloring pages.
Kid-Friendly Attractions in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chattanooga, Tennessee, is full of charm and hospitality. This city is also a hot spot for kid-friendly attractions.
SpongeBob Themed Birthday Party Ideas for Kids
SpongeBob is the reigning king of goofy antics. For this reason, this animated sea character makes the perfect birthday party theme for kids.


Contributing Articles in Early Childhood

Halloween Fire Safety
Halloween is a fun night full of trick-or-treating and spooky decorations. Children and adults need to be aware of fire hazards to keep the holiday safe.
Tips for Easing Travel Experiences with Children Under Seven
After the baby stages when children can be constantly carried, travel sometimes seems more work than it is worth.
Nurturing Prosocial Behavior in Young Children
Fostering prosocial in young children will help them grow into caring, compassionate adults.
Daycare Choices: Why Smaller Might be Better
Most states license two types of day care: larger day care centers, and small, home-style day care. Here's the case for smaller.
Cornish Baby Names for a Boy – Names of Male Cornish Saints
Looking for Cornish names for baby boys? The names of Cornish saints are unusual, sometimes unique, and could provide an interesting name for a baby boy.
Cornish Baby Names for a Girl – Names of Female Cornish Saints
Looking for Cornish names for baby girls? The names of Cornish saints are unusual, sometimes unique and could provide an interesting name for a baby girl.
Toddler Behavior and the Terrible Twos
Parenting a toddler can be challenging, especially when it comes to tantrums and discipline. However, there are ways to survive this stage of childhood.
Fun Games for a 4-Year-Old Girl
Help your child learn and develop by teaching her to play fun games that improve her motor skills and increase her creativity.
Kindergarten – Is Your Child Ready?
What parents can do to help their child transition to kindergarten, what they should know, and how to have a successful year.
Helping Kids Get Organized for Back to School
School days can be very chaotic, but being organized can make the morning much smoother. Helping kids get organized is very important.
Parenting Tips – Setting Reasonable Limits for Young Children
Young children respond well to reasonable guidelines. It can help them to achieve a sense of self-discipline.
Key Nutrients Kids Don't Get Enough of and How to Increase Them
Even with the most well-rounded childhood diet, there are key nutrients children don't get enough of - calcium, iron, fiber and zinc.
Making Fun Musical Instruments for Young Children
Children are born with a capacity to enjoy music and creating fun instruments can stimulate an interest in music in years to come.
Ideas for Getting Your Fussy Child to Eat Meals With the Family
A few simple ideas to encourage your picky child to eat the family meal. Involve your little one in the meal planning and cooking, and learn to compromise.
Parent Strategies for Helping a Child Succeed in School
Children get higher grades, behave better and enjoy school more when a parent gets involved in helping them succeed. Here are ways to make it happen.