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Let's learn together! On the Horizon Blog, you'll find a collection of articles designed to help you navigate the unique experience of parenthood. From answers to common questions at every age to fun ideas and activities for your child, the Horizon Blog offers something for everyone!

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Child Behavior

Tips on When To Start Giving Your Child an Allowance

October 28

By Dave Smith

Siblings arguing in front of their parent

Child Behavior

Tips To Help Siblings Get Along

September 19

By Dave Smith

a toddler shows signs of separation anxiety

Child Behavior

How To Help Separation Anxiety in Toddlers

January 3

By Dave Smith

how to develop an independent toddler

Child Behavior

How Parents Can Develop an Independent Toddler

May 24

By David Smith

cell phones for kids

Safety Tips

Cell Phones for Kids: When Are They Appropriate?

February 15

By Dave Smith

afterschool enrichment program

Child Behavior

Afterschool Enrichment Programs Offer Unique Educational Opportunities

February 1

By Dave Smith

toddler says no to everything

Child Behavior

What to Do When Your Toddler Says "No" To Everything

January 25

By Dave Smith

teaching kids to save money

Child Behavior

How To Start Teaching Kids to Save Money

January 18

By Dave Smith

chore list

Child Behavior

Here Are the Benefits of Assigning a Chore List

January 11

By Dave Smith

Behavior and Social Issues

Child Behavior

What You Can Do About Children with Behavior and Social Issues

December 7

By Dave Smith

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Child Behavior

Use This Child Behavior Checklist To Address Common Issues

November 16

By Dave Smith

benefits of routine for children

Child Behavior

What Are The Benefits Of Routine for Children?

September 21

By Dave Smith

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Child Behavior

Here Are 5 Benefits of Eating at the Family Dinner Table

September 14

By David Smith

back to school guide

Child Behavior

Here's Your 2022 Back-To-School Guide For Parents (And Kids)

August 24

By Dave Smith

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Child Behavior

What Are the Benefits of Imaginative Play?

July 13

By Dave Smith

sleep train baby

Child Behavior

How To Sleep Train Your Baby

March 16

By David Smith

self esteem

Child Behavior

Self-Esteem Begins to Develop During the Toddler Years

February 9

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Tips to Boost Your Child's Self-Esteem

July 14

By Dave Smith

Child Behavior

How to Prepare Your Child for a Move

April 7

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Hyperactivity in Children Can Have Numerous Causes

March 31

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Updated COVID-19 Policies and Procedures

February 2

By David Smith

Child Behavior

4 Common Behavior Issues in Children & What You Can Do

May 31

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Getting Your Child to Bundle Up in Cold Weather

November 9

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Birth Order of Your Children: How to Bring Out the Best in Them

May 4

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Dealing Positively with your Daydreamer

May 27

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Best Places to Visit with Children in Cleveland

March 18

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Strategies to Handle Your Bossy Preschooler

March 4

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Tips on Preparing Children for the Transition to Middle School

December 26

By David Smith

Child Behavior

How to Teach Children Good Hand Washing Hygiene in Flu Season

December 3

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Should My Children Under 10 Get a Flu Shot?

December 2

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Getting Your Children to Help Each Other

November 24

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Fast and Fun After School Snacks for Your Child

November 14

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Get Children Involved in Community Service to Build Empathy

November 3

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Teaching Your Children to Not Overshare on Social Networks

October 22

By David Smith

Child Behavior

When Should You Get Your Child a Smartphone?

October 17

By David Smith

Child Behavior

5 Tips on Instituting Chore Lists for Children

October 13

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Sibling Rivalry -How Do You Stop the Ridiculous Squabbling?

October 8

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Three Tips to Rearing Amazing Children

October 3

By David Smith

Child Behavior

How to Teach Your Children Empathy and Kindness

September 19

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Should You Get Your Toddler’s Ears Pierced?

September 3

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Five Toilet Training Readiness Signs for Toddlers

September 2

By David Smith

Child Behavior

The Importance of Family Time for Middle Schoolers

July 11

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Step-Up To Bullying Video Contest: Winners Announced!

June 12

By David Smith

Child Behavior

When Are Children Ready to Give Up Their Security Blankets?

June 6

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Is Day Camp or Sleep Away Camp Best for Your Child?

May 19

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Tips for Helping Children Adjust to a New Baby

May 16

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Teaching Your Child to Share

April 9

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Teaching Toddlers to Respect Authority

April 7

By David Smith

Child Behavior

How to Encourage a Love of Reading in Your Child

March 14

By David Smith

Child Behavior

How to Handle Sibling Rivalry

March 7

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Helping Left-Handed Toddlers in a Right-Handed World

February 28

By David Smith

Child Behavior

What to Do if You Think Your Child Seems “Spoiled”

February 26

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Is Your Toddler’s Behavior “Off the Charts”?

February 25

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Let Your Toddler Make a Mess (Under Supervision)

February 24

By David Smith

Safety Tips

Teaching Your Children When to Call 9-1-1

February 21

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Dancing with Your Toddler Can be Fun and Educational

February 20

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Me, My, Mine – Teaching Toddlers to Share

February 14

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Is Your Tot Hooked to the Tube?

February 11

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Help Your Child Develop Kindergarten Math Readiness Skills

February 10

By David Smith

Child Behavior

5 Things to Keep Your Toddler Busy in the Car

February 5

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Parenting Your Child in the Digital Age

January 29

By David Smith

Child Behavior

How to Say No and Mean It to Your Toddler

January 27

By David Smith

Safety Tips

Childhood Obesity will Equal Future Problems

January 11

By David Smith

Child Behavior

How to Discourage Your Child from Bickering

January 9

By David Smith

Child Behavior

When to Say "No" to a Nap to your Toddler

December 10

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Tips for Handling Toddler Squabbles

December 9

By David Smith

Child Behavior

How to Help Your Children Stay on Santa’s Nice List

November 26

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Why a Childcare Facility Is Better for Your Child than Home Day Care

November 25

By David Smith

Child Behavior

CDC Warning: Children Are Mistaking Detergent Pods for Candy

November 4

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Preparation Can Ease Back-to-School Stress

September 30

By David Smith

Child Behavior

More Ways to Encourage Toddlers to be Independent

September 22

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Looking for Head Start Alums to Tell Their Stories

September 16

By David Smith

Child Behavior

CDC Finds that Toddler Obesity Has Decreased

September 6

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Research Shows Toddlers Need Consistent Bedtimes

August 30

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Understanding a Toddler’s Aggressive Behavior

August 19

By David Smith

Child Behavior

What to Do When Your Toddler Misbehaves, pt. 2

August 16

By David Smith

Child Behavior

What to Do When Your Toddler Misbehaves, pt. 1

August 14

By David Smith

Safety Tips

Safety Tips for Parents with Toddlers and Electronics, pt. 2

August 12

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Toddlers Benefit Most from Human Interaction

June 17

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Invest in Your Child’s Academic Success

May 28

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Avoid Power Struggles at Bedtime with Your Child

May 22

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Helping An Older Child Adjust to a New Sibling

May 20

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Early Childhood Education Head Start Pioneer Dr. Bettye Explains Why!

May 17

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Playdates Between Children of Different Ages

May 9

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Why Young Children Ask “Why?”

May 7

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Keeping Tweens on the Right Path from the Child Years, Part 2

April 27

By David Smith

Child Behavior

The Lasting Advantage of Preschool

April 23

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Choosing Quality TV Programs Helps Children Be More Cooperative

April 19

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Tips for Choosing an After School Program

April 17

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Children Can Learn Math and Science Through Cooking

April 15

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Getting Your Children to Love Reading

March 6

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Putting a Positive Spin on Valentine’s Day for you Child

February 14

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Your Child May Benefit from Having a Pet

February 9

By David Smith

Child Behavior

The Connection Between Music and Math Skills for your Child.

February 4

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Dealing with Child’s Stubborn Refusal to Change Clothes

January 30

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Helping Children Through the Middle School Years

January 28

By David Smith

Child Behavior

The Effectiveness of Head Start

January 26

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Helping Your Child Sleep Through the Night

January 24

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Children and SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)

January 23

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Helping Children Make the Most of Their Toys

January 14

By David Smith

Child Behavior

How to Help Your Child Show Sympathy and Empathy

January 7

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Helping Your Child Become More Independent

December 28

By David Smith

Child Behavior

The Benefits of Preschool Last into Adulthood

December 14

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Is Your Quality Time with your Child Their Quality Time?

October 23

By David Smith

Child Behavior

New Research Finds Developmental Value in Video Games for Children

September 4

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Selecting Video Games for Children

August 31

By David Smith

Child Behavior

What If Your Child Doesn’t Want to Go to Day Care or School?

August 19

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Helping Your Child Overcome His Fears

August 17

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Practicing Family Dinnertime Can Help With Child Behavior

August 7

By David Smith

Child Behavior

How to Help Your Child Achieve and Maintain a Healthy Weight

July 23

By David Smith