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Crying and Colic

All infants will cry, some more than others.  In fact, infants will cry more during the first three months of their lives than at any other time.  It is normal for crying to total nearly two hours a day in the first six weeks and to slowly decrease to approximately 70 minutes a day by twelve weeks.  Most crying is distressing for families, and even more so when the crying is felt to be excessive or due to colic.

Choosing a Sport for Your Child

Growing up, my father involved me in sports from an early age. He made sure that I tried a variety of activities to see what I was suited for and what I liked to do, and. I finally settled on basketball and baseball in high school, but not before I had tried every other seasonal sport that was offered. Now in my 13th year as a Director of Athletics and 19th as a high school boys basketball coach, I am frequently asked: “How do I choose a sport for my child?”

How to Handle a “Poor” Report Card: Tips for helping your children when they are struggling to get Good Grades

MARK KANCE

It’s that time of the school year again – report card time.  While many students will come home with good grades, others would rather stuff their report cards deep into their backpacks than show them to their parents.  As parents, you want your child to do well in school, so what do you do when your child’s report card doesn’t reflect his or her academic potential?

Helping Build Your Child’s Self-Esteem

MARK KANCE

Approximately 20 to 45 percent of school-aged children do not reach their full potential because they suffer from low self-esteem.  Self-esteem refers to how you feel about yourself.  It includes self-confidence, self-respect, pride in oneself, independence and self-reliance.