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From Focus on the Family Some children are just born clingy. No matter where mom is, they have to be right there by her side, usually hanging on for dear life. Over time it can get pretty frustrating – especially if they show no signs of letting up. Children who cling tend to be more shy and insecure. When they get into a new situation or feel cranky, clinging is their way of communicating that they’re uncomfortable. The worst thing you can do is to get frustrated and pry them away. Instead, take a few minutes to hug and reassure them and then talk to them about what they’re feeling. Tell them they can stay close but they can’t cling. You might promise a special time together later if they’ll let you get your work done. Above all, don’t worry. “Clinginess” is a phase that almost always passes in time. From TODAY, Voices - Friday, 03-Sep-2010 ----- Related articles by Zemanta Living with children: The clingy phase (seattletimes.nwsource.com) Some parents analyze too...

Image via Wikipedia By Dr James Dobson Very few children today learn to write properly , whether in school or at home. But it’s a skill that they can learn if we take the time to teach them. The early development of my own writing career, which now includes a dozen books or more, began when I was in elementary school . My parents encouraged me and helped me grow in this area. I remember writing a letter to a friend when I was nine years old, after which my mother sat down with me and suggested that we read it together. I started the letter, “ Dear Tom , how are you? I am just fine.” My mum asked me if I thought that sounded a little boring. She said: “You haven’t said anything. You used a few words, but they were without meaning.” I never wrote that phrase again, although that is the typical way a child begins a letter. Looking back, I can see how, even at an early age, my mother was teaching me to write. It’s not that difficult or time-consuming, to encourage or teach our c...