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MM Expert: How to Teach Your Kids Empathy

While we hear a lot about bullies and bullying, most of what is said discusses the problem. Bullying is everywhere, and it is ruining the lives of many kids. OK, bullying is a problem. What are the solutions? On the largest scale, the solution is to change a culture that glorifies getting ahead through violence and aggression, selfishness, and outrageous exhibitionistic behavior. The best way to start these changes is in your own home with your kids. Teaching children empathy, compassion and civility is an important part of parenting overlooked in most parenting books (even the ones Ive written!) and is rarely, if ever, taught in schools. Ive written this primer to help parents focus on what they can do to promote the behaviors that stimulate positively social behavior (also called pro-social) behavior in kids.

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Early Genetic Testing in Pregnancy

Prenatal genetic testing is an option that any mother-to-be can either decline or pursue. Genetic disorders may be inherited from parent to child, but sometimes your family background has no bearing. Prenatal screenings can tell you if your baby is at risk for certain genetic disorders. Perhaps this is all the information you need to know. However, more invasive diagnostic tests give you more concrete information about your baby’s genetic makeup.

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Choosing The Right Glasses For Your Kids

Being employed at an eyewear company, I can completely understand how difficult it can be at times to choose perfect eyewear for kids. With the increasing options that are landing in the optical shops every day, it has become quite difficult to choose an eyewear. The case is even worse with kids who can be very choosy and picky with their choice. Not only are they concerned about their likes and dislikes, they are …