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Goodbye Diapers, Hello Underwear: Ideas for Successful Potty Training


Potty Training ResourcesPotty training doesn't have to be a struggle. Bright Horizons' early childhood development experts share tips for how parents can prepare and guide children towards potty learning success.

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Mind in the Making: The 7 Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs

Children's Life SkillsHow can families and teachers give kids the life skills they need to cope  in our multi-tasking, multimedia, modern world?

Bright Horizons, in conjunction with Families and Work Institute and Ellen Galinsky, present a parent webinar about the skills adults and children need in order to succeed in the 21st century.

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Well Aware Challenge Update

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

So I must confess, I totally forgot about the Well Aware Challenge until last Monday. But since being reminded of it, I’ve done pretty well. My goal is to fit in 30 minutes of exercise at least five days a week…without my kids.  I know that a fit family is one that stays together, or

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