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@rockhopper72 You might find this interesting: https://heckmanequation.org/resource/new-13-roi-share-graphic/

@rockhopper72 I have been thinking about one aspect your summary of child care science: Longer hours in daycare for kids age 1 and 2 (12 to 36 months old) is associated with behavior problems later in elementary school. And the association is statistically significant. This has shown up in...

@deseret Incredible Years is a good general parenting book. From the Yale course intro page: "Chances are your parenting is perfectly fine and working the way you would like. But if you have any frustrations with your child or would like improve your effectiveness in changing your child’s...

@deseret That video is from this free course. This is a version of the most effective parent training for behavior problems according to randomized controlled trials. So it is among best for solving or preventing behavior problems. The top rated parenting programs in these two lists are a...

@glowfood Try to avoid situations were multiple adults are all standing around gawking at the new baby and totally ignoring the preschooler. Try to get at least one adult to be giving the preschooler attention. Typically, a baby does not need the attention of more than one adult at a time...

@newberryw1 If you sell without remediation, you will probably have to fill out a checklist for the new buyer that asked you about radon. You may have the option to make no representation. The buyer may do their own test. At least there is a checklist in my state. Not sure every state requires...

@pastorgreg113 I would probably use the methods in this free parenting course. This is a version of the most effective parent training for solving behavior problems according to numerous randomized controlled trials. But if I felt the self-harm was serious enough, then I would consult my...

@rockhopper72 They would probably say that they threw out the bathwater and kept all the babies. They are pretty skeptical. Not too long ago Cochrane was notorious for saying that there was insufficient evidence for the flu vaccine. I seem to recall that this was due to a dearth of RTCs and...

@exaltbass If you use a bed or mattress on the floor in violation of AAP guidelines, then place it away from all walls and furniture. Don't create any crevasses that the baby can get into...

@rockhopper72 These 2 2014 Cochrane reviews found inconclusive evidence. The Cochrane standards for study inclusion are very high. High income countries: https://www.cochrane.org/CD010544/BEHAV_centre-based-day-care-for-children-younger-than-five-years-of-age-in-high-income-countries full...

@orthodoxjay1 Why don't you have doing a radon test on your list? Do you know the level of radon? https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2016-12/documents/2016_a_citizens_guide_to_radon.pdf The owner disclosure statement will be useful for prioritizing, if you received one. Each state has...

@christianmiguel This parenting expert recommends a 9 to 1 ratio of approval vs disapproval.: https://abcnews.go.com/Primetime/10-tips-parents-defiant-children/story?id=8549664 His method is a version of the most effective parent training for reducing problem behaviors according to randomized...

@christianmiguel A couple of suggestions: Catch him doing good a lot. Say specifically what he did that was good. You will have less incidents where he needs to act differently. Make an effort to notice small good behaviors (in particular small steps in the right direction, small...