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These are the perfect phrases to soothe your child's heart, bringing calm to their mind when they feel scared or in pain.

Another way to keep your child safe on the stairs is to install carpeting or a runner to help prevent slips. If you don't have carpeting on your steps, avoid allowing your child to use the steps in ...