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Kids must feel safe and sound, with their basic survival needs met: shelter, food, clothing, medical care and protection from harm.

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In an era of aggressive marketing toward kids and parents alike, many parents wonder what kids actually need. Turns out, there's a pretty clear answer. "Years of research in child development have identified eight essential requirements for kids to become happy, successful adults," says Harley Rotbart, MD, a nationally-renowned parenting expert and vice chair emeritus of Pediatrics at Children's Colorado. "And none of them involve high-tech gadgets, video games or fancy clothes."

The eight things kids need to thrive

Security Kids must feel safe and sound, with their basic survival needs met: shelter, food, clothing, medical care and protection from harm. Stability Stability comes from family and community. Ideally, a family remains together in a stable household, but when that's not possible, it's important to disrupt the child's life as little as possible. Kids and families should be a part of larger units to give them a sense of belonging, tradition and cultural continuity. Consistency No "good cop, bad cop." Parents should synchronize their parenting and make sure important values stay consistent. Emotional support Parents' words and actions should encourage kids' trust, respect, self-esteem and, ultimately, independence. Love Saying and showing you love your kids can overcome almost any parenting "mistakes" you might make. Even when your kids have disobeyed, angered, frustrated and rebelled against you, show them you love them and that you'll always love them. Education Make sure your kids get the best possible education for their future. This includes school, of course, but it also includes the invaluable life lessons you provide during the time you spend together. Positive role models Parents are their kids' first and most important role models. Instill your values and teach children empathy by being the kind of person you want them to become. Structure Rules, boundaries, and limits: Without them, kids are forced to be adults before they are ready, and they lose respect for you and other adults.

The "miracle solution": kids need time

Perhaps the most important factor of all is time. Without enough time to spend with kids and be a parent, "You miss out on the wonderful privileges of parenting," Dr. Rotbart says. "And kids miss out on some of their needs."

The converse is also true.

"Time is the miracle solution for most dilemmas of parenthood," says Dr. Rotbart. "Taken in minutes or hours, the time you spend with your kids gives you the opportunity to provide your kids all their essential needs — and much more."

Learn Dr. Rotbart's advice for creating quality time with your kids.

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What is the best way to pack jeans?

How to pack jeans: Lay the jeans flat and fold in half lengthwise. Lift one pant leg and fold it up diagonally. This piece will eventually cover the entire pair of jeans! ... Roll pants starting at the waist, leaving the diagonal piece out. ... Tuck the rolled denim into the extra pant leg.

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The way you fold sweaters, shirts and pants for optimum storage in your dresser is no way to stash them in your luggage! You want a perfect mix of compressing them for space while still being able to see what you packed in a quick glance. In short, you should be able to pack any outfit without disturbing the delicately organized ecosystem of your suitcase. At TODAY Style, we're here to help you save your travel sanity with these two genius, space-saving hacks that will have you traveling like a professional in no time. You'll see this makes just plane ... errr, plain, sense!

How to pack jeans:

What you'll need:

Your favorite denim

What you'll do:

1. Lay the jeans flat and fold in half lengthwise.

2. Lift one pant leg and fold it up diagonally.

This piece will eventually cover the entire pair of jeans! Anna De Souza

3. Roll pants starting at the waist, leaving the diagonal piece out.

That'll take up barely any room in your suitcase. Anna De Souza

4. Tuck the rolled denim into the extra pant leg.

How to fold sweaters:

What you'll need:

Sweater or other wrinkle-free garment

What you'll do:

1. Lay sweater flat and cuff the bottom hem.

Cuff the bottom hem of your sweater; it'll come into play a few steps from now! Anna De Souza

2. Crisscross sleeves.

3. Fold the sweater into thirds lengthwise.

4. Fold in thirds again.

5. Tuck into the folded hem.

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