When my daughter was born, I must admit there was a distinctly different feeling to it. Part of me was thrilled, but part of me was unsure of how to deal with a gender I still couldn't quite understand.When my son was born, there was a clear sense that this... Read More
If you had to spend 4 or 5 hours in a snug car seat with even snugger straps and nothing to do, you might not be a huge road trip fan either. Road trips are getting more fun for the younger set as portable and built-in DVD players become more... Read More
Spare the rod, spoil the child!This philosophy's been around a long time.In fact, a study done by Zero to Three, a nonprofit child-development group, found that 61 percent of the adults who responded, condone spanking as a regular form of punishment. The percentage of parents who actually use spanking is... Read More
Are you being smart about water conservation? Do you consider yourself an environmentally conscious person? Well, how do you wash your car? Do you do it in your driveway? If you wash your car in your driveway with a garden hose and shut-off nozzle, you will use five gallons of... Read More
Most research into children's friendships shows that those children who are able to form friendships when they start school are happier at school and also learn better.More significantly, a positive beginning to friendships has long-term implications for social and indirectly academic success.Developing and maintaining friendships is a dynamic process. Most... Read More
Let's be honest! When it comes to parenting, men expect their wives or partners to do the lion's share.There are signs that we're moving toward a more enlightened age in which ALL parents play their part.But in the meantime, let's concentrate on some help for tired moms.Apparently the number one... Read More
Our children are our most important legacy to the world. However, our love is our most important legacy to our children. Here are seven ways to show love that will help children build sturdy foundations for the future.1. Spend Time with Your Children.Time is the most loving gift we can... Read More
Dear Sir, It was with some interest that I read the article What You Should Know About Attention Deficit Disorder by Edward W. after having it handed to me by a member of our church. There were elements of the article that were insightful, helpful, and needed to be said... Read More
Parents looking for a quick fix usually choose troubled teen camps. There are two types of teen camps: boot camps and summer or wilderness camps. They usually last from one to six weeks, and while teens may shows signs of improvement for days or even weeks after coming home, they... Read More
When we talk about attention, we are talking about two different kinds of abilities: The ability to focus on a specific task put in front of us to do, such as school work, and the ability to pay attention in a more global sense to the world around us, to... Read More
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Dear Sir, It was with some interest that I read... Read More
IntroductionAs a parent who wants the best for your children,... Read More
Moms, did you ever question your value as a role... Read More
The ADD child exhibits a series of behaviors that are... Read More
How do we deal with our seriously distressed children and... Read More
I've learned numerous, important lessons on life, motherhood and men... Read More
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Have you made your usual New Year resolutions? You know... Read More
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It's back to school time again. Does the thought of... Read More
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Just a couple of years ago Annie helped her parents... Read More
It can be difficult on all family members to have... Read More
The legend and myth of the Tooth Fairy is a... Read More
Younger generations unfortunately will not understand how larger than life... Read More
Mommy (Daddy), Why do those people want to hurt everyone?Last... Read More
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1. They can make mistakes under your guidance2. They will... Read More
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Have you ever experienced one of those days when you... Read More
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Although it might seem pretty corny to a lot of... Read More
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Spare the rod, spoil the child!This philosophy's been around a... Read More
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