Parenting Your Teenager: Truth or Lie?
Attention all parents of teen-agers. Here is an important, groundbreaking and even shocking bulletin for you:According to research conducted at the prestigious-sounding Josephson Institute of Ethics in, of course, California, here are two startling pieces of information:1) 92 percent of teens surveyed admitted to lying to their parents at least... Read More
SMUT Spelled Backwards is TUMS
Why are more people, especially parents not outraged?I call it SMUT - Selling Made Under Titillation.It seems that more and more corporations are chasing the dollar to the demise of the family. Commercials with little human decency shown during prime-time family hour have become the norm.Have you seen them?* As... Read More
Back to School; Time to Recharge
The back-to-school shopping is done. Brand new pencils, colored markers, and notebooks fill my daughter's back pack. I've cleaned off the refrigerator in preparation for the new onslaught of pictures and class notices. School's started. She is excited to be back amongst her friends. I find myself in the everyday... Read More
Why Scrapbooking Moms are the Secret Weapon in the War on Terror
There is a front line and a back end to every successful war effort. Rosie the Riveter was an icon during World War II and she was symbolic of the strong American woman who took command of the US economy and war manufacturing; without her there would have been no... Read More
Teach Your Children About the Importance of Water
The Flow of WaterWater is essential for life on the Planet, we all know this, water holds a very special place for us for that very reason. Some of us fish, some of us surf, some own a boat, some of like water features near our homes, some own swimming... Read More
Strong-willed Kids: Raising a Spirited Child
Sometimes a change of perspective can make a huge difference for parents when their children's behaviour worries them. This point was evident recently when I was involved in a minor disagreement with one of my daughters.I was annoyed that she dug her heels in and refused to give me any... Read More
What About Competition? Are Your Kids Ready?
Life is full of competition -- even in childhood. Kids compete for good grades, the attention of their parents and teachers, and even to get picked for 'the right team' in gym class. There's nothing wrong with encouraging healthy competition in your children. It can teach kids to perform at... Read More
Choosing Wooden Toys For Children
Wooden toys are one of the best alternatives for the huge number of toys made of plastic and other synthetic materials that you can find in all toy stores.In addition, most children's wooden toys are handcrafted. This makes them look wonderful. Not only that they are great... Read More
You Dont Need a Supernanny to Be an Active Parent
The hot new reality TV show "Nanny 911" has been joined by a similar nanny-to-the-rescue show called "Supernanny." These shows depict families in which the children are extremely out of control, rebellious, spoiled or otherwise quite a handful. The nannies come in for a week (from sunrise to bedtime each... Read More
Couch Potatoes Beware!
It's no surprise that the self-image and self-esteem of overweight children are generally quite poor. And this is only exacerbated by the teasing and ridicule of their peers ? a situation that, in these post-Columbine days, can result in much more than hurt feelings. Even if children aren't tormented into... Read More
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The Neurology of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Part One
What is Happening in the brain of children, teens, and... Read More
Uniforms
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New Mom...New Baby...New Debt?
Ah, there is nothing like being an expectant mom. Along... Read More
Childrens Allowance
When we consider that the word allowance means, "allowing for,"... Read More
How To Help Your Child Learn
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Child Education
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A New School Year
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How Is Peaceful Parenting® Different?
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The Theme from MASH - Suicide is Not Painless
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Illegal and Legal Drug Usage in the United States
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Will My Doubts and Fears Affect My Child?
"Will my doubts and fears affect my child?" This father... Read More
Some Tips for Healthy Parenting
Looking back through my files I've come across several great... Read More
Children are People, Not Machines
When growing up, my father frequently reminded me to "pay... Read More
The Secret of Understanding Children
It was a day that I will forever be etched... Read More
When Time Out Dont Work
Joey steps away from his time out chair "I won't... Read More
Advising Teens? Getting Your Point Across
Giving advice to a teenager is very easy; getting a... Read More
Guide To Choosing Educational Toys For Children
In the last few years, parents started getting more and... Read More
Monitoring Your Teens for Drug Use Without Appearing to be Spying
Even if your teenagers do not use drugs, you still... Read More
A Place For Everything: Its Childs Play
What parent hasn't gone into a son's or daughter's room... Read More
Teaching Your Children with Coupons
Coupons can be a great tool in educating your child... Read More
My Dads Secrets
From the book Spider's Night on the BoomI've only begun... Read More
Who Are You When the Professional In You Meets Baby?
Are you a professional?Notice how the questions differs from, "Do... Read More
A Dads Thoughts On Dads day
21 Reasons I Love Being A DadWhat you will read... Read More
Home For The Holidays: Is it Time for That Talk?
Just a couple of years ago Annie helped her parents... Read More
Committed Parenting
When you think about it, probably the one thing that... Read More
Develop Your Childs Genius - Right Brain/Left Brain Coordination
No matter how old your children are, you have an... Read More
The Secret To Keeping Kids Interested on Family Vacations
Vacations and trips are great family events, but how do... Read More
Identifying Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in the Classroom: Eight Things Teachers Should
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the phrase that is... Read More
Water Hazards For Young Children
Unfortunately each year many young children drown in swimming pools,... Read More
My Best Buddy
My son, Dakota is now 7 yrs old. He is... Read More
Why Mother?s Day is Important For Children
Mother's Day is important for children.This Mother's Day take note... Read More
Books Around the House Make A Difference in Literacy Rates
We need a grass roots campaign targeted towards parents to... Read More
Frequently Asked Questions About Reading To Your Child
Are you worried about your child's reading habits? Perhaps you... Read More
Why Creativity and Self-Expression are Important to Little Kids
Can you draw a straight line? Most adults don't consider... Read More
The Great Baby Name Debate
Winifred or Willow? Thomas or Troy? The name you choose... Read More
Identifying Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in the Classroom: Eight Things Teachers Should
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the phrase that is... Read More
The Better Behavior Wheel - A New Kind of Calm in the Family
There's a new kind of fun and calm out there... Read More
Learning Disabilities
There are so many learning labels floating around these days... Read More
Selecting A Quality Day Care Center
Many working families choose a commercial or individual day care... Read More
Uses for Dirty Diapers
As the father of a toddler, I am an expert... Read More
Sharing Books with Children
One of my first memories of childhood is that of... Read More
Failure or Future? Its Up To YOU!
We all want to comfort our children after they suffer... Read More
Picky Eater Syndrome
'Picky Eater' is a label coined to describe the phenomenon... Read More
From Good to GREAT: Secrets On Becoming A Better Dad
While most fathers aspire to become the best Dads they... Read More
Backpacks and Bullies. Is Your Child Prepared?
As the flurry of Back to School activities subside, parents... Read More
The Graceful Art of Defrazzling - For Mothers
"I wipe my baby's chin with my college diploma and... Read More
Responsible Fatherhood - A Unique And Irreplaceable Role!
Something happened the other day that made me feel uneasy.... Read More
Coping with the Stress of Moving Home and Childrens Concerns
Moving house can be an emotional experience for adults, so... Read More
5 Great Tips For Choosing Safe Toys For Your Children
Every children in the world whishes to have toys and... Read More
You Want Whaaat???
Not too long ago my teenage daughter approached me with... Read More
The Top 10 Tips on Hiring a Babysitter
1. Encourage your babysitter by keeping their favorite foods/snacks on... Read More
Unique Baby Names
What's in a name? Er?well, everything, really! Of course your... Read More
Dealing with Lying: The Dos and Donts
Jason Roberts listened to his son's explanation of the missing... Read More
Twin and Multiple Births are on the Rise
Did you know that the number of twin births have... Read More
Fizzy Sherbet ? A Sweet Science Lesson for Your Kids!
Fizzy sherbet in a paper bag with a strawberry lollipop... Read More
Top Ten Things Parents Must Know About State Academic Standards (What Your Child s/b Learning)
Public education in the United States has never been equal... Read More
Working Moms vs. Stay-at-Home Moms, Lets Stop Debating Each Other and Debate the System Instead!
I could nearly fund my children's future education if I... Read More
Bullies
Bullies are an ugly but very real part of childhood.... Read More
Detox To Help Conception
Detox To Conceive.. If you're having trouble conceiving... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: How to Respond to Manipulation
Q. My daughter has gotten very good at manipulating us,... Read More
Diet Sodas And How They Can Affect Kids
Many of us have grown up drinking caffeinated diet sodas... Read More
Discipline
Discipline is a necessary part of parenting yet it makes... Read More
The ADHD Parents Guide: Questions for the School
Here is something that you might want to keep if... Read More
Dad, Go Ahead and Cry
She slipped her small, soft eight-year-old hand into mine. Her... Read More
Tips For a First-Time Dad
So you're going to become a father. Now is not... Read More
The Science of Mother Love
A growing body of scientific evidence shows that the way... Read More
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