The Thing with Quality Time
It's funny how people seem to think that they have spent quality time with their kids after work by bringing them out to the mall for a lifeless and meaningless stroll only to come home with nothing more than a whole bunch of stuff that they (or the kids) don't... Read More
Watering Your Young Child?s Mind
Mary, Mary, quite contrary, How does your garden grow? With silver bells and cockle shells And pretty maids all in a row.It's an everyday nursery rhyme, it's simple to sing with your small child, and apparently this nursery rhyme about a little child watering her garden is watering your little... Read More
Nights by a Pinocchio Lamp
Sitting by her Pinocchio lamp, she smiled at me as her tiny shadow puppet danced on the bedroom wall. "A bunny!" she giggled with all the jubilance of a four-year old. Her blue eyes sparkled with pride as she showed me the animated image she had created."Daddy, will you show... Read More
Loving Your Step-Children
Loving your step-child can be both simple and hard. It is not enough for parents, step parents and extended family to feel a deep glow of love for the children in your circle of influence. You must convey that feeling into a message that is heard, felt and integrated by... Read More
Who Are You When the Professional In You Meets Baby?
Are you a professional?Notice how the questions differs from, "Do you have a profession?"To enter a profession, you invested an enormous amount of time, energy and money. Then you put great effort into earning the respect of clients and colleagues. Now you continually sharpen and update your professional skills.Your profession... Read More
Is Your Child Becoming A Praise Junkie?
Do you praise your child when he fulfils a basic bodily function? Do you praise your child for obeying the laws of gravity? Do you give praise for simple socialisation procedures that your child practises every day?No, you say. Have you ever praised your child for finishing all his meal?... Read More
True Romance for Couples with Kids: 10 Inexpensive Ideas
Anyone can splurge on a formal dinner or a pricey bottle of perfume, but it takes creativity and forethought to be truly romantic.The key lies in personalizing your celebration. Here are ten ideas to fuel your own creativity:1. Empty a box of chocolates. Then cut out 50 to 100 hearts... Read More
Sibling Rivalry: The Magic Trick That Stops It Instantly
It's a familiar scene: Kids screaming at each other, complaining that, "He got a bigger piece of pie," or "She got to stay up an hour later last night."When sibling rivalry rears its ugly head, what do you do?Try to reason with the kids? Scream, threaten or punish them? Ignore... Read More
Childhood Friendships
Childhood friendships are as special as they are a necessary part of growing up. While some of our children will maintain these friendships into adulthood, many will not. Kids move away or they find other friends with more current interests and grow apart. Whatever form a childhood friendship is taking,... Read More
Top Three Ways To Communicate With Your Child
Although many parents become frustrated as they try to maintain an open line of communication between themselves and their children, regardless of age, there are three quite simple ways to attempt to achieve this goal effectively. 1 Talk to your kids. Every day. More than once a day. Every morning... Read More
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Hair Care for Children
Salon visits can be scary experiences for small children: They... Read More
Moms - Get More Energy Now
Let's be honest! When it comes to parenting, men expect... Read More
Introduction to the Medications Used in the Treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder
There are several treatment options available to help improve the... Read More
Do You Have the Loving Relationship With Your Children That You Desire?
Most people with children want to be good parents. The... Read More
Managing Sibling Rivalry
It is human nature to feel competitive and envious toward... Read More
Help Your Child Do Better in School
1. Create... Read More
How Much Water are You Wasting?
Are you being smart about water conservation? Do you consider... Read More
Because Every Child Is A Born Genuis
Graphology for Child development.:- Graphology is the science of understanding... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: How to Say NO!
Q: Whenever we tell my daughter "no," she just bugs... Read More
Now, Theyre Bullying My Daughter In Our Home: Welcome To Cyber-Bullying
Last night Tom's daughter, Sue, came out of her room... Read More
Old-Fashioned Ways to Inspire Children
"Walk through any toy store and you will see walls... Read More
Celebrating Life with Children in September
Here are ten simple pleasures you can enjoy with your... Read More
Minimizing Homework Hassles
John Bishop's Goal Setting for Students.comParents ? Minimize Homework Hassles?It's... Read More
Some Tips for Healthy Parenting
Looking back through my files I've come across several great... Read More
Why Modern Moms Are Going Back to the Basics ? The Evolution of the Cloth Diaper
Having a baby is one of the most exciting times... Read More
How to Help Your Child be Successful in Kindergarten
Your child's first year of school should be a fun... Read More
Assertiveness: Key to Better Parenting
I have always been aware of my number one weakness:... Read More
Scolding: One of Communications Tools of Last Resort
(Excerpted from Jim Rohn's 2004 Weekend Leadership Event)You have to... Read More
The POWER of Your Words
Words are truly powerful things. They are something that becomes... Read More
Toxic Chemicals, Are Your Children Being Exposed?
You do what you can to keep your little ones... Read More
I WONT DO IT! Tips for Working with the Oppositional Child
"I WON'T DO IT!" "YOU CAN'T MAKE ME!"Whether parent or... Read More
Dyslexia: Is the Shoe Perhaps on the Wrong Foot?
Reading is the most important skill that a child must... Read More
School Days - Top 10 Tips for Establishing a Good Routine
Teachers know that children thrive in an environment with routines,... Read More
My Children
I have been a single mom for almost 20 years.... Read More
Home For The Holidays: Is it Time for That Talk?
Just a couple of years ago Annie helped her parents... Read More
Ready, Aim, Achieve! - Become An On-purpose Family Through Goal Setting
Successful families don't just happen. They take time, talent and... Read More
Parent Involvement: Finding Your Way in Middle School and High School
In elementary school it's pretty straightforward: bringing in cupcakes to... Read More
End Homework Battles
Ask parents what their biggest school year challenge is, and... Read More
What About ADHD Teens and Driving?
This is one of the most common questions asked of... Read More
How to Cope With Colic
When my oldest daughter was born, I walked the floor... Read More
The Ten Most Common Poisons Among Kids
For parents, keeping our kids safe is a constant top... Read More
Develop Your Childs Genius - Right Brain/Left Brain Coordination
No matter how old your children are, you have an... Read More
The Real Problem With Todays Teenagers (And Why Most Parents Just Dont Get It!)
An address given by Rev. David B. Smith... Read More
Mommie Moments ? Taking Time For Yourself
Being a parent is a role that requires a large... Read More
Would You Hire This Teacher?
Imagine you were the principal of the school that your... Read More
Finding A Caregiver You Can Trust
Choosing to leave your child with a caregiver is one... Read More
Water Hazards For Young Children
Unfortunately each year many young children drown in swimming pools,... Read More
Hiking with Children
There is nothing quite like hiking with small children. The... Read More
Getting Through to Your Teenager
Have you ever watched your teenager make a mistake (that... Read More
Successful Treatment Planning for Attention Deficit Disorder - ADD ADHD
O.K. So now you have taken the step of having... Read More
Play the Ball, Not the Man!
As parents and teachers, sometimes we want to praise, at... Read More
Maturing As a Parent
I have three children, ages 19 and 16 (yes, the... Read More
15 New Years and Holiday Resolutions For Parents
Have you made your usual New Year resolutions? You know... Read More
Are Your Kids Driving You Crazy? How Character Building Charts Keep You Sane
Who lives in your house? Are they driving you "crazy?"... Read More
Social Engineering via Robotic Toddlers
Is there a way to build a robot to help... Read More
Saying No To Our Children
Saying no to our children is not always easy or... Read More
Let?s Google and Yahoo Our Kids? Education
I love Google and Yahoo. With Google and Yahoo I... Read More
Vouchers --- Parents, Dont Depend On Them
Vouchers, which give tax money to parents to pay for... Read More
Are You Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child?
Although many parents are concerned with our children's intelligence quotient... Read More
10 Things You Can Do To Help A Shy Child
There are a few points about shyness in children which... Read More
How Well Do You Know Your Child?
Do you think you really know your child? I don't... Read More
A Little Love, Please?
Article based on a friend's experienceI just wanted to share... Read More
Why Scrapbooking Moms are the Secret Weapon in the War on Terror
There is a front line and a back end to... Read More
Going Out to a Restaurant with Kids
Dining in a restaurant with kids can be very enervating... Read More
Child Communication Skill: Do You Really Know What Your Child Is Saying To You?
Here's the scene of communication with your child: your three-year-old... Read More
Where Will YOUR Kids Get A Job?
Let's face it.The job market is getting tougher every day.Computerization... Read More
Road Trip with Kids
Boredom, limited space and overflowing energy are a source of... Read More
The Top 5 Reasons Why Unwed-Parents Must Establish Paternity
"It takes a village to raise a child" is more... Read More
How to Give Your Child Encyclopedic Knowledge?
When you talk about multiply your child's intelligence, you can't... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: But everyone else gets to do it!
Q. We are getting to the stage with our kids... Read More
So, My Child Has Been Recommended for Testing - What Do I Do Now?
You've just received a call from your child's teacher. As... Read More
A New Dad To Be? Deer in the headlights?
Ok. So you're a dad to be. If you're like... Read More
Advising Teens? Getting Your Point Across
Giving advice to a teenager is very easy; getting a... Read More
A Child Can Make a Difference
Sometimes dreams really can come true! May 8th - 11th,... Read More
How to Create an Emotional Bond with Your Child
One of the most powerful tools that parents have for... Read More
?Gimme? Proof Your Kids: How To Keep Your Child?s Materialism In Check
It's the first day of the summer holiday. Five year-old... Read More
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