A Man and His Baby
When a couple steps forth with a baby in tow everything in life is stable and normal. People hold open doors, hard shopkeepers "chuck" and go all gooey before catching themselves and generally life is an easy ride. But gentlemen, when he who dares to step-out with a baby in... Read More
Finding A Caregiver You Can Trust
Choosing to leave your child with a caregiver is one of the most important decisions you will make. When hiring a caregiver or nanny for your child, there are several important steps you need to take to minimize potential risks of hiring someone who will not be a good fit... 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 boy is bawling his eyes out. Hurriedly, you run over, and ask "What's wrong?". But no answer is spoken, the tears just keep coming out, and the vocal cords just keep on saying "waaaaaaah!".You start talking to him in that... 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?" Do you have a Winnie the Whiner, a Sammy the Slacker, or a Bubba the Bully? Perhaps you've yelled, you've lectured, and you've even spanked to get your Winnie to stop whining, your Sammy to do his chores, and your... Read More
Moms - Get More Energy Now
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
Parenting Failure? It May Not Be All It Seems!
I'll never forget my first lesson in a glider.I'd been interested in gliding, or soaring as it's known in the USA, for some time - and now the big day had arrived.As I approached the airfield the words of some 'friends' came back to haunt me. 'Going up in a... Read More
The Three Best Alternative Treatments for ADHD
There are a LOT of alternative treatments for sale out there for people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder who would rather not have to use a strong medication such as Ritalin. Some of these are good, some are fair, and some are bad. Anything that is on the market... Read More
5 Tips For Talking To Your Children About What They See In The News
Mommy (Daddy), Why do those people want to hurt everyone?Last week, the world was shaken by another terrorist attack. Hot on the heels of the Live 8 benefits and in the middle of the G8 Summit, bombs exploded in London. Adults around the globe were glued to CNN and spent... Read More
When Kids Hurt Parents
The cruel callous remarks made by our offspring can sometimes wound us deeply, to the very core of our soul. The hurtful words of our children can scar us like no other. They are capable of hurting us with the deepest kind of hurt. When the words "I hate you"... Read More
Parents: You Can Do Something About Professional Sports Ethics
Most of us can agree that there is a lack of ethics standards within professional sports today. The fact that many of today's sports heroes are ethical is a stroke of luck. The fact is - many sports superstars are good people, but what about the "bad apples" that shame... Read More
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Encouraging Your Child to Write
How in the world do you get your child to... Read More
Study Skills - How Can YOU Help Your Kids?
Some years ago when touring the Scottish Highlands, a man... Read More
Building Teen Character: Part-Time Employment
The teenage years are a crucial time in a child's... Read More
The Top 10 Tips on Hiring a Babysitter
1. Encourage your babysitter by keeping their favorite foods/snacks on... Read More
Discipline on My Mind
I look out of the window as I am writing... Read More
MORAL ARMORS Irrational Parenting, Part III
Not Letting Them Think.We all implicitly know that anything questioning... Read More
Failure or Future? Its Up To YOU!
We all want to comfort our children after they suffer... Read More
How Effective Are Ritalin and Dexedrine in Treating the Symptoms of ADHD?
Many research studies have shown the overall effectiveness of stimulant... Read More
Co-sleeping, a personal story
When I was pregnant, we knew that we had some... Read More
Help My Preteen/Teenager is Driving Me Nuts!
Do you feel like someone has abducted your sweet, innocent... Read More
How To Entertain A Child While Working From A Home Office
There is no doubt that the benefits of being a... Read More
How to Handle Child Tantrums?
Child tantrums are a way for children to express their... Read More
What the Matter Is
When my oldest boy was really young, he tickled my... Read More
Games Of The Past Meet The Present
Recently, our family had the opportunity to care for sisters'... Read More
Effects of Jealousy on Childs Personality
Dear friends here we will charge up our mind with... Read More
Your Child?s Self-Esteem is in The Cards
Research has shown that the present generation of children worldwide... Read More
Stop, Look, Listen! Steps to Better Parenting Communication
As a parent is seems that the majority of your... Read More
If at First They Dont Succeed - What a Great Opportunity!
When kids try new things, sometimes it's a 'fit' and... Read More
A Chart for Everything
For every season, check, check, check, There is a chart,... Read More
Boundaries - Why Theyre Needed
Imagine a child who lacks ownership of his own life,... Read More
Power Foods for a Powerful School Lunch
There isn't a school day that goes by that I... Read More
Andy Griffith Show Family Lessons
Although it might seem pretty corny to a lot of... Read More
Childrens Safety in Public Places - 10 Useful Tips
My kids ask me all the time to take them... Read More
How To Teach Your Children Self-Reliance and Potential
Self-reliance and potential are two very important values that I'd... Read More
Top Three Reasons To Get Involved At Your Childs School
You may think once your child has gone off to... Read More
6 Tried & True Fun Ways to Educate and Entertain Your Preschooler
1. New Word of the DayIntroduce your preschooler to a... Read More
Featured Article on Parenting: The Power of Belonging
Search for Assurance: The Power of BelongingThe job hunt is... Read More
Medications: Addressing Parental Fears and Concerns
Recently, a parent came to me, conflicted over whether to... Read More
Twin and Multiple Births are on the Rise
Did you know that the number of twin births have... Read More
Five Easy Steps to Picking the Perfect Baby Name
One of the few decisions you'll make during pregnancy that... Read More
Grandparents --- Homeschool Your Grandchildren and Feel Younger
Grandparents, what better way to stay close to your grown... Read More
Detox To Help Conception
Detox To Conceive.. If you're having trouble conceiving... Read More
End Babysitter Abuse
Not many things are more upsetting than discovering that your... Read More
What Values Are We Giving Our Children?
On a bright Sunday morning, a couple of weeks ago,... Read More
New Mom...New Baby...New Debt?
Ah, there is nothing like being an expectant mom. Along... Read More
Surprise ? Public School Class Size Doesnt Matter Very Much
School authorities often complain that classes are too large. They... Read More
Character Education
Every parent wants their child to develop positive character traits.... Read More
Labor of Love
The small, lilac colored hexagonal box, with Winnie the Pooh... Read More
How to End the Misery of Bedwetting
When a child wets the bed they worry. Children tend... Read More
Homeschooling Takes Your Child Out of Public School --- A Unique Benefit
Home-schooling removes children from public school. That alone makes home-schooling... Read More
Why Consistency Is The Key To Raising Well-behaved Kids
Being consistent when children are less than perfect can make... Read More
Parents Role in Helping with Car Wash Fundraisers
As a parent you will be asked to assist with... Read More
Top Ten Ways to Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids
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Dads, Handle your Kids Mistakes
One of the most difficult parts of being a father... Read More
The Importance of Fathers
There is no doubt that mothers play an all-important leading... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: The Power Struggle
Q: My husband and I are at a loss as... Read More
Twin and Multiple Births are on the Rise
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The Twenty-First Century Parent
John was a 43 year-old sales manager at a large... Read More
Learning Disabilities
There are so many learning labels floating around these days... Read More
Is it ADHD or Bi-Polar Disorder?
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Selecting A Quality Day Care Center
Many working families choose a commercial or individual day care... Read More
Parents/Teens and Money ? 5 Ideas for Keeping the Peace
Children and teenagers are relentlessly bombarded with merchandise that entices.... Read More
Paediatric Osteopathy
All babies cry, but if yours cries a lot, isn't... Read More
Let Your Children Name the New Baby
Choosing a baby name is an important job, so make... Read More
?Mommy, I Can?t Sleep!?: Sleep Disturbance in Children
Oh Please, Don't Say Maybe!!!!Are you often a participant in... Read More
Parenting
This article on parenting is by a practicing relationship counsellor/therapist,... Read More
The POWER of Reading
Reading to your child at a young age is one... Read More
Children Who Talk to Angels
What do you do when your child begins talking to... Read More
Classic Parenting: Encouragement, Praise, Acceptance, and Responsibility
Encouragement comes when you focus on your child's assets and... Read More
Parenting Secrets Revealed
So your little Susie wants to join a competitive gymnastic... Read More
What About ADHD Teens and Driving?
This is one of the most common questions asked of... Read More
Thirteen Values You Can Teach Through Homework
Are you a parent concerned about passing values on to... Read More
Secrets from the Classroom: Avoiding Summer Learning Loss
In June, elementary school children across North America cheered as... Read More
Honey I Can?t Afford The Kids
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One Definition of Success
As parents, we want our children and teens to grow... Read More
Public School Sex-Education Classes --- Bad News For Parents and Children
One of parents' most important duties is to protect their... Read More
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