Meet The Twixters!
There is a new stage of development for parents to consider.The stages of development are roughly the following: children move from infancy, to early childhood and onwards to middle childhood. These stages take roughly the first ten or so years of life. Our children then move into a long stage... Read More
Co-Morbidity Rates: Other Problems That May Come With ADHD
Diagnosing children and teens with ADHD can be a challenge. Very often the child or teen that comes to the office will have both a neurologically based Attention Deficit Disorder, as well as some other clinical condition that requires treatment. There are commonly two reasons for this: First, because of... Read More
5 Simple Steps Guaranteed To Allow You To Spend More Time With Your Children This Summer
Look around: Your kids are counting sleeps until the last day of school, the local outdoor swimming pool is open, and the temperature has sky-rocketed. Summer is here! Are you still stuck in your winter routine? The one filled with rushing around to after school programs, play dates and endless... Read More
What Values Are We Giving Our Children?
On a bright Sunday morning, a couple of weeks ago, I went to South London to receive a message sent from Nigeria. As I entered the lift, I saw a couple, apparently in their early 20s, smoking marijuana while their young son sat comfortably in his push-chair. As I was... Read More
Marriages May End But Families Are Forever
It was at that time when our marriage was falling apart and we completely hated each other when we needed to work constructively as parents, as our child's world was crumbling too.I have been divorced for over five years now and have a beautiful eleven year old daughter. My ex-husband... Read More
Single Mother Sanity Savers Pt. 1
Being a single mother is no easy task. I know. I was a single mother of two children less than six months ago, so I can say with some authority that being a single mother is a beast. It can drive you crazy if you let it. The insanity is... Read More
How to Foster a Love of Reading and Writing in Your Child
The key to lifelong learning is reading and writing. When reading and wiring are a regular part of your family's life, you send your child the message that they are enjoyable, valuable and great ways to learn. Here are some ways you can start helping your child:ReadingKeep many age appropriate... Read More
Top Three Reasons To Get Involved At Your Childs School
You may think once your child has gone off to school full-time (officially a First-Grader) that he/she no longer needs you... You could not be more wrong... Just consider the following three benefits of being an active part of your child's new school life. 1) You get to see your... Read More
The Science of Mother Love
A growing body of scientific evidence shows that the way babies are cared for by their mothers will determine not only their emotional development, but the biological development of the child's brain and central nervous system as well. The nature of love, and how the capacity to love develops, has... Read More
Lets Protect Our Children
There are software programs that you can purchase to keep your children from accessing undesirable websites. There are two good ones, Cyber Patrol and Net Nanny.There is also software that will create a log of all the sites that have been visited by your PC. It allows you to check... Read More
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Strengths and Weaknesses
All too often, children with learning disabilities are seen through... Read More
Back to School Responsibilities Again
It's that time of year when mom and dad look... Read More
Are Public Schools Anti-Parent?
Some public schools try to turn children against their parents... Read More
Im a Father, Doesnt Anyone Care?
The snow was getting heavier with each lift of the... Read More
How to Help Your Child be Successful in Kindergarten
Your child's first year of school should be a fun... Read More
A Legacy For Dakota
Have you heard the song; "I Hope You Dance"? It... Read More
When Parents Disagree
Moms and dads, are there times you think that parenting... Read More
Teenagers and Trouble - How Parents Can Keep their Teens Out of Trouble
Teenagers are a work-in-progress, and parenting teenagers can be tricky... Read More
Your Company Vehicle is a Portable Bill Board; A word of advice on children passengers
Child Safety Restraints and children in work vehiclesIf you take... Read More
I Cant Sleep Without You
When my firstborn arrived into this serene and peaceful household,... Read More
A Guide To Help You Teach Your Children Positve Self-Image Through Fitness
Raising a pre-teen or teenage daughter (or son) is not... Read More
Non-Compliance in Your Children, Some Tips for Parents
Non-compliance is the family therapist's big word for your child... Read More
Summer Survival
Summer Survival The... Read More
Income that PAYS Your Child Support WITHOUT Increasing Your Child Support
Child support is defined as that part of your income... Read More
Our Recommended Eating Program for ADHD
Below is a copy of our eating program for Attention... Read More
The Importance of Fathers
There is no doubt that mothers play an all-important leading... Read More
6 Great Freebie Resources for Parents of Twins & Multiple Births
A sure way to double the joys of parenthood is... Read More
Social Engineering via Robotic Toddlers
Is there a way to build a robot to help... Read More
Parenting Your Adolescent: 3 Powerful Steps to Being an In-Charge Parent
Q. How do I overcome the 16-year-old who does things... Read More
What the Matter Is
When my oldest boy was really young, he tickled my... Read More
Parenting Styles - Overcoming Your Differences
If you spend any time in the parenting section of... Read More
Are You Too Busy for Your Kids?
In his recent newsletter "Happy Kids", parenting expert Michael Grose... Read More
How to Create an Emotional Bond with Your Child
One of the most powerful tools that parents have for... Read More
Childrens Safety in Public Places - 10 Useful Tips
My kids ask me all the time to take them... Read More
Back to School Feng Shui
Every school year parents and students dutifully trudge through the... Read More
7 Ways to Survive the Start of the School Year
It happens every year. Just when you are settled in... Read More
Where Is Your Homework, Lisa?
Is Homework Really That Important?Dear Friends,I no longer teach in... Read More
Hurting from the Outside - In: The Rise of Self-harming
Ask any teacher or adolescent counselor what the most disturbing... Read More
Your Job as a Role Model
A certain educator was once asked at what point should... Read More
Getting Through to Your Teenager
Have you ever watched your teenager make a mistake (that... Read More
Navigating in the New World: Parents and Teenagers Growing Together
One of the most prevalent myths of our modern culture... Read More
Home For The Holidays: Is it Time for That Talk?
Just a couple of years ago Annie helped her parents... Read More
The Best and Worst of Motherhood
Until the moment I became a mother, I couldn't quite... Read More
Baptisms And Alternative Ways To Hold A Naming Ceremony
Traditionally, babies have been named at a christening/baptism.... Read More
How to Find The Best Time To Be With Your Kids
"Life consists not in holding good cards but in playing... Read More
Thriving As A Family When You Live In The Fast lane
It is extraordinary times that we find ourselves in. Change... Read More
Pick Your Fights With Your Teenager Wisely
I know as a single parent or even with 2... Read More
Playground Pettiness
Recently I took my two children to a popular new... Read More
Handling Failure -- Teaching Kids How to Profit From It
There is nothing pleasant about failure, at least not at... Read More
Guide to Choosing a Computer System for Your Child
Before going further into choosing computers for children, I believe... Read More
A New Idea For Kids Party Parties: Hiring A Caricaturist Can Make Your Kids Party A Real Blast!
There's a new trend for party entertainment. It seems as... Read More
Educational Toys And Childrens Books - A Must For Optimal Childhood Development
The brightly colored plastic mobile dangles lazily overhead in the... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: How to Respond to Manipulation
Q. My daughter has gotten very good at manipulating us,... Read More
MORAL ARMORS Irrational Parenting, Part I
"If a kid asks where rain comes from, I think... Read More
Nothing Like a Mothers Love
Travel is a common theme in my life -- probably... Read More
The Importance of Fathers
There is no doubt that mothers play an all-important leading... Read More
Relate With Your Teen And Gain Their Trust
We were all teens at one time for some many... Read More
Grandparents! Help Your Grandkids Do Math!
This may come as a surprise.But despite all the advances... Read More
Turn off the TV -- and Turn on to Physical Activity!
Imagine having no television for an entire season. Such was... Read More
Back to School Feng Shui
Every school year parents and students dutifully trudge through the... Read More
10 Ways You Can Advocate For Your Child With A Learning Disability
Did you know that you are the most important person... Read More
The Graceful Art of Defrazzling - For Mothers
"I wipe my baby's chin with my college diploma and... 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
Things To Teach Your Teenage Driver
Is it hard to communicate with your teenager about issues... Read More
My Best Buddy
My son, Dakota is now 7 yrs old. He is... Read More
If your child is being bullied - 20 top tips for parents
Keith is now in the fourth grade and he dislikes... Read More
A Dangerous Environment
The internet is a dangerous place for your children. Don't... Read More
Bedtime and Sleep Habits
Bedtime and children's sleep habits can cause nightmares - for... Read More
How to Stop Bad Behavior Before it Starts
Coping with a child's bad behavior, perhaps more than any... Read More
Keeping Kids Safe on the Internet
The biggest trick some child predators' are using these days... Read More
Potty Training Battle of the Wills
Some children practically potty train themselves, while others struggle and... Read More
Pregnancy and Excercising - 6 Reasons to Excercise During Pregnancy
Everyone knows that exercise is good for your health. Exercising... Read More
Homework Help for the Attention Deficit Child
Does the homework battle so typical with your hyperactive or... Read More
Spanking Children
Results of the Spanking Poll on Rexanne.com: Voters - 233Percentage... Read More
Childrens Discipline: How To Resolve Divorce Parenting Differences?
Did you know that inconsistency on matters of discipline gives... Read More
Promote Physical Fitness for Your Child
If your child is to derive the benefits of physical... Read More
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