Violence in Media
In the news, we hear and see an increasing number of reports about violence among children. This goes from rude fights on the playground to armed incidents in schools that result in injuries or even casualties.Now asking ourselves where this behaviour is originated, we quickly come to media as a... Read More
Registering a Birth in Scotland
Who Can Register A Birth? The child's mother or father should register the birth within 21 days. However, a father who is not married to the child's mother can only register a birth and be named on the birth certificate as the father if: he jointly signs the... Read More
How Being a Mom Makes You a Better Professional
"Becoming a parent can make you a better worker," New York Times writer Lisa Belkins said in a recent column.I'd always heard that becoming a parent made MEN better workers. The common "wisdom" said fatherhood made men more stable and better motivated.Women, the old prejudice held, would become unreliable once... Read More
Creating a Memorable Travel Journal Using A Stuffed Animal
You may remember The Red Couch Project, a book by artists Kevin Clarke and William Least Heat published in the 1980s documenting the travels of a red velvet couch across America.This is a wonderful concept to adapt in creating a travel journal or scrapbook for your child, making a personalized... Read More
Teaching Your Child To Lift a Car
Yesterday my husband Wade took the day off (that's one of the really cool things about having your own business!). The only bad thing about yesterday is that two of the kids are still sick-they have that cold with the horrible cough and congestion.So, needless to say, I've been going... Read More
The Ten Most Common Poisons Among Kids
For parents, keeping our kids safe is a constant top priority. But even with the best intentions it's possible to overlook some potentially harmful household poisons. According to the National Academy of Poison Control Centers, 92 percent of all poison exposures occur in the home, and 52 percent of poison... Read More
Free Stuff for Twins: Incentives for Parents of Multiple Births
A sure way to double the joys of parenthood is to give birth to twins! You'll have twice the smiles, goos & coos, giggles, and firsts (first words, first steps, first burps...) But for many soon-to-be parents of twins, once the excitement wears off, the math sets in...Suddenly you find... Read More
What You Should Know About Counseling for Attention Deficit Disorder
At the ADHD Information Library we are big believers that you should not just be giving a child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder medication without also providing some sort of counseling or therapy. There are good, long-term studies that show that medication by itself over the long term is not... Read More
His Toy, Her Toy
I remember when my daughter was born. Visions of her and I dressed in pinks and purples sitting in her lacy pink room playing dolls danced threw my head. A year later my son was born ;My husbands vision of sports and trucks revved around like mad men threw his... Read More
Water Hazards For Young Children
Unfortunately each year many young children drown in swimming pools, other bodies of water, and standing water around the home area. Children must be watched by an adult at all times when in or near water. Children are very inquisitive and love to get themselves into trouble. They love to... Read More
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Life Lessons Learned in My Underwear
For several years now, I've told the following story as... Read More
Over-Focused ADHD
The least flexible character in all of the stories of... Read More
Breaking the Cycle of Emotional Blackmail
Family decision-making is an intriguing phenomenon. Many factors become part... Read More
Will My Doubts and Fears Affect My Child?
"Will my doubts and fears affect my child?" This father... Read More
Gaining a Child?s Trust
My daughters and I went to the beach several weeks... Read More
10 keys to Developing Your Childs Genius
Would you like your child to be the best that... Read More
Power Foods for a Powerful School Lunch
There isn't a school day that goes by that I... Read More
Back to School Responsibilities Again
It's that time of year when mom and dad look... 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
What is Child Sexual Abuse?
What is child sexual abuse? Any sexual activity that is... Read More
Calming Tips for Hyperactive Children
Parents of hyperactive children know the "Would you please just... Read More
You Want Whaaat???
Not too long ago my teenage daughter approached me with... Read More
Top Ten Ways to Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids
Having a high level of emotional intelligence in your children... Read More
Teaching Children Good Manners
Last week in my newsletter, I mentioned that... Read More
Pieces of Time and Pivotal Moments
Life is comprised of pieces of time sprinkled with pivotal... Read More
Responding to Criticism Without Being Defensive
In an actual war, to be attacked means to have... Read More
How To Live With Your Teenagers Untidy Room
'Whose room is it anyway?'If you have a teenager, you're... Read More
Home For The Holidays: Ask Yourself Some Questions
Annie easily slipped into becoming the sole caregiver of her... Read More
Positive Parenting - Oops! I Really Lost My Temper With My Kids, What Now?
Ever blown your top to your children, only to regret... Read More
7 Ways to Know Your Child
How well do you really know your child?There is so... Read More
Back to School Care Packages!
I am crying tears of joy mixed with great sadness... Read More
Clean Your House Green for your Children?s Sake
My thirteen-year-old daughter recently called me up to say she... Read More
How to Get Your Children Brand Free
Those of you that have children know what an excursion... 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... Read More
Help Your Child Do Better in School
1. Create... Read More
How To Develop Your Babys Brain
Have you ever wondered why toys for babies tend to... Read More
Child Separation Anxiety: Does Your Child Have It?
If you are a parent, then more than likely you... Read More
Winning The Whining War
Jason Meridith's two-year old son whines when he wants more... Read More
Reading Activities Parents Can Use For Their Children
Using 14 "at" Flashcards To Teach Reading:This exercise helps your... Read More
Tackle, Tackle
I don't know how people raise daughters because I have... Read More
Help My Preteen/Teenager is Driving Me Nuts!
Do you feel like someone has abducted your sweet, innocent... Read More
Alias: Aptitude
Be aware. You may become totally overwhelmed when you get... Read More
How A Home Water Filter Can Reduce Your Child?s Risk Of Learning Disabilities
Lead is one of the most dangerous toxins a person... Read More
Marriage, Divorce, and Kids
Are men to blame for the divorce problem in this... Read More
Parental Internet Control Tips
The Internet is one of the greatest inventions of all... Read More
School Days - Top 10 Tips for Establishing a Good Routine
Teachers know that children thrive in an environment with routines,... Read More
Weathering Colic for New Parents
A common problem many times facing parents is Colic. Estimates... Read More
Why First Borns Fuss, Seconds Are Resilient and Last Borns Like To Laugh
How can two or three children in the same family... Read More
When Everybody Does It Comes Back to Haunt You
Parental example, whether for good or for bad, is undoubtedly... Read More
My Husband Prioritizes Making Money Above Family Time
"Money is tight, and my husband's obsessed with doing everything... Read More
Building Self Confidence
Several similar terms describe the central attribute of a character... Read More
Unique Baby Names
What's in a name? Er?well, everything, really! Of course your... Read More
Is Your Child Learning Nothing?
You send your child to school and the teachers teach... 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
Helpful Tips for the Adoptive Grandparent
Few things are more completely enjoyable than becoming a grandparent.... Read More
Pet Loss Can Be Just As Devastating!
'And all because of a damned cat! It's only a... Read More
Water! Water Everywhere!
What one word best sums up summer fun? Water. I... Read More
Some Thoughts on Counseling Goals for ADHD
What should the goals for counseling be when the patient... Read More
Stay at Home Mom You Need to Raise Cowboys
Now I know that is not how the song goes,... Read More
Late Night Adventures with Your Children
Vacations are fun ! Weekends with the family are nice.... Read More
On Raising a Child with Disabilities: Sara & the Nail Salon
Sara loves pampering. Haircuts, facials, manicures, and makeup bring smiles,... Read More
Picky Eater Kid Nutritional Guidelines
Although many children are picky eaters at some stage in... Read More
Guerilla Parenting Techniques: What Are They?
When you hear the phrase, 'guerrilla parenting techniques', what images... Read More
Ultimate Airplane Themed Games & Activities for your Childs Birthday Party
Are you looking for the Ultimate Airplane Themed Party Games... Read More
Should The Dad-To-Be Attend The Birth?
Not so long ago a dad-to-be would pace up and... Read More
Second Letter to My Daughter
Dear Camille,As I thumb through the photographs that I carry... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: The Power Struggle
Q: My husband and I are at a loss as... Read More
Boundaries - Why Theyre Needed
Imagine a child who lacks ownership of his own life,... Read More
Grandparents! Help Your Grandkids Do Math!
This may come as a surprise.But despite all the advances... Read More
MORAL ARMORS Irrational Parenting, Part III
Not Letting Them Think.We all implicitly know that anything questioning... Read More
Nurtured by Love or Matured by Nature?
"There is nothing new under the sun," states Ecclesiastes 1:9.... Read More
Teaching Reading: Part 3, Whole Language Vs. Phonics
There are two methods for teaching children to read; whole... Read More
Tracking Your Child Progress
As a parent, you can learn a lot about your... Read More
Cooking With Your Kids Helps Develop Motor Skills for Preschoolers
Did you know that cooking with your kids is a... Read More
Unschooling - the Benefits of Home Based Education
Home schooling benefits children. As a parent, I feel it... Read More
Kids and Sports: Fundamentals First
Would you hand a child calculus problems once she was... Read More
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