A Dangerous Environment
The internet is a dangerous place for your children. Don't even begin to believe that your child is safe. There are more dangers than you can possibly imagine waiting to lure children to their doom. You had better be aware of what's happening and take steps to shield them from... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: 6 Tips for Effective Discipline and Consequences
A parent writes in, ``We are having a hard time in our family deciding on appropriate punishments when our teen-ager breaks family rules. We can't tell if we are too strict or too lenient. What can we do?''This seems to be a place where many parents get stuck. Questions about... Read More
Parents --- Your Childrens Report Card May Be Rigged
Under the "No Child Left Behind Act," public schools whose students consistently fail standardized tests can be shut down. To protect their jobs, teachers and principals are now under intense pressure to cheat - to fudge test scores and report cards to fool parents and school administrators.Myron Lieberman, author and... Read More
How to Find The Best Time To Be With Your Kids
"Life consists not in holding good cards but in playing those you hold well." -Josh BillingsIf parents want to be able to make best use of time with their children, then it is crucial for a parent to start becoming alert to the state that their children are in. Tired?... Read More
10 Reasons Why You Need to Ditch the Super Mom Syndrome
For any of you Moms out there that are doing it all, attempting to gain Super Mom status, let me give you my own personal opinion?It's not worth it!!! The pursuit of the Super Mom is an endless search that will be of great cost to you in the... Read More
Motherhood is a Perfect Adventure
How often do you think of family life as an adventure or delightful experience? If you and your children are having a good day, then you might buy into this idea. However, many of you are probably laughing hysterically now. What is delightful about the children fighting for the umpteenth... Read More
War Declared On Instant Messenger: How to Stop Your Child from Wasting Their Life Away Online
Hey Parents! I hate to tell you, but there is no such thing as "useful instant messaging". Your crafty child might try to take advantage of your lack of "Techie" know how when they say in that whiney voice... "But Mom?I'm IMing my friends about homework." Don't buy it! They... Read More
Promoting Your Childs Heart Health
Cardiovascular endurance is one of the five health-related components of physical fitness. It refers to the ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen and nutrients to the muscles. In simple terms, someone with great cardiovascular endurance has a strong heart ? one that actually grows in size and... Read More
Surprise ? Public School Class Size Doesnt Matter Very Much
School authorities often complain that classes are too large. They claim that teachers can't be expected to give their students the individual attention they need if there are too many students in the class. On the surface, this excuse seems to have some merit. Common sense tells us that in... Read More
How To Use Positive Child Discipline
I am a single mother of a 17 year old boy. He has turned out so great. Honor Student. Just a loving person. I attribute this to the way I brought up my son. I can't say I never yelled at him--that would not be true but I did not... Read More
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Role Models for Your Teen
By the time your children reach their teens, there is... Read More
Two Means Trouble
You have two kids who are 14 months apart. How... 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
STOP Parental Alienation Syndrome before It Gets a Chance to START
Parental Alienation Syndrome was probably first identified and codified by... Read More
Diapers: Do You Choose Disposable Or Reusable?
Diapers..Changing a dirty diaper is not the best part of... Read More
Im a Mom, Shes a Mom: Being an Adult with Your Parents
On one of her quarterly visits to see her grandson,... Read More
Signs of Child Sexual Abuse
Many families do not want to believe their child is... 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
Intermission: Wood Chips
I wanted to share with you one of the most... Read More
Choosing Names For Twins
There are many reasons for treating your twins as individuals... Read More
Kids And Chores - Make It Easy On Yourself!
My neighbours' kid impressed me the other day.I was busy... Read More
How to Make a Time Capsule
Looking for an unusual and memorable gift? Why not preserve... Read More
Potty Dolls to Accelerate Potty Training Success
Sometime the most effective training tool in rapidly accelerating the... Read More
Grandparents! Help Your Grandkids Do Math!
This may come as a surprise.But despite all the advances... Read More
Children - Blessing or Curse
You're trying to catch up on some sleep on a... Read More
Growing Good People
At age seven months in the womb, humans begin language... Read More
Attaboy! Encouraging Phrases That Build Confidence
Home, home on the range, Where never is heard A... Read More
Authoritarian Parenting, Permissive Parenting, or Loving Parenting
Angie was brought up by rigid, authoritarian parents who kept... Read More
Stop, Look, Listen! Steps to Better Parenting Communication
As a parent is seems that the majority of your... Read More
The Financially Intelligent Parent: 8 Steps to Raising Successful, Generous, Responsible Children
What you say and do about money has a profound... Read More
Best Tips for Stress Free Child Party Games
When planning a child birthday party, just a little bit... Read More
Getting Through to Your Teenager
Have you ever watched your teenager make a mistake (that... Read More
What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?
Q. "What do you want to be when you grow... Read More
How Kids Learn To Cooperate In Video Games -- A Guide for Parents and Teachers
A great many parents are concerned that the electronic games... Read More
Bullies
Bullies are an ugly but very real part of childhood.... Read More
How To Live With Your Teenagers Untidy Room
'Whose room is it anyway?'If you have a teenager, you're... Read More
Are Parents Trying Too Hard?
One of the implications of the current trend toward smaller... Read More
Communications for Family Emergencies
You know that children can get into trouble. The older... Read More
Eating Disorders in Children
If I had a dollar for every time I persuaded... Read More
To Clean or Not To Clean
Before my daughter was born my house was... Read More
Working Moms: Too Busy for Your Children?
17 Quick Ways to Strengthen the Bonds of LoveOn Mother's... Read More
From Go Fast Kids to Calm Kids
How excited do kids get with the start of school... Read More
Selecting A Quality Day Care Center
Many working families choose a commercial or individual day care... Read More
Top 20 Items To Pack In A Diaper Bag
1. Diapers (5 -7 is a fairly safe supply)2. Wipes3.... Read More
Back to School Responsibilities Again
It's that time of year when mom and dad look... Read More
Are You Reading to Your Kids?
Over a number of years there have been issues raised... Read More
Is My Child Lazy?
Is there a difference between lazy and unmotivated? Why do... Read More
Teaching Reading: Part 3, Whole Language Vs. Phonics
There are two methods for teaching children to read; whole... Read More
A Chance for a Home
"He is happiest, be he king or peasant, who finds... Read More
How to Create an Emotional Bond with Your Child
One of the most powerful tools that parents have for... Read More
How to Prepare for Labor
Although nothing anybody says can ever completely prepare a woman... Read More
How Public Schools Assault Parents Values
Is there anything wrong with lying, cheating, stealing, shop-lifting, taking... Read More
Parents Need to Vent Anger! Try These 4 Steps to Serenity
Parents are losing their self-control to anger. A friend called... Read More
A Dads Thoughts On Dads day
21 Reasons I Love Being A DadWhat you will read... Read More
My Best Buddy
My son, Dakota is now 7 yrs old. He is... Read More
Family Meetings Are Now On The Agenda
"Not another meeting!"That tends to be the reaction from many... Read More
The Secrets To Improving Childrens Behaviour
Most parents at some stage are driven to distraction by... Read More
Reading, Writing, Rithmetic -- and Recess!
Recess has begun disappearing in states all around the country.... Read More
ParentingYour Teenager: Dont Buy the I Dont Know and I Dont Care Attitude
"I don't know and I don't care."I've heard those words... Read More
Assume Personal Responsibility? Who, Me?
As thinking, acting human beings we have the ability to... Read More
Fundraising For Your Preschool Or Daycare Center
Most day cares are non-profit organizations that must operate within... Read More
How Is Peaceful Parenting® Different?
Peaceful Parenting® ideas are very different from other kinds of... Read More
The Twenty-First Century Parent
John was a 43 year-old sales manager at a large... Read More
Useful Jogger Stroller Accessories
There are many useful jogger stroller accessories out on the... Read More
Ten Terrific Ideas for Rainy Day Fun
It's been raining for a week and the kids and... Read More
How Do You Find the Best Car Seat to Protect Your Child
Choosing a good car seat for your child's protection is... Read More
Develop Your Childs Genius - Developing Leadership Qualities
Often I have heard that leaders are born, not made.... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: Teens and Violence
I have a bit of a different response than most... Read More
Whos Teaching Your Child About Money?
Managing money is one of the most critical skills we... Read More
Finding Answers to Underachievement
Finding answers to a child's underachievement is often a difficult... Read More
Hints on how to encourage children to read
Hints from Ruowen Wang? Keep a small basket filled with... Read More
Parenting: The Road I Chose
Tripping over the shoes and toys that seem to clutter... Read More
Late Night Adventures with Your Children
Vacations are fun ! Weekends with the family are nice.... Read More
Reincarnation: Sacred Children Series - 1 of 3
Many years ago, my children were raised on the various... 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
How To Entertain A Child While Working From A Home Office
There is no doubt that the benefits of being a... Read More
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