The Hardest Job I Ever Had
I used to have a really challenging job. It was stressful and demanding, high pressure and large responsibilities.I was really good at it too. Really, I was.Then I became a parent.In my old job, I was really good at delegating, training, developing and managing people...and rationalizing.Oh, could I rationalize."I may... Read More
Why Me?
Why Me?"We should certainly count our blessings, but we should also make our blessings count." --Neil MaxwellYesterday morning, my family and I got up at 5:30am in Mexico to begin our journey home from a holiday retreat. Eight hours of packing, driving, flying, and standing in line later, we arrived... Read More
Busy, Working Parents --- 22 Ways To Homeschool Your Kids
If you're a single parent or a married couple on a tight budget so that both parents have to work, you may worry about finding the time and energy to homeschool your children, but it can be done. It comes down to planning and scheduling your time.Most home-schooling parents teach... Read More
Help Your Child Do Better in School
1. Create a personal schedule Recording everything that must be done on a calendar or "to do" list will help him to keep track of important dates and deadlines. If he keeps it in a visible place he... Read More
More Water, Not Less, Will Help End Bedwetting
Children are notoriously bad at drinking enough liquids. They are so busy playing they sometimes 'forget' to drink. Sometimes, children seem like camels - able to go for ages without having a drink. Obviously, when they are thirsty they will rush indoors for a drink. But often they look for... Read More
Where to Look for Affordable Baby Clothes
Once the newness has worn off a little, you will realize that your baby grows very fast. So fast, in fact, that he may need new clothes on the average of every two months during the first year. The sizing of baby clothes just does not apply to most children.... Read More
We All Wish That Our Children Have Good Virtues, But... Are We Setting A Good Example Ourselves?
We all wish that our children should not smoke or drink, should not speak lies, should not steal, should not have a violent nature, etc... but are we setting a good example ourselves?Just yesterday, I was at a friend's place and his daughter came running up to us with her... Read More
Disciplining the Wild Child
Do you have a wild child? Then this article may be for you. Do you just blow up when you can't take it any more? Then this article is definitely for you.Abuse victims, when they become parents, are handicapped in two ways. One, they have no clue how to give... Read More
ADHD: A Dialogue With a Non-Believer, part two
Dear Sir, It was with some interest that I read the article What You Should Know About Attention Deficit Disorder by Edward W. after having it handed to me by a member of our church. There were elements of the article that were insightful, helpful, and needed to be said... Read More
The Classic ADHD Child Reminds Me of Tigger
ADHD comes in differenty forms, or types. What has become known as "classic ADHD" is characterized by Inattention, Impulsivity, Hyperactivity, Restlessness, and Disorganization. This type of ADHD reminds us of Tigger from the Winnie the Pooh stories. Dr. Daniel Amen refers to this type of ADHD as "Classic... Read More
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The Parent Teen Relationship: How Effective is Yours?
It was the homework that did it. Each night became... Read More
Who Are You When the Professional In You Meets Baby?
Are you a professional?Notice how the questions differs from, "Do... Read More
Top Seven Tips for Back-to-School Success
Parents play a critical role in their child's success. These... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: 6 Tips for Dealing with Bad Report Cards
One of the basic issues we need to understand is... 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
Reading Activities Parents Can Use For Their Children
Using 14 "at" Flashcards To Teach Reading:This exercise helps your... Read More
Shopping with Children
Is your weekly shopping trip with the kids an absolute... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: 4 Dangerous Myths
MYTH: All teens have to rebel, and the teen years... Read More
Water! Water Everywhere!
What one word best sums up summer fun? Water. I... Read More
Top Ten Things My Six Year-Old Son Has Taught Me (So Far...)
I've learned numerous, important lessons on life, motherhood and men... Read More
How To Develop Your Babys Brain
Have you ever wondered why toys for babies tend to... Read More
Creating a Memorable Travel Journal Using A Stuffed Animal
You may remember The Red Couch Project, a book by... Read More
Choosing Names For Twins
There are many reasons for treating your twins as individuals... Read More
Achieve Success At School - Parents, Help Your Kids Easily Be Top, Honor-Roll Students!
With the beginning of the new school year coming VERY... Read More
Home For The Holidays: Is it Time for That Talk?
Just a couple of years ago Annie helped her parents... Read More
Consistent Boundaries Makes Discipline Easier
Homes should be run by parents, not children. So many... Read More
Teaching Kids the Value of Money
My husband and I have a 12-year-old daughter who wanted... Read More
Of Kings and Youth Leadership
(Isaiah 11:6 KJV) The wolf also shall dwell with the... Read More
Teenagers and What Parents Should Do About Them
Chiladult? Whatever you call them, teenagers are a changin' and... Read More
The Recipe For The Making Of A Self-Assured Child: One Part Communication, Two Parts Love
Each child carries a unique picture of the self, shaped... Read More
Just Average
What do you mean average? Not good? Just doing good... Read More
Effects of Jealousy on Childs Personality
Dear friends here we will charge up our mind with... Read More
Surviving as a Single Parent
Emotional OverloadMany single parents say they deal with a variety... Read More
Finding A Caregiver You Can Trust
Choosing to leave your child with a caregiver is one... Read More
Birth of a Parent
So you're pregnant. Congratulations! Your life is about to change... Read More
Putting Your Child To Bed
Are you glad for the chance to put your child... Read More
Vehicle Safety - Following Simple Vehicle Safety Tips Can Reduce Auto Accidents and Injuries
Child Car Seat Safety:We know you love your children, but... Read More
Reclaiming Her Identity: A Mothers Diary
After giving up my profession to become a wife, a... Read More
7 Ways Busy Families Can Volunteer
Volunteering together is a fantastic way to spend time as... Read More
New Mom...New Baby...New Debt?
Ah, there is nothing like being an expectant mom. Along... Read More
Some Good News About Blended Families
They Spur Members To Grow EmotionallyTatiana Tannenbaum grappled with a... Read More
5 Steps to Raising an Optimistic Child
I had just completed a session with 17-year old Julie... 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
Childrens Discipline: How To Resolve Divorce Parenting Differences?
Did you know that inconsistency on matters of discipline gives... Read More
Growing Good People
At age seven months in the womb, humans begin language... Read More
Understanding Why Your Child Has Been Recommended for Testing
You have just received a call from your child's teacher... Read More
Twins - Double The Trouble Or Double The Pleasure? Both!
If You're Having Twins..is it double the headache, or double... Read More
Will My Doubts and Fears Affect My Child?
"Will my doubts and fears affect my child?" This father... Read More
Parenting: 6 Observations on Fatherhood
Just the other day my oldest son asked:"Daddy, am I... Read More
Water! Water Everywhere!
What one word best sums up summer fun? Water. I... Read More
Give Your Child the Gift of Self-Esteem
Much has been said about the "gifted child" but in... Read More
Hold a Childs Birthday Party for Charity
As a parent, you probably know that the birthday party... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: Back to School Blues
Q: Our son has been in honors classes all through... Read More
Its OK to Say No
In the last 20 years we've all been introduced to... Read More
What is Prenatal Intelligence?
Prenatal intelligence, also known as fetal intelligence, has become a... Read More
Teaching Children Good Manners
Last week in my newsletter, I mentioned that... Read More
10 keys to Developing Your Childs Genius
Would you like your child to be the best that... Read More
Teaching Reading: Part 3, Whole Language Vs. Phonics
There are two methods for teaching children to read; whole... Read More
Jammin with Your Kids: The Wonderful World of Music
Does music need to be "dumbed-down" for kids? The answer... Read More
10 Signs That Your Teen Is Using Drugs
Did you know that over 75% of teens aged 16-17... Read More
You Goofed? Hip, Hip, Hooray!
Certainly we all want our children to excel. But it... Read More
Why Wont My Teens Clean Their Room?
Have you ever had this struggle with your teens? Did... Read More
The Real Dangers to Kids Online and How to Avoid Them: Top 5 Internet Safety Tips
The Real Dangers to Kids Online and How to Avoid... Read More
Are You Reading to Your Kids?
Over a number of years there have been issues raised... Read More
Elephants and Teenagers
Something eerily familiar happened in KwaZulu-Natal's Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park in Africa... Read More
Ten Helpful Little Tips For New Parents
The Greatest Gifts in Life, which are always created for... Read More
7 Powerful Ways to Show Love to Children
Our children are our most important legacy to the world.... Read More
Educational Jigsaw Puzzles, How Educational Are They?
Many companies advertise their products as being educational. How much... Read More
Tips for Parents of Teenagers: Dont Just Survive - Thrive!
What makes parenting so challenging at times? One widespread research... Read More
Plane Trip with Kids
Though you can cover even very long distances by car... Read More
How To Teach Children Loyalty and Dependability
Individualism is a common thing in today's modern society. Many... Read More
Stay at Home Mom You Need to Raise Cowboys
Now I know that is not how the song goes,... 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
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
Some Tips for Healthy Parenting
Looking back through my files I've come across several great... Read More
How Can I Teach My Child To Be Responsible?
Most of us when asked what we want our children... Read More
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