Speaking on Behalf of Our Children: Stop Blaming the Victims
How many times have you flipped through the pages of a magazine or newspaper and seen images of children with captions like "Brats," "Bullies," or "Mean and Selfish"? Unfortunately, these are common occurrences in today's media. For some child advocates, these images serve as a call to action: We need... Read More
You Dont Need a Supernanny to Be an Active Parent
The hot new reality TV show "Nanny 911" has been joined by a similar nanny-to-the-rescue show called "Supernanny." These shows depict families in which the children are extremely out of control, rebellious, spoiled or otherwise quite a handful. The nannies come in for a week (from sunrise to bedtime each... 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
A Good Preschool Idea
The successful preschool idea behind many successful preschool learning centers is thorough all round planning and well-chosen staff members. Any preschool idea that does not begin with sound financial planning and in-depth budgeting knowledge will probably fail.Profits from running a preschool learning center are usually only seen after a year... Read More
How to Make Kids More Likeable?
Nothing touches the heartstrings of a parent more than the plaintive cry "nobody likes me" or "I don't have any friends." We wish there were something we could do to insure our child will be, if not the most popular, at least included in the games on the playground. Actually,... Read More
Quality Time with Your Teen
It's sometimes difficult to find ways to be involved with your teen without totally intruding in his/her life. You want to talk to them, they don't want to talk to you (most of the time anyway). I've found the best way to connect with my teenage daughter is to enter... Read More
Parenting: Blending Familes - 9 Universal Laws
The law of -ing.The law of -ing refers to a misnomer in the way we talk about this special kind of family. By calling them "blended families," we imply that blending two families is a one-time event, and all the work is done. Nothing could be further from the truth.... Read More
Im a Mom, Shes a Mom: Being an Adult with Your Parents
On one of her quarterly visits to see her grandson, my three-year-old son, my mother ignores the available front seat of the car, crowds into the back next to the car seat and promptly unwraps a lollipop. Feeling the tension rising, I recall the numerous conversations where I so proudly... Read More
How to Help Your Children to Blossom
I am writing this from the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina in the southeastern region of the United States.It is gorgeous here in April, with trees covered in white or pink blossoms, masses of yellow forsythia in bloom and flowers of many colors bursting forth in gardens and along... Read More
Getting through the School Daze
It's back to school time again. Does the thought of having to get everyone organized and out the door make you want to send for boarding school brochures? Here are a few tips to help get through that back to school daze.Making Merry Mornings:The biggest cause of whining and tantrums... Read More
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Top Ten Ways to Teach Values to Your Kids
In a consumer-driven society that broadcasts values you don't approve... Read More
Breaking the Cycle of Emotional Blackmail
Family decision-making is an intriguing phenomenon. Many factors become part... Read More
How To Develop Your Babys Brain
Have you ever wondered why toys for babies tend to... 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
Build Character with this Delicious Triple A Recipe!
Vinegar or honey, what do kids really want? "Toys, candy,... Read More
Medications: Addressing Parental Fears and Concerns
Recently, a parent came to me, conflicted over whether to... Read More
Learning Disabilities
There are so many learning labels floating around these days... Read More
Top Seven Tips for Back-to-School Success
Parents play a critical role in their child's success. These... Read More
Ten Terrific Ideas for Rainy Day Fun
It's been raining for a week and the kids and... Read More
Top Ten Reasons to Hold Family Meetings
1. Make stronger connections among individuals and, therefore, creates a... Read More
Finding A Caregiver You Can Trust
Choosing to leave your child with a caregiver is one... Read More
Ten Tips to Stimulate Your Newborns Senses
A number of scientific studies have shown the way a... Read More
Some Tips for Healthy Parenting
Looking back through my files I've come across several great... Read More
How to Help Your Child be Successful in Kindergarten
Your child's first year of school should be a fun... Read More
Sometimes Our Childrens Questions Answer Our Own
I was changing Ford's diaper the other day when he... Read More
The Importance of Fathers
There is no doubt that mothers play an all-important leading... Read More
Helping Your Children Develop Their Self-Discipline
We want our children to do the right thing, especially... Read More
Power Foods for a Powerful School Lunch
There isn't a school day that goes by that I... Read More
Bird Flu Pandemic
What are the easiest things citizens can do to prevent... Read More
ADHD: Dialogue with a Non-Believer, Part Four
Dear Sir, It was with some interest that I read... Read More
What About Competition? Are Your Kids Ready?
Life is full of competition -- even in childhood. Kids... Read More
MORAL ARMORS Irrational Parenting, Part I
"If a kid asks where rain comes from, I think... Read More
7 Ways Busy Families Can Volunteer
Volunteering together is a fantastic way to spend time as... Read More
Parenting in the Kitchen ? Lessons in Cooking, Socializing, and Bonding
Kitchens are where everything happens. It's not just where meals... Read More
Best Tips for Stress Free Child Party Games
When planning a child birthday party, just a little bit... Read More
Don?t Make Fast and Furious Food Changes
OK, moms and dads out there, we hear you when... Read More
A New Dad To Be? Deer in the headlights?
Ok. So you're a dad to be. If you're like... Read More
Natural Disasters: Help Your Child Cope With The Anxiety
How on earth can you help your family cope with... Read More
Career Education: Does Not Mean the 6 Year College Plan
Researching career education uncovered the following shocking statistic: The average... Read More
Revering the Crayon Marks
"Do not think that love, in order to be genuine,... Read More
Cooking With Your Kids Helps Develop Motor Skills for Preschoolers
Did you know that cooking with your kids is a... Read More
Parent Involvement: Finding Your Way in Middle School and High School
In elementary school it's pretty straightforward: bringing in cupcakes to... Read More
Picky Eaters - Successful Strategies Part 1
What is in a name?The answer is everything!Jo J. of... Read More
How Often Does Child Sexual Abuse Get Reported?
Not nearly as often as it should. Most child abuse... Read More
Girls Gone Mild
Voices!So many voices crying out for adherence and so many... Read More
His Toy, Her Toy
I remember when my daughter was born. Visions of her... Read More
Natural Disasters: Help Your Child Cope With The Anxiety
How on earth can you help your family cope with... Read More
How To Teach Your Children Love
I was in the life insurance sales industry for over... Read More
The Challenges of Single Parenting
Having worked with parents for the last 35 years and... Read More
Dexedrine, Cylert, and Adderall in the Treatment of ADHD
Dexedrine is not prescribed very often for the treatment of... Read More
Saving Money on Preschool: Readiness Skills Needed for Kindergarten
As a mom of 4 who's youngest child is about... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: The Bottom Line Issues
Q. When you consult with a family with teens, what... Read More
Nurtured by Love or Matured by Nature?
"There is nothing new under the sun," states Ecclesiastes 1:9.... Read More
Violence in Media
In the news, we hear and see an increasing number... Read More
Discipline
Discipline is a necessary part of parenting yet it makes... Read More
The Free Ride In Public Schools
To protect children's self-esteem or deflect complaints by parents, many... Read More
Dinner Table Drama
It has been a long day. Home from work, you... Read More
Role Models for Your Teen
By the time your children reach their teens, there is... Read More
For School Success, Dont Coddle Your Kids
Parents want their children to succeed in school. However, sometimes... Read More
Back to School Success: The Parents Job and the Students Job
Q. With another school year starting, we are not sure... Read More
Kids Party Etiquette for Parents
Ever feel like you're out of the loop when it... Read More
What Do Chinese Water Torture and Arguing with Children Have in Common?
Imagine yourself lying flat on your back, totally strapped down... Read More
Aptitude, Achievement, Processing Deficit - What Does It All Mean?
You are sitting with the professionals who know about learning... Read More
Fun Things to Do with Your Kids this Summer
10 Fun Things You Can Do With Your Children this... Read More
The Benefits of Music Education
Despite serious reductions in funding for arts programs in... Read More
Strategies to Help Boost Your Childs Self Esteem
Self esteem in an important quality for all children to... Read More
The Legend and Charm of The Tooth Fairy
The legend and myth of the Tooth Fairy is a... Read More
Hiking with Children
There is nothing quite like hiking with small children. The... Read More
Understanding The Report
"No thank you. Don't bother to send me the report... Read More
How to Prepare for Labor
Although nothing anybody says can ever completely prepare a woman... Read More
How to Take Charge of the TV
Many children enjoy TV, and they can learn from it.... Read More
How To Teach Your Children Courage
Courage means doing the right thing when it is hard,... Read More
Will My Child Ever Out-grow His Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?
If your child has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder then at... Read More
Creating a Memorable Travel Journal Using A Stuffed Animal
You may remember The Red Couch Project, a book by... Read More
Small Children, Languages and Myths
Our children are growing up bilingual in the French part... Read More
Time, Stress, and a Baby
The main thing we noticed since having a baby is... Read More
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