Parents Dealing with Worry and Fear
Dear Vijay,I worry about not being a good parent. My daughter Tracy is six and my son Michael is four. They seem happy. Our family does things together. It is just that with so much that seems to be going wrong in the world, I fear that something will go... Read More
Parents Need to Vent Anger! Try These 4 Steps to Serenity
Parents are losing their self-control to anger. A friend called me today and told me a very troubling story. She told me on a T.V. news program she heard of a mother who was driving with her four year old child. The mother became angry with her child and couldn't... Read More
Public-school Teachers Know Best --- They Send Their Kids To Private Schools
A study done by the Thomas B. Fordham Institute found that nationwide, public-school teachers are almost twice as likely as other parents to send their children to a private school. The study also found that more than one in five public-school teachers send their kids to private schools.In the biggest... Read More
Confident Children - Avoid Overparenting
For many years underparenting was perhaps the biggest problem facing children.Recently there has emerged another type of parenting that, whilst never as harmful as underparenting, can be detrimental to children's healthy development? that is, the trend by many of the current generation of parents to overparent their children.Overparenting occurs when... Read More
When Parents Disagree
Moms and dads, are there times you think that parenting would be easier if you didn't have to make family decisions? Having a partner that is not in agreement with your parenting ideas or discipline approaches is more than just frustrating. It can be a cause of division in even... 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 only on his time frame. For instance, when I ask him to do something, he intentionally takes his time just to upset me. I'm not sure what to do.A. This is a great question for at least two reasons: It... Read More
What To Do When You Think Your Child Might Have AD/HD
AD/HD (attention deficit disorder) is one of the most common mental health disorders seen in childhood. Studies estimate that between 3-7% of all children have AD/HD: approximately 2 million children in the USA alone, or one child in every classroom.The main symptoms seen in this condition are inattention, hyperactivity, and... Read More
Aquini Potty Training Dolls - A Great Tool For Potty Training!
Corolle Paul or Emma Drink-and-Wet SET potty dollsThis is the very best potty doll we available. This potty doll is a much better value than slightly cheaper potty dolls because it functions perfectly, and will remain a great toy when you are finished potty training. Benefits include:Potty doll is all... Read More
Sibling Fighting - Reduce Sibling Rivalry by NOT Keeping Score
Recently, a much-anticipated game of mini-golf with my children soon turned into a disaster. There were smiles all round as we hit off from the first tee but the enjoyment factor was reduced to zero as my children's smiles were replaced by tears, put downs and whining.The source of all... Read More
Eye-Opening Questions for Working Parents to Ask
I remember watching my 18-month-old son eat a big frosted cookie while I was carrying him out of the bakery. I asked him, "Can you give mommy a bite?" He leaned over and gently bit me on the cheek.Kids take things so literally. What misconceptions and concerns might your child... Read More
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How To Teach Children Loyalty and Dependability
Individualism is a common thing in today's modern society. Many... Read More
Would You Know if Your Child Were Being Bullied? 4 Tips to Keep Them From Becoming a Victim
The 21st Century Problem in Schools: Bullying, and How to... Read More
Hair Care for Children
Salon visits can be scary experiences for small children: They... Read More
Send the Kids Outside!
Think back to your own childhood. Chances are, some of... Read More
Beyond the Words, a Childs Voice
Voices have a way of falling into a pattern, not... Read More
Patterns For Plus Size Children
Plus size children and overweight children need patterns and clothing... Read More
ADHD: A Dialogue With a Non-Believer, part three
Dear Sir, It was with some interest that I read... Read More
Bad Company
Here we will come to know who are the most... Read More
Guilty of Not Following Her Heart
Karen, a single never-married thirty-year old attorney has a four-year... Read More
The Different Types, or Styles, of ADHD
Research literature, recent books, and common sense, all point to... Read More
Natural Disasters: Help Your Child Cope With The Anxiety
How on earth can you help your family cope with... Read More
Build Character with this Delicious Triple A Recipe!
Vinegar or honey, what do kids really want? "Toys, candy,... Read More
How To Foster An Environment For Successful Communications With Your Child
As parents, we strive to address all of the questions... Read More
How Useful Are Bed Wetting Alarms
Whenever parents discuss how to deal with bed wetting, the... Read More
Does Your Child Need A Bedtime Routine? - Yes!
Do you struggle to get your child to bed at... Read More
Car Wash Fundraiser Preparation
Are you considering a car wash fundraiser for your group?... Read More
What the Matter Is
When my oldest boy was really young, he tickled my... Read More
Quality Time with Your Teen
It's sometimes difficult to find ways to be involved with... Read More
Tracking Your Child Progress
As a parent, you can learn a lot about your... Read More
Child Discipline - Be Consistent With Your Child
The biggest complaint you hear from parents about their children... 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
Are You Reading to Your Kids?
Over a number of years there have been issues raised... Read More
School Holiday Survival Guide
The school holidays are a great time for the kids,... Read More
The Parent Teen Relationship: How Effective is Yours?
It was the homework that did it. Each night became... Read More
Entering Their Imaginative World
In dealing with children with autism spectrum disorders, its all... Read More
Tackle, Tackle
I don't know how people raise daughters because I have... Read More
Parents: You Can Do Something About Professional Sports Ethics
Most of us can agree that there is a lack... Read More
Sharing Books with Children
One of my first memories of childhood is that of... Read More
The 411 on Natural Colic Remedies
Any parent whose baby has suffered from colic can tell... Read More
What Julia Roberts has to Say about Motherhood
Julia Roberts recently gave birth to twins: Hazel and Phinnaeus.... Read More
More Water, Not Less, Will Help End Bedwetting
Children are notoriously bad at drinking enough liquids. They are... Read More
COMMITMENT: Teaching Children the Lessons of a Lifetime
It's been said, time and again, that for a child... Read More
The Neurology of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Part One
What is Happening in the brain of children, teens, and... Read More
What Are Reasonable Expectations of a Child?
To have reasonable expectations of our children is an important... Read More
Twin and Multiple Births are on the Rise
Did you know that the number of twin births have... Read More
Develop Your Childs Genius: The King of Games - the Game of Kings
Many people still think that the game of chess is... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: Responding to a Poor Progress Report in School
Q. We just got our daughter's progress report, and it... Read More
Things To Teach Your Teenage Driver
Is it hard to communicate with your teenager about issues... Read More
Why A Father Is Not A Dad
It can be said that any man who procreates is... Read More
Promote Physical Fitness for Your Child
If your child is to derive the benefits of physical... Read More
The Legend and Charm of The Tooth Fairy
The legend and myth of the Tooth Fairy is a... Read More
My Sweet Little Valentine
Valentine day has always been a special day in my... Read More
Vision: 20/20 Is Not Enough!
Now is an excellent time to have your child's vision... Read More
Best Tips for Stress Free Child Party Games
When planning a child birthday party, just a little bit... Read More
Adderall and Its Side-Effects
Adderall is a stimulant medication used in the treatment of... Read More
Teenagers and What Parents Should Do About Them
Chiladult? Whatever you call them, teenagers are a changin' and... Read More
Drinking and Driving: Will Your Child Become a Statistic?
Just two days ago, another 15-year old child was added... Read More
15 Ways to Help Kids Like Themselves
1. Tell me something you like about yourself? Help your... Read More
Eco-Parenting
Arabella Greatorex, owner of The Natural Nursery, reports on the... Read More
Keep the Little Ones Safe, Follow Pool Safety Guidelines
Pool safety should be on the minds of every parent... Read More
In Defense of the Jelly Bean
Should a parent give a child a tangible reward when... Read More
How Is Peaceful Parenting® Different?
Peaceful Parenting® ideas are very different from other kinds of... Read More
How Fathers Can Step Up to Fathering
When our oldest son was 2, my wife went out... Read More
Protect your Kids Early with Safety Glasses
What exactly makes safety glasses different from regular glasses? There... Read More
A Quiz for Parents: What Are They REALLY Learning?
Picture this. Your child comes home with a special assignment... Read More
Moms - Get More Energy Now
Let's be honest! When it comes to parenting, men expect... Read More
Are You Too Busy for Your Kids?
In his recent newsletter "Happy Kids", parenting expert Michael Grose... Read More
Get Down (On The Floor!) And Play With Your Children
When was the last time you and your kids rolled... Read More
Financially Stable Kids ? Prepared for College
We are all familiar with the stories that most students... Read More
Tips for the Classroom Teachers with ADHD Students
Thank you for all that you do in the classroom!... Read More
How to Handle Child Tantrums?
Child tantrums are a way for children to express their... Read More
Whine Oh Whine Am I The Only One?
I thought I was the only one in the world... Read More
7 Things To Teach Your Kids About Money
Did you know that many people retire broke?It's true. After... Read More
Its a Sick World
It's no joy to be sick. It's even less joy... Read More
The POWER of Reading
Reading to your child at a young age is one... Read More
Learning Disabilities
There are so many learning labels floating around these days... Read More
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