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
The Cost of Competition on Kids
The subject of competition is one that provokes some pretty strong feelings in the United States. In fact, even hinting that competition might not be such a great thing can cause one to be labeled un-American.The prevailing belief is that competition is good for everyone ? that someone without a... Read More
5 Great Tips For Choosing Safe Toys For Your Children
Every children in the world whishes to have toys and every parent trys to give them what they want. So until they grow-up children spend most of their time playing with different toys. If you are careful when you choose toys for your kids you can even consider that you... Read More
Playing Safe
Do you really want your child to enjoy playing with a toy that was made on the other side of the world by people who are no more than children themselves, and paid 30 cents an hour - a paltry sum that can barely sustain them? Unfortunately, all too often,... Read More
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
Humans and Their Innate Need for Drug Stimulation
We know that ancient cultures and Indians and the like across the globe used such mind-altering drugs to alter their states. Still today in the world we have whole cultures enslaved to drugs of some type. Heroine, Opium, Peyote, Marijuana, Cocaine, it almost appears to be a human issue, a... Read More
Parenting in the Kitchen ? Lessons in Cooking, Socializing, and Bonding
Kitchens are where everything happens. It's not just where meals are prepared ? it's usually the hub of the home, where family and friends get together to spend time. Cooking and eating together is about more than nutrition for the body. It's also the experience of connecting and interacting with... Read More
Diet Sodas And How They Can Affect Kids
Many of us have grown up drinking caffeinated diet sodas as an alternative to sugary regular sodas. We figure this is a better choice rather than loading our and our children's bodies with large quantities of sugar. Whilst diet sodas do help us avoid a sugar overload (which can lead... Read More
Its OK For Your Child To Be Bored - In Fact, Its Recommended!
NY -- Strange as it may sound, bordom promotes happier, creative kids who are better problem solvers. When children use their own creativity with unstructured play, they find ways to amuse themselves -- even if it means simply daydreaming.That's the advice of child development expert, Alan M. Hess who wants... Read More
Defrazzle with a Hearty Guffaw
"The best blush to use is laughter: It put roses in your cheeks and in your soul."Linda KnightWe all know the old adage that "Laugher is the best medicine" - but what does that mean, actually?Well, research has shown that laughing can help in:* Lowering blood pressure* Reducing stress hormones*... Read More
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Stress is No Kiddy Matter
Kids today no longer live the kind of privileged lives... Read More
A New School Year
Depending on where you live school will be starting this... Read More
Public Schools --- Why On Earth Do We Need Them?
From the time the Mayflower landed at Plymouth Rock in... Read More
Stay at Home Mom You Need to Raise Cowboys
Now I know that is not how the song goes,... Read More
Its a Sick World
It's no joy to be sick. It's even less joy... Read More
Life Lessons Learned in My Underwear
For several years now, I've told the following story as... Read More
You Goofed? Hip, Hip, Hooray!
Certainly we all want our children to excel. But it... Read More
Defrazzle with a Hearty Guffaw
"The best blush to use is laughter: It put roses... Read More
Why Fathers Are Such a Necessary Component in the Raising of Their Children.
The first year of a child's life is the most... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: 6 Tips for Effective Discipline and Consequences
A parent writes in, ``We are having a hard time... Read More
COMMITMENT: Teaching Children the Lessons of a Lifetime
It's been said, time and again, that for a child... Read More
Is Your Teen Swamped with Homework and Tests?
I hear from many parents that their child is stressed... Read More
Missing The Bus
As a step daughter and step grand daughter, I followed... Read More
The Graceful Art of Defrazzling - For Mothers
"I wipe my baby's chin with my college diploma and... Read More
Childhood Obesity & Parents Healthy Food Confusion
Many parents struggle to know which foods are healthy for... Read More
How To Be Your Childs Sex Educator
The debate in many towns continues throughout this country about... Read More
Considering Daycare? Consider the Pros and Cons
When you're a parent it's a difficult decision to know... Read More
Empty Nest Syndrome
Paula's last child had just gone off to college and... Read More
Bedtime and Sleep Habits
Bedtime and children's sleep habits can cause nightmares - for... Read More
When A Parent Is Deployed
When a parent is deployed with the military it can... Read More
Tips for Keeping Packed Lunches Fun and Interesting
? Let the child choose his or her own lunch... Read More
Parenting: Blending Familes - 9 Universal Laws
The law of -ing.The law of -ing refers to a... Read More
The Top 10 Tips for Communicating with Children
Most people have more training before they receive their driver's... Read More
Registering a Birth in Scotland
Who Can Register A Birth? The child's mother... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: The Power Struggle
Q: My husband and I are at a loss as... Read More
Just What Is A Learning Disability?
A learning disability is defined as a permanent problem that... Read More
Where to Look for Affordable Baby Clothes
Once the newness has worn off a little, you will... Read More
Send the Kids Outside!
Think back to your own childhood. Chances are, some of... Read More
How Can I Teach My Child Respect?
A common theme over the past 20 years has been... Read More
Guide To Choosing Educational Toys For Children
In the last few years, parents started getting more and... Read More
Summer Survival
Summer Survival The... Read More
Mom, Dad and the Big Brother
Software for parental control is a useful tool, if applied... 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
Help Your Kids Learn More About Managing Their Personal Economy
Remember when cash was a tangible commodity in all of... Read More
The Disadvantages of Home Schooling
"Home Schooling ? Look Before You Leap"Are you considering home... Read More
Where Is Your Homework, Lisa?
Is Homework Really That Important?Dear Friends,I no longer teach in... Read More
If your child is being bullied - 20 top tips for parents
Keith is now in the fourth grade and he dislikes... Read More
Teach Your Child About Money
What are we teaching our children about money? Hopefully something!I... Read More
Crazy Colors Fun Kid Experiment as a Party Activity
Here is an easy, inexpensive and fun kid experiment for... Read More
When Kids Hurt Parents
The cruel callous remarks made by our offspring can sometimes... Read More
End Homework Battles
Ask parents what their biggest school year challenge is, and... Read More
Boundaries - Why Theyre Needed
Imagine a child who lacks ownership of his own life,... Read More
How Much Water are You Wasting?
Are you being smart about water conservation? Do you consider... Read More
Summer Marks the Time to Remember Active Supervision Around Family Swimming Pools
LOS ANGELES (May 19, 2005) - With Memorial Day weekend,... Read More
Internet Dangers - Protecting Children from Internet Jeopardy
Parents are in a unique position to "monitor" their children's... Read More
Backpacks and Bullies. Is Your Child Prepared?
As the flurry of Back to School activities subside, parents... Read More
Celebrating Mom: How To Make Every Day Her Special Day!
Bearers of life, wipers of noses, givers of unconditional love... Read More
Considering Daycare? Consider the Pros and Cons
When you're a parent it's a difficult decision to know... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: 6 Tips for Effective Discipline and Consequences
A parent writes in, ``We are having a hard time... Read More
The Most Powerful Question a Parent Can Ask?
The question I have for you drives right to the... Read More
How Do Campers Protect Their Children?
Oh yes you have! Suddenly, "Where's Bobby?" You instantly realize... Read More
How to Make a Time Capsule
Looking for an unusual and memorable gift? Why not preserve... Read More
Discipline on My Mind
I look out of the window as I am writing... Read More
Failure or Future? Its Up To YOU!
We all want to comfort our children after they suffer... 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
For School Success, Dont Coddle Your Kids
Parents want their children to succeed in school. However, sometimes... Read More
Couch Potatoes Beware!
It's no surprise that the self-image and self-esteem of overweight... Read More
How Can I Teach My Child To Be Responsible?
Most of us when asked what we want our children... Read More
Hold a Childs Birthday Party for Charity
As a parent, you probably know that the birthday party... Read More
Surprising Fun Solution to Kids Moods and Attitudes
As a parent, are you at your wits end? Does... Read More
The Benefits of Music Education
Despite serious reductions in funding for arts programs in... Read More
Bad Company
Here we will come to know who are the most... Read More
The ABCs of Raising Twins
As a mother of two sets of fraternal boy/girl twins,... Read More
Is My Child Lazy?
Is there a difference between lazy and unmotivated? Why do... Read More
Saving Money on Preschool: Readiness Skills Needed for Kindergarten
As a mom of 4 who's youngest child is about... Read More
On Raising a Child with Disabilities: Sara & the Nail Salon
Sara loves pampering. Haircuts, facials, manicures, and makeup bring smiles,... Read More
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