A Mothers Way
Dear MomOn this day set aside to honour "Mother's" let me tell you a story about you and me and your granddaughter Shelby."Hi Mom, I'm in a really bad space" so many things went through my mind in a flash. Was she pregnant? I was also impressed with her language... Read More
Child ADHD - Deciding Where to Draw the Line
The wonderful adaptability of children in dealing with the challenges of this ever-changing and unpredictable world is really amazing. Their growth from a state of familial security and dependence through progressive stages of self-direction and personal autonomy requires enormous and almost anti-gravitational efforts on their part. Children must integrate a... Read More
Revering the Crayon Marks
"Do not think that love, in order to be genuine, has to be extraordinary. What we need is to love without getting tired." --Mother Theresa 'Twas one of those days when my husband left promising to return home a little early, and to bring with him a pizza.I had started... Read More
How to Make a Time Capsule
Looking for an unusual and memorable gift? Why not preserve a slice of history by creating a time capsule for your loved one?A personalized time capsule can be made for any special event, such as a birthday, wedding anniversary, graduation or even the birth of a child. Your personally designed... Read More
Pick Your Fights With Your Teenager Wisely
I know as a single parent or even with 2 parents, it is hard raising a teenage girl or a boy.I noticed throughout my son's teenage life, his emotions were different than mine. There is a difference between girls and boy. The book that came out I think in the... Read More
The Real Problem With Todays Teenagers (And Why Most Parents Just Dont Get It!)
An address given by Rev. David B. Smith (aka. 'Fighting' Father Dave)at the Sydney Town Hall, February 21st 2003. Dave was addressing students, parents & teachers at the Fort Street High School speech day. "The inspiration of a noble cause involving human interests wide and far, enables men... Read More
A Night Out For Mom & Dad
Is your babysitter watching the kids and your k9 family member?It is Saturday night and you have planned for a babysitter to entertain and care for your children while you have a date with your spouse. Aaaahhhh adult time! Your sitter arrives and greets the kids and your eager dog.... Read More
Joining a Gang: How to Help Kids Prevent it, How to Tell if Theyve Joined One, How to Help Them Out
While youth gangs are nothing new -- they've been traced back to the early 19th century -- the demographic of a youth gang is something that is constantly changing. Many people stereotype gang members as urban, inner city males from racial minorities, but in fact gangs are a problem in... Read More
The Mystery of Picky Eaters
If you were to ask 100 parents why they think their children are picky eaters, chances are you would get 90 different answers. Although we know some children are picky eaters for no apparent reason, most are hard to please when it comes to food for two reasons ? they... Read More
Parenting Skills - Five Ways To Turbo-Boost Your Confidence
The 'phone conversation had nothing at all to do with parenting - but it made me think . . ."Hello, Eastbank Football Club. Can I help you?" "Good morning, may I speak with the Assistant Coach, please?" "Oh, I'm sorry. He's still on vacation." "I see. Is anyone on the... Read More
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Play the Ball, Not the Man!
As parents and teachers, sometimes we want to praise, at... Read More
ADHD: Dialogue with a Non-Believer, Part Four
Dear Sir, It was with some interest that I read... Read More
Ten Tips to Stimulate Your Newborns Senses
A number of scientific studies have shown the way a... Read More
ADD / ADHD Children : Being Your Childs Best Friend
Do you live with an ADD / ADHD child? If... Read More
?I?M OVERWHELMED? -- 5 Tips On How Parents Can Take Control Of Their Lives
Are you feeling overwhelmed being a parent? Do you want... Read More
Whos Teaching Your Child About Money?
Managing money is one of the most critical skills we... Read More
Co-sleeping, a personal story
When I was pregnant, we knew that we had some... Read More
Theres Never a Bad Time To Start Helping To Spread The Word of God
Q. What's the right age to start giving a Bible... Read More
The Benefits of Music Education
Despite serious reductions in funding for arts programs in... Read More
The Top 10 Tips on Hiring a Babysitter
1. Encourage your babysitter by keeping their favorite foods/snacks on... Read More
Disciplining the Wild Child
Do you have a wild child? Then this article may... Read More
How to Foster a Love of Reading and Writing in Your Child
The key to lifelong learning is reading and writing. When... Read More
Responding to Criticism Without Being Defensive
In an actual war, to be attacked means to have... Read More
Finding Answers to Underachievement
Finding answers to a child's underachievement is often a difficult... Read More
Just Average
What do you mean average? Not good? Just doing good... Read More
Personal Honor
There are moments in a parent's or grandparent's life, when... Read More
Top 50 Mom Quotations
"All that I am or ever hope to be, I... Read More
Overscheduled Kids
Time devoted the better part of an issue to it.... Read More
Grandparents! Help Your Grandkids Do Math!
This may come as a surprise.But despite all the advances... Read More
A Place For Everything: Its Childs Play
What parent hasn't gone into a son's or daughter's room... Read More
Parenting: The Road I Chose
Tripping over the shoes and toys that seem to clutter... Read More
Potty Dolls to Accelerate Potty Training Success
Sometime the most effective training tool in rapidly accelerating the... Read More
The Post-Holiday Blues In Stepfamilies
In stepfamilies, big holiday expectations can lead to big disappointment--and... Read More
Sanity Savers For Busy Mums Page
Question 1 "How do I get more time to play?"... 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
Finding A Caregiver You Can Trust
Choosing to leave your child with a caregiver is one... Read More
CPR: Why You Should Know It
I never dreamed that I would be in a position... Read More
Why A Father Is Not A Dad
It can be said that any man who procreates is... Read More
Valuable Parenting Tip
Very often, new parents rely on a parenting tip or... Read More
Learning Disabilities
There are so many learning labels floating around these days... Read More
Ten Reasons to Tell your Kids Stories
In today's busy world, many parents have lost the art... Read More
Character Education
Every parent wants their child to develop positive character traits.... 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
How Children Learn
Nurture and TeachThe single most important thing caregivers can do... Read More
Car Wash Fundraiser Preparation
Are you considering a car wash fundraiser for your group?... Read More
THE NEW SCHOOL VISIT: 5 Things to Look For
Today the little red school house is not what it... Read More
The Metamorphosis of The Brain: Raising Your child to be a Brainiac
The human brain never actually stops developing. Beginning formation in... Read More
Ease Bug Bites with Easy Herbs
Summertime means insect bites and stings. Ouch! Take a leaf... Read More
Who Will Be Their Guardian?
If you are like most people today, you do not... 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
Keep the Little Ones Safe, Follow Pool Safety Guidelines
Pool safety should be on the minds of every parent... Read More
Renee?s Mommy is Here
I still remember the scene vividly. I was getting out... Read More
How Effective is the Nutraceutical ATTEND with ADHD?
I really like all natural remedy for Attention Deficit Disorder... Read More
How to Talk to Your Kids About Suicide: New Study Says it May Make Them Less Likely to Consider It!
This year alone, 1,600 teenagers aged 15 to 19 will... Read More
CAMP INJURIES- 7 Things You Must Know
WHEN AN INJURY HAPPENS AT CAMP, HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED... Read More
Road Trip with Kids
Boredom, limited space and overflowing energy are a source of... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: What Parents Say About Teens
What is hard for parentsLetting them learn from their mistakes.Trying... Read More
End Babysitter Abuse
Not many things are more upsetting than discovering that your... Read More
How To Use Positive Child Discipline
I am a single mother of a 17 year old... Read More
Should The Dad-To-Be Attend The Birth?
Not so long ago a dad-to-be would pace up and... Read More
Teaching Children Good Manners
Last week in my newsletter, I mentioned that... Read More
How to Assist Troubled Teens
What parents of a teen haven't wondered where their sweet... Read More
Back to School Feng Shui
Every school year parents and students dutifully trudge through the... Read More
10 Points on Children for the New Parent
I remember when my daughter was born, later my son.... Read More
Dad, Go Ahead and Cry
She slipped her small, soft eight-year-old hand into mine. Her... Read More
Spending Time With Your Child
Why Is Spending Time with Your Child So Important?For children... Read More
Preparing Your Child for the Three Rs
There is little doubt that reading, 'riting and 'rithmetic are... Read More
Honey I Can?t Afford The Kids
Sex has a lot to answer for ? babies usually... Read More
Tips For a First-Time Dad
So you're going to become a father. Now is not... Read More
March of the Penguins - A Fun Learnig Tool
Everyone loves penguins. And now, everyone has a chance to... Read More
Book Review: How to Get Your Child to Love Reading
How to Get Your Child to Love Reading was conceived... Read More
Quality Time?
There's a phrase that's become popular over the past few... Read More
Discipline on My Mind
I look out of the window as I am writing... Read More
End Homework Battles
Ask parents what their biggest school year challenge is, and... Read More
The Hardest Job I Ever Had
I used to have a really challenging job. It was... Read More
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