Sibling Rivalry: The Magic Trick That Stops It Instantly
It's a familiar scene: Kids screaming at each other, complaining that, "He got a bigger piece of pie," or "She got to stay up an hour later last night."When sibling rivalry rears its ugly head, what do you do?Try to reason with the kids? Scream, threaten or punish them? Ignore... Read More
Valuable Parenting Tip
Very often, new parents rely on a parenting tip or two which is passed to them by their own folks, who are now grandparents and usually have plenty of reliable advice to share. If this sort of parenting tip and advice is not available however, new parents could run into... Read More
Busy Moms, Dont Forget to Take Time Out for You!
As mothers, we play so many different roles and most of us do not take the time off that we deserve. Just think about it, we play doctor, cook, chauffeur, teacher, lawyer, and the occasional referee as well.I bet you can remember the last time you did a load of... Read More
Managing Your Stepfamily
If you are a member of a stepfamily, you know how difficult it can be to integrate all of the new members and adjust to the new boundaries and rules. The following ideas may help you make a successful transition during this challenging process.Have patience. Establishing new families takes time.... Read More
Can Mineral Deficiencies Lead to Behavioral Problems in Children?
A while ago I received this story from David in England, who wrote: I am following your work with great interest as I am trying to get more information about the subject of ADD / ADHD for a friend of mine who was put in charge of such a... Read More
Want To Further Your Childrens Studies?
Being in a competitive world, the lowest qualification to secure a good job is a degree. However, a degree subject may be perceived as too general and the acquisition of a specialist skill through professional courses or a post graduate program may help improve employment prospects. Before you jump into... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: How to Say NO!
Q: Whenever we tell my daughter "no," she just bugs and pesters until we give in. I know it's wrong to give in, but she makes things so unpleasant that we give in just to make peace. How can we turn this situation around?A: You have a problem. Your daughter... Read More
Book Review: How to Get Your Child to Love Reading
How to Get Your Child to Love Reading was conceived when author Esmé Raji Codell was staring at a shriveled potato that was sprouting eyes. She wondered, " . . . if I had a potato, nothing but a potato, how could I teach a classroom full of children? Well,... Read More
Reading, Writing, Rithmetic -- and Recess!
Recess has begun disappearing in states all around the country. The reason is the increasing emphasis on "academics" and the mistaken belief that recess detracts from time that could be better spent studying. According to some estimates, 40% of schools have already eliminated recess or are considering the idea. Some... Read More
Anti Scooter Media Frenzy
An estimated five million scooters will be sold this year and according to the U.S. Product Safety Commission 26,000 scooter-related injuries were reported before the end of December 2000! 90 percent of those injuries were to children 14 and under. The Consumer Product Safety Counsel also received reports of two... Read More
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10 Points on Children for the New Parent
I remember when my daughter was born, later my son.... Read More
Picky Eaters - Successful Strategies Part 1
What is in a name?The answer is everything!Jo J. of... Read More
Tips for Single Parents
Prioritize. Learn to say No. Steal some time for yourself.Don't... Read More
Would You Hire This Teacher?
Imagine you were the principal of the school that your... Read More
Learning my Childs Way
Home schooling. What is it? What does it mean to... Read More
Teaching Kids the Value of Money
My husband and I have a 12-year-old daughter who wanted... Read More
Single Mother Sanity Savers Pt. 1
Being a single mother is no easy task. I know.... Read More
Back to School - Disappontment?
Our back-to-school buying habits do not help kids succeed in... Read More
Finding Answers to Underachievement
Finding answers to a child's underachievement is often a difficult... Read More
Using Cloth Nappies
We all know that using cloth nappies is best for... Read More
The Importance of Fathers
There is no doubt that mothers play an all-important leading... Read More
Public Schools --- Why On Earth Do We Need Them?
From the time the Mayflower landed at Plymouth Rock in... Read More
Mothers Day Tribute
As Mother's Day approaches I would like to give a... Read More
Raising Teenagers? Stay C.A.L.M.
Parents of teenagers frequently ask what can be done to... Read More
Fuzzy Names, Sweet Names
As with everything, names go through cycles of change with... Read More
Turn off the TV -- and Turn on to Physical Activity!
Imagine having no television for an entire season. Such was... Read More
Teach Children The Skills Of Optimism
Optimists do better academically, socially and enjoy better health than... Read More
To Clean or Not To Clean
Before my daughter was born my house was... 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
Maturing As a Parent
I have three children, ages 19 and 16 (yes, the... Read More
Protect your Kids Early with Safety Glasses
What exactly makes safety glasses different from regular glasses? There... Read More
Beginning the Special Education Process
Like anything else in life, there's a method to the... Read More
My Teenaged Parents
Frankly, as a single parent of young children, I struggled.... Read More
Keeping Kids Safe on the Internet
The biggest trick some child predators' are using these days... Read More
Babys First Month at a Glance
Congratulations on your new baby! You have just brought your... Read More
Develop Your Childs Genius - Right Brain/Left Brain Coordination
No matter how old your children are, you have an... Read More
Teacher Tips: Your Room Set-Up and ADHD Students
Thank you to all of our professional educators who dedicate... Read More
Planning the Ultimate Kid Birthday Party
Child Party Planning Guideline #1)Pick the ThemeYour child is going... Read More
Aquini Potty Training Dolls - A Great Tool For Potty Training!
Corolle Paul or Emma Drink-and-Wet SET potty dollsThis is the... Read More
Successful Treatment Planning for Attention Deficit Disorder - ADD ADHD
O.K. So now you have taken the step of having... 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
6 Tried & True Fun Ways to Educate and Entertain Your Preschooler
1. New Word of the DayIntroduce your preschooler to a... Read More
Promoting Your Childs Heart Health
Cardiovascular endurance is one of the five health-related components of... Read More
Diana, Princess of Whales
Younger generations unfortunately will not understand how larger than life... Read More
Finding Answers to Underachievement
Finding answers to a child's underachievement is often a difficult... Read More
Homeschooling ? Can I Do It?
Many parents would like to homeschool their children but are... Read More
Exposing the Damage: TV and Kids
There are millions of young children in this country who... Read More
Paediatric Osteopathy
All babies cry, but if yours cries a lot, isn't... Read More
The Personality of a Virgo Child
Your Virgo Baby..August 23 - September 22Virgo children are honest... Read More
Safe From Strangers
There are few thoughts as terrifying as the abduction of... Read More
Developing a Fantastic Relationship with Your Child
Here's a scene: A parent "might suddenly grab a happliy... Read More
Dealing with Lying: The Dos and Donts
Jason Roberts listened to his son's explanation of the missing... Read More
How to Help Your Child be Successful in Kindergarten
Your child's first year of school should be a fun... Read More
Encourage Your Children Potential By Your Modeling
All responsible parents would want to support their children, find... Read More
What is Incest?
Incest is sexual activity, ranging from fondling to intercourse, between... Read More
Lets Protect Our Children
There are software programs that you can purchase to keep... Read More
How to Handle Child Tantrums?
Child tantrums are a way for children to express their... Read More
Mom, Dad and the Big Brother
Software for parental control is a useful tool, if applied... Read More
Get Down (On The Floor!) And Play With Your Children
When was the last time you and your kids rolled... Read More
Tools to Find Family-Friendly Content
The Internet, is magnificent in its resources for families. Educational... Read More
Taking Home Souvenirs, Not Junk
Gift shops are a kid magnet and often a trip... Read More
Public Schools Can Waste 12 Years of Your Child?s Life
For over fifty years, public-school officials and politicians have tried... Read More
Homeschooling --- A Superior Education For Your Child
Home-schooling provides children with a superior education. Parents can quickly... Read More
The Top 5 Reasons Why Unwed-Parents Must Establish Paternity
"It takes a village to raise a child" is more... Read More
7 Ways to Know Your Child
How well do you really know your child?There is so... Read More
Lead with Love:How Mothers Can Use Their Greatest Strength to Manage Around Their Technical Weakness
My wife and I have been working on a video... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: 4 Traps to Avoid
4 traps to avoidTrap 1 - Parents need to realize... Read More
Misplaced Passion
"Before every action, ask yourself: Will this bring more monkeys... Read More
Lets Not Hurry Children Through Childhood
Have you ever experienced one of those days when you... Read More
Is Your Child Learning Nothing?
You send your child to school and the teachers teach... Read More
Teach Your Children - Without Them Knowing They Are Learning!
The great thing about children is they absorb knowledge like... Read More
Saving Money on Preschool: Readiness Skills Needed for Kindergarten
As a mom of 4 who's youngest child is about... Read More
Social Engineering via Robotic Toddlers
Is there a way to build a robot to help... 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... Read More
Childrens Friendships Made Easy
Most research into children's friendships shows that those children who... Read More
Are Parents Trying Too Hard?
One of the implications of the current trend toward smaller... Read More
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