You Make Me Sick And Other Things Parents Say in Anger
Maryann is so focused she's blind. She's slipped over the edge of responsibility and forgot the real reason she is working so hard. It's for her daughter.Being a single parent isn't easy. Between working, grocery shopping, cooking, cleaning and homework, there isn't much time left in the day. It's a... Read More
Fuzzy Names, Sweet Names
As with everything, names go through cycles of change with passing generations. I also tend to think that names have improved immensely since the first Elmas, Minervas, Bufords, and Alfreds graced the baby's room wearing appropriate nametags on their cribs.A country of tradition, we still hold tightly to such commoners... Read More
Motherhood is a Perfect Adventure
How often do you think of family life as an adventure or delightful experience? If you and your children are having a good day, then you might buy into this idea. However, many of you are probably laughing hysterically now. What is delightful about the children fighting for the umpteenth... Read More
Some Tips for Healthy Parenting
Looking back through my files I've come across several great tips for Parents. Here are just a few that I hope will be helpful to you as you invest your day in raising our next generation. 1) Know the difference between big things and little things. 2) Know the... Read More
Career Education: Does Not Mean the 6 Year College Plan
Researching career education uncovered the following shocking statistic: The average college student takes 5.3 years to earn a 4-year Bachelor's degree. Other data included that college retention is mediocre at best with a national average around 50%. In Indiana, research reveals that for every 100 ninth grade students, only 21... Read More
Use Encouragement Instead of Criticism to Help Children Improve
Criticism is punitiveOur children judge themselves on the opinions we have of them. When we use harsh words, demeaning adjectives or a sarcastic tone of voice, we literally strip a child's core of self-confidence and make them less likely to try to please us.Studies have shown that verbal abuse is... Read More
Celebrating Life with Children in September
Here are ten simple pleasures you can enjoy with your children this month.1. Ask your child to read a book to you. Younger children can look at the pictures and describe what's going on in the book. Older children can read a current chapter in the book they are reading.2.... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: But everyone else gets to do it!
Q. We are getting to the stage with our kids where they are becoming teen-agers and are asking for more and more privileges. When we believe we need to say ``no,'' our daughter says, ``But everyone else gets to do it. Why can't I?'' We get stuck. We don't want... Read More
Three Tips to Get Children with Sleeping Problems Asleep
According to the American Sleep Association 70% of all babies and infants at one time or another suffer from sleeping difficulties. So if bed time is a difficult time for you and your baby you are in good company. Rest assured that there is probably nothing wrong but of course... 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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Four Tips For Alleviating Back To School Anxiety
Back to school preparations are in full-swing. Soon, the first... Read More
Honey I Can?t Afford The Kids
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Registering a Birth in Scotland
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10 Signs That Your Teen Is Using Drugs
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How To Potty Train In Two Days
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Diet Sodas And How They Can Affect Kids
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Finding Out Your Child Has a Disability: Its Not the end of the World
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Playful Parenting - More than Just Fun and Games
Early childhood educators have called play "children's work". Many parents... Read More
10 Secrets To Know You?re A Good Working Parent To Your Kids!
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Signs of Child Sexual Abuse
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Strategies to Help Boost Your Childs Self Esteem
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Simple Indulgences for September
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How Kids Learn To Cooperate In Video Games -- A Guide for Parents and Teachers
A great many parents are concerned that the electronic games... Read More
The Thing with Quality Time
It's funny how people seem to think that they have... Read More
Book Review: How to Get Your Child to Love Reading
How to Get Your Child to Love Reading was conceived... Read More
What Do You Do When Your Child is Smarter than You?
We adopted our first child when he was three months... Read More
An Overview of Alternative Treatments for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Since so many would rather avoid the use of stimulant... Read More
ADHD: A Dialogue With a Non-Believer, part three
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EEG Biofeedback Training as a Treatment Option for ADHD
The popularity of EEG Biofeedback Training continues to grow both... Read More
Aquini Potty Training Dolls - A Great Tool For Potty Training!
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Busy, Working Parents --- 22 Ways To Homeschool Your Kids
If you're a single parent or a married couple on... Read More
Life Stuck In Fast Forward
the woes of being a parent of an ADHD child.....Like... Read More
Its OK For Your Child To Be Bored - In Fact, Its Recommended!
NY -- Strange as it may sound, bordom promotes happier,... Read More
How To Develop Your Babys Brain
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Back to School Care Packages!
I am crying tears of joy mixed with great sadness... Read More
Teach Your Kids to Cook Well, Eliminating Excessive Health Care Needs in the Future
We are all aware of the child obesity epidemic that... Read More
Useful Jogger Stroller Accessories
There are many useful jogger stroller accessories out on the... Read More
10 Ways You Can Advocate For Your Child With A Learning Disability
Did you know that you are the most important person... Read More
Making Internet Chat Safe For Your Children
No matter what you say or do, your kids will... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: Ask Questions
Many parents seem to be more than a little confused... Read More
Top 10 Ways to Motivate Your Student
As the new school year begins, parents play a pivotal... Read More
Shopping with Children
Is your weekly shopping trip with the kids an absolute... Read More
Navigating in the New World: Parents and Teenagers Growing Together
One of the most prevalent myths of our modern culture... Read More
Home For The Holidays: Ask Yourself Some Questions
Annie easily slipped into becoming the sole caregiver of her... Read More
How A Home Water Filter Can Reduce Your Child?s Risk Of Learning Disabilities
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How to Parent Your Teen Effectively
Maintain CommunicationEven though teens need to separate from their parents... Read More
Hints on how to encourage children to read
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7 Easy Ideas for Organizing Kids Artwork
In school, kids are encouraged to create, draw, color, paint... Read More
Secret Of Your Genuis Child
Here is a top secret to make your child genius... Read More
What Is Homeschooling And How Do I know If Its Right For My Family?
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Powerful Tips for Increasing Your Childs Self-Esteem
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EEG Biofeedback Training as a Treatment Option for ADHD
The popularity of EEG Biofeedback Training continues to grow both... Read More
Over-Indulgence And Over-Attentiveness - Two Dangers Parents Must Avoid!
We're all familiar with the over-indulgent parent. But there's another... Read More
On Raising a Child with Disabilities: Sara & the Nail Salon
Sara loves pampering. Haircuts, facials, manicures, and makeup bring smiles,... Read More
The B Word
Former students would probably attest to the fact that few... Read More
Now, Theyre Bullying My Daughter In Our Home: Welcome To Cyber-Bullying
Last night Tom's daughter, Sue, came out of her room... Read More
Watering Your Young Child?s Mind
Mary, Mary, quite contrary, How does your garden grow? With... 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
Homeschool Socialization - Developing Your Homeschool Childs Social Skills
Everyone needs friends, and, as parents, you and I both... Read More
Helping Your Child to Deal with Change
Fall marks the beginning of many new things both for... Read More
Personal Honor
There are moments in a parent's or grandparent's life, when... Read More
Guide Your Kids! This 3-D Map Leads to Character
A tall, weary-looking mother with glasses, walked into my counseling... Read More
Summer Marks the Time to Remember Active Supervision Around Family Swimming Pools
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You Want Whaaat???
Not too long ago my teenage daughter approached me with... Read More
Simple Tricks To Help You And Your Kids To Find Friends
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Raising Happy Diabetic Kids Part III Help Your Child Develop Self-Control
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Educational Toys - How Do Parents Choose The Best Toys For Their Child
The choices are mind numbing. Walk into any toy store... Read More
Revering the Crayon Marks
"Do not think that love, in order to be genuine,... Read More
Road Trip! Make It Fun For Your Toddler
If you had to spend 4 or 5 hours in... Read More
What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?
Q. "What do you want to be when you grow... Read More
The Added Advantage In African American Childrens Education: Computer Homeschooling (Part 2)
We've got spirit, yes we do! We've got spirit how... Read More
How To Teach Your Children Self-Reliance and Potential
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How Two Quarelling Kids Helped Invent the Better Behavior Wheel
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Bullies
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How to Get Your Children Brand Free
Those of you that have children know what an excursion... Read More
Achieve Success At School - Parents, Help Your Kids Easily Be Top, Honor-Roll Students!
With the beginning of the new school year coming VERY... Read More
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