ADHD: Dialogue with a Non-Believer, Part Four
Dear Sir, It was with some interest that I read the article What You Should Know About Attention Deficit Disorder by Edward W. after having it handed to me by a member of our church. There were elements of the article that were insightful, helpful, and needed to be said... Read More
Homeschooling --- A Superior Education For Your Child
Home-schooling provides children with a superior education. Parents can quickly teach most kids the basics of reading, writing, and arithmetic using excellent, creative, learn-to-read, or learn-math books, programs, or computer learning software. Once children become proficient readers, they can then study subjects they love in greater depth. If a child... Read More
Whos Your Daddy? How to be a Great Dad in 5 to 7 Minutes
I am a dad. I have been now for over 8 years. And I suppose I don't know just everything there is to know about being a dad, good bad or otherwise.I have learned a couple of things though.My wife, Susan and I had been married for about 6 years... Read More
Its a Sick World
It's no joy to be sick. It's even less joy when your child is sick. But the most unjoy is when you AND your child are sick together.That happened to my poor wife a few weeks ago. She and Little Lady, going on three years old, both had a cold... Read More
Fun Things to Do with Your Kids this Summer
10 Fun Things You Can Do With Your Children this Summer that Won't Break the BankFor a family with small children like my own, a big family vacation in the summer isn't always an option. But just because your summer entertainment budget is small doesn't mean you and your kids... Read More
Uniforms
Direct Answers - Column for the week of May 31, 2004I am concerned about my daughter, "Julie." She is 16 and a junior in high school. She gets fair grades, doesn't get into a lot of trouble, and doesn't smoke or do drugs as far as I know. Why the... Read More
Some Thoughts on Counseling Goals for ADHD
What should the goals for counseling be when the patient has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? Every therapist will have their own opinions, but I'll give you some of my thoughts. First, it is important to teach the child or teen with ADHD how to recognize problems and how... Read More
Is Your Child Becoming A Praise Junkie?
Do you praise your child when he fulfils a basic bodily function? Do you praise your child for obeying the laws of gravity? Do you give praise for simple socialisation procedures that your child practises every day?No, you say. Have you ever praised your child for finishing all his meal?... Read More
Five Tips for Successful Grandparenting
1. Boundaries are necessary for control and safety.All children need and must learn to respect boundaries. Being clear about expectations before an activity begins frees you and the child to enjoy the event and ensures the safety of everyone involved. If you observe the boundaries are being violated, don't be... Read More
Let?s Google and Yahoo Our Kids? Education
I love Google and Yahoo. With Google and Yahoo I can search the Internet on any subject that interests me, at any time day or night, in the comfort of my home. I was thinking how much fun it is to learn new things with Google or Yahoo, compared to... Read More
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How Public Schools Coerce Parents Into Giving Mind-Altering Drugs To Their Children
Despite the potentially dangerous side-effects of Ritalin, public school authorities... Read More
Are Your Kids Driving You Crazy? How Character Building Charts Keep You Sane
Who lives in your house? Are they driving you "crazy?"... Read More
Putting Your Child To Bed
Are you glad for the chance to put your child... Read More
Guide to Choosing a Computer System for Your Child
Before going further into choosing computers for children, I believe... Read More
Character Education
Every parent wants their child to develop positive character traits.... Read More
CAMP INJURIES- 7 Things You Must Know
WHEN AN INJURY HAPPENS AT CAMP, HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED... Read More
The Secret, Unconscious Game Children and Parents Play Where No One Wins!
Did you know there's a game children and parents play... Read More
More Water, Not Less, Will Help End Bedwetting
Children are notoriously bad at drinking enough liquids. They are... Read More
How to Take Charge of the TV
Many children enjoy TV, and they can learn from it.... Read More
Twelve Tips To Connect With Teachers At Conference Time
It's that time again! Parent-teacher conferences are coming. Are you... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: Late vs. Too Late, and 5 More Sure Fire Tips
Late vs. Too LateEvery now and then, I'll hear a... Read More
Stress is No Kiddy Matter
Kids today no longer live the kind of privileged lives... Read More
Patterns For Plus Size Children
Plus size children and overweight children need patterns and clothing... Read More
Overscheduled Kids
Time devoted the better part of an issue to it.... Read More
Clean Slates and Fresh Starts
Hope, excitement and anxiety all wrapped up in fresh haircuts... Read More
Working Moms: Too Busy for Your Children?
17 Quick Ways to Strengthen the Bonds of LoveOn Mother's... 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
Life Lessons Learned in My Underwear
For several years now, I've told the following story as... Read More
The 5 Babysitter Commandments
Having a babysitter take care of your kids is sometimes... 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
My Teenaged Parents
Frankly, as a single parent of young children, I struggled.... Read More
How Many Sex Offenders Live On Your Block?
For any parent, learning that a convicted sex offender lives... Read More
Unschooling - the Benefits of Home Based Education
Home schooling benefits children. As a parent, I feel it... Read More
Parents of Teens: Do You Ever Ask WHY is she so MEAN to me?
Do you ever wonder what is behind the occasional nasty... Read More
Misplaced Passion
"Before every action, ask yourself: Will this bring more monkeys... Read More
Best Investment
Every week I write something about the stock market -... Read More
ADHD: A Dialogue With a Non-Believer, part two
Dear Sir, It was with some interest that I read... Read More
Fuzzy Names, Sweet Names
As with everything, names go through cycles of change with... Read More
Develop Your Childs Genius - Developing Leadership Qualities
Often I have heard that leaders are born, not made.... Read More
Diana, Princess of Whales
Younger generations unfortunately will not understand how larger than life... Read More
Think Like Your Kids - And Understand Them More!
Seven-year old Michael was on a school trip to a... Read More
To Clean or Not To Clean
Before my daughter was born my house was... Read More
Parents Need to Vent Anger! Try These 4 Steps to Serenity
Parents are losing their self-control to anger. A friend called... Read More
Back to School Success Tips
Q. With the school year just beginning, what can we... Read More
Break Free From Power Struggles
You want your daughter to wear a dress to the... Read More
Is Your Child Learning Nothing?
You send your child to school and the teachers teach... Read More
Child Abuse - Survey & Comments
Beyond cases reported to authorities, little knowledge exists on the... Read More
The ABCs of Raising Twins
As a mother of two sets of fraternal boy/girl twins,... Read More
The Mystery of Child Beliefs, Spirit in Children, Understanding Spirtuality in Children
In the wonderment of childhood, it is easier for a... Read More
Toxic Chemicals, Are Your Children Being Exposed?
You do what you can to keep your little ones... Read More
Should The Dad-To-Be Attend The Birth?
Not so long ago a dad-to-be would pace up and... Read More
Kids, Chores & More
Are you a frustrated parent who sometimes finds it is... Read More
Teaching Respect And Values In Todays Society
The girl's jaw dropped in horror as the police officer... Read More
Speaking on Behalf of Our Children: Stop Blaming the Victims
How many times have you flipped through the pages of... Read More
The Free Ride In Public Schools
To protect children's self-esteem or deflect complaints by parents, many... Read More
Parents Need to Vent Anger! Try These 4 Steps to Serenity
Parents are losing their self-control to anger. A friend called... Read More
Naming Your Baby Is Part of The Challenge of Being a Parent
Baby names are as diverse as the people to whom... Read More
Mutants or Clones?
In a single dose of children's television, I was bombarded... 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
Teach Your Children - Without Them Knowing They Are Learning!
The great thing about children is they absorb knowledge like... Read More
The Seven Keys to Child Obedience
Learning obedience is an important part of child development. This... Read More
Taking Home Souvenirs, Not Junk
Gift shops are a kid magnet and often a trip... Read More
My Sons Deployment
One of the most difficult struggles in life for a... Read More
ZERO Tolerance: How Firm the Line?
A friend phoned her neighbor, complaining about the wafts of... Read More
The Best and Worst of Motherhood
Until the moment I became a mother, I couldn't quite... Read More
Get Down (On The Floor!) And Play With Your Children
When was the last time you and your kids rolled... Read More
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: What Do We Mean by Attention Anyway?
When we talk about attention, we are talking about two... Read More
Because Every Child Is A Born Genuis
Graphology for Child development.:- Graphology is the science of understanding... Read More
Helping Your Child Cope With A Long-Term Illness
All children will likely have many different health problems during... Read More
Parents Complaints --- Arrogant Public Schools Turn a Deaf Ear
School authorities continually claim that they want more parent cooperation... Read More
Coping with the Stress of Moving Home and Childrens Concerns
Moving house can be an emotional experience for adults, so... Read More
Parenting Failure? It May Not Be All It Seems!
I'll never forget my first lesson in a glider.I'd been... Read More
Celebrating Mom: How To Make Every Day Her Special Day!
Bearers of life, wipers of noses, givers of unconditional love... Read More
Develop Your Childs Genius: One Step Farther
When is a person brilliant? When does a person show... Read More
Helping Your Child Make and Keep Friends
What Children Look for in a Friend?Is this child fun... Read More
Are You Reading to Your Kids?
Over a number of years there have been issues raised... Read More
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