How To Be Your Childs Sex Educator
The debate in many towns continues throughout this country about who should hold the responsibility of educating young people about sex and sexuality. On one side of the spectrum there are those who believe that parents and only parents should be teaching such sensitive and value-fill information to kids. On... Read More
Girls Gone Mild
Voices!So many voices crying out for adherence and so many people confused about values, virtues and life.What voices are calling out to you and what voices are you listening to?My daughter is just now enjoying her first year in life. As I listen to the voices calling out to young... Read More
My Best Buddy
My son, Dakota is now 7 yrs old. He is so smart for his age. I recently had a conference with his 1st grade teacher and was surprised to find out that he was having a hard time in school. I guess I was surprised because at home he was... Read More
Go Ahead - Make Dads Day
Throughout the year, many days of celebration are tucked capriciously into the calendar. So much so, it is hard to find any day of the year where something or someone is not being observed, which has benefited the greeting card company, you can be sure. I'm not positive, but I... Read More
Managing Sibling Rivalry
It is human nature to feel competitive and envious toward others. A moderate spirit of competition is a positive and productive attribute in school and in business. Sibling rivalry is a normal part of growing up in families. The competition between siblings starts when the second child is born. Unfortunately,... Read More
Develop Your Childs Genius: Training Your Child for Success
This time, I would like to talk about a subject that is appropriate for every age group out there. Even we, parents, can benefit from this, we can develop success skills together with our children.Sometimes you see people (of all ages) that are successful at everything they do. Whatever they... Read More
Hold a Childs Birthday Party for Charity
As a parent, you probably know that the birthday party routine can be an almost painful experience. With about 20 children in your child's class, going to more than one birthday party in one weekend can occur quite often. If you have more than one child, birthday-party weekends can take... 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
The Long Journey Home
Once upon a time, I thought I had it all. I had a child, a career, the world at my feet. Or, so I thought.With the birth of my second son, my whole world changed. I moved into a new home, got a new car, made new friends. The biggest... Read More
Break Free From Power Struggles
You want your daughter to wear a dress to the party. She wants to wear jeans. You want your toddler to take his medicine. He does everything he can to keep that yucky stuff out of his mouth. The more you insist, the more they resist. You can break free... Read More
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Exams Cause Stress For Parents Too
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Bring On The Music To Help Your Child Learn Faster And More Effectively
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My Husband Prioritizes Making Money Above Family Time
"Money is tight, and my husband's obsessed with doing everything... Read More
Summer Marks the Time to Remember Active Supervision Around Family Swimming Pools
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Should We Apologize To Our Children?
An apology is a sign of strength, not weakness. Sometimes... Read More
Potty Training ?To Train or Not to Train?
I have always found the notion of toilet training a... Read More
How To Be Your Childs Sex Educator
The debate in many towns continues throughout this country about... 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
How to Get Your Children Brand Free
Those of you that have children know what an excursion... Read More
Thriving As A Family When You Live In The Fast lane
It is extraordinary times that we find ourselves in. Change... Read More
Parental Internet Control Tips
The Internet is one of the greatest inventions of all... Read More
I WONT DO IT! Tips for Working with the Oppositional Child
"I WON'T DO IT!" "YOU CAN'T MAKE ME!"Whether parent or... Read More
A Call For Fathers
Dads, please let me encourage you to change some things... 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
How To Live With Your Teenagers Untidy Room
'Whose room is it anyway?'If you have a teenager, you're... Read More
Career Education: Does Not Mean the 6 Year College Plan
Researching career education uncovered the following shocking statistic: The average... Read More
What a Parent Must Do to Stop Online Predators
Teens can freely access the Internet from computers at school,... Read More
Adolescence - Clues and Advice
Be sure to respect the intellectual changes that mark adolescence.... Read More
Breaking the Cycle of Emotional Blackmail
Family decision-making is an intriguing phenomenon. Many factors become part... Read More
Frequently Asked Questions About Reading To Your Child
Are you worried about your child's reading habits? Perhaps you... Read More
Nurtured by Love or Matured by Nature?
"There is nothing new under the sun," states Ecclesiastes 1:9.... Read More
Screaming Kids Driving You Nuts? Four Rules to Help You Keep Your Sanity!
Often I will hear parents say, "I just ignore Jr.... Read More
10 Things You Can Do To Help A Shy Child
There are a few points about shyness in children which... Read More
10 Steps To Prepare You For Life With Children
It's hard to explain to the uninitiated the changes that... 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 Truth Behind Having Children
In the beginning, having children was just a byproduct of... 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
Parenting Failure? It May Not Be All It Seems!
I'll never forget my first lesson in a glider.I'd been... Read More
Stop Lying NOW
Do you have a consistent problem with your child lying... Read More
Study Skills - Help Young People Study Smarter, Not Harder
Many young people don't know how to study efficiently and... Read More
Mom, Dad and the Big Brother
Software for parental control is a useful tool, if applied... Read More
Teenagers in America Today
"Family Matters" was the headline that caught my attention in... Read More
10 keys to Developing Your Childs Genius
Would you like your child to be the best that... Read More
Kids Party Etiquette for Parents
Ever feel like you're out of the loop when it... Read More
I WONT DO IT! Tips for Working with the Oppositional Child
"I WON'T DO IT!" "YOU CAN'T MAKE ME!"Whether parent or... Read More
How To Teach Your Children Love
I was in the life insurance sales industry for over... Read More
His Toy, Her Toy
I remember when my daughter was born. Visions of her... Read More
What is Incest?
Incest is sexual activity, ranging from fondling to intercourse, between... Read More
The Best Gifts Ever: Life Experiences Every Child Should Have
This past holiday season Canadians spent over $45 billion-with parents... Read More
Ten Tips to Stimulate Your Newborns Senses
A number of scientific studies have shown the way a... Read More
ParentingYour Teenager: Dont Buy the I Dont Know and I Dont Care Attitude
"I don't know and I don't care."I've heard those words... Read More
Child Safety at Home
Maintaining a safe home environment for your childrenAs adults and... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: 3 More Dangerous Myths
MYTH: If you have not parented as well as you... Read More
Strengths and Weaknesses
All too often, children with learning disabilities are seen through... Read More
How to Stop Bad Behavior Before it Starts
Coping with a child's bad behavior, perhaps more than any... Read More
Public Schools --- Why On Earth Do We Need Them?
From the time the Mayflower landed at Plymouth Rock in... Read More
Now, They?re Bullying My Daughter in Our Home: Welcome to Cyber-bullying
Last night Tom's daughter, Sue, came out of her room... Read More
Surviving as a Single Parent
Emotional OverloadMany single parents say they deal with a variety... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: Are Sleep Overs with the Opposite Sex OK?
Q. Our 17-year-old son wants us to let his girlfriend... 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
Punishing the Victim -- Why Public Schools Pressure Parents To Give Their Kids Mind-Altering Drugs
Public-school teaching is structured in such a way that it... Read More
How Useful Are Bed Wetting Alarms
Whenever parents discuss how to deal with bed wetting, the... Read More
The Top 10 Tips on Hiring a Babysitter
1. Encourage your babysitter by keeping their favorite foods/snacks on... Read More
Picky Eater - Fighting the Good Fight
Often, the struggle at dinnertime with your picky eater is... Read More
What Makes a Good Evaluation for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?
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No Invitation Needed: Sacred Children Series - 3 of 3
I had my first two children on either side of... Read More
When Your Childs Adoption Story Changes: Nothing But the Facts or is It Nothing are the Facts?
Elana, born in Russia, was told "We really don't know... Read More
Diet Sodas And How They Can Affect Kids
Many of us have grown up drinking caffeinated diet sodas... Read More
Tracking Your Child Progress
As a parent, you can learn a lot about your... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: 7 Tips for Back to School Success
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Caretaking Parents, Entitled Kids
Demanding children ? children who have entitlement issues ? seem... Read More
March of the Penguins - A Fun Learnig Tool
Everyone loves penguins. And now, everyone has a chance to... Read More
Understanding The Report
"No thank you. Don't bother to send me the report... Read More
Achieve Success At School - Parents, Help Your Kids Easily Be Top, Honor-Roll Students!
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Powerful Tips for Increasing Your Childs Self-Esteem
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Guilty of Not Following Her Heart
Karen, a single never-married thirty-year old attorney has a four-year... Read More
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