How to Handle Child Tantrums?
Child tantrums are a way for children to express their feelings and thoughts. Child tantrums are common in young children. Children below the age group of 4 are the most affected by child tantrums. They may not know how to express their anger and frustration. Hence they throw tantrums when... Read More
Adolescence - Clues and Advice
Be sure to respect the intellectual changes that mark adolescence. Adolescent thinking can and should reflect: abstract notions, the relationships of things to each other and people to each other, multiple responses to the same condition or question and the idea of thinking itself.Too often, we are unwilling to recognize... Read More
How to Assist Troubled Teens
What parents of a teen haven't wondered where their sweet child went and who the angry and rebellious child is that took his or her place. After all, adolescence is a time of change. While each child is different, there are some behaviors that all normal teens seem to exhibit.... Read More
Develop Your Childs Genius - Developing Leadership Qualities
Often I have heard that leaders are born, not made. Do you think this is true? How many times did you read a biography of a great leader, and discovered that as a child, he has been quiet, reserved and rather shy? Are those natural qualities of a leader? Of... Read More
Top Three Ways To Communicate With Your Child
Although many parents become frustrated as they try to maintain an open line of communication between themselves and their children, regardless of age, there are three quite simple ways to attempt to achieve this goal effectively. 1 Talk to your kids. Every day. More than once a day. Every morning... Read More
Understanding Why Your Child Has Been Recommended for Testing
You have just received a call from your child's teacher explaining that she has noticed your child having difficulty in school. Your child is not understanding math or reading the way the other children do. So she would like your permission to proceed with testing to find out if he... Read More
New Mom...New Baby...New Debt?
Ah, there is nothing like being an expectant mom. Along with your expanding waistline comes the ever growing list of products for you and your new bundle of joy. Preparing for a new baby can be a costly experience, especially in the areas of clothing and nursery furniture. The good... Read More
Playground Pettiness
Recently I took my two children to a popular new park in the area. It's a beautiful new playground, all wood, divided into different areas of play for different age groups. It's wonderful for me as well, as my children can play at age appropriate areas and I can see/interact... Read More
Minimizing Homework Hassles
John Bishop's Goal Setting for Students.comParents ? Minimize Homework Hassles?It's 6:30 at night and you just got home from a long day at work, but the day's not over yet. First, there's dinner, then homework and don't forget the chores. Your husband has to finish his proposal by 7 a.m.,... Read More
Back to School Success: The Parents Job and the Students Job
Q. With another school year starting, we are not sure how to handle things with our teen-ager. Last year turned into such a battle, and we fear another year just like last year. Is there anything we can do to help make this a successful year?A. The short answer is... Read More
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My Teenaged Parents
Frankly, as a single parent of young children, I struggled.... Read More
Parents, Teach Thought-Stopping! Fix Crooked Thinking Caps
Does your child pout, blame and brood? Does he gripe,... Read More
Encourage Your Children Potential By Your Modeling
All responsible parents would want to support their children, find... Read More
Backpacks and Bullies. Is Your Child Prepared?
As the flurry of Back to School activities subside, parents... Read More
Hearing Our Seriously Distressed Children
How do we deal with our seriously distressed children and... Read More
The Child Chef
If you really want to get your children to eat... Read More
Theres a Lollipop on Your Bottom (and Other Terms of Endearment)
"I took care of Callie," my three-year-old announced.Callie had been... Read More
Influencing Adolescents - Guided Democracy
You need to smart to be able influence adolescents. You... Read More
Family Meetings 101
Family meetings provide opportunities for feelings to be aired and... Read More
Jammin with Your Kids: The Wonderful World of Music
Does music need to be "dumbed-down" for kids? The answer... Read More
Create Your Dream Family
There has been much attention in the media of late... Read More
Americas Public schools --- Deteriorating Like They Did In Ancient Rome
The citizens of the early Roman Republic enjoyed an education... Read More
Parental Involvement in Learning
Whether children attend public or private schools, they benefit when... Read More
Some Tips for Healthy Parenting
Looking back through my files I've come across several great... Read More
Would You Know if Your Child Were Being Bullied? 4 Tips to Keep Them From Becoming a Victim
The 21st Century Problem in Schools: Bullying, and How to... Read More
Honey I Can?t Afford The Kids
Sex has a lot to answer for ? babies usually... Read More
Child Discipline - Be Consistent With Your Child
The biggest complaint you hear from parents about their children... Read More
Mutants or Clones?
In a single dose of children's television, I was bombarded... Read More
Where Is Your Homework, Lisa?
Is Homework Really That Important?Dear Friends,I no longer teach in... Read More
Public-School True Believers with a Mission
One reason public schools get away with educational failure, year... Read More
How to End the Misery of Bedwetting
When a child wets the bed they worry. Children tend... Read More
When Time Out Dont Work
Joey steps away from his time out chair "I won't... Read More
Parents Dealing with Worry and Fear
Dear Vijay,I worry about not being a good parent. My... Read More
THE NEW SCHOOL VISIT: 5 Things to Look For
Today the little red school house is not what it... Read More
Old-Fashioned Ways to Inspire Children
"Walk through any toy store and you will see walls... Read More
Weathering Colic for New Parents
A common problem many times facing parents is Colic. Estimates... Read More
How to Create an Emotional Bond with Your Child
One of the most powerful tools that parents have for... Read More
Parents Role in Helping with Car Wash Fundraisers
As a parent you will be asked to assist with... Read More
The Most Innovative New Approach for ADHD, a Natural Remedy
What's new and effective in the treatment of Attention problems?... Read More
Things To Teach Your Teenage Driver
Is it hard to communicate with your teenager about issues... Read More
Fundraising For Your Preschool Or Daycare Center
Most day cares are non-profit organizations that must operate within... Read More
The Challenges of Single Parenting
Having worked with parents for the last 35 years and... Read More
Raise Your Child to Be a Leader Not a Follower
Your child's leadership skills begin at the family dinner table.... Read More
Poker Parenting: 4 Ways Poker Skills Produce Parenting Thrills
Even as a busy parent, I'm sure you've seen a... Read More
Using Diet, Counseling, and Attend to Overcome ADHD
When it comes to the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity... Read More
PG Rating Isnt What It Used To Be
If there are any parents reading this who are thinking... Read More
Tips for Keeping Packed Lunches Fun and Interesting
? Let the child choose his or her own lunch... Read More
Life Lessons in a Glass of Beer
It was blisteringly hot last Saturday. As I took that... Read More
Character Education
Every parent wants their child to develop positive character traits.... Read More
The Value of Play
Isn't it ironic that a country whose constitution allows for... Read More
Five Tips for Successful Grandparenting
1. Boundaries are necessary for control and safety.All children need... Read More
Hold a Childs Birthday Party for Charity
As a parent, you probably know that the birthday party... Read More
How Often Does Child Sexual Abuse Get Reported?
Not nearly as often as it should. Most child abuse... Read More
Tips for Parents of Teenagers: Dont Just Survive - Thrive!
What makes parenting so challenging at times? One widespread research... Read More
Homeschooling --- A Superior Education For Your Child
Home-schooling provides children with a superior education. Parents can quickly... Read More
Top 20 Items To Pack In A Diaper Bag
1. Diapers (5 -7 is a fairly safe supply)2. Wipes3.... Read More
Childhood Friendships
Childhood friendships are as special as they are a necessary... Read More
Kids Party Etiquette for Parents
Ever feel like you're out of the loop when it... Read More
Keeping Kids Safe on the Internet
The biggest trick some child predators' are using these days... Read More
Consistent Boundaries Makes Discipline Easier
Homes should be run by parents, not children. So many... 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
Dads - What Family Legacy Are You Passing On to Your Children?
Do you want to create a deeper, more loving relationship... Read More
7 Ways Busy Families Can Volunteer
Volunteering together is a fantastic way to spend time as... Read More
Ease Bug Bites with Easy Herbs
Summertime means insect bites and stings. Ouch! Take a leaf... Read More
Helping Your Kids Handle Divorce
Every year over one million parents have to talk to... Read More
To Clean or Not To Clean
Before my daughter was born my house was... Read More
Meeting The True Needs of Children Diagnosed As ADHD
How should one look upon Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)... Read More
Parenting
This article on parenting is by a practicing relationship counsellor/therapist,... Read More
Toilet Terrors And Other Potty Training Fears
Potty training fears, often called toilet terrors, are common among... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: When is it OK to Quit?
Q. My daughter is a junior in high school and... Read More
How To Teach Children Loyalty and Dependability
Individualism is a common thing in today's modern society. Many... Read More
Parents - Create An Emotionally Healthy Connection With Your Child
"I could have helped you if I would have known,... Read More
Pick Your Fights With Your Teenager Wisely
I know as a single parent or even with 2... Read More
Your Job as a Role Model
A certain educator was once asked at what point should... Read More
Defrazzle with a Hearty Guffaw
"The best blush to use is laughter: It put roses... Read More
Helping Your Children Develop Their Self-Discipline
We want our children to do the right thing, especially... Read More
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