Top Ten Things My Six Year-Old Son Has Taught Me (So Far...)
I've learned numerous, important lessons on life, motherhood and men by being the mommy of a little boy...1) Boys really can and will go to the bathroom anywhere. Some of them seem to really like going outside.2) When little boys tell you they have to go to the bathroom "RIGHT... 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
Moms - Get More Energy Now
Let's be honest! When it comes to parenting, men expect their wives or partners to do the lion's share.There are signs that we're moving toward a more enlightened age in which ALL parents play their part.But in the meantime, let's concentrate on some help for tired moms.Apparently the number one... 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
How A Home Water Filter Can Reduce Your Child?s Risk Of Learning Disabilities
Lead is one of the most dangerous toxins a person can be exposed to in his lifetime. Besides damage from radioactive or nuclear chemicals, significant exposure to lead can cause some of the most severe and even fatal health effects possible.It seems to be fairly common knowledge that lead is... Read More
Should We Apologize To Our Children?
An apology is a sign of strength, not weakness. Sometimes we may believe that if we apologize to our children we weaken ourselves and the rules we are trying to keep. We may also believe it will make our children think their behavior was okay. It is important to understand... Read More
Blended Families Can Be Successful
Many families today are blending members from past relationships. It would be easy to give up when faced with all the conflicting methods of parenting and discipline that come to a family who has joined forces together.As I was doing research for a recent book, I interviewed a young counselor... Read More
The Importance of Mothers
Moms, did you ever question your value as a role model, caretaker, administer of hugs and Band-Aids? I think we all have in today's climate of "do more, get more, have more." Many of us work to bring home a paycheck and others work for our sanity. Have you ever... Read More
Eco-Parenting
Arabella Greatorex, owner of The Natural Nursery, reports on the rapidly rising demand for natural, environmentally friendly and ethically sound parenting products and highlights some of the concerns that have fuelled these demands.Organic FoodThere has been much media debate around the promotion of heavily processed foods to children, part of... Read More
What is Child Sexual Abuse?
What is child sexual abuse? Any sexual activity that is imposed on a child by an adult or an adolescent is a sexual assault and abuse of the power of one person over another. This also includes experiences of child to child, teen to child, teen to teen, if there... Read More
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Give Your Child the Gift of Self-Esteem
Much has been said about the "gifted child" but in... Read More
Minimizing Homework Hassles
John Bishop's Goal Setting for Students.comParents ? Minimize Homework Hassles?It's... Read More
Work Before Play
Many families, ours included, have learned that breakfast is eaten... Read More
Things To Teach Your Teenage Driver
Is it hard to communicate with your teenager about issues... Read More
10 keys to Developing Your Childs Genius
Would you like your child to be the best that... Read More
True Romance for Couples with Kids: 10 Inexpensive Ideas
Anyone can splurge on a formal dinner or a pricey... Read More
Parents ? The No Child Left Behind Law Wont Do Much For Your Child
Past experience with federal education programs predicts that the No... Read More
Parents Dealing with Worry and Fear
Dear Vijay,I worry about not being a good parent. My... Read More
Guide To Choosing Educational Toys For Children
In the last few years, parents started getting more and... Read More
Caretaking Parents, Entitled Kids
Demanding children ? children who have entitlement issues ? seem... Read More
10 Steps To Prepare You For Life With Children
It's hard to explain to the uninitiated the changes that... Read More
The Symtoms Of Meningitis And Septicaemia
Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes around the brain... Read More
New Mom...New Baby...New Debt?
Ah, there is nothing like being an expectant mom. Along... Read More
Youth In A Changing World
IntroductionChildren are the gifts of God to parents. That young... Read More
Top 10 Things To Never Believe From Your Teenager
1) It's not my (pot, beer, cigarettes, etc.), I'm just... Read More
How To Entertain A Child While Working From A Home Office
There is no doubt that the benefits of being a... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: 7 Tips for Back to School Success
Blink. That's all we did, blink, and summer is ending... Read More
Normal and Logical Consequences
Successful parents have learned to be both firm and kind... Read More
Teaching Kids the Value of Money
My husband and I have a 12-year-old daughter who wanted... Read More
Some Tips for Healthy Parenting
Looking back through my files I've come across several great... Read More
Teenagers Taking Risks
It can be hard being a parent with a teen... Read More
Hints on how to encourage children to read
Hints from Ruowen Wang? Keep a small basket filled with... Read More
Are You Meeting ALL Your Childs Basic Needs?
This may come as a surprise, but many parents are... Read More
Want To Further Your Childrens Studies?
Being in a competitive world, the lowest qualification to secure... Read More
Single Mother Sanity Savers Pt. 1
Being a single mother is no easy task. I know.... Read More
10 Steps to School Year Success
One of the most important aspects of parenting, is ensuring... Read More
Top Ten Things My Six Year-Old Son Has Taught Me (So Far...)
I've learned numerous, important lessons on life, motherhood and men... Read More
How Effective is Attend in Helping Children with Attention Disorders?
In 1996-97 we were contracted by VAXA International of Tampa,... Read More
While You Have the Time, Take the Time
Here in Kansas, where we live, the leaves are turning... Read More
Lets Read! The Benefits of Reading to Your Children
Parents, when you help your children learn to read, you... Read More
More than Mom and Dad
Love, love, love. It makes the world go round. It... Read More
6 Signs You?re A High Maintenance Parent
The children of Baby Boomers, the Echo Generation, are entering... Read More
The Worlds Greatest Dad
You are in the final round of your favorite game... 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
Confident Children - Avoid Overparenting
For many years underparenting was perhaps the biggest problem facing... Read More
Who Will Be Their Guardian?
If you are like most people today, you do not... Read More
How Can I Teach My Child Respect?
A common theme over the past 20 years has been... Read More
Bird Flu Pandemic
What are the easiest things citizens can do to prevent... Read More
Every Mom Worries
Sitterphobe "I never have a second to myself," this mother... Read More
Ten Ways to Help Your Child Make Friends
Nothing touches the heartstrings of a parent or teacher more... Read More
Is Your Teen Stressed? Teach Them How to Manage Their Time, Schoolwork, and Leisure Activities
I hear from many parents that their child is stressed... Read More
5 Steps to Raising an Optimistic Child
I had just completed a session with 17-year old Julie... Read More
Pay Attention! Its Your Most Important Job
Anyone can become a parent; there are no tests or... Read More
Putting Your Child To Bed
Are you glad for the chance to put your child... Read More
The ABCs of Raising Twins
As a mother of two sets of fraternal boy/girl twins,... Read More
Helping Your Kid?s Grow a Garden
Start some gardening traditions with your kids. Give them their... Read More
The Theme from MASH - Suicide is Not Painless
The Theme from MASHI flipped the button on the remote... Read More
How Effective is the Nutraceutical ATTEND with ADHD?
I really like all natural remedy for Attention Deficit Disorder... Read More
The Secret To Keeping Kids Interested on Family Vacations
Vacations and trips are great family events, but how do... Read More
Parenting
This article on parenting is by a practicing relationship counsellor/therapist,... Read More
Lets Not Hurry Children Through Childhood
Have you ever experienced one of those days when you... Read More
Whos Teaching Your Child About Money?
Managing money is one of the most critical skills we... Read More
You Goofed? Hip, Hip, Hooray!
Certainly we all want our children to excel. But it... Read More
Creating Great Birthday Party Videos
My son recently had his third birthday party and it... Read More
More Water, Not Less, Will Help End Bedwetting
Children are notoriously bad at drinking enough liquids. They are... Read More
Marriage, Divorce, and Kids
Are men to blame for the divorce problem in this... Read More
Financially Stable Kids ? Prepared for College
We are all familiar with the stories that most students... Read More
Communications for Family Emergencies
You know that children can get into trouble. The older... Read More
Educational Toys - How Do Parents Choose The Best Toys For Their Child
The choices are mind numbing. Walk into any toy store... Read More
How to Stop Divorce Parental Conflict from Bursting?
It is not the divorce but the conflict arising after... Read More
Tips for Single Parents
Prioritize. Learn to say No. Steal some time for yourself.Don't... Read More
Theres Never a Bad Time To Start Helping To Spread The Word of God
Q. What's the right age to start giving a Bible... Read More
Parenting Univeristy: Potty Training 101
When your child shows signs of potty training readiness, it's... Read More
Parents ? The No Child Left Behind Law Wont Do Much For Your Child
Past experience with federal education programs predicts that the No... Read More
Dinner Table Drama
It has been a long day. Home from work, you... Read More
Top Three Ways To Communicate With Your Child
Although many parents become frustrated as they try to maintain... Read More
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