Navigating in the New World: Parents and Teenagers Growing Together
One of the most prevalent myths of our modern culture is the one that says, "Adolescence is a time of inevitable conflict." You will hear doctors say it, and teachers, and therapists, and pastors, and even parents. It seems that nearly everyone has bought into this myth. The thinking goes... Read More
Encouraging Your Child to Write
How in the world do you get your child to write? This is the battle cry of many parents. A lot of imagination, with a little bribery (or praise) is all you need to get your child writing. We'll supply the imagination. The praise and bribery is all up to... Read More
Shopping with Children
Is your weekly shopping trip with the kids an absolute chore ! or are you happy to take them along?Lots of moms don't have any choice in the matter, if they don't own a car it can be sheer agony waiting at bus stops then struggling on and off buses... Read More
Child Abuse - Survey & Comments
Beyond cases reported to authorities, little knowledge exists on the types, amount, and effects of childhood victimization. Through a national survey of adolescents, researchers examined the prevalence of sexual assault, physical assault, physically abusive punishment, and witnessing an act of violence and subsequent effects on mental health, substance use, and... Read More
Homeschool Socialization - Developing Your Homeschool Childs Social Skills
Everyone needs friends, and, as parents, you and I both know we're responsible for our children's social lives as well as our own. As homeschoolers, we also know that kids don't need public school pressure in order to find friends . . . so I'm not going to waste your... 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 starting with that little whine that babies adopt to alert mothers and sisters that their new crawling tricks have them wedged behind the furniture. But the whining had stopped--rather suddenly it seems in retrospect."Thanks, Cassie. You are such a big... Read More
What Do You Teach Your Children About Money?
Whether we realize it or not we teach our children about money every day. Sometimes we teach with words and sometimes with actions. I'm sure at one time or another the following scenario as happened to you or something close to it: "Mom, can we go buy some toys?" You... Read More
Homes for Troubled Teens: Therapeutic and Residential
For troubled teens who are struggling with drug abuse, depression or other serious issues, residential treatment centers that offer therapy-based solutions might be the best option. Residential treatment centers usually have a complete psychiatric staff available to monitor each troubled teen closely and provide therapy in addition to a curriculum... Read More
On Raising a Child with Disabilities: Sara & the Nail Salon
Sara loves pampering. Haircuts, facials, manicures, and makeup bring smiles, giggles, raised eyebrows and kisses. Sara communicates "yes" by raising her eyebrows; blowing kisses signifies a very excited yes, please, and thank you very much.My oldest daughter Enicia arranged for the three of us to get manicures and spa pedicures... Read More
Children Need Roots and Wings
"Good parents give their children Roots and Wings." --Jonas SalkThe first time I heard this quote, it made me think. The two sound contradictory - roots and wings: one to tie us to the ground and the other to enable us to fly away.As I thought about it, however, I... Read More
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Why Creativity and Self-Expression are Important to Little Kids
Can you draw a straight line? Most adults don't consider... Read More
Are You Addicted to Your Children?
Is it possible to be using our children addictively?Anything that... Read More
How Fathers Can Step Up to Fathering
When our oldest son was 2, my wife went out... Read More
Educational Toys And Childrens Books - A Must For Optimal Childhood Development
The brightly colored plastic mobile dangles lazily overhead in the... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: When is it OK to Quit?
Q. My daughter is a junior in high school and... Read More
Does Sexual Abuse Usually Occur Just Once?
Your daughter tells you that Uncle Charley has touched her... Read More
What Are Reasonable Expectations of a Child?
To have reasonable expectations of our children is an important... Read More
Joining a Gang: How to Help Kids Prevent it, How to Tell if Theyve Joined One, How to Help Them Out
While youth gangs are nothing new -- they've been traced... Read More
Choosing the Perfect Jogging Stroller
When choosing the perfect jogging stroller, a very important question... Read More
Adolescence - Clues and Advice
Be sure to respect the intellectual changes that mark adolescence.... Read More
Healthy Eating For Children: Six Simple Rules
Rule #1 Make Every Bite Count!Everything your child eats should... Read More
Frequently Asked Questions About Reading To Your Child
Are you worried about your child's reading habits? Perhaps you... Read More
Top 25 Children Quotations
"You can learn many things from children. How much patience... Read More
Home For The Holidays: Is it Time for That Talk?
Just a couple of years ago Annie helped her parents... Read More
What Parents Should Do For Children To Do Their Best After Divorce?
Why do some children still do best after divorce and... 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
How to Teach Anger Management to Your Child
Most of us recognize the continuing escalation of violence around... Read More
Why A Father Is Not A Dad
It can be said that any man who procreates is... Read More
Clean Slates and Fresh Starts
Hope, excitement and anxiety all wrapped up in fresh haircuts... Read More
The Top 10 Tips on Hiring a Babysitter
1. Encourage your babysitter by keeping their favorite foods/snacks on... Read More
Teenagers and Stress: What Parents Can Do to Help
More and more parents are expressing their concerns about how... Read More
Your Checking Account
Checking accounts are an absolute necessity these days. You can... Read More
Teach Your Children - Without Them Knowing They Are Learning!
The great thing about children is they absorb knowledge like... Read More
Vouchers --- Parents, Dont Depend On Them
Vouchers, which give tax money to parents to pay for... Read More
The POWER of Your Words
Words are truly powerful things. They are something that becomes... Read More
Give Your Child Life Skills for a Lifetime
Many parents struggle with solutions to put their child on... Read More
Andy Griffith Show Family Lessons
Although it might seem pretty corny to a lot of... Read More
Spare the Child, Ditch the Rod
Spare the rod, spoil the child!This philosophy's been around a... Read More
When A Parent Is Deployed
When a parent is deployed with the military it can... Read More
Homeschool Socialization - Developing Your Homeschool Childs Social Skills
Everyone needs friends, and, as parents, you and I both... Read More
Be Serious With Your Child Future
As a parent your biggest responsibility is to prepare your... Read More
To Clean or Not To Clean
Before my daughter was born my house was... Read More
Eco-Parenting
Arabella Greatorex, owner of The Natural Nursery, reports on the... Read More
How Fathers Can Step Up to Fathering
When our oldest son was 2, my wife went out... 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
Parenting Your Teenager: Of Course You Can Search Your Teens Room
Q. We recently caught our son smoking pot, and we... Read More
How to Get a Good Diagnosis to See If Your Child Has ADHD
Your child's teacher says that you need to find out... Read More
Back to School Responsibilities Again
It's that time of year when mom and dad look... Read More
Defrazzle with a Hearty Guffaw
"The best blush to use is laughter: It put roses... Read More
More Water, Not Less, Will Help End Bedwetting
Children are notoriously bad at drinking enough liquids. They are... Read More
The Homeopathic Nutraceutical Attend as an Alternative to Ritalin
You no longer have to use Ritalin or other stimulants... Read More
Renee?s Mommy is Here
I still remember the scene vividly. I was getting out... Read More
The Theme from MASH - Suicide is Not Painless
The Theme from MASHI flipped the button on the remote... Read More
How Often Does Child Sexual Abuse Get Reported?
Not nearly as often as it should. Most child abuse... Read More
Book Review: The Ring Bear Depicts Turmoil of Becoming A Stepchild
In "The Ring Bear," a picture book by Tigard resident... Read More
Going Out to a Restaurant with Kids
Dining in a restaurant with kids can be very enervating... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: Ask Questions
Many parents seem to be more than a little confused... Read More
Of Kings and Youth Leadership
(Isaiah 11:6 KJV) The wolf also shall dwell with the... 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
Parenting in the Kitchen ? Lessons in Cooking, Socializing, and Bonding
Kitchens are where everything happens. It's not just where meals... Read More
Nail Biting Basics
Nail biting in all its various forms is problematic... Read More
A Call For Fathers
Dads, please let me encourage you to change some things... Read More
Baby Name Meanings
Speaking as a Michael (a Hebrew name, meaning "Who is... Read More
The Laid Back Parents Guide to Teaching Your Child to Read
At first I thought of titling this article "The Lazy... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: What Parents Say About Teens
What is hard for parentsLetting them learn from their mistakes.Trying... Read More
Teenagers Taking Risks
It can be hard being a parent with a teen... Read More
How to Make Kids More Likeable?
Nothing touches the heartstrings of a parent more than the... Read More
Bad Boys/Good Boys (Avoiding The Pitfalls Of Being An Insensitive Dad)
I WAS AMAZEDI could hardly believe what I was hearing.... Read More
Mommies and Me Special Time
Creating and making special memories with your child is very... Read More
Who Are You When the Professional In You Meets Baby?
Are you a professional?Notice how the questions differs from, "Do... Read More
The Free Ride In Public Schools
To protect children's self-esteem or deflect complaints by parents, many... Read More
Treatment Options for ADHD
Ritalin has been shown through the years to be very... Read More
A Place For Everything: Its Childs Play
What parent hasn't gone into a son's or daughter's room... Read More
Top Ten Ways to Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids
Having a high level of emotional intelligence in your children... Read More
First Year With Twins - A Father?s Point Of View
People always ask my wife and I: "How did you... Read More
Starting School - What Age Should Children Begin School?
"What age should my child start school?"This is a common... Read More
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