Parents/Teens and Money ? 5 Ideas for Keeping the Peace
Children and teenagers are relentlessly bombarded with merchandise that entices. It can be difficult to find contentment when a newer, better, faster gizmo of the moment hits the market every day. What's a parent to do?First, try to put yourself in your child's shoes. The pressure to fit in and... Read More
Book Review: How to Get Your Child to Love Reading
How to Get Your Child to Love Reading was conceived when author Esmé Raji Codell was staring at a shriveled potato that was sprouting eyes. She wondered, " . . . if I had a potato, nothing but a potato, how could I teach a classroom full of children? Well,... Read More
Children - Blessing or Curse
You're trying to catch up on some sleep on a quiet Saturday morning when you hear the shrill scream of a child, who seems upset with the fact that another child is pointing at him or her, and has done so for the past three minutes. You turn over and... Read More
End Babysitter Abuse
Not many things are more upsetting than discovering that your child has been abused, in any way, by your babysitter. People think that to be a babysitter means you must be a nice person. WRONG! Some of the nicest people turned out to be Serial Killers, so don't ever give... Read More
How to Give Your Child Encyclopedic Knowledge?
When you talk about multiply your child's intelligence, you can't help but to mention about Dr. Glenn Doman. He is the founder of The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential and began pioneering the field of child brain development since 1940. He and the institute are famous for their... Read More
A New School Year
Depending on where you live school will be starting this month or next month. A new school year is usually exciting and scary at the same time. Most children won't admit it, but they are ready to get back to school and see their friends. As much as I love... Read More
Is it ADHD or Bi-Polar Disorder?
Bi-Polar Disorder, or Manic Depression, is characterized by mood swings, sometimes extreme, ranging from depressed to normal moods, or from depressed to manic episodes. Manic behaviors are often very similar to "hyperactive" behaviors, including motor restlessness, irritability, temper outbursts, sleeping less, or having higher levels of energy. It is rare.... Read More
Is My Child Lazy?
Is there a difference between lazy and unmotivated? Why do some children move as if in slow motion? Is this normal or are they just trying to irritate you? You may be surprised to learn that a great many factors come into play when a child appears to be lazy;... Read More
Busy Moms, Dont Forget to Take Time Out for You!
As mothers, we play so many different roles and most of us do not take the time off that we deserve. Just think about it, we play doctor, cook, chauffeur, teacher, lawyer, and the occasional referee as well.I bet you can remember the last time you did a load of... Read More
Strengths and Weaknesses
All too often, children with learning disabilities are seen through their weaknesses. Like anyone else, however, they have many strengths. It is of the greatest importance to focus on the strengths that your child has and show them to other people. It will not only to help others who... Read More
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Whos Teaching Your Child About Money?
Managing money is one of the most critical skills we... Read More
Challenges for Our Children
Researchers have estimated that 25-35% of children in the United... Read More
Normal and Logical Consequences
Successful parents have learned to be both firm and kind... Read More
Public-School True Believers with a Mission
One reason public schools get away with educational failure, year... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: How to Say NO!
Q: Whenever we tell my daughter "no," she just bugs... 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
Child Discipline - Be Consistent With Your Child
The biggest complaint you hear from parents about their children... Read More
Psychological Effects of Child Abuse
Many children who suffer from the psychological effects of child... Read More
Advocating for Your Child with LD
Advocate: you've probably heard the term before. But what does... Read More
More than Mom and Dad
Love, love, love. It makes the world go round. It... Read More
Who Wants To Date Their Mother?
Do any other reality TV junkies remember a show on... Read More
Helping Your Child Make and Keep Friends
What Children Look for in a Friend?Is this child fun... Read More
Bath Time Fun
Bath time can be fun or it can be a... Read More
Time Managment Skills for Children
Time management is an organisational concept traditionally associated with adults... Read More
Dinner Table Drama
It has been a long day. Home from work, you... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: How to Build Trust
``Mom, can I go to the mall with my friend... Read More
Im a Mom, Shes a Mom: Being an Adult with Your Parents
On one of her quarterly visits to see her grandson,... Read More
The Parent Teen Relationship: How Effective is Yours?
It was the homework that did it. Each night became... Read More
Positive Parenting of Teenagers: Helping Your Teen Understand What I Cant Afford It Means
Because most teens have not had the experience of getting... Read More
Should The Dad-To-Be Attend The Birth?
Not so long ago a dad-to-be would pace up and... Read More
Useful Jogger Stroller Accessories
There are many useful jogger stroller accessories out on the... Read More
Life Lessons in a Glass of Beer
It was blisteringly hot last Saturday. As I took that... Read More
6 Tried & True Fun Ways to Educate and Entertain Your Preschooler
1. New Word of the DayIntroduce your preschooler to a... Read More
STOP Parental Alienation Syndrome before It Gets a Chance to START
Parental Alienation Syndrome was probably first identified and codified by... Read More
Teaching Children Good Manners
Last week in my newsletter, I mentioned that... Read More
Couch Potatoes Beware!
It's no surprise that the self-image and self-esteem of overweight... Read More
Just Average
What do you mean average? Not good? Just doing good... Read More
Empty Nest Syndrome
Paula's last child had just gone off to college and... Read More
Crazy Colors Fun Kid Experiment as a Party Activity
Here is an easy, inexpensive and fun kid experiment for... 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
Signs of Child Sexual Abuse
Many families do not want to believe their child is... Read More
The Muffed Dance
Teri was 5. As younger siblings do, she looked up... Read More
Be Serious With Your Child Future
As a parent your biggest responsibility is to prepare your... Read More
25 Things That Matter When Relating To Our Children (Leaving A Legacy Of Love To Those We Love)
In my opinion, these things matter...1. Enjoying childlike delights before... 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
How To Be A Bad Mother
As I sit here and reflect on the past two... Read More
Stop, Look, Listen! Steps to Better Parenting Communication
As a parent is seems that the majority of your... Read More
Reclaiming Her Identity: A Mothers Diary
After giving up my profession to become a wife, a... Read More
Child ADHD - Deciding Where to Draw the Line
The wonderful adaptability of children in dealing with the challenges... Read More
Mommies and Me Special Time
Creating and making special memories with your child is very... Read More
Public-School True Believers with a Mission
One reason public schools get away with educational failure, year... Read More
Revering the Crayon Marks
"Do not think that love, in order to be genuine,... 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
Potty Training ?To Train or Not to Train?
I have always found the notion of toilet training a... Read More
Back to School Care Packages!
I am crying tears of joy mixed with great sadness... Read More
Adoption: Laughter and Tears
If you ever walk through an orphanage, it will be... Read More
Parents Complaints --- Arrogant Public Schools Turn a Deaf Ear
School authorities continually claim that they want more parent cooperation... Read More
Hold a Childs Birthday Party for Charity
As a parent, you probably know that the birthday party... Read More
Gaining a Child?s Trust
My daughters and I went to the beach several weeks... Read More
Useful Jogger Stroller Accessories
There are many useful jogger stroller accessories out on the... Read More
What is Child Sexual Abuse?
What is child sexual abuse? Any sexual activity that is... Read More
Dads, Handle your Kids Mistakes
One of the most difficult parts of being a father... Read More
Why A Father Is Not A Dad
It can be said that any man who procreates is... Read More
Raising a Self-Sufficient Teen
Teens don't learn responsibility overnight. If you haven't been working... Read More
Film Industry and Our Youth
In the first premise, some films and video tapes which... Read More
End Babysitter Abuse
Not many things are more upsetting than discovering that your... Read More
Home For The Holidays: Is it Time for That Talk?
Just a couple of years ago Annie helped her parents... Read More
Building Your Childs Self-Esteem
According to researchers, most children enter school with a good... Read More
A Child Can Make a Difference
Sometimes dreams really can come true! May 8th - 11th,... Read More
Types of Schools for Troubled Teens
It can be difficult on all family members to have... Read More
Home And School Education - Your Kids Can Benefit From Both!
Once, as a Learning Support Teacher, I made my way... 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
Clean Kid Syndrome - Does Your Child Suffer from it?
The learning and development of Australian kids is under threat... Read More
Its OK to Say No
In the last 20 years we've all been introduced to... Read More
MORAL ARMORS Irrational Parenting, Part I
"If a kid asks where rain comes from, I think... Read More
How Fathers Can Step Up to Fathering
When our oldest son was 2, my wife went out... Read More
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