Top Ten Reasons to Hold Family Meetings
1. Make stronger connections among individuals and, therefore, creates a closer family.In this very busy world, designating this time every week is one way to ensure that family members stay connected with one another. Relationships are living things, and must be nurtured. Family meetings are about nourishing our relationships with... Read More
Reclaiming Her Identity: A Mothers Diary
After giving up my profession to become a wife, a mother of one, then suddenly seven made life very taxing for me. I soon came face to face with a challenging question. How did my identity become so obscure that I lost track of my hopes and dreams? Believing that... Read More
Why First Borns Fuss, Seconds Are Resilient and Last Borns Like To Laugh
How can two or three children in the same family be so different? They are brought up in the same broad social environment, under a similar set of rules and an identical family value system. They also come from the same genetic pool yet they can be so different in... Read More
Picky Eater - Fighting the Good Fight
Often, the struggle at dinnertime with your picky eater is not so much about food as it is about control. As children become more independent, conflicts can arise as they carefully scrutinize what goes into their mouths. The more you push, the more they resist with the outcome resulting in... Read More
Speaking on Behalf of Our Children: Stop Blaming the Victims
How many times have you flipped through the pages of a magazine or newspaper and seen images of children with captions like "Brats," "Bullies," or "Mean and Selfish"? Unfortunately, these are common occurrences in today's media. For some child advocates, these images serve as a call to action: We need... Read More
Using Cloth Nappies
We all know that using cloth nappies is best for the environment and for our baby's health (not to mention our pockets) but just how easy are they to use?Here are answers to some common questions to help get you started. Are cloth nappies easy to use?The short answer, is... Read More
The Post-Holiday Blues In Stepfamilies
In stepfamilies, big holiday expectations can lead to big disappointment--and post-holiday blues, says Susan Wisdom, a licensed professional counselor and co-author of "Stepcoupling."As a stepmom, I know about expectations. Every year, just before the holidays, I start thinking about how to recreate Christmas Eve at my grandmother's house. In her... Read More
Ultimate Airplane Themed Games & Activities for your Childs Birthday Party
Are you looking for the Ultimate Airplane Themed Party Games and Activities? Well stop looking because they are right here...Good Luck and happy reading..."Paper Airplane Contest" Have each child make a paper airplane. Depending on the age of the children, you can either have them create their own, follow a... Read More
Guide Your Kids! This 3-D Map Leads to Character
A tall, weary-looking mother with glasses, walked into my counseling office with her 10-year-old-daughter. The mother frowned at me and sat down. "Oh-oh!" I thought. "Why are you here?" I inquired."Jessica's been shoplifting. I want you to stop her." Jessica flinched then stared at her mother."What happened?" I asked.Jessica, a... Read More
Top Three Reasons To Get Involved At Your Childs School
You may think once your child has gone off to school full-time (officially a First-Grader) that he/she no longer needs you... You could not be more wrong... Just consider the following three benefits of being an active part of your child's new school life. 1) You get to see your... Read More
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Considering Daycare? Consider the Pros and Cons
When you're a parent it's a difficult decision to know... Read More
Diagnosing ADHD in Your Child, an Introduction
Everyone in a private practice setting who works with children... Read More
SMUT Spelled Backwards is TUMS
Why are more people, especially parents not outraged?I call it... Read More
Helping Your Teen Get Back to School With Clear Skin
Backpack? Check. Notebooks? Check. Ink-pens? Check. Clear Skin? Mommmm!If you... Read More
How Useful Are Bed Wetting Alarms
Whenever parents discuss how to deal with bed wetting, the... Read More
The Legend and Charm of The Tooth Fairy
The legend and myth of the Tooth Fairy is a... Read More
Helping Your Kid?s Grow a Garden
Start some gardening traditions with your kids. Give them their... Read More
From Good to GREAT: Secrets On Becoming A Better Dad
While most fathers aspire to become the best Dads they... Read More
5 Steps to Raising an Optimistic Child
I had just completed a session with 17-year old Julie... Read More
How To Teach Children Loyalty and Dependability
Individualism is a common thing in today's modern society. Many... Read More
End Babysitter Abuse
Not many things are more upsetting than discovering that your... Read More
Goal Setting for Kids
Goal setting is essential for building a successful life. However,... Read More
Does Sexual Abuse Usually Occur Just Once?
Your daughter tells you that Uncle Charley has touched her... Read More
Drugs and Violence In Public Schools
Many public schools not only fail to educate our children,... Read More
Disciplining the Wild Child
Do you have a wild child? Then this article may... Read More
Busy Moms, Dont Forget to Take Time Out for You!
As mothers, we play so many different roles and most... Read More
Valuable Parenting Tip
Very often, new parents rely on a parenting tip or... Read More
What Is Homeschooling And How Do I know If Its Right For My Family?
Do you know what these famous people have in common?Alexander... Read More
The Secrets To Improving Childrens Behaviour
Most parents at some stage are driven to distraction by... Read More
Where Is Your Homework, Lisa?
Is Homework Really That Important?Dear Friends,I no longer teach in... Read More
Should Your Child Watch TV News? Surprising Opinions of Top Anchors
KIDS AND THE NEWSMore than ever, children witness innumerable, sometimes... Read More
Adoption: Laughter and Tears
If you ever walk through an orphanage, it will be... Read More
You Dont Need a Supernanny to Be an Active Parent
The hot new reality TV show "Nanny 911" has been... Read More
Keeping Kids Safe on the Internet
The biggest trick some child predators' are using these days... Read More
Teaching Kids the Value of Money
My husband and I have a 12-year-old daughter who wanted... Read More
Misplaced Passion
"Before every action, ask yourself: Will this bring more monkeys... Read More
Raising A High Maintenance Child
Do you have a high maintenance child?"Thank goodness my second... Read More
I Dont Believe in ADHD
O.K. I've heard it a hundred times from my prison... Read More
Challenges for Our Children
Researchers have estimated that 25-35% of children in the United... Read More
Preparing Your Child for the Three Rs
There is little doubt that reading, 'riting and 'rithmetic are... Read More
Best Tips for Stress Free Child Party Games
When planning a child birthday party, just a little bit... Read More
Teaching Reading : Part Two
We know that you want your little guy or gal... Read More
Strong-willed Kids: Raising a Spirited Child
Sometimes a change of perspective can make a huge difference... Read More
To Test or Not To Test - That Is the Question
Little Suzy has really been having a hard time getting... Read More
Reading Activities Parents Can Use For Their Children
Using 14 "at" Flashcards To Teach Reading:This exercise helps your... Read More
Resilient, Confident Kids - 10 Ways to Promote Resilience in Children
Do your children have a McChildhood? Do they experience the... 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
How To Be A Bad Mother
As I sit here and reflect on the past two... Read More
Baptisms And Alternative Ways To Hold A Naming Ceremony
Traditionally, babies have been named at a christening/baptism.... Read More
Raising Strong Daughters
When my daughter was born, I must admit there was... Read More
Ready, Aim, Achieve! - Become An On-purpose Family Through Goal Setting
Successful families don't just happen. They take time, talent and... Read More
What a Parent Must Do to Stop Online Predators
Teens can freely access the Internet from computers at school,... Read More
Why Wont My Teens Clean Their Room?
Have you ever had this struggle with your teens? Did... Read More
ADHD: A Dialogue With a Non-Believer, Part Five
Dear Sir, It was with some interest that I read... Read More
True Romance for Couples with Kids: 10 Inexpensive Ideas
Anyone can splurge on a formal dinner or a pricey... 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
Understanding A Childs Beliefs, Nuturing Young Beliefs
Children are moral and make moral determinations... at least until... Read More
Mothers Day Tribute
As Mother's Day approaches I would like to give a... Read More
Finding Answers to Underachievement
Finding answers to a child's underachievement is often a difficult... Read More
Achieve Success At School - Parents, Help Your Kids Easily Be Top, Honor-Roll Students!
With the beginning of the new school year coming VERY... Read More
Girls Gone Mild
Voices!So many voices crying out for adherence and so many... Read More
Are You Addicted to Your Children?
Is it possible to be using our children addictively?Anything that... 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
CPR: Why You Should Know It
I never dreamed that I would be in a position... Read More
Guide to Choosing a Computer System for Your Child
Before going further into choosing computers for children, I believe... Read More
Whats in a Name?
My cousin boasts five names and I confess that when... Read More
Lets Protect Our Children
There are software programs that you can purchase to keep... Read More
Dads, Handle your Kids Mistakes
One of the most difficult parts of being a father... Read More
Family Meetings Are Now On The Agenda
"Not another meeting!"That tends to be the reaction from many... Read More
War Declared On Instant Messenger: How to Stop Your Child from Wasting Their Life Away Online
Hey Parents! I hate to tell you, but there is... Read More
Secret Of Your Genuis Child
Here is a top secret to make your child genius... Read More
6 Signs You?re A High Maintenance Parent
The children of Baby Boomers, the Echo Generation, are entering... Read More
6 Great Freebie Resources for Parents of Twins & Multiple Births
A sure way to double the joys of parenthood is... 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
Picky Eater Syndrome
'Picky Eater' is a label coined to describe the phenomenon... Read More
Calming Tips for Hyperactive Children
Parents of hyperactive children know the "Would you please just... Read More
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