How Do I Get My Child to Read?
Well first off, please to don't institute the ½ hour of mandatory reading that so many schools and parents are so keen on these days. You want to encourage a life-long love of reading and frankly you would be much more likely to succeed by banning reading in your house... Read More
Remember The Generation Gap?
The techniques of managing relationships between parents and their children is as old as.. well, parents having children. It's not an easy job, either for the parent or the child. But, the key to any relationship inside or outside the family is the ability to relate; to have an empathy... Read More
Delightful Defrazzlers
I will cherish this moment. I will not let it slip away like sand between my fingers.Yesterday is gone and tomorrow may never come, but I have this moment today!(Unknown)With the crazy kinds of schedules that moms need to cope with today It's more important than ever to learn how... Read More
Playing Safe
Do you really want your child to enjoy playing with a toy that was made on the other side of the world by people who are no more than children themselves, and paid 30 cents an hour - a paltry sum that can barely sustain them? Unfortunately, all too often,... Read More
Parenting
This article on parenting is by a practicing relationship counsellor/therapist, and father.The following suggestions will be useful for any parent or caregiver who wants to improve their relationships with their children.In more extreme situations, many of the approaches will still be directly useful, and the overall approach is a guide... Read More
Ten Reasons to Tell your Kids Stories
In today's busy world, many parents have lost the art of telling their stories to their kids. Here are ten reasons why these stories are so beneficial:1. Use them to teach lessons about life.Stories will stimulate conversations with your kids more effectively than lecturing or "trying to get them to... Read More
Child ADHD - Deciding Where to Draw the Line
The wonderful adaptability of children in dealing with the challenges of this ever-changing and unpredictable world is really amazing. Their growth from a state of familial security and dependence through progressive stages of self-direction and personal autonomy requires enormous and almost anti-gravitational efforts on their part. Children must integrate a... Read More
What About ADHD Teens and Driving?
This is one of the most common questions asked of me by parents of teenagers who have ADHD. "Should I let my teen drive when he turns 16? He seems so immature. But it would mean so very much to him." Wait. Where did our wisdom as parents go?... Read More
Discipline
Discipline is a necessary part of parenting yet it makes most parents feel uncomfortable. Some of those old disciplinary phrases such as 'spare the rod and spoil the child', 'teach them a lesson' or 'set children straight' are enough to send shivers up the spine of any reasonable-minded parent.Discipline for... Read More
Planning the Ultimate Kid Birthday Party
Child Party Planning Guideline #1)Pick the ThemeYour child is going to look forward to their birthday months before it arrives. Starting from their last birthday and after every friend's birthday they attend through the year, they will continuously ask the same question, "Is it my birthday tomorrow?" Let them know... Read More
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His Toy, Her Toy
I remember when my daughter was born. Visions of her... Read More
The Muffed Dance
Teri was 5. As younger siblings do, she looked up... Read More
Safe From Strangers
There are few thoughts as terrifying as the abduction of... Read More
Educational Jigsaw Puzzles, How Educational Are They?
Many companies advertise their products as being educational. How much... Read More
ADHD Treatment: Strategy and Philosophy
If your child or teen has been diagnosed with Attention... Read More
My Best Buddy
My son, Dakota is now 7 yrs old. He is... Read More
The Personality of a Virgo Child
Your Virgo Baby..August 23 - September 22Virgo children are honest... Read More
The Metamorphosis of The Brain: Raising Your child to be a Brainiac
The human brain never actually stops developing. Beginning formation in... Read More
Teaching Your Children with Coupons
Coupons can be a great tool in educating your child... Read More
Psychological Effects of Child Abuse
Many children who suffer from the psychological effects of child... Read More
Don?t Make Fast and Furious Food Changes
OK, moms and dads out there, we hear you when... Read More
Its a Sick World
It's no joy to be sick. It's even less joy... Read More
The Truth About Motherhood
What is the mystery of motherhood? I know that when... Read More
Maturing As a Parent
I have three children, ages 19 and 16 (yes, the... Read More
What the Matter Is
When my oldest boy was really young, he tickled my... Read More
What is Prenatal Intelligence?
Prenatal intelligence, also known as fetal intelligence, has become a... Read More
Ten Tips for a Great First Day of School!
Many children are jittery on the first day of school.... Read More
Busy Moms, Dont Forget to Take Time Out for You!
As mothers, we play so many different roles and most... Read More
We All Wish That Our Children Have Good Virtues, But... Are We Setting A Good Example Ourselves?
We all wish that our children should not smoke or... 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
ADHD: Dialogue with a Non-Believer, Part Four
Dear Sir, It was with some interest that I read... 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
The Secret of Understanding Children
It was a day that I will forever be etched... Read More
How to Make a Time Capsule
Looking for an unusual and memorable gift? Why not preserve... Read More
Violence in Media
In the news, we hear and see an increasing number... Read More
The Three Best Alternative Treatments for ADHD
There are a LOT of alternative treatments for sale out... Read More
The ADD Child: Challenging Parents, Teachers and Friends
The ADD child exhibits a series of behaviors that are... Read More
Pay Attention! Its Your Most Important Job
Anyone can become a parent; there are no tests or... Read More
10 Points on Children for the New Parent
I remember when my daughter was born, later my son.... Read More
How to Put Your Kids (Or Grandkids) On the Fast Track to Success
Working with adults (as well as children and teens) for... Read More
How To Be A Bad Mother
As I sit here and reflect on the past two... Read More
Nurtured by Love or Matured by Nature?
"There is nothing new under the sun," states Ecclesiastes 1:9.... Read More
Adolescence - Clues and Advice
Be sure to respect the intellectual changes that mark adolescence.... Read More
The ABCs of Raising Twins
As a mother of two sets of fraternal boy/girl twins,... Read More
Raising a Violent-Free Teen in 10 Easy Steps
The disquieting behavior of teenagers in the 21st century, is... Read More
How To Teach Your Children Courage
Courage means doing the right thing when it is hard,... Read More
Who Will Be Their Guardian?
If you are like most people today, you do not... Read More
A Place For Everything: Its Childs Play
What parent hasn't gone into a son's or daughter's room... Read More
Loving Your Step-Children
Loving your step-child can be both simple and hard. It... Read More
?Gimme? Proof Your Kids: How To Keep Your Child?s Materialism In Check
It's the first day of the summer holiday. Five year-old... Read More
Responsible Fatherhood - A Unique And Irreplaceable Role!
Something happened the other day that made me feel uneasy.... Read More
Boundaries - Why Theyre Needed
Imagine a child who lacks ownership of his own life,... Read More
Teaching Reading: Part 3, Whole Language Vs. Phonics
There are two methods for teaching children to read; whole... Read More
10 Things You Can Do To Help A Shy Child
There are a few points about shyness in children which... Read More
The Twenty-First Century Parent
John was a 43 year-old sales manager at a large... Read More
Pregnancy and Excercising - 6 Reasons to Excercise During Pregnancy
Everyone knows that exercise is good for your health. Exercising... Read More
The Safest Stuffed Toys for the Kids on your Gift List
Although it's hard to say when the first stuffed dogs... Read More
From Childrens Stories to Study Skills: Help Your Children Succeed in School
IntroductionAs a parent who wants the best for your children,... Read More
Strategies to Help Boost Your Childs Self Esteem
Self esteem in an important quality for all children to... Read More
Ultimate Airplane Themed Games & Activities for your Childs Birthday Party
Are you looking for the Ultimate Airplane Themed Party Games... Read More
How to Deal with Your Child?s Inappropriate Behaviour
Children bombard parents with many challenging behaviours. We are delighted... Read More
Guide to Choosing Plush Toys for Children
Many people consider plush toys great for children. They say... Read More
Simple Living in a Materialistic World
We were sitting in the family room. My kids had... Read More
Can Mineral Deficiencies Lead to Behavioral Problems in Children?
A while ago I received this story from David in... Read More
Secrets from the Classroom: Avoiding Summer Learning Loss
In June, elementary school children across North America cheered as... Read More
Nothing Like a Mothers Love
Travel is a common theme in my life -- probably... Read More
Failure or Future? Its Up To YOU!
We all want to comfort our children after they suffer... Read More
Unique Baby Names
What's in a name? Er?well, everything, really! Of course your... Read More
Childhood Obesity
Economist John Kenneth Galbraith has said that more people die... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: How to Respond to Manipulation
Q. My daughter has gotten very good at manipulating us,... Read More
Adolescence - Clues and Advice
Be sure to respect the intellectual changes that mark adolescence.... Read More
Home For The Holidays: Is it Time for That Talk?
Just a couple of years ago Annie helped her parents... Read More
Back to School Care Packages!
I am crying tears of joy mixed with great sadness... Read More
Water! Water Everywhere!
What one word best sums up summer fun? Water. I... Read More
Child Safety at Home
Maintaining a safe home environment for your childrenAs adults and... Read More
Top Three Reasons To Get Involved At Your Childs School
You may think once your child has gone off to... Read More
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