How to Prepare for Labor
Although nothing anybody says can ever completely prepare a woman for the day she delivers her first baby, there are some simple suggestions that should help make this amazing experience a little bit easier.First of all there are three very honest realities about childbirth that your doctor, mother, grandmother, and... Read More
The Secret To Keeping Kids Interested on Family Vacations
Vacations and trips are great family events, but how do you keep kids interested and busy during the down times? Have them keep journals of the trips and their impressions.Writing JournalsTake a minute to give some consideration to your most recent family vacation. Where there periods of time when you... Read More
Treatment Options for ADHD
Ritalin has been shown through the years to be very effective in the treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder symptoms. Although it has potential side-effects which many families would like to avoid, we have seen it help a lot of people. More recently, other interventions such as EEG biofeedback training have... Read More
Tackle, Tackle
I don't know how people raise daughters because I have 2 sons. In my in-sanest moments, I have thought about having a daughter and have entertained thoughts about rushing into Toys'Rus straight to the Barbie doll section. My preoccupation with daughters is short-lived. Then I become sane all over again... Read More
Is Your Child Learning Nothing?
You send your child to school and the teachers teach them. If that is what you think, you could be way wrong ! While most teachers are good at presenting information to a class, learning happens ONLY if kids actually want to learn. Teachers may have little time for individual... Read More
How Public Schools Lie to Parents and Betray Our Children
Under the "No Child Left Behind Act," public schools whose students consistently fail standardized tests can now be shut down. To protect their jobs, teachers and principals are now under intense pressure to cheat - to fudge test scores and report cards to fool parents and school administrators.How do public... Read More
The Challenges of Single Parenting
Having worked with parents for the last 35 years and written books on parenting and relationships, I've discovered that one of the greatest challenges for us as parents is to be loving role-models for our children, showing our children through our behavior how to take personal responsibility for their own... Read More
Empty Nest Syndrome
Paula's last child had just gone off to college and Paula was struggling with a deep inner emptiness. While she knew this day was coming, she was not really prepared for the intense hollowness that welled up within. After all, she had a life of her own. Her work as... Read More
Dinner Table Drama
It has been a long day. Home from work, you put together a nice, healthy dinner for the entire family to enjoy. Gathering the family around the table, you sit down to eat and within a minute, a voice pipes up, "I don't like anything." Encouraging, you say, "I've made... Read More
Adoption: Laughter and Tears
If you ever walk through an orphanage, it will be an experience you'll never forget. Witnessing children in poverty, children discarded, children stunted both physically and emotionally, will stir your heart beyond belief. And adopting a child is a joy as great as witnessing the first sharp intake of breath... Read More
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Unschooling - the Benefits of Home Based Education
Home schooling benefits children. As a parent, I feel it... Read More
A Legacy For Dakota
Have you heard the song; "I Hope You Dance"? It... Read More
How Public Schools Lie to Parents and Betray Our Children
Under the "No Child Left Behind Act," public schools whose... Read More
The Financially Intelligent Parent: 8 Steps to Raising Successful, Generous, Responsible Children
What you say and do about money has a profound... Read More
Power Foods for a Powerful School Lunch
There isn't a school day that goes by that I... Read More
Teaching Preschool Color and Shapes with Family Games
My kids just can't get enough of playing games with... Read More
Five Tips for Successful Grandparenting
1. Boundaries are necessary for control and safety.All children need... Read More
Create a Story Book with Your Child
A fun way to build your child's imaginationWriting is still... Read More
Parents - Create An Emotionally Healthy Connection With Your Child
"I could have helped you if I would have known,... Read More
Lets Pretend
Children explore the world around them and learn through pretend... Read More
Film Industry and Our Youth
In the first premise, some films and video tapes which... Read More
Patterns For Plus Size Children
Plus size children and overweight children need patterns and clothing... Read More
Busy, Working Parents --- 22 Ways To Homeschool Your Kids
If you're a single parent or a married couple on... Read More
Cooking With Your Kids Helps Develop Motor Skills for Preschoolers
Did you know that cooking with your kids is a... Read More
Teaching Respect And Values In Todays Society
The girl's jaw dropped in horror as the police officer... Read More
More Water, Not Less, Will Help End Bedwetting
Children are notoriously bad at drinking enough liquids. They are... Read More
Want To Further Your Childrens Studies?
Being in a competitive world, the lowest qualification to secure... 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
Americas Public schools --- Deteriorating Like They Did In Ancient Rome
The citizens of the early Roman Republic enjoyed an education... Read More
How To Be A Bad Mother
As I sit here and reflect on the past two... Read More
Partnering With Your Daycare or Preschool
For the most positive daycare experience for your child, partner... Read More
Best Investment
Every week I write something about the stock market -... Read More
Really Good News About Your Children?s Video Games
Research published by University of Rochester neuroscientists C. Shawn Green... Read More
No, No, No -- What Else is a Parent to Say?
The word no is probably the most overused word in... Read More
Labor of Love
The small, lilac colored hexagonal box, with Winnie the Pooh... Read More
Top 10 Mistakes by New and Expectant Dads
From criticizing a spouse, to claming up about one's own... Read More
Twins - Double The Trouble Or Double The Pleasure? Both!
If You're Having Twins..is it double the headache, or double... Read More
The Mystery of Picky Eaters
If you were to ask 100 parents why they think... Read More
Teach Children The Skills Of Optimism
Optimists do better academically, socially and enjoy better health than... Read More
The Ten Most Common Poisons Among Kids
For parents, keeping our kids safe is a constant top... Read More
Develop Your Childs Genius - Right Brain/Left Brain Coordination
No matter how old your children are, you have an... Read More
How to Cope With Colic
When my oldest daughter was born, I walked the floor... Read More
Committed Parenting
When you think about it, probably the one thing that... Read More
Water! Water Everywhere!
What one word best sums up summer fun? Water. I... Read More
Childhood Obesity & Parents Healthy Food Confusion
Many parents struggle to know which foods are healthy for... Read More
The Neurology of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Part One
What is Happening in the brain of children, teens, and... Read More
Boundaries - Why Theyre Needed
Imagine a child who lacks ownership of his own life,... Read More
Keeping the Stress out of Single Parenting
Researched through personal experience!Budget Your Money. Even if you are... Read More
The Secret of Understanding Children
It was a day that I will forever be etched... Read More
Tips For a First-Time Dad
So you're going to become a father. Now is not... Read More
How to Make Kids More Likeable?
Nothing touches the heartstrings of a parent more than the... 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
Understanding Why Your Child Has Been Recommended for Testing
You have just received a call from your child's teacher... Read More
THE NEW SCHOOL VISIT: 5 Things to Look For
Today the little red school house is not what it... 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
14 Romantic Time-Outs for Parents
Here are fourteen spontaneous time-outs, specially designed to help you... Read More
The 411 on Natural Colic Remedies
Any parent whose baby has suffered from colic can tell... Read More
How to Cope With Colic
When my oldest daughter was born, I walked the floor... Read More
Develop Your Childs Genius - Developing Leadership Qualities
Often I have heard that leaders are born, not made.... Read More
10 Things You Can Do To Help A Shy Child
There are a few points about shyness in children which... Read More
Plane Trip with Kids
Though you can cover even very long distances by car... Read More
The Ten Most Common Poisons Among Kids
For parents, keeping our kids safe is a constant top... Read More
Life Stuck In Fast Forward
the woes of being a parent of an ADHD child.....Like... Read More
Surprise ? Public School Class Size Doesnt Matter Very Much
School authorities often complain that classes are too large. They... Read More
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: What Do We Mean by Attention Anyway?
When we talk about attention, we are talking about two... Read More
A New Idea For Kids Party Parties: Hiring A Caricaturist Can Make Your Kids Party A Real Blast!
There's a new trend for party entertainment. It seems as... Read More
Its a Sick World
It's no joy to be sick. It's even less joy... Read More
Promoting Your Childs Heart Health
Cardiovascular endurance is one of the five health-related components of... Read More
Help! My Kids Dont Listen to Me
Does this sound familiar? Have your kids not listened to... 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
Puberty - Get Ready to Play the Puberty Game
Puberty can be a difficult time for children. Not quite... Read More
What You Can Learn About Life From Your Children
You can learn a lot from children.The best part of... Read More
They Call it Puppy Love
My son is 6 yrs old. He came home the... Read More
The Seven Keys to Child Obedience
Learning obedience is an important part of child development. This... Read More
CAMP INJURIES- 7 Things You Must Know
WHEN AN INJURY HAPPENS AT CAMP, HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED... Read More
Valuable Parenting Tip
Very often, new parents rely on a parenting tip or... Read More
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