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
Create Your Dream Family
There has been much attention in the media of late on the transformation of families, Dr Phil's Phenomenal Family Series and Super Nanny to name a few. I recently had the pleasure of being featured on a radio program, Coaching Corners in New York in which I spoke about creating... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: 7 Tips for Back to School Success
Blink. That's all we did, blink, and summer is ending and a new school year is beginning.Parents have mixed emotions. Relief that the kids are going back and dread that another school year, and the battles that come with it, is right around the corner.Here are tips for a successful... Read More
Surprise ? Public School Class Size Doesnt Matter Very Much
School authorities often complain that classes are too large. They claim that teachers can't be expected to give their students the individual attention they need if there are too many students in the class. On the surface, this excuse seems to have some merit. Common sense tells us that in... Read More
Honey I Can?t Afford The Kids
Sex has a lot to answer for ? babies usually ? which then with time and much financial investment grow up to be beautiful mutations of their parents. Yet as the family absorbs more money as it grows, the need for financial planning and protection becomes more important. So, where... Read More
The Personality of a Virgo Child
Your Virgo Baby..August 23 - September 22Virgo children are honest and reliable and usually tidy, although they may have bouts of being disorganised. Quick and alert, your Virgo child can be an excellent mimic, and is likely to be an early talker and, later, an early reader.Virgo children are usually... Read More
Eco-Parenting
Arabella Greatorex, owner of The Natural Nursery, reports on the rapidly rising demand for natural, environmentally friendly and ethically sound parenting products and highlights some of the concerns that have fuelled these demands.Organic FoodThere has been much media debate around the promotion of heavily processed foods to children, part of... Read More
Assume Personal Responsibility? Who, Me?
As thinking, acting human beings we have the ability to choose our response to events, people and circumstances. We do not become responsible when we mature; we mature when we become responsible.Psychologists teach that the only reasons people are ever motivated or moved to action is to gain a reward... Read More
Influencing Adolescents - Guided Democracy
You need to smart to be able influence adolescents. You need to be able to stand back a little, hold your tongue and wait your turn to speak.Recently, Sam my seventeen year old son, said "No way" to our requests to wear some decent clothes to an upcoming on-stage event.... Read More
10 Ways You Can Advocate For Your Child With A Learning Disability
Did you know that you are the most important person in your child's life? Of course you did. But did you know that parents of children with learning disabilities can also be their child's most effective advocate. What exactly is an advocate? An advocate is someone who speaks up for... Read More
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Failure or Future? Its Up To YOU!
We all want to comfort our children after they suffer... Read More
To Test or Not To Test - That Is the Question
Little Suzy has really been having a hard time getting... Read More
The Child Chef
If you really want to get your children to eat... Read More
The Challenges of Single Parenting
Having worked with parents for the last 35 years and... 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
Kids: Channeling Mania Towards Productivity
More and more kids these days are diagnosed ADD, ADHD,... Read More
Personal Honor
There are moments in a parent's or grandparent's life, when... 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
Reading Activities Parents Can Use For Their Children
Using 14 "at" Flashcards To Teach Reading:This exercise helps your... Read More
Best Tips for Stress Free Child Party Games
When planning a child birthday party, just a little bit... Read More
Promote Physical Fitness for Your Child
If your child is to derive the benefits of physical... Read More
Pieces of Time and Pivotal Moments
Life is comprised of pieces of time sprinkled with pivotal... Read More
Top Seven Tips for Back-to-School Success
Parents play a critical role in their child's success. These... Read More
Child ADHD - Deciding Where to Draw the Line
The wonderful adaptability of children in dealing with the challenges... Read More
Homeschooling Takes Your Child Out of Public School --- A Unique Benefit
Home-schooling removes children from public school. That alone makes home-schooling... Read More
Bullies
Bullies are an ugly but very real part of childhood.... Read More
Mutants or Clones?
In a single dose of children's television, I was bombarded... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: 3 More Dangerous Myths
MYTH: If you have not parented as well as you... Read More
MORAL ARMORS Irrational Parenting, Part II
Handing Down Malignancy.Children may begin bright and eager to face... Read More
When Everybody Does It Comes Back to Haunt You
Parental example, whether for good or for bad, is undoubtedly... Read More
Helping Your Children Develop Their Self-Discipline
We want our children to do the right thing, especially... Read More
Keeping Your Children Safe
The purpose of this article is to address some of... Read More
Parents: You Can Do Something About Professional Sports Ethics
Most of us can agree that there is a lack... Read More
Time Managment Skills for Children
Time management is an organisational concept traditionally associated with adults... Read More
Parents --- Homeschooling Can Take a Lot Less Time Than You Think
The time you will need to teach your children the... Read More
Crazy Colors Fun Kid Experiment as a Party Activity
Here is an easy, inexpensive and fun kid experiment for... Read More
Best Investment
Every week I write something about the stock market -... Read More
Americas Public School System --- Brutal and Spartan
The public school system in America has become a dismal... Read More
Picky Eaters - The Dawn of Understanding
"In general my children refuse to eat anything that hasn't... Read More
Eye-Opening Questions for Working Parents to Ask
I remember watching my 18-month-old son eat a big frosted... Read More
Spend Time Not Money With The Kids This Winter
Spending quality time with your children doesn't need to cost... Read More
Homework Doesn?t Have to Be a Battle of Wills
Homework. It doesn't have to be a daily battle of... Read More
How Do You Find the Best Car Seat to Protect Your Child
Choosing a good car seat for your child's protection is... Read More
Avoid Weight Problems In Children
Although, not a well publicized statistic, childhood obesity has more... Read More
Does Your Child Need A Bedtime Routine? - Yes!
Do you struggle to get your child to bed at... Read More
Diagnosing ADHD in Your Child, an Introduction
Everyone in a private practice setting who works with children... Read More
Coping With Colic
Quite simply, an absolute nightmare for parents and babies alike,... 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
Parenting Your Teenager: 6 Things to Stop Doing Right Away
1. STOP focusing on what you are going to make... Read More
Where to Look for Affordable Baby Clothes
Once the newness has worn off a little, you will... Read More
The Symtoms Of Meningitis And Septicaemia
Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes around the brain... Read More
What About ADHD Teens and Driving?
This is one of the most common questions asked of... Read More
Dexedrine, Cylert, and Adderall in the Treatment of ADHD
Dexedrine is not prescribed very often for the treatment of... Read More
Pay Attention! Its Your Most Important Job
Anyone can become a parent; there are no tests or... Read More
Teaching Your Children with Coupons
Coupons can be a great tool in educating your child... Read More
Teaching Your Children About the Value of Money
We take it for granted that children know how money... Read More
The Muffed Dance
Teri was 5. As younger siblings do, she looked up... Read More
Back to School Success Tips
Q. With the school year just beginning, what can we... Read More
A Man and His Baby
When a couple steps forth with a baby in tow... Read More
Andy Griffith Show Family Lessons
Although it might seem pretty corny to a lot of... Read More
Child ADHD - Deciding Where to Draw the Line
The wonderful adaptability of children in dealing with the challenges... 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
Monitoring Your Teens for Drug Use Without Appearing to be Spying
Even if your teenagers do not use drugs, you still... Read More
How To Teach Your Children Self-Reliance and Potential
Self-reliance and potential are two very important values that I'd... Read More
Parenting Your Adolescent: 3 Powerful Steps to Being an In-Charge Parent
Q. How do I overcome the 16-year-old who does things... Read More
Sibling Fighting - Reduce Sibling Rivalry by NOT Keeping Score
Recently, a much-anticipated game of mini-golf with my children soon... Read More
Would You Hire This Teacher?
Imagine you were the principal of the school that your... Read More
You Dont Need a Supernanny to Be an Active Parent
The hot new reality TV show "Nanny 911" has been... Read More
A Legacy For Dakota
Have you heard the song; "I Hope You Dance"? It... Read More
Teaching Respect And Values In Todays Society
The girl's jaw dropped in horror as the police officer... Read More
Whine Oh Whine Am I The Only One?
I thought I was the only one in the world... Read More
Busy, Working Parents --- 22 Ways To Homeschool Your Kids
If you're a single parent or a married couple on... Read More
The Theme from MASH - Suicide is Not Painless
The Theme from MASHI flipped the button on the remote... Read More
What To Do When You Think Your Child Might Have AD/HD
AD/HD (attention deficit disorder) is one of the most common... Read More
Advocating for Your Child with LD
Advocate: you've probably heard the term before. But what does... Read More
The Real Problem With Todays Teenagers (And Why Most Parents Just Dont Get It!)
An address given by Rev. David B. Smith... Read More
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