Time Managment Skills for Children
Time management is an organisational concept traditionally associated with adults and the workplace. The experts tell us that more efficient use of time means greater productivity. So organisations encourage individuals to prioritise, plan ahead and make the most of the time that they have at work.It is important that working... Read More
A Dangerous Environment
The internet is a dangerous place for your children. Don't even begin to believe that your child is safe. There are more dangers than you can possibly imagine waiting to lure children to their doom. You had better be aware of what's happening and take steps to shield them from... Read More
How Many Sex Offenders Live On Your Block?
For any parent, learning that a convicted sex offender lives on the same block, can be a chilling discovery. The thought of it alone, can be disturbing. Most parents can't imagine that someone, who could be so potentially dangerous, may live somewhere on their block or along the path their... Read More
What the Matter Is
When my oldest boy was really young, he tickled my mother with that phrase. I would ask him, "What's the matter?" and he would answer me, "Well, what the matter is..." followed by whatever it was that he needed to discuss with me. He would say it with that very... Read More
My Best Buddy
My son, Dakota is now 7 yrs old. He is so smart for his age. I recently had a conference with his 1st grade teacher and was surprised to find out that he was having a hard time in school. I guess I was surprised because at home he was... Read More
Why A Father Is Not A Dad
It can be said that any man who procreates is a father, whether present in that child's life or not. While this is technically true, it really takes a man to be a dad!There is nothing more insulting than a cavalier man thinking he has every right in the world... Read More
Let Kids Help
One fantastic way to get your children involved in what they are eating, is to have them help. A great way to start is to let them make up their lunch for the next day. Obviously you will need to set some guidelines. For example, when I turned 9 I... Read More
Why Fathers Are Such a Necessary Component in the Raising of Their Children.
The first year of a child's life is the most crucial time for Dad's to be present and loving and hugging his child. According to clinicians in the first year of birth babies relate to behaviors not language.The most important thing a father can do for his children is to... Read More
Stroller Safety Tips
Strollers offer a wonderful and convenient service to parents and caregivers. The first priority in choosing a stroller should be safety.To prevent tipping, choose a stroller that has a wide base so even when your child leans over there is no chance of the stroller tipping.If you purchase a stroller... Read More
Motherhood is a Perfect Adventure
How often do you think of family life as an adventure or delightful experience? If you and your children are having a good day, then you might buy into this idea. However, many of you are probably laughing hysterically now. What is delightful about the children fighting for the umpteenth... Read More
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A New School Year
Depending on where you live school will be starting this... Read More
Teenagers and What Parents Should Do About Them
Chiladult? Whatever you call them, teenagers are a changin' and... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: Kids and Money
Most teens go into the work world ill-prepared to manage... Read More
Misplaced Passion
"Before every action, ask yourself: Will this bring more monkeys... Read More
When A Parent Is Deployed
When a parent is deployed with the military it can... Read More
The Great Baby Name Debate
Winifred or Willow? Thomas or Troy? The name you choose... Read More
Is There Any Real Use For A Fun Quiz?
Q. I don't like my children spending so much time... Read More
Stop Lying NOW
Do you have a consistent problem with your child lying... Read More
Kids: Channeling Mania Towards Productivity
More and more kids these days are diagnosed ADD, ADHD,... Read More
Kids and Sports: Fundamentals First
Would you hand a child calculus problems once she was... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: 8 Things You Need to Be Doing
Get into their world. The world that teens are growing... Read More
The Ten Most Common Poisons Among Kids
For parents, keeping our kids safe is a constant top... Read More
Surprise ? Public School Class Size Doesnt Matter Very Much
School authorities often complain that classes are too large. They... Read More
Ten Ways To Become Your Teenagers Best Friend
Best friends! It may seem impossible to believe, but today's... Read More
The Reticular Activating System, and its Role in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
In our last article about the neurology of ADHD we... Read More
The Most Powerful Question a Parent Can Ask?
The question I have for you drives right to the... Read More
Managing Sibling Rivalry
It is human nature to feel competitive and envious toward... Read More
What the Matter Is
When my oldest boy was really young, he tickled my... Read More
Real Monsters Under Your Bed
There may really be a real monster under your kidâ??s... Read More
The B Word
Former students would probably attest to the fact that few... Read More
The Science of Mother Love
A growing body of scientific evidence shows that the way... Read More
Challenges for Our Children
Researchers have estimated that 25-35% of children in the United... Read More
Child ADHD - Deciding Where to Draw the Line
The wonderful adaptability of children in dealing with the challenges... Read More
What is Prenatal Intelligence?
Prenatal intelligence, also known as fetal intelligence, has become a... Read More
Reincarnation: Sacred Children Series - 1 of 3
Many years ago, my children were raised on the various... Read More
How Illiteracy Can Ruin Your Childs Life
It may seem obvious to many people why literacy is... 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
Are Public Schools Anti-Parent?
Some public schools try to turn children against their parents... Read More
How Public Schools Lie to Parents and Betray Our Children
Under the "No Child Left Behind Act," public schools whose... Read More
When Kids Hurt Parents
The cruel callous remarks made by our offspring can sometimes... Read More
The Different Types, or Styles, of ADHD
Research literature, recent books, and common sense, all point to... Read More
Communication Mistakes Parents Often Make - And Easy Ways To Correct Them
As parents, we love our children and want to do... Read More
Parenting Secrets Revealed
So your little Susie wants to join a competitive gymnastic... Read More
How Public Schools Lie to Parents and Betray Our Children
Under the "No Child Left Behind Act," public schools whose... Read More
Starting School - What Age Should Children Begin School?
"What age should my child start school?"This is a common... Read More
The Truth Behind Having Children
In the beginning, having children was just a byproduct of... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: What Teens Say About Parents
What's hard for teenagersHaving people who don't understand you trying... Read More
5 Solid Reasons: Why Your Child Can Be An Achiever
All of us, including your child, entered this world equipped... Read More
The Giving Jar
Giving with a happy heart. If you teach a child... Read More
Overscheduled Kids
Time devoted the better part of an issue to it.... Read More
Im a Father, Doesnt Anyone Care?
The snow was getting heavier with each lift of the... Read More
Parental Involvement in Learning
Whether children attend public or private schools, they benefit when... Read More
Are You Meeting ALL Your Childs Basic Needs?
This may come as a surprise, but many parents are... Read More
Responsible Fatherhood - A Unique And Irreplaceable Role!
Something happened the other day that made me feel uneasy.... Read More
Teach Children The Skills Of Optimism
Optimists do better academically, socially and enjoy better health than... Read More
Just What Is A Learning Disability?
A learning disability is defined as a permanent problem that... 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
Picky Eaters - The Dawn of Understanding
"In general my children refuse to eat anything that hasn't... Read More
Twelve Tips To Connect With Teachers At Conference Time
It's that time again! Parent-teacher conferences are coming. Are you... Read More
Illegal and Legal Drug Usage in the United States
How bad is the illegal drug problem here in the... Read More
Patterns For Plus Size Children
Plus size children and overweight children need patterns and clothing... Read More
Why Wont My Teens Clean Their Room?
Have you ever had this struggle with your teens? Did... Read More
Violence in Media
In the news, we hear and see an increasing number... Read More
Parents/Teens and Money ? 5 Ideas for Keeping the Peace
Children and teenagers are relentlessly bombarded with merchandise that entices.... Read More
Raising a Self-Sufficient Teen
Teens don't learn responsibility overnight. If you haven't been working... Read More
Avoid Weight Problems In Children
Although, not a well publicized statistic, childhood obesity has more... Read More
Road Trip with Kids
Boredom, limited space and overflowing energy are a source of... Read More
Teaching Your Child Safety
Q. What is the best way to teach safety awareness... Read More
When Everybody Does It Comes Back to Haunt You
Parental example, whether for good or for bad, is undoubtedly... Read More
Top 10 Ways to Motivate Your Student
As the new school year begins, parents play a pivotal... Read More
How to Make a Time Capsule
Looking for an unusual and memorable gift? Why not preserve... Read More
First Year With Twins - A Father?s Point Of View
People always ask my wife and I: "How did you... Read More
Raising Kids on a Budget
There are only two ways to get more money:1) Increase... Read More
A Chart for Everything
For every season, check, check, check, There is a chart,... Read More
Sometimes Our Childrens Questions Answer Our Own
I was changing Ford's diaper the other day when he... Read More
Spelling Games
The following spelling games can be used by parents to... Read More
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