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Direct Answers - Column for the week of May 31, 2004I am concerned about my daughter, "Julie." She is 16 and a junior in high school. She gets fair grades, doesn't get into a lot of trouble, and doesn't smoke or do drugs as far as I know. Why the... Read More
Homeschooling ? Is It Worth It?
Suppose that you rearrange your life to homeschool your child and the experiment fails? You may feel that you've disrupted your life and wasted a year of your child's time. Your child may even be kept back a grade by the local public school.The answer to this concern is, can... Read More
Who Will Be Their Guardian?
If you are like most people today, you do not have a will. The reasons for this failure are many, with the most common being along the lines of "I don't have enough assets to worry about", "I don't know how to write a will", or "Lawyers charge a lot... Read More
6 Great Freebie Resources for Parents of Twins & Multiple Births
A sure way to double the joys of parenthood is to give birth to twins! You'll have twice the smiles, goos & coos, giggles, and firsts (first words, first steps, first burps?.) But for many soon-to-be parents of twins, once the excitement wears off, the math sets in?.Suddenly you find... Read More
Protect your Kids Early with Safety Glasses
What exactly makes safety glasses different from regular glasses? There are several reasons glasses will be rated as safe. They must not only cover the front of the eyes but also the top and sides as well so small particles can't enter the eye. You can find inexpensive shields from... Read More
Beyond the Words, a Childs Voice
Voices have a way of falling into a pattern, not unlike the sound of constant rain. At first, the rain is obvious as it dramatically announces its arrival, and for a brief moment, you acknowledge the intrusion. But slowly, the rhythmic sounds fade into the background, becoming nothing more than... Read More
Things To Teach Your Teenage Driver
Is it hard to communicate with your teenager about issues in his or her life? Regardless of the communication problems, there are two issues you need to discuss with them: driving and insurance. The following are four things to teach your teenage driver.1. Driving is a privilege, not a right.From... Read More
Anti Scooter Media Frenzy
An estimated five million scooters will be sold this year and according to the U.S. Product Safety Commission 26,000 scooter-related injuries were reported before the end of December 2000! 90 percent of those injuries were to children 14 and under. The Consumer Product Safety Counsel also received reports of two... Read More
ADHD: A Dialogue With a Non-Believer, Part Five
Dear Sir, It was with some interest that I read the article What You Should Know About Attention Deficit Disorder by Edward W. after having it handed to me by a member of our church. There were elements of the article that were insightful, helpful, and needed to be said... Read More
Educational Toys And Childrens Books - A Must For Optimal Childhood Development
The brightly colored plastic mobile dangles lazily overhead in the infant's crib. The baby coos as its tiny arms swing a rattle back and forth. In another room a pre-school youngster is busy assembling the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle and upstairs a teen is conquering worlds on a computerized... Read More
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How To Teach Your Children Self-Reliance and Potential
Self-reliance and potential are two very important values that I'd... Read More
Why Do People Have Kids?
Despite the theory that people have kids because they want... Read More
Raising Strong Daughters
When my daughter was born, I must admit there was... Read More
Helpful Tips for the Adoptive Grandparent
Few things are more completely enjoyable than becoming a grandparent.... Read More
Teaching Reading : Part Two
We know that you want your little guy or gal... Read More
Lifebooks: Every Adopted Child Needs One
Information is gold when you are adopted. Every tiny piece... Read More
For School Success, Dont Coddle Your Kids
Parents want their children to succeed in school. However, sometimes... Read More
Do You Have the Loving Relationship With Your Children That You Desire?
Most people with children want to be good parents. The... Read More
Mom, Dad and the Big Brother
Software for parental control is a useful tool, if applied... Read More
Its OK For Your Child To Be Bored - In Fact, Its Recommended!
NY -- Strange as it may sound, bordom promotes happier,... Read More
Ritalin (Methylphenidate) in the Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Ritalin is a good medication with a bad reputation. Its... Read More
7 Things To Teach Your Kids About Money
Did you know that many people retire broke?It's true. After... Read More
How To Help Your Child Learn
Just as every snowflake is unique, so is every child.... Read More
Invented Spelling --- Another Alice-in-Wonderland Public-School Theory
As part of the whole-language (or "balanced") reading-instruction philosophy, many... Read More
Natural Disasters: Help Your Child Cope With The Anxiety
How on earth can you help your family cope with... Read More
Childhood Obesity & Parents Healthy Food Confusion
Many parents struggle to know which foods are healthy for... Read More
Developing a Fantastic Relationship with Your Child
Here's a scene: A parent "might suddenly grab a happliy... Read More
Helping Your Kid?s Grow a Garden
Start some gardening traditions with your kids. Give them their... Read More
Marriage, Divorce, and Kids
Are men to blame for the divorce problem in this... Read More
First Year With Twins - A Father?s Point Of View
People always ask my wife and I: "How did you... 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
Bedtime and Sleep Habits
Bedtime and children's sleep habits can cause nightmares - for... Read More
Mommies and Me Special Time
Creating and making special memories with your child is very... Read More
Hints on how to encourage children to read
Hints from Ruowen Wang? Keep a small basket filled with... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: The Bottom Line Issues
Q. When you consult with a family with teens, what... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: What to Do When Your Teen Feels Left Out
On a recent Saturday evening, I noticed a young teen-age... Read More
The Theme from MASH - Suicide is Not Painless
The Theme from MASHI flipped the button on the remote... Read More
Entering Their Imaginative World
In dealing with children with autism spectrum disorders, its all... Read More
What Are Reasonable Expectations of a Child?
To have reasonable expectations of our children is an important... Read More
Is Your Child Learning Nothing?
You send your child to school and the teachers teach... Read More
Send Your Child to College FREE!
College is one of the largest expenses through the course... Read More
Americas Public schools --- Deteriorating Like They Did In Ancient Rome
The citizens of the early Roman Republic enjoyed an education... Read More
The Truth About Motherhood
What is the mystery of motherhood? I know that when... Read More
Parenting
This article on parenting is by a practicing relationship counsellor/therapist,... Read More
Calming Tips for Hyperactive Children
Parents of hyperactive children know the "Would you please just... Read More
Plane Trip with Kids
Though you can cover even very long distances by car... Read More
Whine Oh Whine Am I The Only One?
I thought I was the only one in the world... Read More
Guide To Choosing Educational Toys For Children
In the last few years, parents started getting more and... Read More
A Chart for Everything
For every season, check, check, check, There is a chart,... Read More
How to Create an Emotional Bond with Your Child
One of the most powerful tools that parents have for... Read More
Punishing the Victim -- Why Public Schools Pressure Parents To Give Their Kids Mind-Altering Drugs
Public-school teaching is structured in such a way that it... Read More
My Dads Secrets
From the book Spider's Night on the BoomI've only begun... Read More
Mom vs. Dad: Navigating Parenting Differences With All Good Intentions
Let's face it: raising children can be quite the adventure.... Read More
Cloning; is it for you?
What would it be like to have a clone? What... Read More
How Effective Are Ritalin and Dexedrine in Treating the Symptoms of ADHD?
Many research studies have shown the overall effectiveness of stimulant... Read More
Childrens Friendships Made Easy
Most research into children's friendships shows that those children who... Read More
Homeschool Socialization - Developing Your Homeschool Childs Social Skills
Everyone needs friends, and, as parents, you and I both... Read More
Raise Your Child to Be a Leader Not a Follower
Your child's leadership skills begin at the family dinner table.... Read More
Top Ten Common Sense Rules for Fathers
There are a lot of sophisticated parenting theories and techniques... 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
Develop Your Childs Genius: One Step Farther
When is a person brilliant? When does a person show... Read More
Quality Time?
There's a phrase that's become popular over the past few... Read More
Where to Look for Affordable Baby Clothes
Once the newness has worn off a little, you will... Read More
A Man and His Baby
When a couple steps forth with a baby in tow... Read More
Adoption: Laughter and Tears
If you ever walk through an orphanage, it will be... Read More
Learning my Childs Way
Home schooling. What is it? What does it mean to... Read More
Sanity Savers For Busy Mums Page
Question 1 "How do I get more time to play?"... Read More
They Call it Puppy Love
My son is 6 yrs old. He came home the... Read More
Using Cloth Nappies
We all know that using cloth nappies is best for... Read More
How to Deal with Your Child?s Inappropriate Behaviour
Children bombard parents with many challenging behaviours. We are delighted... Read More
From Good to GREAT: Secrets On Becoming A Better Dad
While most fathers aspire to become the best Dads they... Read More
Tips For a First-Time Dad
So you're going to become a father. Now is not... Read More
Developing a Fantastic Relationship with Your Child
Here's a scene: A parent "might suddenly grab a happliy... Read More
Speaking on Behalf of Our Children: Stop Blaming the Victims
How many times have you flipped through the pages of... Read More
Hiking with Children
There is nothing quite like hiking with small children. The... Read More
Lets Pretend
Children explore the world around them and learn through pretend... Read More
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