Bring On The Music To Help Your Child Learn Faster And More Effectively
Do you remember how you first learned the alphabet? I am quite sure that the majority of us learnt it by singing the ABC Song: 'ABCDEFG-HIJKLMNOP-QRS-TUV-WXY-and-Z...'There is no doubt that music and songs are one of the best means to teach children new information and knowledge. And over the last... Read More
MORAL ARMORS Irrational Parenting, Part I
"If a kid asks where rain comes from, I think a cute thing to tell him is "God is crying." And if he asks why God is crying, another cute thing to tell him is, "Probably because of something you did.""-Jack HandeyMy view on parenting holds one key premise in... Read More
What Julia Roberts has to Say about Motherhood
Julia Roberts recently gave birth to twins: Hazel and Phinnaeus. At 37, America's Pretty Woman couldn't be happier in her new role of motherhood.The twins were delivered at a hospital in Southern California. Since the twin's birth Julia has done voice-over work for the remake of E.B. White's "Charlotte's Web".... Read More
Diapers: Do You Choose Disposable Or Reusable?
Diapers..Changing a dirty diaper is not the best part of having a baby, but there's no escaping it. And you'd better get used to it - you'll be changing around 5,000 diapers before baby's potty trained!The first question is whether to use disposable diapers or reusable. In a nutshell, disposables... Read More
What is Prenatal Intelligence?
Prenatal intelligence, also known as fetal intelligence, has become a very hot topic among medical professionals and expecting parents because of the affects it might have on the fetus. Many studies have been done that show a link between fetal stimulation and intelligence as well as increased development of motor... Read More
Authoritarian Parenting, Permissive Parenting, or Loving Parenting
Angie was brought up by rigid, authoritarian parents who kept her on a tight leash. They rarely considered her feelings about anything, showing a complete lack of empathy and compassion for her feelings and desires. If she came home five minutes late from school or from an activity, she was... Read More
Teaching Respect And Values In Todays Society
The girl's jaw dropped in horror as the police officer spoke these words:"Don't go there. Have you any idea how many kids have been stabbed in the past year? They'll kill you as soon as look at you. They have no respect for life."The mother breathed a sigh of relief.... Read More
The Three Best Alternative Treatments for ADHD
There are a LOT of alternative treatments for sale out there for people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder who would rather not have to use a strong medication such as Ritalin. Some of these are good, some are fair, and some are bad. Anything that is on the market... Read More
Theres Never a Bad Time To Start Helping To Spread The Word of God
Q. What's the right age to start giving a Bible quiz to my child?A. The moment that she is able to recognize pictures or symbols. It's never too soon to start teaching a child about God, and a Bible quiz is an outstanding way to do it.When most people think... Read More
Intro to Medications for ADD ADHD
The most common medications used in the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder are stimulant medications. Anti-depressant medications, and even anti-convulsant medications, are sometimes used as well, though this is less common. The stimulant medications used to treat ADHD include Ritalin (Methylphenidate), Dexedrine (Dextroamphetamine), ADDerall, and Cylert (Sodium Pemoline).... Read More
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Top 50 Father Quotations
"The greatest gift I ever had Came from God, and... Read More
Gifts From The Heart: Moms Remember...
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Study Skills - Help Young People Study Smarter, Not Harder
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Teach Your Children - Without Them Knowing They Are Learning!
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Peer Pressure - Five Ways to Help Teenagers Beat Peer Influence
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EEG Biofeedback Training as a Treatment Option for ADHD
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More Water, Not Less, Will Help End Bedwetting
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Encourage Your Children Potential By Your Modeling
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The Top 10 Tips for Communicating with Children
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Is Your Child Ready For an Allowance?
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Children - Blessing or Curse
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Childrens Safety in Public Places - 10 Useful Tips
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Mommie Moments ? Taking Time For Yourself
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Parenting - The Irrational Vocation
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Keeping the Stress out of Single Parenting
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Back to School - Disappontment?
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Now, They?re Bullying My Daughter in Our Home: Welcome to Cyber-bullying
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Learning Responsibility is a Lifelong Process
Learning responsibility is an ever widening and lifelong process.As thinking,... Read More
Im a Father, Doesnt Anyone Care?
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Life Lessons in a Glass of Beer
It was blisteringly hot last Saturday. As I took that... Read More
Difference
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Its a Sick World
It's no joy to be sick. It's even less joy... Read More
Children are People, Not Machines
When growing up, my father frequently reminded me to "pay... Read More
Turn off the TV -- and Turn on to Physical Activity!
Imagine having no television for an entire season. Such was... Read More
Safe From Strangers
There are few thoughts as terrifying as the abduction of... Read More
New Baby ? Relax and Become a Yummy Mummy
Lets face it becoming a mum is a bit of... Read More
How to Assist Troubled Teens
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Use Encouragement Instead of Criticism to Help Children Improve
Criticism is punitiveOur children judge themselves on the opinions we... Read More
Resilient, Confident Kids - 10 Ways to Promote Resilience in Children
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The Worlds Greatest Dad
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Tips For a First-Time Dad
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ParentingYour Teenager: Dont Buy the I Dont Know and I Dont Care Attitude
"I don't know and I don't care."I've heard those words... Read More
7 Ways to Survive the Start of the School Year
It happens every year. Just when you are settled in... Read More
How To Live With Your Teenagers Untidy Room
'Whose room is it anyway?'If you have a teenager, you're... Read More
The ADD Child: Challenging Parents, Teachers and Friends
The ADD child exhibits a series of behaviors that are... Read More
How to End the Misery of Bedwetting
When a child wets the bed they worry. Children tend... Read More
Keeping the Stress out of Single Parenting
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Ten Terrific Ideas for Rainy Day Fun
It's been raining for a week and the kids and... Read More
Parents of Teens: Do You Ever Ask WHY is she so MEAN to me?
Do you ever wonder what is behind the occasional nasty... Read More
The Truth Behind Having Children
In the beginning, having children was just a byproduct of... Read More
Hearing Our Seriously Distressed Children
How do we deal with our seriously distressed children and... Read More
Develop Your Childs Genius: Improving Concentration and Focus
Some people can concentrate on an assignment, to the exclusion... Read More
Misplaced Passion
"Before every action, ask yourself: Will this bring more monkeys... Read More
You Make Me Sick And Other Things Parents Say in Anger
Maryann is so focused she's blind. She's slipped over the... Read More
Is it Attention Deficit Disorder or is it Tourettes Syndrome?
During the assessment process it is of great importance for... Read More
How Well Do You Know Your Child?
Do you think you really know your child? I don't... Read More
Bless Your Child With The Name
What a dreamer I am when thinking about parenthood. Most... Read More
Frequently Asked Questions About Reading To Your Child
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Top Ten Things Parents Must Know About State Academic Standards (What Your Child s/b Learning)
Public education in the United States has never been equal... Read More
The Truth About Motherhood
What is the mystery of motherhood? I know that when... Read More
Relate With Your Teen And Gain Their Trust
We were all teens at one time for some many... Read More
Parents Dealing with Worry and Fear
Dear Vijay,I worry about not being a good parent. My... Read More
Dealing with Lying: The Dos and Donts
Jason Roberts listened to his son's explanation of the missing... Read More
Quality Time?
There's a phrase that's become popular over the past few... Read More
Diana, Princess of Whales
Younger generations unfortunately will not understand how larger than life... Read More
Childrens Allowance
When we consider that the word allowance means, "allowing for,"... Read More
How To Teach Children Loyalty and Dependability
Individualism is a common thing in today's modern society. Many... Read More
Meeting The True Needs of Children Diagnosed As ADHD
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Dexedrine, Cylert, and Adderall in the Treatment of ADHD
Dexedrine is not prescribed very often for the treatment of... Read More
Second Letter to My Daughter
Dear Camille,As I thumb through the photographs that I carry... Read More
Preparing Your Child for the Three Rs
There is little doubt that reading, 'riting and 'rithmetic are... Read More
Whine Oh Whine Am I The Only One?
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Childhood Obesity & Parents Healthy Food Confusion
Many parents struggle to know which foods are healthy for... Read More
From Birth to Teen, Spirituality in Children
Until about the age of six, children do not generally... Read More
The Cost of Competition on Kids
The subject of competition is one that provokes some pretty... Read More
Uniforms
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