13 Ways to Spend Time with Your Teenage Daughter
The older my daughter gets the more it's sinking in that I don't have much time left to spend with her! She's turning 16 in a couple of months, and I know I won't be seeing her much after she gets her driver's license.It's hard to find things to do... Read More
Parenting Confidence - Who Needs It?
It used to strike me as odd - but really, it makes perfect sense.If you are a regular flier, or have flown recently, you'll know what I mean. The 'plane is taxiing along for take off and the cabin crew are going through the pre-flight safety routine.The odd bit I'm... Read More
You Dont Need a Supernanny to Be an Active Parent
The hot new reality TV show "Nanny 911" has been joined by a similar nanny-to-the-rescue show called "Supernanny." These shows depict families in which the children are extremely out of control, rebellious, spoiled or otherwise quite a handful. The nannies come in for a week (from sunrise to bedtime each... Read More
Teaching Your Children with Coupons
Coupons can be a great tool in educating your child about saving money, being frugal, and shopping smart. Who doesn't want their children to grow up knowing how to save easily on every purchase? With coupon clipping you'll show them money saving skills they can use throughout their life!Teaching your... Read More
10 Things You Can Do To Help A Shy Child
There are a few points about shyness in children which will help you better understand the best approach in dealing with your child. You will need to identify the nature of your child's shyness. Children are shy in different ways for different reasons. Understanding the nature of your child's shyness... Read More
Encourage Your Children Potential By Your Modeling
All responsible parents would want to support their children, find ways to encourage their potential, help them be more, discover their hidden gifts and help them reach for the stars.There are a lot of things that parents need to do in order to achieve the above things and we all... Read More
Free Stuff for Twins: Incentives for Parents of 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
The Best Gifts Ever: Life Experiences Every Child Should Have
This past holiday season Canadians spent over $45 billion-with parents paying out almost $1.8 billion of that on their children's presents alone. However, the best gifts we can give our children can not be purchased in a store. And while they are within the grasp of all parents to give,... Read More
Beginning the Special Education Process
Like anything else in life, there's a method to the special education process. It was put in place to help people who deal with learning disabilities get the best services possible. In order to help you understand this method, here's a simplified version of the Special Education process. 1)... Read More
Back to School - Disappontment?
Our back-to-school buying habits do not help kids succeed in the classroom!Parents are buying new book bags, school clothes, tennis shoes, notebooks, pens, etc., with the mistaken belief that this will help their child succeed in school. By mid-September the clothes will be dirty, the book bag will be torn,... Read More
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Caretaking Parents, Entitled Kids
Demanding children ? children who have entitlement issues ? seem... Read More
How Effective is the Nutraceutical ATTEND with ADHD?
I really like all natural remedy for Attention Deficit Disorder... Read More
Children, Entitlement and God
"Setting the alarm on Sunday mornings is inhuman?..God should know... Read More
Guide to Choosing a Computer System for Your Child
Before going further into choosing computers for children, I believe... Read More
The Added Advantage In African American Childrens Education: Computer Homeschooling (Part 2)
We've got spirit, yes we do! We've got spirit how... Read More
Is My Child Lazy?
Is there a difference between lazy and unmotivated? Why do... Read More
Exams Cause Stress For Parents Too
When it comes to exams, or indeed any academic work,... Read More
Nail Biting Basics
Nail biting in all its various forms is problematic... Read More
6 Great Freebie Resources for Parents of Twins & Multiple Births
A sure way to double the joys of parenthood is... Read More
Remember The Generation Gap?
The techniques of managing relationships between parents and their children... Read More
Choosing the Perfect Jogging Stroller
When choosing the perfect jogging stroller, a very important question... Read More
Nothing Like a Mothers Love
Travel is a common theme in my life -- probably... Read More
Identifying Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in the Classroom: Eight Things Teachers Should
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the phrase that is... Read More
Spend Time Not Money With The Kids This Winter
Spending quality time with your children doesn't need to cost... Read More
Teenagers Taking Risks
It can be hard being a parent with a teen... Read More
Gifts From The Heart: Moms Remember...
To the untrained eye, it might look like a piece... Read More
ADHD: A Dialogue With a Non-Believer, part two
Dear Sir, It was with some interest that I read... Read More
Mutants or Clones?
In a single dose of children's television, I was bombarded... Read More
Real Monsters Under Your Bed
There may really be a real monster under your kidâ??s... Read More
Natural Disasters: Help Your Child Cope With The Anxiety
How on earth can you help your family cope with... Read More
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
Do You Have the Loving Relationship With Your Children That You Desire?
Most people with children want to be good parents. The... Read More
Five Tips for Successful Grandparenting
1. Boundaries are necessary for control and safety.All children need... Read More
Patterns For Plus Size Children
Plus size children and overweight children need patterns and clothing... Read More
Top 5 Characteristics of Good Leadership to Instill in Our Home School Children
I am sure that this list can be jogged and... Read More
Non-Compliance in Your Children, Some Tips for Parents
Non-compliance is the family therapist's big word for your child... Read More
The Symtoms Of Meningitis And Septicaemia
Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes around the brain... Read More
The Child Chef
If you really want to get your children to eat... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: The Trust Issue
Q. How do we decide what our teens should be... Read More
Parenting Univeristy: Potty Training 101
When your child shows signs of potty training readiness, it's... Read More
Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) for Teen Drivers
Drivers 16 years of age have little driving experience, putting... Read More
A Child Can Make a Difference
Sometimes dreams really can come true! May 8th - 11th,... Read More
Are You Too Busy for Your Kids?
In his recent newsletter "Happy Kids", parenting expert Michael Grose... Read More
Facing the Homeschool Super Mom
I know this Mom. She homeschools her 5 children, plus... Read More
Ten Ways To Become Your Teenagers Best Friend
Best friends! It may seem impossible to believe, but today's... Read More
Lets Pretend
Children explore the world around them and learn through pretend... Read More
Vouchers --- Parents, Dont Depend On Them
Vouchers, which give tax money to parents to pay for... Read More
Parents Need to Vent Anger! Try These 4 Steps to Serenity
Parents are losing their self-control to anger. A friend called... Read More
The Parent Teen Relationship: How Effective is Yours?
It was the homework that did it. Each night became... Read More
Surprising Fun Solution to Kids Moods and Attitudes
As a parent, are you at your wits end? Does... Read More
Bad Boys/Good Boys (Avoiding The Pitfalls Of Being An Insensitive Dad)
I WAS AMAZEDI could hardly believe what I was hearing.... Read More
Ultimate Airplane Themed Games & Activities for your Childs Birthday Party
Are you looking for the Ultimate Airplane Themed Party Games... Read More
Ten Ways to Help Your Child Make Friends
Nothing touches the heartstrings of a parent or teacher more... Read More
Beginning the Special Education Process
Like anything else in life, there's a method to the... Read More
Breastfeeding, Its My Right
My name is Duncan and I'm 2 years old. I... Read More
The Theme from MASH - Suicide is Not Painless
The Theme from MASHI flipped the button on the remote... Read More
I Dont Believe in ADHD
O.K. I've heard it a hundred times from my prison... Read More
Playful Parenting - More than Just Fun and Games
Early childhood educators have called play "children's work". Many parents... Read More
The Importance of Fathers
There is no doubt that mothers play an all-important leading... Read More
Who Will Be Their Guardian?
If you are like most people today, you do not... Read More
School Issues: When Should an ADHD Child Be Held Back In School?
This can be a very complicated issue, so I don't... Read More
Break Free From Power Struggles
You want your daughter to wear a dress to the... Read More
If your child is being bullied - 20 top tips for parents
Keith is now in the fourth grade and he dislikes... Read More
Homework Help for the Attention Deficit Child
Does the homework battle so typical with your hyperactive or... Read More
Beyond the Words, a Childs Voice
Voices have a way of falling into a pattern, not... Read More
Teach Your Child About Money
What are we teaching our children about money? Hopefully something!I... Read More
Parents/Teens and Money ? 5 Ideas for Keeping the Peace
Children and teenagers are relentlessly bombarded with merchandise that entices.... Read More
Help Your Child Do Better in School
1. Create... Read More
Three Tips to Get Children with Sleeping Problems Asleep
According to the American Sleep Association 70% of all babies... Read More
Thirteen Values You Can Teach Through Homework
Are you a parent concerned about passing values on to... Read More
Is Your Teen Stressed? Teach Them How to Manage Their Time, Schoolwork, and Leisure Activities
I hear from many parents that their child is stressed... Read More
Children Cooperate When Appreciated
Do you want your child to cooperate with you more?Children... Read More
Overscheduled Kids
Time devoted the better part of an issue to it.... Read More
Sometimes Our Childrens Questions Answer Our Own
I was changing Ford's diaper the other day when he... Read More
School Days - Top 10 Tips for Establishing a Good Routine
Teachers know that children thrive in an environment with routines,... Read More
Revering the Crayon Marks
"Do not think that love, in order to be genuine,... Read More
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