Is Your Behavioural Change Strategy Working?
'How can I start getting my children to help out at home?'Many parent ask me this question. My answer is simple ? "It depends!"Achieving a behavioural change in children is dependent on their age and stage of development, their temperament and attitude, and how set in their ways they are.Let's... Read More
Simple Living in a Materialistic World
We were sitting in the family room. My kids had finished their first day back at school after the holiday break, and my wife was working late. Michael, my six-year-old son, was finger knitting. Sarah, my eight-year-old, was knitting a scarf. I sat near them and folded clothes. Occasionally someone... Read More
Pipe Down!
Life is funny.My twenty-year-old daughter, Melanie, has a her new summer job as a nanny for three small children. She's an aspiring operatic soprano who was whisked off to a rich suburb near Manhattan the day after her finals had ended at the Eastman School of Music. Her mother and... Read More
The Importance of Fathers
There is no doubt that mothers play an all-important leading role in the lives of their children. They are the obvious heroes of child rearing. But what about a father's role? Just how important are the dads of the world compared to the almighty image of mother? My belief is... Read More
Teenagers and What Parents Should Do About Them
Chiladult? Whatever you call them, teenagers are a changin' and parents need to know what to do.Wow... What Happened?That's what most parents find themselves asking about the time their kids hit twelve or thirteen. But the changes really start unfolding between nine to eleven years old.Your sweet little babies who's... Read More
Breaking the Cycle of Emotional Blackmail
Family decision-making is an intriguing phenomenon. Many factors become part of the decision-making process. Emotions play an important part in this activity.Parents and children each use emotions to steer decisions favorable way to themselves. Using emotions to influence decisions develops naturally.The use of emotions becomes harmful when they are used... Read More
Teaching Your Child Safety
Q. What is the best way to teach safety awareness to young children?A. The best way is to follow your instincts. It is a natural process. You, your parents, your brothers and sisters, any other close members of your family, and your friends provide just the right input.You are your... Read More
Top Ten Ways to Teach Values to Your Kids
In a consumer-driven society that broadcasts values you don't approve of, how can you teach values to your kids? Here are ten ideas to help you:1. Tell them your life stories and teach through your storiesKids love to hear stories about your childhood. Weave in some moral dilemmas, and you've... 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
Communication Mistakes Parents Often Make - And Easy Ways To Correct Them
As parents, we love our children and want to do the best for them. At times, however, the pressures of living every day create stress and distractions for all of us. We can easily fall into communication habits that are not effective, especially when we need to discipline our children... Read More
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True Romance for Couples with Kids: 10 Inexpensive Ideas
Anyone can splurge on a formal dinner or a pricey... Read More
Child Abuse - Survey & Comments
Beyond cases reported to authorities, little knowledge exists on the... Read More
Eating Disorders in Children
If I had a dollar for every time I persuaded... Read More
Mommy, I Can?t Sleep! Sleep Disturbance in Children
"Just turn the lights off and go to sleep"Do you... Read More
5 Ways To Help Your Kids Do Math
Uh oh.Your kids arrive home with their school reports and... Read More
Break Free From Power Struggles
You want your daughter to wear a dress to the... Read More
Examining Drugs for ADHD, Particularly Strattera
In memory of 14 year old Matthew Smith; 11 year... Read More
What is Incest?
Incest is sexual activity, ranging from fondling to intercourse, between... Read More
How to Put Your Kids (Or Grandkids) On the Fast Track to Success
Working with adults (as well as children and teens) for... Read More
6 Ways to Communicate Clearly with Your Teen
How would you like to have a closer relationship with... Read More
Educational Toys And Childrens Books - A Must For Optimal Childhood Development
The brightly colored plastic mobile dangles lazily overhead in the... Read More
Friendships - Helping Children Develop Friendship Skills
Reasearch into children's friendships shows that those children who are... Read More
Unilateral Disarmament - The First Step to Improving Communications with Your Teenagers
Many times, we are so conditioned in how we speak... Read More
How to Get a Good Diagnosis to See If Your Child Has ADHD
Your child's teacher says that you need to find out... Read More
Lifebooks: Every Adopted Child Needs One
Information is gold when you are adopted. Every tiny piece... Read More
Book Review: The Ring Bear Depicts Turmoil of Becoming A Stepchild
In "The Ring Bear," a picture book by Tigard resident... Read More
The Top 10 Tips for Communicating with Children
Most people have more training before they receive their driver's... Read More
Children Who Talk to Angels
What do you do when your child begins talking to... Read More
Hearing Our Seriously Distressed Children
How do we deal with our seriously distressed children and... Read More
Healthy Eating Alone Is Not The Answer
Along with eating healthier we need to be more active.... Read More
The Challenges of Single Parenting
Having worked with parents for the last 35 years and... Read More
Back to School
It is hard to believe that summer is coming to... Read More
Poker Parenting: 4 Ways Poker Skills Produce Parenting Thrills
Even as a busy parent, I'm sure you've seen a... Read More
Old Wives Tales and Other Things That Just Might Help with ADHD
Here are some tips that I have picked up from... Read More
Intro to Medications for ADD ADHD
The most common medications used in the treatment of Attention... Read More
Mommies and Me Special Time
Creating and making special memories with your child is very... Read More
Create a Story Book with Your Child
A fun way to build your child's imaginationWriting is still... Read More
A Quiz for Parents: What Are They REALLY Learning?
Picture this. Your child comes home with a special assignment... Read More
Four Tips For Alleviating Back To School Anxiety
Back to school preparations are in full-swing. Soon, the first... Read More
7 Powerful Ways to Show Love to Children
Our children are our most important legacy to the world.... Read More
Fuzzy Names, Sweet Names
As with everything, names go through cycles of change with... Read More
ADD / ADHD Children : Being Your Childs Best Friend
Do you live with an ADD / ADHD child? If... 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
Raise Awesome Kids! This 4-Point Plan Gets Results
Are your children truthful, kind, and helpful? If so, read... Read More
EEG Biofeedback Training as a Treatment Option for ADHD
The popularity of EEG Biofeedback Training continues to grow both... Read More
Preparing Your Child for the Three Rs
There is little doubt that reading, 'riting and 'rithmetic are... Read More
Raising Boys
The last decade has seen heightened interest in and awareness... Read More
Understanding Why Your Child Has Been Recommended for Testing
You have just received a call from your child's teacher... Read More
Advantages of Using a Board Certified Pediatrician
When a child is born, a new number is added... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: 7 Tips for Back to School Success
Blink. That's all we did, blink, and summer is ending... Read More
MORAL ARMORS Irrational Parenting, Part I
"If a kid asks where rain comes from, I think... Read More
The Muffed Dance
Teri was 5. As younger siblings do, she looked up... Read More
What You Should Know About Counseling for Attention Deficit Disorder
At the ADHD Information Library we are big believers that... Read More
8 Tips To Save On Child Care Costs
Child care costs are are one of the most expensive... 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
Dads - What Family Legacy Are You Passing On to Your Children?
Do you want to create a deeper, more loving relationship... Read More
7 Ways to Know Your Child
How well do you really know your child?There is so... Read More
Choosing Names For Twins
There are many reasons for treating your twins as individuals... Read More
Child ADHD - Deciding Where to Draw the Line
The wonderful adaptability of children in dealing with the challenges... Read More
Raising a Tobacco-Free Kid
We begin forming healthy habits at a young age. With... Read More
Americas Public schools --- Deteriorating Like They Did In Ancient Rome
The citizens of the early Roman Republic enjoyed an education... Read More
Aquini Potty Training Dolls - A Great Tool For Potty Training!
Corolle Paul or Emma Drink-and-Wet SET potty dollsThis is the... Read More
Communications for Family Emergencies
You know that children can get into trouble. The older... Read More
Dads, Give them Household Chores
You have a chore to do around the house, and... 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
Challenges for Our Children
Researchers have estimated that 25-35% of children in the United... Read More
Break Free From Power Struggles
You want your daughter to wear a dress to the... Read More
How Much Water are You Wasting?
Are you being smart about water conservation? Do you consider... Read More
Back to School Responsibilities Again
It's that time of year when mom and dad look... Read More
Water Hazards For Young Children
Unfortunately each year many young children drown in swimming pools,... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: Are Sleep Overs with the Opposite Sex OK?
Q. Our 17-year-old son wants us to let his girlfriend... Read More
Educational Toys - How Do Parents Choose The Best Toys For Their Child
The choices are mind numbing. Walk into any toy store... Read More
Creating Great Birthday Party Videos
My son recently had his third birthday party and it... Read More
Fizzy Sherbet ? A Sweet Science Lesson for Your Kids!
Fizzy sherbet in a paper bag with a strawberry lollipop... Read More
Successful Treatment Planning for Attention Deficit Disorder - ADD ADHD
O.K. So now you have taken the step of having... Read More
Every Mom Worries
Sitterphobe "I never have a second to myself," this mother... Read More
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