Some Tips for Healthy Parenting
Looking back through my files I've come across several great tips for Parents. Here are just a few that I hope will be helpful to you as you invest your day in raising our next generation. 1) Know the difference between big things and little things. 2) Know the... Read More
Water! Water Everywhere!
What one word best sums up summer fun? Water. I bet your favorite memories as a child involved getting wet, running through sprinklers on a sweltering afternoon, water fights in the backyard, wading at the beach, playing on the slip & slide, and skipping rocks across the river. Your kids... Read More
Late Night Adventures with Your Children
Vacations are fun ! Weekends with the family are nice. But, Late Night Adventures are "simply marvelous". If you really want to shine in your child's eyes on a more regular basis-- try some late night adventures with them.By late night I am talking about adventures that start from 10pm... Read More
Adderall and Its Side-Effects
Adderall is a stimulant medication used in the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in both children and adults. It is made from a combination of four amphetamine compounds. Adderall is useful because it covers a broader range of ADHD symptoms than a single compound medication such as Ritalin, and... Read More
Teaching Reading : Part Two
We know that you want your little guy or gal to have the best start. The greatest thing you can do for your child is to provide a home filled with love and laughter. Spend as much time as you can with your child. Add lots of great children's books... Read More
Teach Your Child About Money
What are we teaching our children about money? Hopefully something!I remember when I was growing up, our family did not discuss money. Money was a taboo subject, discussed by the parents and handled by the father.This is one thing that I wish that was discussed more openly when I was... Read More
5 Ways To Help Your Kids Do Math
Uh oh.Your kids arrive home with their school reports and it's poor marks from the math department. Now what do you do?You may not be a math teacher, but thankfully there are ways you can help your kids improve their grades.Studies have shown that children are much more likely to... 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
Reading Activities Parents Can Use For Their Children
Using 14 "at" Flashcards To Teach Reading:This exercise helps your child increase the speed with which she reads the words she has a grip on so far. Write each of the words flat, chat, brat, spat, splat, and drat on a separate index card.Add these new flashcards to the eight... Read More
Guide to Choosing Plush Toys for Children
Many people consider plush toys great for children. They say that plush is a soft material that children love very much and that plush toys are so adorable, that you can't resist them.I agree, but what do doctors have to say about it? Are plush toys the best for children?... Read More
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Playful Parenting - More than Just Fun and Games
Early childhood educators have called play "children's work". Many parents... Read More
Who Are You When the Professional In You Meets Baby?
Are you a professional?Notice how the questions differs from, "Do... Read More
Your Job as a Role Model
A certain educator was once asked at what point should... Read More
Childrens Safety in Public Places - 10 Useful Tips
My kids ask me all the time to take them... Read More
Developing a Fantastic Relationship with Your Child
Here's a scene: A parent "might suddenly grab a happliy... Read More
Pick Your Fights With Your Teenager Wisely
I know as a single parent or even with 2... Read More
The Courage to Be a Loving Parent
Most of us really don't like it when someone is... Read More
Some Thoughts on Counseling Goals for ADHD
What should the goals for counseling be when the patient... Read More
ADHD: Some Survival Strategies for Parents
In our last issue we posted some of our suggested... Read More
Introduction to the Medications Used in the Treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder
There are several treatment options available to help improve the... Read More
The Top 5 Reasons Why Unwed-Parents Must Establish Paternity
"It takes a village to raise a child" is more... Read More
Are You Meeting ALL Your Childs Basic Needs?
This may come as a surprise, but many parents are... Read More
A Dangerous Environment
The internet is a dangerous place for your children. Don't... Read More
Illegal and Legal Drug Usage in the United States
How bad is the illegal drug problem here in the... Read More
Potty Training Caveats- Dont Start Too Soon
The First Reason: For one thing, child development experts are... Read More
Top 10 Things To Never Believe From Your Teenager
1) It's not my (pot, beer, cigarettes, etc.), I'm just... Read More
Toilet Terrors And Other Potty Training Fears
Potty training fears, often called toilet terrors, are common among... Read More
Spare the Child, Ditch the Rod
Spare the rod, spoil the child!This philosophy's been around a... Read More
So, My Child Has Been Recommended for Testing - What Do I Do Now?
You've just received a call from your child's teacher. As... Read More
Children Cooperate When Appreciated
Do you want your child to cooperate with you more?Children... Read More
Really Good News About Your Children?s Video Games
Research published by University of Rochester neuroscientists C. Shawn Green... Read More
What To Do With A 6 Year Old Smart Mouth Know It All
Just the other day, I was talking to some other... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: Of Course You Can Search Your Teens Room
Q. We recently caught our son smoking pot, and we... Read More
Talk Your Child Clever
Most parents can hardly wait for their baby to say... Read More
10 Signs That Your Teen Is Using Drugs
Did you know that over 75% of teens aged 16-17... Read More
How NOT to Motivate Your Children and Students
Chaim Ginott was a schoolteacher whose ideas and observations helped... Read More
Teaching Your Child To Lift a Car
Yesterday my husband Wade took the day off (that's one... Read More
Child Education
The initial state of happiness about an own child is... Read More
Raising a Violent-Free Teen in 10 Easy Steps
The disquieting behavior of teenagers in the 21st century, is... Read More
When Parents Disagree
Moms and dads, are there times you think that parenting... Read More
Teaching Reading: Part 3, Whole Language Vs. Phonics
There are two methods for teaching children to read; whole... 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
Working Moms vs. Stay-at-Home Moms, Lets Stop Debating Each Other and Debate the System Instead!
I could nearly fund my children's future education if I... Read More
Books Around the House Make A Difference in Literacy Rates
We need a grass roots campaign targeted towards parents to... Read More
How To Teach Your Children Love
I was in the life insurance sales industry for over... Read More
War Declared On Instant Messenger: How to Stop Your Child from Wasting Their Life Away Online
Hey Parents! I hate to tell you, but there is... Read More
How Children Can Read Faster and Better
For most children, it is easy to learn to read... Read More
Making Internet Chat Safe For Your Children
No matter what you say or do, your kids will... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: But everyone else gets to do it!
Q. We are getting to the stage with our kids... Read More
Let Your Children Name the New Baby
Choosing a baby name is an important job, so make... Read More
Powerful Tips for Increasing Your Childs Self-Esteem
Here is a list of ways to convey the message... Read More
Teach Your Kids to Cook Well, Eliminating Excessive Health Care Needs in the Future
We are all aware of the child obesity epidemic that... Read More
Would You Know if Your Child Were Being Bullied? 4 Tips to Keep Them From Becoming a Victim
The 21st Century Problem in Schools: Bullying, and How to... Read More
Child Communication Skill: Do You Really Know What Your Child Is Saying To You?
Here's the scene of communication with your child: your three-year-old... Read More
What You Should Know About Counseling for Attention Deficit Disorder
At the ADHD Information Library we are big believers that... Read More
Can Mineral Deficiencies Lead to Behavioral Problems in Children?
A while ago I received this story from David in... Read More
The Benefits of Music Education
Despite serious reductions in funding for arts programs in... Read More
School Days - Top 10 Tips for Establishing a Good Routine
Teachers know that children thrive in an environment with routines,... Read More
Parenting Confidence - Who Needs It?
It used to strike me as odd - but really,... Read More
Choosing a Daycare or Pre-School ? Top Ten Safety Tips
When it's time to put your child into a daycare... Read More
Inattentive ADHD: Just Like Winnie the Pooh
Winnie the Pooh is the classic picture of Inattentive ADHD.... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: The Bottom Line Issues
Q. When you consult with a family with teens, what... Read More
How To Live With Your Teenagers Untidy Room
'Whose room is it anyway?'If you have a teenager, you're... Read More
Ben Franklin and Thomas Jefferson Never Went To Public School
Most of our Founding Fathers, including Ben Franklin, Sam Adams,... 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
Fuzzy Names, Sweet Names
As with everything, names go through cycles of change with... Read More
The B Word
Former students would probably attest to the fact that few... Read More
Dinner Table Drama
It has been a long day. Home from work, you... Read More
Confident Kids : Why Some Parents Should Carry a Health Warning
As a hypnotherapist, I am acutely aware of the power... Read More
Discipline on My Mind
I look out of the window as I am writing... Read More
Co-Morbidity Rates: Other Problems That May Come With ADHD
Diagnosing children and teens with ADHD can be a challenge.... Read More
Guide to Choosing a Computer System for Your Child
Before going further into choosing computers for children, I believe... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: Late vs. Too Late, and 5 More Sure Fire Tips
Late vs. Too LateEvery now and then, I'll hear a... Read More
ADD / ADHD Children : Being Your Childs Best Friend
Do you live with an ADD / ADHD child? If... Read More
The Child Chef
If you really want to get your children to eat... Read More
Helping Your Teen Get Back to School With Clear Skin
Backpack? Check. Notebooks? Check. Ink-pens? Check. Clear Skin? Mommmm!If you... Read More
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