Friendships - Helping Children Develop Friendship Skills
Reasearch into children's friendships shows that those children who are able to form friendships when they start school are happier at school and also learn better.More significantly, a positive beginning to friendships has long-term implications for social and indirectly academic success.Developing and maintaining friendships is a dynamic process. Most children... Read More
Preventing Obesity in Young Children
Do you have a young child whose weight or eating habits are out of control? Need some real world help with 'taming the cookie monster'? Here are some things that worked for our family.Our daughter, now 14 years old, was plump from birth and thrived happily for her first year... Read More
Difference
There are times when my ideas of raising a child is different from the elderly and others. To begin with, my baby is not an easy one. Because we're all different and have contrasting ideas about raising their own children, we should expect contradiction...especially if we have to depend on... Read More
Time, Stress, and a Baby
The main thing we noticed since having a baby is that time is a more valuable good. We do not have enough time for many things or time is really tight to accomplish certain tasks before the next feeding time has come. Think about feeding. The little one needs to... Read More
Help Your Child Do Better in School
1. Create a personal schedule Recording everything that must be done on a calendar or "to do" list will help him to keep track of important dates and deadlines. If he keeps it in a visible place he... Read More
Avoid Weight Problems In Children
Although, not a well publicized statistic, childhood obesity has more than tripled in the past two decades-15% of American children are obese according to the U.S. Obesity Task Force.With TV commercials bombarding children's minds with 'junk food' options and fast food restaurants enticing parents to 'take a break' from tedious... Read More
8 Tips To Save On Child Care Costs
Child care costs are are one of the most expensive costs associated with going back to work. Finding ways to cut down on child care costs without sacrificing quality child care is a top priority for all working parents. Here are a few ideas that can help trim your child... Read More
Teacher Tips: Your Room Set-Up and ADHD Students
Thank you to all of our professional educators who dedicate themselves to our children! We know how difficult it can be working with ADHD children, so here are your teacher tips for the week, brought to you by the ADHD Information Library and ADDinSchool.com. You can read over 500 classroom... Read More
Two Means Trouble
You have two kids who are 14 months apart. How cute, they look alot alike...are they twins? One is taller and more mature than the other, so that can't be.Two can be a blessing, yet can also be trouble at times. I will be writing a series of "sibling" articles... Read More
Teach Children The Skills Of Optimism
Optimists do better academically, socially and enjoy better health than pessimists.Helping your child look on the bright side is a significant life skill to develop. When children think that can succeed they are more likely to give things a try. In other word, if they think THEY CAN, THEY WILL.Optimists... Read More
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Your Job as a Role Model
A certain educator was once asked at what point should... Read More
Family Meetings Are Now On The Agenda
"Not another meeting!"That tends to be the reaction from many... Read More
What is Child Sexual Abuse?
What is child sexual abuse? Any sexual activity that is... Read More
A Guide To Help You Teach Your Children Positve Self-Image Through Fitness
Raising a pre-teen or teenage daughter (or son) is not... Read More
Stop, Look, Listen! Steps to Better Parenting Communication
As a parent is seems that the majority of your... Read More
Should The Dad-To-Be Attend The Birth?
Not so long ago a dad-to-be would pace up and... Read More
Parents --- Your Childrens Report Card May Be Rigged
Under the "No Child Left Behind Act," public schools whose... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: 4 Dangerous Myths
MYTH: All teens have to rebel, and the teen years... Read More
Is it Attention Deficit Disorder or is it Tourettes Syndrome?
During the assessment process it is of great importance for... Read More
Should We Apologize To Our Children?
An apology is a sign of strength, not weakness. Sometimes... Read More
3 Rules to Making TeensTechnology Work For You
Isn't the technology of today is amazing?! Between the speed... Read More
Strengths and Weaknesses
All too often, children with learning disabilities are seen through... Read More
The Importance of Mothers
Moms, did you ever question your value as a role... Read More
Book Review: How to Get Your Child to Love Reading
How to Get Your Child to Love Reading was conceived... Read More
Mutants or Clones?
In a single dose of children's television, I was bombarded... Read More
Would You Hire This Teacher?
Imagine you were the principal of the school that your... Read More
Adolescence - Clues and Advice
Be sure to respect the intellectual changes that mark adolescence.... Read More
How Fathers Can Step Up to Fathering
When our oldest son was 2, my wife went out... 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
A Chance for a Home
"He is happiest, be he king or peasant, who finds... Read More
Every Mom Worries
Sitterphobe "I never have a second to myself," this mother... Read More
Back to School Responsibilities Again
It's that time of year when mom and dad look... Read More
Guerilla Parenting Techniques: What Are They?
When you hear the phrase, 'guerrilla parenting techniques', what images... Read More
Theres a Lollipop on Your Bottom (and Other Terms of Endearment)
"I took care of Callie," my three-year-old announced.Callie had been... Read More
How to Stop Divorce Parental Conflict from Bursting?
It is not the divorce but the conflict arising after... Read More
Friendships - Helping Children Develop Friendship Skills
Reasearch into children's friendships shows that those children who are... Read More
Diana, Princess of Whales
Younger generations unfortunately will not understand how larger than life... Read More
Patterns For Plus Size Children
Plus size children and overweight children need patterns and clothing... Read More
Career Education: Does Not Mean the 6 Year College Plan
Researching career education uncovered the following shocking statistic: The average... Read More
Develop Your Childs Genius: The King of Games - the Game of Kings
Many people still think that the game of chess is... Read More
Diapers: Do You Choose Disposable Or Reusable?
Diapers..Changing a dirty diaper is not the best part of... Read More
Winning The Whining War
Jason Meridith's two-year old son whines when he wants more... Read More
How to Foster a Love of Reading and Writing in Your Child
The key to lifelong learning is reading and writing. When... Read More
His Toy, Her Toy
I remember when my daughter was born. Visions of her... 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
Teenagers and What Parents Should Do About Them
Chiladult? Whatever you call them, teenagers are a changin' and... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: 3 Ways to Make the Time
Every now and then I'll get a story sent to... Read More
THE NEW SCHOOL VISIT: 5 Things to Look For
Today the little red school house is not what it... Read More
Are You Too Busy for Your Kids?
In his recent newsletter "Happy Kids", parenting expert Michael Grose... Read More
Simple Living in a Materialistic World
We were sitting in the family room. My kids had... Read More
Violence in Media
In the news, we hear and see an increasing number... Read More
The Most Powerful Question a Parent Can Ask?
The question I have for you drives right to the... Read More
Tips for Parents of Teenagers: Dont Just Survive - Thrive!
What makes parenting so challenging at times? One widespread research... Read More
Fizzy Sherbet ? A Sweet Science Lesson for Your Kids!
Fizzy sherbet in a paper bag with a strawberry lollipop... Read More
How to Set Healthy Limits at Work
Back in college, I wrote for a five-day-a-week, award-winning campus... Read More
Its a Sick World
It's no joy to be sick. It's even less joy... Read More
Plane Trip with Kids
Though you can cover even very long distances by car... Read More
COMMITMENT: Teaching Children the Lessons of a Lifetime
It's been said, time and again, that for a child... Read More
The Different Types, or Styles, of ADHD
Research literature, recent books, and common sense, all point to... Read More
Is There Any Real Use For A Fun Quiz?
Q. I don't like my children spending so much time... Read More
Raising Strong Daughters
When my daughter was born, I must admit there was... Read More
Alias: Aptitude
Be aware. You may become totally overwhelmed when you get... Read More
Building Teen Character: Part-Time Employment
The teenage years are a crucial time in a child's... Read More
Guide Your Kids! This 3-D Map Leads to Character
A tall, weary-looking mother with glasses, walked into my counseling... Read More
7 Powerful Ways to Show Love to Children
Our children are our most important legacy to the world.... 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
Im a Father, Doesnt Anyone Care?
The snow was getting heavier with each lift of the... Read More
Encourage Your Children Potential By Your Modeling
All responsible parents would want to support their children, find... Read More
Some Tips for Healthy Parenting
Looking back through my files I've come across several great... Read More
March of the Penguins - A Fun Learnig Tool
Everyone loves penguins. And now, everyone has a chance to... Read More
The ABCs of Raising Twins
As a mother of two sets of fraternal boy/girl twins,... Read More
Potty Training Caveats- Dont Start Too Soon
The First Reason: For one thing, child development experts are... Read More
Nurtured by Love or Matured by Nature?
"There is nothing new under the sun," states Ecclesiastes 1:9.... Read More
Secrets from the Classroom: Avoiding Summer Learning Loss
In June, elementary school children across North America cheered as... Read More
If at First They Dont Succeed - What a Great Opportunity!
When kids try new things, sometimes it's a 'fit' and... Read More
Considering Daycare? Consider the Pros and Cons
When you're a parent it's a difficult decision to know... Read More
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