Are Public Schools Anti-Parent?
Some public schools try to turn children against their parents with scary classroom stories or lessons about child abuse. Public school authorities have increasingly decided that they are children's first line of defense against child abuse. This new attitude falls under what is now known as "protective behavior curriculum."The assumptions... Read More
How to Prepare for Labor
Although nothing anybody says can ever completely prepare a woman for the day she delivers her first baby, there are some simple suggestions that should help make this amazing experience a little bit easier.First of all there are three very honest realities about childbirth that your doctor, mother, grandmother, and... Read More
Back to School
It is hard to believe that summer is coming to a close, but the fall and school season is fast approaching. Our son will be beginning his first year of preschool this year and we are both excited and nervous. How nice it has been to not be on a... Read More
Why Mother?s Day is Important For Children
Mother's Day is important for children.This Mother's Day take note how your children celebrate the occasion. They will probably celebrate it in much the same way year after year. Do they do anything special for you? Do they do the same things as they did last year? Maybe they give... Read More
Bless Your Child With The Name
What a dreamer I am when thinking about parenthood. Most of the time, I do this without knowing to whom my heart will belong and who will share that sacred responsibility. Even though, I am connected with the billions of souls that have always faced the stars at night to... Read More
Preparing Your Child for the Three Rs
There is little doubt that reading, 'riting and 'rithmetic are crucial elements in the education of any child. A child's ability to later cope in the adult world, to have a career, to take charge of his financial affairs and to live independently depends to a large extent on his... 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 attitudes expressed by your teenager? Teenagers can make their parents feel pretty badly at times; if they only knew how much their words and actions sometimes hurt us they'd probably stop. Perhaps.It isn't a developmental necessity that teenagers be mean... Read More
Crazy Colors Fun Kid Experiment as a Party Activity
Here is an easy, inexpensive and fun kid experiment for your next kid birthday party.This activity, which is strictly speaking a kid science experiment, can be used in any party as entertainment. Even better: have a "Mad Chemist" theme and use this idea as one of the kid experiments.Fill a... Read More
Choosing a Daycare or Pre-School ? Top Ten Safety Tips
When it's time to put your child into a daycare or pre-school, there is some homework involved. Here are the top ten safety tips that are useful when looking for a pre-school or daycare center.1. Take the time to make sure the program is reputable and whether the facility has... Read More
Why Me?
Why Me?"We should certainly count our blessings, but we should also make our blessings count." --Neil MaxwellYesterday morning, my family and I got up at 5:30am in Mexico to begin our journey home from a holiday retreat. Eight hours of packing, driving, flying, and standing in line later, we arrived... Read More
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Diana, Princess of Whales
Younger generations unfortunately will not understand how larger than life... Read More
My Sweet Little Valentine
Valentine day has always been a special day in my... Read More
Fundraising For Your Preschool Or Daycare Center
Most day cares are non-profit organizations that must operate within... Read More
Remember The Generation Gap?
The techniques of managing relationships between parents and their children... Read More
What the Matter Is
When my oldest boy was really young, he tickled my... Read More
What is Incest?
Incest is sexual activity, ranging from fondling to intercourse, between... Read More
Encouraging Your Child to Write
How in the world do you get your child to... Read More
What Might Surprise You About Childhood Obesity
The formula is pretty straightforward: energy in/energy out. This is... Read More
Discipline
Discipline is a necessary part of parenting yet it makes... Read More
Is Your Child Learning Nothing?
You send your child to school and the teachers teach... Read More
Potty Training Battle of the Wills
Some children practically potty train themselves, while others struggle and... Read More
The Free Ride In Public Schools
To protect children's self-esteem or deflect complaints by parents, many... Read More
Marriage, Divorce, and Kids
Are men to blame for the divorce problem in this... Read More
Hearing Our Seriously Distressed Children
How do we deal with our seriously distressed children and... Read More
Goal Setting for Kids
Goal setting is essential for building a successful life. However,... Read More
How Kids Learn To Cooperate In Video Games -- A Guide for Parents and Teachers
A great many parents are concerned that the electronic games... Read More
7 Ways to Know Your Child
How well do you really know your child?There is so... Read More
Dealing with Lying: The Dos and Donts
Jason Roberts listened to his son's explanation of the missing... Read More
The Metamorphosis of The Brain: Raising Your child to be a Brainiac
The human brain never actually stops developing. Beginning formation in... Read More
Breastfeeding, Its My Right
My name is Duncan and I'm 2 years old. I... Read More
10 Steps to School Year Success
One of the most important aspects of parenting, is ensuring... Read More
Baby Name Meanings
Speaking as a Michael (a Hebrew name, meaning "Who is... Read More
How Public Schools Lie to Parents and Betray Our Children
Under the "No Child Left Behind Act," public schools whose... Read More
5 Great Tips For Choosing Safe Toys For Your Children
Every children in the world whishes to have toys and... Read More
Im a Mom, Shes a Mom: Being an Adult with Your Parents
On one of her quarterly visits to see her grandson,... Read More
Helping Your Child Make and Keep Friends
What Children Look for in a Friend?Is this child fun... Read More
When Kids Hurt Parents
The cruel callous remarks made by our offspring can sometimes... Read More
Ritalin (Methylphenidate) in the Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Ritalin is a good medication with a bad reputation. Its... Read More
Send Your Child to College FREE!
College is one of the largest expenses through the course... Read More
Creating a Memorable Travel Journal Using A Stuffed Animal
You may remember The Red Couch Project, a book by... Read More
Top 20+ Reasons to Pay your Kid an Allowance
1. They can make mistakes under your guidance2. They will... Read More
Who Will Be Their Guardian?
If you are like most people today, you do not... Read More
Three Tips to Get Children with Sleeping Problems Asleep
According to the American Sleep Association 70% of all babies... Read More
What Is Homeschooling And How Do I know If Its Right For My Family?
Do you know what these famous people have in common?Alexander... Read More
What Julia Roberts has to Say about Motherhood
Julia Roberts recently gave birth to twins: Hazel and Phinnaeus.... Read More
Drugs and Violence In Public Schools
Many public schools not only fail to educate our children,... Read More
Teaching Kids the Value of Money
My husband and I have a 12-year-old daughter who wanted... 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
Homeschooling ? Is It Worth It?
Suppose that you rearrange your life to homeschool your child... 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
Your Checking Account
Checking accounts are an absolute necessity these days. You can... 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
Ease Bug Bites with Easy Herbs
Summertime means insect bites and stings. Ouch! Take a leaf... Read More
Breaking the Cycle of Emotional Blackmail
Family decision-making is an intriguing phenomenon. Many factors become part... Read More
When Your Chicks Leave the Nest
When my son was 18 (and had finished school), he... Read More
How A Home Water Filter Can Reduce Your Child?s Risk Of Learning Disabilities
Lead is one of the most dangerous toxins a person... Read More
Home For The Holidays: Is it Time for That Talk?
Just a couple of years ago Annie helped her parents... Read More
Is it Attention Deficit Disorder or is it Tourettes Syndrome?
During the assessment process it is of great importance for... Read More
Kids and Sports: Fundamentals First
Would you hand a child calculus problems once she was... Read More
Why Wont My Child Do as I Say?
In speaking with parents a comment I frequently hear is... Read More
Avoid Weight Problems In Children
Although, not a well publicized statistic, childhood obesity has more... Read More
Top 25 Children Quotations
"You can learn many things from children. How much patience... Read More
Punishing the Victim -- Why Public Schools Pressure Parents To Give Their Kids Mind-Altering Drugs
Public-school teaching is structured in such a way that it... Read More
Working Moms: Too Busy for Your Children?
17 Quick Ways to Strengthen the Bonds of LoveOn Mother's... Read More
Mothers Day Tribute
As Mother's Day approaches I would like to give a... Read More
Teaching Your Child Safety
Q. What is the best way to teach safety awareness... Read More
Positive Parenting of Teenagers: Helping Your Teen Understand What I Cant Afford It Means
Because most teens have not had the experience of getting... Read More
How To Teach Your Children Courage
Courage means doing the right thing when it is hard,... Read More
The Challenges of Single Parenting
Having worked with parents for the last 35 years and... Read More
Parents, Teach Thought-Stopping! Fix Crooked Thinking Caps
Does your child pout, blame and brood? Does he gripe,... Read More
Creating Great Birthday Party Videos
My son recently had his third birthday party and it... Read More
A Quiz for Parents: What Are They REALLY Learning?
Picture this. Your child comes home with a special assignment... Read More
My Children
I have been a single mom for almost 20 years.... Read More
From Good to GREAT: Secrets On Becoming A Better Dad
While most fathers aspire to become the best Dads they... Read More
5 Tips for Improving Communication With Your Teenager
Parents are always looking for ways to open up the... Read More
The 411 on Natural Colic Remedies
Any parent whose baby has suffered from colic can tell... Read More
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