My Best Buddy
My son, Dakota is now 7 yrs old. He is so smart for his age. I recently had a conference with his 1st grade teacher and was surprised to find out that he was having a hard time in school. I guess I was surprised because at home he was... Read More
Treatment Options for ADHD
Ritalin has been shown through the years to be very effective in the treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder symptoms. Although it has potential side-effects which many families would like to avoid, we have seen it help a lot of people. More recently, other interventions such as EEG biofeedback training have... Read More
Tools to Find Family-Friendly Content
The Internet, is magnificent in its resources for families. Educational resources abound. Kids can easily find help for their homework blues without venturing to the library. Kids can chat with friends from far away for free; friends who, probably just a few years ago, they would never hear from again.... 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
Effects of Jealousy on Childs Personality
Dear friends here we will charge up our mind with the information of jealousy, Meaning of jealousy, causes of jealousy & effects of jealousy on personality.Meaning- Jealousy is an form of emotional stress. Jealousy comes form the feeling or insecurity & inadequacy in situations the person regards as curcial to... Read More
When Your Childs Adoption Story Changes: Nothing But the Facts or is It Nothing are the Facts?
Elana, born in Russia, was told "We really don't know why your birth family couldn't care for you.""Katie, adopted from China, cherishes an item from a birth parent: a red note that was enclosed with her blanket.Peter grew up celebrating his birthday on July 7th He believed that the reason... Read More
Spelling Games
The following spelling games can be used by parents to reinforce spelling in children:SPELLING GAME 1: USE BOARD GAMES, SUCH AS MONOPOLYPlay any game that is normally played with dice with the child -- Monopoly, for example. The parent can continue to move her token forward in the normal way... Read More
Whos Your Daddy? How to be a Great Dad in 5 to 7 Minutes
I am a dad. I have been now for over 8 years. And I suppose I don't know just everything there is to know about being a dad, good bad or otherwise.I have learned a couple of things though.My wife, Susan and I had been married for about 6 years... Read More
Unique Baby Names
What's in a name? Er?well, everything, really! Of course your little bundle of joy is the sweetest, most beautiful thing you have ever seen and you want to choose a name that reflects his/her individuality, spirituality, uniqueness and all-round special-ness.But wait a minute!Remember that the unique baby name you choose... Read More
Parenting Failure? It May Not Be All It Seems!
I'll never forget my first lesson in a glider.I'd been interested in gliding, or soaring as it's known in the USA, for some time - and now the big day had arrived.As I approached the airfield the words of some 'friends' came back to haunt me. 'Going up in a... Read More
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Picky Eater Syndrome
'Picky Eater' is a label coined to describe the phenomenon... Read More
Promoting Your Childs Motor Development
Assuming there are no serious motor problems present, what can... Read More
How To Entertain A Child While Working From A Home Office
There is no doubt that the benefits of being a... Read More
Build Character Now! Practical Tools for Busy Parents
"To educate a person in mind and not in morals... Read More
Disciplining the Wild Child
Do you have a wild child? Then this article may... Read More
What Julia Roberts has to Say about Motherhood
Julia Roberts recently gave birth to twins: Hazel and Phinnaeus.... 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
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
Teaching Your Child To Lift a Car
Yesterday my husband Wade took the day off (that's one... Read More
Single Parents: Give Yourselves Credit
Single parents are not often thought of as good parents.I... Read More
Diet Sodas And How They Can Affect Kids
Many of us have grown up drinking caffeinated diet sodas... Read More
Let Kids Help
One fantastic way to get your children involved in what... Read More
Why Consistency Is The Key To Raising Well-behaved Kids
Being consistent when children are less than perfect can make... Read More
Parenting Skills - Five Ways To Turbo-Boost Your Confidence
The 'phone conversation had nothing at all to do with... Read More
From Go Fast Kids to Calm Kids
How excited do kids get with the start of school... Read More
MORAL ARMORS Irrational Parenting, Part III
Not Letting Them Think.We all implicitly know that anything questioning... Read More
No Invitation Needed: Sacred Children Series - 3 of 3
I had my first two children on either side of... Read More
School Holiday Survival Guide
The school holidays are a great time for the kids,... Read More
How Public Schools Assault Parents Values
Is there anything wrong with lying, cheating, stealing, shop-lifting, taking... Read More
Vehicle Safety - Following Simple Vehicle Safety Tips Can Reduce Auto Accidents and Injuries
Child Car Seat Safety:We know you love your children, but... Read More
Strategies to Help Boost Your Childs Self Esteem
Self esteem in an important quality for all children to... Read More
My Children
I have been a single mom for almost 20 years.... Read More
Nights by a Pinocchio Lamp
Sitting by her Pinocchio lamp, she smiled at me as... Read More
Difference
There are times when my ideas of raising a child... Read More
Parenting Confidence - Who Needs It?
It used to strike me as odd - but really,... Read More
Influencing Adolescents - Guided Democracy
You need to smart to be able influence adolescents. You... Read More
Fraternal Twin Parenting Concerns
Identity and Your Fraternal TwinFor the most part, throughout this... Read More
More than Mom and Dad
Love, love, love. It makes the world go round. It... Read More
How Public Schools Coerce Parents Into Giving Mind-Altering Drugs To Their Children
Despite the potentially dangerous side-effects of Ritalin, public school authorities... Read More
Your Checking Account
Checking accounts are an absolute necessity these days. You can... Read More
What Might Surprise You About Childhood Obesity
The formula is pretty straightforward: energy in/energy out. This is... Read More
Co-Morbidity Rates: Other Problems That May Come With ADHD
Diagnosing children and teens with ADHD can be a challenge.... Read More
What Should I Know About Strattera for ADHD?
Strattera came out around January of 2003, and is becoming... Read More
Teaching Respect And Values In Todays Society
The girl's jaw dropped in horror as the police officer... Read More
When Time Out Dont Work
Joey steps away from his time out chair "I won't... Read More
Is Your Discipline Damaging the Spirit of the Child?
If your parenting methods include abuse of any kind; physical,... Read More
How To Potty Train In Two Days
Ah, potty training! Go to a local bookseller and you... Read More
You Want Whaaat???
Not too long ago my teenage daughter approached me with... Read More
MORAL ARMORS Irrational Parenting, Part I
"If a kid asks where rain comes from, I think... Read More
I Dont Believe in ADHD
O.K. I've heard it a hundred times from my prison... Read More
Partnering With Your Daycare or Preschool
For the most positive daycare experience for your child, partner... Read More
Should The Dad-To-Be Attend The Birth?
Not so long ago a dad-to-be would pace up and... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: How to Say NO!
Q: Whenever we tell my daughter "no," she just bugs... Read More
How to Create an Attitude of Cooperation
Having been a parent educator and a PBS consultant for... Read More
Illegal and Legal Drug Usage in the United States
How bad is the illegal drug problem here in the... Read More
Uses for Dirty Diapers
As the father of a toddler, I am an expert... Read More
Words of Wisdom for Single Parents
The cost of being a parent and raising a child... Read More
Hold a Childs Birthday Party for Charity
As a parent, you probably know that the birthday party... Read More
Aptitude, Achievement, Processing Deficit - What Does It All Mean?
You are sitting with the professionals who know about learning... Read More
Second Letter to My Daughter
Dear Camille,As I thumb through the photographs that I carry... Read More
Where Will YOUR Kids Get A Job?
Let's face it.The job market is getting tougher every day.Computerization... Read More
Time To Connect With Your Teen
While on a recent trip to the grocery store, I... Read More
Managing Sibling Rivalry
It is human nature to feel competitive and envious toward... Read More
Dads, Handle your Kids Mistakes
One of the most difficult parts of being a father... Read More
Children Who Talk to Angels
What do you do when your child begins talking to... Read More
How Much Water are You Wasting?
Are you being smart about water conservation? Do you consider... Read More
How NOT to Motivate Your Children and Students
Chaim Ginott was a schoolteacher whose ideas and observations helped... Read More
Encourage Your Children Potential By Your Modeling
All responsible parents would want to support their children, find... Read More
What You Should Know About Counseling for Attention Deficit Disorder
At the ADHD Information Library we are big believers that... Read More
Building Self Confidence
Several similar terms describe the central attribute of a character... Read More
What is Hyperactivity in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?
Most of the ADHD kids that are seen in a... Read More
?Gimme? Proof Your Kids: How To Keep Your Child?s Materialism In Check
It's the first day of the summer holiday. Five year-old... Read More
Quality Time?
There's a phrase that's become popular over the past few... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: Teens and Violence
I have a bit of a different response than most... Read More
Because Every Child Is A Born Genuis
Graphology for Child development.:- Graphology is the science of understanding... Read More
The Most Innovative New Approach for ADHD, a Natural Remedy
What's new and effective in the treatment of Attention problems?... Read More
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