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
Send Your Child to College FREE!
College is one of the largest expenses through the course of your childā??s life. It is also one of the main causes of debt in America. With today's rates of inflation, it is very hard to save for an event that will occur eighteen years down the road. However, capitalistic... Read More
Raising a Violent-Free Teen in 10 Easy Steps
The disquieting behavior of teenagers in the 21st century, is being hailed by experts as a disturbing trend among troubled youth. Such an interpretation may be factual, but mental heath advocates maintain there are guidelines parents can utilize before problems reach the critical stage.They contend the problems of youngsters who... Read More
Helping Your Kid?s Grow a Garden
Start some gardening traditions with your kids. Give them their own garden patch and a spot to dig. Children love getting their hands dirty and watching things grow.Be sure to buy good quality, child sized gardening tools. Plastic toy versions just won't hold up to the task. You will also... Read More
How to Set Healthy Limits at Work
Back in college, I wrote for a five-day-a-week, award-winning campus newpaper. My skills were growing and I was earning a reputation as a solid reporter.I was miserable.If I wasn't in class, I was out inverviewing sources or toiling in the newsroom. I missed seeing my friends at the dorm, got... Read More
Parenting Confidence - Who Needs It?
It used to strike me as odd - but really, it makes perfect sense.If you are a regular flier, or have flown recently, you'll know what I mean. The 'plane is taxiing along for take off and the cabin crew are going through the pre-flight safety routine.The odd bit I'm... Read More
The Three Best Alternative Treatments for ADHD
There are a LOT of alternative treatments for sale out there for people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder who would rather not have to use a strong medication such as Ritalin. Some of these are good, some are fair, and some are bad. Anything that is on the market... Read More
Is Your Teen Swamped with Homework and Tests?
I hear from many parents that their child is stressed out with schoolwork, tests, finals, finding time to study, and extracurricular activities.I do not like seeing overstressed children and teenagers. Stress takes a dangerous toll on us-we must prevent it early on.Sit down with your child and do these three... Read More
Dealing with Lying: The Dos and Donts
Jason Roberts listened to his son's explanation of the missing cookies and then called him a liar. Brenda Taylor thought her three-year-old's lies were cute, so she ignored them. Yee Chen told her daughter that if she told the truth this time, she would let it go.While all of these... Read More
How Useful Are Bed Wetting Alarms
Whenever parents discuss how to deal with bed wetting, the topic of alarms inevitably gets raised. Bed wetting alarms can be useful devices, but in spite of the popularity with which they get discussed, they should not really be considered a first line option. Bed wetting alarms are highly useful,... Read More
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Parenting - Give Your Child The Tools To Build Strong Character And Values
There are many parenting styles. Yours may be very different... 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
6 Signs You?re A High Maintenance Parent
The children of Baby Boomers, the Echo Generation, are entering... Read More
Raising A High Maintenance Child
Do you have a high maintenance child?"Thank goodness my second... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: 4 Traps to Avoid
4 traps to avoidTrap 1 - Parents need to realize... Read More
The Real Problem With Todays Teenagers (And Why Most Parents Just Dont Get It!)
An address given by Rev. David B. Smith... Read More
Keeping Kids Safe on the Internet
The biggest trick some child predators' are using these days... Read More
Tools to Find Family-Friendly Content
The Internet, is magnificent in its resources for families. Educational... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: Truth or Lie?
Attention all parents of teen-agers. Here is an important, groundbreaking... Read More
A New School Year
Depending on where you live school will be starting this... Read More
Raising Kids on a Budget
There are only two ways to get more money:1) Increase... Read More
5 Tips For Talking To Your Children About What They See In The News
Mommy (Daddy), Why do those people want to hurt everyone?Last... Read More
Study Skills - Help Young People Study Smarter, Not Harder
Many young people don't know how to study efficiently and... Read More
Are Your Kids Driving You Crazy? How Character Building Charts Keep You Sane
Who lives in your house? Are they driving you "crazy?"... Read More
Dads, Handle your Kids Mistakes
One of the most difficult parts of being a father... Read More
The Courage to Be a Loving Parent
Most of us really don't like it when someone is... Read More
How Public Schools Assault Parents Values
Is there anything wrong with lying, cheating, stealing, shop-lifting, taking... Read More
Math Facts - Try Some Fun Ways to Learn Them
Memorizing math facts is a necessary part of elementary school.... Read More
Motherhood is a Perfect Adventure
How often do you think of family life as an... Read More
CPR: Why You Should Know It
I never dreamed that I would be in a position... Read More
Talk Your Child Clever
Most parents can hardly wait for their baby to say... Read More
Raising Boys
The last decade has seen heightened interest in and awareness... Read More
Potty Training ?To Train or Not to Train?
I have always found the notion of toilet training a... Read More
SMUT Spelled Backwards is TUMS
Why are more people, especially parents not outraged?I call it... Read More
People of the Century by Dan Rather
Dan Rather made a significant and tactical error and got... Read More
Understanding The Report
"No thank you. Don't bother to send me the report... Read More
Let Kids Help
One fantastic way to get your children involved in what... Read More
Parents, Teach Thought-Stopping! Fix Crooked Thinking Caps
Does your child pout, blame and brood? Does he gripe,... Read More
Stop, Look, Listen! Steps to Better Parenting Communication
As a parent is seems that the majority of your... Read More
Helping Your Kids Handle Divorce
Every year over one million parents have to talk to... Read More
Thriving As A Family When You Live In The Fast lane
It is extraordinary times that we find ourselves in. Change... Read More
Teach Your Children About the Importance of Water
The Flow of WaterWater is essential for life on the... Read More
Why Me?
Why Me?"We should certainly count our blessings, but we should... Read More
Plane Trip with Kids
Though you can cover even very long distances by car... Read More
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: What is Impulsivity?
Impulsivity is one of the hallmarks of people with Attention... Read More
Mothers Day Tribute
As Mother's Day approaches I would like to give a... Read More
A Man and His Baby
When a couple steps forth with a baby in tow... Read More
Play the Ball, Not the Man!
As parents and teachers, sometimes we want to praise, at... Read More
Choosing Names For Twins
There are many reasons for treating your twins as individuals... Read More
Playing Safe
Do you really want your child to enjoy playing with... 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
Hiking with Children
There is nothing quite like hiking with small children. The... Read More
Over-Focused ADHD
The least flexible character in all of the stories of... Read More
Assertiveness: Key to Better Parenting
I have always been aware of my number one weakness:... Read More
How Effective is the Nutraceutical ATTEND with ADHD?
I really like all natural remedy for Attention Deficit Disorder... Read More
School Days - Top 10 Tips for Establishing a Good Routine
Teachers know that children thrive in an environment with routines,... Read More
The Graceful Art of Defrazzling - For Mothers
"I wipe my baby's chin with my college diploma and... Read More
SMUT Spelled Backwards is TUMS
Why are more people, especially parents not outraged?I call it... Read More
Invented Spelling --- Another Alice-in-Wonderland Public-School Theory
As part of the whole-language (or "balanced") reading-instruction philosophy, many... Read More
Top Three Ways To Communicate With Your Child
Although many parents become frustrated as they try to maintain... Read More
Child Discipline - Be Consistent With Your Child
The biggest complaint you hear from parents about their children... Read More
Raising Teenagers? Stay C.A.L.M.
Parents of teenagers frequently ask what can be done to... Read More
Home And School Education - Your Kids Can Benefit From Both!
Once, as a Learning Support Teacher, I made my way... Read More
Children Need Roots and Wings
"Good parents give their children Roots and Wings." --Jonas SalkThe... Read More
Mom, Dad and the Big Brother
Software for parental control is a useful tool, if applied... Read More
Homework Doesn?t Have to Be a Battle of Wills
Homework. It doesn't have to be a daily battle of... Read More
Keep the Little Ones Safe, Follow Pool Safety Guidelines
Pool safety should be on the minds of every parent... Read More
Develop Your Childs Critical Thinking Skills
1. Encourage Questions.Don't answer every question, instead ask what do... Read More
Using Pocket-money To Promote Independence In Kids
In seminars I am often asked about pocket-money and whether... Read More
How to Deal with Your Child?s Inappropriate Behaviour
Children bombard parents with many challenging behaviours. We are delighted... Read More
Baptisms And Alternative Ways To Hold A Naming Ceremony
Traditionally, babies have been named at a christening/baptism.... Read More
Because Every Child Is A Born Genuis
Graphology for Child development.:- Graphology is the science of understanding... Read More
The Value of Play
Isn't it ironic that a country whose constitution allows for... Read More
Best Tips for Stress Free Child Party Games
When planning a child birthday party, just a little bit... Read More
How to Help Your Child be Successful in Kindergarten
Your child's first year of school should be a fun... Read More
Promoting Your Childs Heart Health
Cardiovascular endurance is one of the five health-related components of... Read More
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