Theres Never a Bad Time To Start Helping To Spread The Word of God
Q. What's the right age to start giving a Bible quiz to my child?A. The moment that she is able to recognize pictures or symbols. It's never too soon to start teaching a child about God, and a Bible quiz is an outstanding way to do it.When most people think... Read More
Non-Compliance in Your Children, Some Tips for Parents
Non-compliance is the family therapist's big word for your child not obeying you when you have asked him or her to do something. It is helpful because it is descriptive, and because it may also motivate us as parents to move our kids from being non-compliant to being compliant. Here's... 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
Parenting Your Teenager: How to Respond to Manipulation
Q. My daughter has gotten very good at manipulating us, and sometimes we do not even know it has happened until much later. How can we tell if we are being manipulated, and how can we stop it, or at least handle it better?A. Here's the thing about teens and... Read More
The Legend and Charm of The Tooth Fairy
The legend and myth of the Tooth Fairy is a delightful part of our modern family culture. Kids dream about receiving a special gift or money from this charming, magical fairy. Adults fondly remember the Tooth Fairy as a wonderful childhood fantasy of their youth, and they pass on the... Read More
Encourage Your Children Potential By Your Modeling
All responsible parents would want to support their children, find ways to encourage their potential, help them be more, discover their hidden gifts and help them reach for the stars.There are a lot of things that parents need to do in order to achieve the above things and we all... 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 has not only attacked the United States, but internationally as well. To keep our children healthy and keep health care costs down, we must examine even the simplest angles to prevent this problem.33% of boys and 27% of girls are... Read More
Tracking Your Child Progress
As a parent, you can learn a lot about your child's learning and watch for signs of possible problems. Here are some things to look for and to discuss with his teacher:Starting at age 3 or 4:Does your child remember nursery rhymes, and can he play rhyming games?At about age... Read More
How To Teach Children Loyalty and Dependability
Individualism is a common thing in today's modern society. Many people care more about themselves than others and do what they like with little consideration for people whom may be affected by their action. It is quite a sad thing. You can see that there are is a general lack... Read More
I WONT DO IT! Tips for Working with the Oppositional Child
"I WON'T DO IT!" "YOU CAN'T MAKE ME!"Whether parent or teacher, we have all "been there" and "done that" with a child exhibiting refusal behaviors. Before "losing your cool" and your power as well, interventions and strategies are provided for use to help deescalate this classic power struggle.-Avoid placing yourself... Read More
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Moms - Get More Energy Now
Let's be honest! When it comes to parenting, men expect... Read More
Finding A Caregiver You Can Trust
Choosing to leave your child with a caregiver is one... Read More
Children are People, Not Machines
When growing up, my father frequently reminded me to "pay... Read More
How Many Sex Offenders Live On Your Block?
For any parent, learning that a convicted sex offender lives... 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
Stop Lying NOW
Do you have a consistent problem with your child lying... Read More
How to Create an Attitude of Cooperation
Having been a parent educator and a PBS consultant for... Read More
10 Steps To Prepare You For Life With Children
It's hard to explain to the uninitiated the changes that... Read More
Where to Look for Affordable Baby Clothes
Once the newness has worn off a little, you will... Read More
Second Letter to My Daughter
Dear Camille,As I thumb through the photographs that I carry... Read More
Teenagers and What Parents Should Do About Them
Chiladult? Whatever you call them, teenagers are a changin' and... 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
Learning Responsibility is a Lifelong Process
Learning responsibility is an ever widening and lifelong process.As thinking,... Read More
Planning the Ultimate Kid Birthday Party
Child Party Planning Guideline #1)Pick the ThemeYour child is going... Read More
The Top 10 Tips on Hiring a Babysitter
1. Encourage your babysitter by keeping their favorite foods/snacks on... Read More
Top 20 Items To Pack In A Diaper Bag
1. Diapers (5 -7 is a fairly safe supply)2. Wipes3.... Read More
Advocating for Your Child with LD
Advocate: you've probably heard the term before. But what does... Read More
Single Mother Sanity Savers Pt. 1
Being a single mother is no easy task. I know.... Read More
Americas Public schools --- Deteriorating Like They Did In Ancient Rome
The citizens of the early Roman Republic enjoyed an education... Read More
How to Find The Best Time To Be With Your Kids
"Life consists not in holding good cards but in playing... Read More
Let Kids Help
One fantastic way to get your children involved in what... Read More
Turn off the TV -- and Turn on to Physical Activity!
Imagine having no television for an entire season. Such was... Read More
A New Idea For Kids Party Parties: Hiring A Caricaturist Can Make Your Kids Party A Real Blast!
There's a new trend for party entertainment. It seems as... Read More
Develop Your Childs Genius: Training Your Child for Success
This time, I would like to talk about a subject... Read More
Maximizing Your ADHD Childs Performance in School.
As a parent there are lots of things that you... Read More
Water! Water Everywhere!
What one word best sums up summer fun? Water. I... Read More
Entering Their Imaginative World
In dealing with children with autism spectrum disorders, its all... Read More
The Neurology of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Part One
What is Happening in the brain of children, teens, and... Read More
The ABCs of Raising Twins
As a mother of two sets of fraternal boy/girl twins,... Read More
Books Around the House Make A Difference in Literacy Rates
We need a grass roots campaign targeted towards parents to... Read More
Effective Troubled Teen Programs
Not all parents subscribe to the notion of "tough love,"... Read More
Super Nanny - A Users Guide to Watching Super Nanny
There are many things to like about the television show... Read More
Now, Theyre Bullying My Daughter In Our Home: Welcome To Cyber-Bullying
Last night Tom's daughter, Sue, came out of her room... Read More
Ten Ways to Help Your Child Make Friends
Nothing touches the heartstrings of a parent or teacher more... Read More
Guide To Choosing Educational Toys For Children
In the last few years, parents started getting more and... Read More
How To Help Your Child Learn
Just as every snowflake is unique, so is every child.... Read More
Helping Your Children Develop Their Self-Discipline
We want our children to do the right thing, especially... Read More
Unique Baby Names
What's in a name? Er?well, everything, really! Of course your... Read More
Keep the Little Ones Safe, Follow Pool Safety Guidelines
Pool safety should be on the minds of every parent... Read More
7 Easy Ideas for Organizing Kids Artwork
In school, kids are encouraged to create, draw, color, paint... Read More
The Three Best Alternative Treatments for ADHD
There are a LOT of alternative treatments for sale out... Read More
Hiking with Children
There is nothing quite like hiking with small children. The... Read More
The Importance of Fathers
There is no doubt that mothers play an all-important leading... Read More
Using Pocket-money To Promote Independence In Kids
In seminars I am often asked about pocket-money and whether... Read More
ADHD Treatment: Strategy and Philosophy
If your child or teen has been diagnosed with Attention... Read More
Misplaced Passion
"Before every action, ask yourself: Will this bring more monkeys... Read More
The B Word
Former students would probably attest to the fact that few... Read More
A Dialogue with an ADHD Non-Believer
Dear Sir, It was with some interest that I read... Read More
Reading, Writing, Rithmetic -- and Recess!
Recess has begun disappearing in states all around the country.... Read More
Should Your Child Watch TV News? Surprising Opinions of Top Anchors
KIDS AND THE NEWSMore than ever, children witness innumerable, sometimes... Read More
Surviving as a Single Parent
Emotional OverloadMany single parents say they deal with a variety... Read More
Would You Hire This Teacher?
Imagine you were the principal of the school that your... Read More
Renee?s Mommy is Here
I still remember the scene vividly. I was getting out... Read More
The Different Types, or Styles, of ADHD
Research literature, recent books, and common sense, all point to... Read More
Develop Your Childs Genius: Training Your Child for Success
This time, I would like to talk about a subject... Read More
Childhood Friendships
Childhood friendships are as special as they are a necessary... Read More
Coping with the Stress of Moving Home and Childrens Concerns
Moving house can be an emotional experience for adults, so... Read More
The Courage to Be a Loving Parent
Most of us really don't like it when someone is... Read More
Mommie Moments ? Taking Time For Yourself
Being a parent is a role that requires a large... Read More
Child Discipline - Be Consistent With Your Child
The biggest complaint you hear from parents about their children... Read More
Marriage, Divorce, and Kids
Are men to blame for the divorce problem in this... Read More
Raising Teenagers? Stay C.A.L.M.
Parents of teenagers frequently ask what can be done to... 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 Set Healthy Limits at Work
Back in college, I wrote for a five-day-a-week, award-winning campus... Read More
Be Serious With Your Child Future
As a parent your biggest responsibility is to prepare your... Read More
A Quiz for Parents: What Are They REALLY Learning?
Picture this. Your child comes home with a special assignment... Read More
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