Watch Your Language! - How Parents Can Help Kids Help Themselves
'I felt great until I walked into the classroom - then it all went wrong!'No, this wasn't a teacher talking! It was a high school student on the day of an important exam.She needed a good grade in a particular subject to qualify for a place at college, so she... Read More
Organizing a Car Wash Fundraiser
The key to a successful car wash fundraiser event is to eliminate chaos before it starts. Having done more than 100 car wash fundraisers myself, I can safely say that there is a right way and a wrong way to do a car wash fundraiser. Here are some tips in... Read More
Teenagers Taking Risks
It can be hard being a parent with a teen going through what I term the 'I'm Invincible' phase. This is the phase when teens start doing scary and dangerous things (according to us parents) as a way of testing out their physical limits.This is not surprising given that, at... Read More
Beyond the Words, a Childs Voice
Voices have a way of falling into a pattern, not unlike the sound of constant rain. At first, the rain is obvious as it dramatically announces its arrival, and for a brief moment, you acknowledge the intrusion. But slowly, the rhythmic sounds fade into the background, becoming nothing more than... Read More
Single Mother Sanity Savers Pt. 1
Being a single mother is no easy task. I know. I was a single mother of two children less than six months ago, so I can say with some authority that being a single mother is a beast. It can drive you crazy if you let it. The insanity is... Read More
How to Raise Creative Kids
"Where did he come up with that?" Kids often amaze us with their imaginative ideas, and we should give ourselves a pat on the back for playing a role in this development. Innovative thinking is essential for success in school and in life, and it's our job as parents to... Read More
Why Wont My Child Do as I Say?
In speaking with parents a comment I frequently hear is "My child won't listen!" Repeated attempts in trying to get a child to co-operate often lands on deaf ears and leaves parents feeling exhausted and helpless. Frequently we say things we later regret and become riddled with guilt. Usual attempts... Read More
Americas Public School System --- Brutal and Spartan
The public school system in America has become a dismal failure. But education in many other times and cultures has been quite successful. The ancient Greeks, whose civilization was at its height around 500 B.C., founded Western civilization as we know it. The Athenian Greeks invented or perfected logic, drama,... Read More
Camps for Troubled Teens: Disciplines and Wilderness
Parents looking for a quick fix usually choose troubled teen camps. There are two types of teen camps: boot camps and summer or wilderness camps. They usually last from one to six weeks, and while teens may shows signs of improvement for days or even weeks after coming home, they... 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
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Learning my Childs Way
Home schooling. What is it? What does it mean to... 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... Read More
His Toy, Her Toy
I remember when my daughter was born. Visions of her... Read More
A Child Can Make a Difference
Sometimes dreams really can come true! May 8th - 11th,... Read More
Natural Disasters: Help Your Child Cope With The Anxiety
How on earth can you help your family cope with... Read More
Teaching Your Children About the Value of Money
We take it for granted that children know how money... Read More
Creating a Memorable Travel Journal Using A Stuffed Animal
You may remember The Red Couch Project, a book by... Read More
Parents and Children Working Together
When parents help their children learn to read, they help... Read More
Childrens Safety in Public Places - 10 Useful Tips
My kids ask me all the time to take them... Read More
Stay at Home Mom You Need to Raise Cowboys
Now I know that is not how the song goes,... Read More
Teaching Children Good Manners
Last week in my newsletter, I mentioned that... Read More
Paediatric Osteopathy
All babies cry, but if yours cries a lot, isn't... Read More
Preparing Your Child for the Three Rs
There is little doubt that reading, 'riting and 'rithmetic are... Read More
The Seven Keys to Child Obedience
Learning obedience is an important part of child development. This... Read More
The ADD Child: Challenging Parents, Teachers and Friends
The ADD child exhibits a series of behaviors that are... Read More
How Effective Is EEG Neurofeedback Training in Treating the Symptoms of ADHD?
Many research studies have shown the overall effectiveness of stimulant... Read More
Send Your Child to College FREE!
College is one of the largest expenses through the course... Read More
Muscle Pain And Children Do Not Mix
I am in pain. I've been in pain all day.... Read More
Raise Awesome Kids! This 4-Point Plan Gets Results
Are your children truthful, kind, and helpful? If so, read... Read More
Understanding The Report
"No thank you. Don't bother to send me the report... Read More
THE NEW SCHOOL VISIT: 5 Things to Look For
Today the little red school house is not what it... 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
Top Three Reasons To Get Involved At Your Childs School
You may think once your child has gone off to... Read More
Planning the Ultimate Kid Birthday Party
Child Party Planning Guideline #1)Pick the ThemeYour child is going... Read More
Teaching Kids to Read
We are all so very happy to see that the... Read More
Some Good News About Blended Families
They Spur Members To Grow EmotionallyTatiana Tannenbaum grappled with a... Read More
Homeschooling ? Can I Do It?
Many parents would like to homeschool their children but are... Read More
Why Me?
Why Me?"We should certainly count our blessings, but we should... Read More
Caretaking Parents, Entitled Kids
Demanding children ? children who have entitlement issues ? seem... Read More
Misplaced Passion
"Before every action, ask yourself: Will this bring more monkeys... Read More
Raising a Tobacco-Free Kid
We begin forming healthy habits at a young age. With... Read More
Road Trip! Make It Fun For Your Toddler
If you had to spend 4 or 5 hours in... Read More
Strategies to Help Boost Your Childs Self Esteem
Self esteem in an important quality for all children to... Read More
Role Models for Your Teen
By the time your children reach their teens, there is... Read More
The Long Journey Home
Once upon a time, I thought I had it all.... Read More
The Importance of Fathers
There is no doubt that mothers play an all-important leading... Read More
Road Trip! Make It Fun For Your Toddler
If you had to spend 4 or 5 hours in... Read More
Let Kids Help
One fantastic way to get your children involved in what... Read More
Mommies and Me Special Time
Creating and making special memories with your child is very... Read More
Busy, Working Parents --- 22 Ways To Homeschool Your Kids
If you're a single parent or a married couple on... Read More
Guerilla Parenting Techniques: What Are They?
When you hear the phrase, 'guerrilla parenting techniques', what images... Read More
Childrens Safety in Public Places - 10 Useful Tips
My kids ask me all the time to take them... 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
Weathering Colic for New Parents
A common problem many times facing parents is Colic. Estimates... Read More
Keeping Your Children Safe
The purpose of this article is to address some of... Read More
What Should I Know About Strattera for ADHD?
Strattera came out around January of 2003, and is becoming... Read More
ADHD: A Dialogue With a Non-Believer, part three
Dear Sir, It was with some interest that I read... Read More
Nurtured by Love or Matured by Nature?
"There is nothing new under the sun," states Ecclesiastes 1:9.... Read More
Think Like Your Kids - And Understand Them More!
Seven-year old Michael was on a school trip to a... Read More
Defrazzle with a Hearty Guffaw
"The best blush to use is laughter: It put roses... Read More
Who Are Your Kids Talking To Online?
Studies have shown that:1 out of 4 children were sent... Read More
What is Incest?
Incest is sexual activity, ranging from fondling to intercourse, between... Read More
Adderall and Its Side-Effects
Adderall is a stimulant medication used in the treatment of... Read More
Character Education
Every parent wants their child to develop positive character traits.... Read More
Teaching Children Good Manners
Last week in my newsletter, I mentioned that... Read More
Potty Training Caveats- Dont Start Too Soon
The First Reason: For one thing, child development experts are... Read More
Clean Kid Syndrome - Does Your Child Suffer from it?
The learning and development of Australian kids is under threat... Read More
How to End the Misery of Bedwetting
When a child wets the bed they worry. Children tend... Read More
Social Engineering via Robotic Toddlers
Is there a way to build a robot to help... Read More
The Three Best Alternative Treatments for ADHD
There are a LOT of alternative treatments for sale out... Read More
Over-Focused ADHD
The least flexible character in all of the stories of... Read More
Stop, Look, Listen! Steps to Better Parenting Communication
As a parent is seems that the majority of your... Read More
Hearing Our Seriously Distressed Adolescents
The distressed adolescent often has feelings of abandonment, emotional detachment,... 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
Break Free From Power Struggles
You want your daughter to wear a dress to the... Read More
Bring On The Music To Help Your Child Learn Faster And More Effectively
Do you remember how you first learned the alphabet? I... Read More
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