Hints on how to encourage children to read
Hints from Ruowen Wang? Keep a small basket filled with joke books, magazines, short stories, books of questions and answers, and books like Ripley's Believe It or Not in each bathroom of your house.? Put a map of the solar system, a map of the world, or a map of... Read More
School Holiday Survival Guide
The school holidays are a great time for the kids, all those weeks of fun and games, no school, getting up late??but not for their parents! Summer vacation time can be just as much like hard work as the rest of the year. Trying to keep the kids entertained for... Read More
How Public Schools Lie to Parents and Betray Our Children
Under the "No Child Left Behind Act," public schools whose students consistently fail standardized tests can now be shut down. To protect their jobs, teachers and principals are now under intense pressure to cheat - to fudge test scores and report cards to fool parents and school administrators.How do public... Read More
How Being a Mom Makes You a Better Professional
"Becoming a parent can make you a better worker," New York Times writer Lisa Belkins said in a recent column.I'd always heard that becoming a parent made MEN better workers. The common "wisdom" said fatherhood made men more stable and better motivated.Women, the old prejudice held, would become unreliable once... Read More
Dyslexia: Is the Shoe Perhaps on the Wrong Foot?
Reading is the most important skill that a child must acquire at school, because one must learn to read to be able to read to learn. The implication of this is that the child who is a poor reader will usually also be a poor learner.Unfortunately poor reading skills, and... Read More
Labor of Love
The small, lilac colored hexagonal box, with Winnie the Pooh on the lid, brings to mind healthy babies and happy times. But not all babies are born healthy and not all deliveries are happy occasions. This box, and it's matching clothe folder, contains mementos of a child that the parents... Read More
Ready, Aim, Achieve! - Become An On-purpose Family Through Goal Setting
Successful families don't just happen. They take time, talent and planning. This month, in addition to any personal resolutions you make, consider sitting down with your family to reflect on your collective accomplishments and dreams. Then set some family goals for the year ahead.How to begin ?Schedule. Set aside a... Read More
Advocating for Your Child with LD
Advocate: you've probably heard the term before. But what does it mean to you? Advocating happens when you speak on behalf of someone else. You say for them what they can't say for themselves. When you have a child who has been diagnosed with a learning disability, this is exactly... Read More
Dad, Go Ahead and Cry
She slipped her small, soft eight-year-old hand into mine. Her face was lit up with joy. And as my daughter took my hand and moved closer to me, I lost control of my emotions.Tears of joy ran down my face, right in the middle of the church where my daughter... Read More
The Child Chef
If you really want to get your children to eat better, and have a better understanding of healthy foods, let them help in the picking and cooking of those foods. When you go shopping, let your children pick out a fruit or vegetable to cook that week. Make dinner time... Read More
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The ADD Child: Challenging Parents, Teachers and Friends
The ADD child exhibits a series of behaviors that are... Read More
Are Public Schools A Menace To Your Kids? -- 11 Danger Signals
Parents, do you have children who do poorly in school,... Read More
Books Around the House Make A Difference in Literacy Rates
We need a grass roots campaign targeted towards parents to... 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
Develop Your Childs Genius: One Step Farther
When is a person brilliant? When does a person show... Read More
Twelve Tips To Connect With Teachers At Conference Time
It's that time again! Parent-teacher conferences are coming. Are you... Read More
When Parents Disagree
Moms and dads, are there times you think that parenting... Read More
Revering the Crayon Marks
"Do not think that love, in order to be genuine,... Read More
Mommie Moments ? Taking Time For Yourself
Being a parent is a role that requires a large... Read More
Back to School
It is hard to believe that summer is coming to... Read More
Parenting Univeristy: Potty Training 101
When your child shows signs of potty training readiness, it's... Read More
Help Your Child Do Better in School
1. Create... Read More
Child Abuse - Survey & Comments
Beyond cases reported to authorities, little knowledge exists on the... Read More
Raise Awesome Kids! This 4-Point Plan Gets Results
Are your children truthful, kind, and helpful? If so, read... Read More
Teaching Your Children with Coupons
Coupons can be a great tool in educating your child... 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
When Everybody Does It Comes Back to Haunt You
Parental example, whether for good or for bad, is undoubtedly... Read More
Math Facts - Try Some Fun Ways to Learn Them
Memorizing math facts is a necessary part of elementary school.... Read More
Taking Home Souvenirs, Not Junk
Gift shops are a kid magnet and often a trip... Read More
After the Driving School
If you visit search engines you can find several resources... Read More
Consistent Boundaries Makes Discipline Easier
Homes should be run by parents, not children. So many... Read More
Reclaiming Her Identity: A Mothers Diary
After giving up my profession to become a wife, a... Read More
Missing The Bus
As a step daughter and step grand daughter, I followed... Read More
The Legend and Charm of The Tooth Fairy
The legend and myth of the Tooth Fairy is a... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: How to Say NO!
Q: Whenever we tell my daughter "no," she just bugs... Read More
To Test or Not To Test - That Is the Question
Little Suzy has really been having a hard time getting... Read More
25 Things That Matter When Relating To Our Children (Leaving A Legacy Of Love To Those We Love)
In my opinion, these things matter...1. Enjoying childlike delights before... Read More
Selecting A Quality Day Care Center
Many working families choose a commercial or individual day care... Read More
How Effective is the Nutraceutical ATTEND with ADHD?
I really like all natural remedy for Attention Deficit Disorder... Read More
Children are People, Not Machines
When growing up, my father frequently reminded me to "pay... Read More
Are You Reading to Your Kids?
Over a number of years there have been issues raised... Read More
Let Kids Help
One fantastic way to get your children involved in what... Read More
How to Give Your Child Encyclopedic Knowledge?
When you talk about multiply your child's intelligence, you can't... Read More
Childrens Books And Educational Toys - Can They Still Be Fun And Have Educational Value
It was no contest. Given a choice between a ball... Read More
How Do You Find the Best Car Seat to Protect Your Child
Choosing a good car seat for your child's protection is... Read More
Let Kids Help
One fantastic way to get your children involved in what... Read More
Discipline on My Mind
I look out of the window as I am writing... Read More
What is Hyperactivity in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?
Most of the ADHD kids that are seen in a... Read More
How Effective Are Ritalin and Dexedrine in Treating the Symptoms of ADHD?
Many research studies have shown the overall effectiveness of stimulant... Read More
From Birth to Teen, Spirituality in Children
Until about the age of six, children do not generally... Read More
Tips for the Classroom Teachers with ADHD Students
Thank you for all that you do in the classroom!... Read More
End Homework Battles
Ask parents what their biggest school year challenge is, and... Read More
15 Ways to Help Kids Like Themselves
1. Tell me something you like about yourself? Help your... Read More
Anorexia Nervosa Alert - is Your Daughter Dying To Be Thin?
Anorexia nervosa is a serious medical disorder that is statistically... Read More
How Well Do You Know Your Child?
Do you think you really know your child? I don't... Read More
Teaching Your Children About the Value of Money
We take it for granted that children know how money... 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
Friends Are A Gift You Give Yourself
My oldest boy is fifteen and was a real jerk... Read More
Some Good News About Blended Families
They Spur Members To Grow EmotionallyTatiana Tannenbaum grappled with a... Read More
Advantages of Using a Board Certified Pediatrician
When a child is born, a new number is added... Read More
Picky Eaters - Successful Strategies Part 1
What is in a name?The answer is everything!Jo J. of... Read More
Whine Oh Whine Am I The Only One?
I thought I was the only one in the world... Read More
How to Parent Your Teen Effectively
Maintain CommunicationEven though teens need to separate from their parents... Read More
Parents ? The No Child Left Behind Law Wont Do Much For Your Child
Past experience with federal education programs predicts that the No... Read More
Helping Your Teen Get Back to School With Clear Skin
Backpack? Check. Notebooks? Check. Ink-pens? Check. Clear Skin? Mommmm!If you... Read More
Are You Reading to Your Kids?
Over a number of years there have been issues raised... Read More
Andy Griffith Show Family Lessons
Although it might seem pretty corny to a lot of... Read More
Time Out for Adults
"Get down from the table top right now! What are... Read More
Pet Loss Can Be Just As Devastating!
'And all because of a damned cat! It's only a... Read More
Why Scrapbooking Moms are the Secret Weapon in the War on Terror
There is a front line and a back end to... Read More
Helping Your Children Develop Their Self-Discipline
We want our children to do the right thing, especially... Read More
Dealing with Lying: The Dos and Donts
Jason Roberts listened to his son's explanation of the missing... Read More
Organizing a Car Wash Fundraiser
The key to a successful car wash fundraiser event is... Read More
Peer Pressure - Five Ways to Help Teenagers Beat Peer Influence
Young people generally want to fit in to their various... Read More
Refresher Course on Diapering for Dads
It's among the top criticism wives have of their husbands:... Read More
Over-Focused ADHD
The least flexible character in all of the stories of... Read More
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