Your Kids Career - Whose Choice?
A strange thing happened to me today. Or more precisely, a strange thought occurred. You see, my eldest son helped me install a new kitchen. He was the expert handyman. Me? Well, I was the 'gofor'. "Dad, could you go for this?" "Dad, will you go for that . .... Read More
How Effective Is EEG Neurofeedback Training in Treating the Symptoms of ADHD?
Many research studies have shown the overall effectiveness of stimulant medication, such as Ritalin and Dexedrine in their various forms, in treating the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders in children, teens, and adults. Even though stimulants are not the only effective option in the treatment of the disorder, stimulants... Read More
Single Parenting: How The Challenge Of Single Parenting Affects Your Decision To Divorce
Single parenting has seemingly become an acceptable norm which is unfortunate. According to the US Census Bureau, there were over 20 million single parents in the United States in the year 2000. That's a staggering statistic, certainly the worldwide number of people who are challenged with single parenting is exponentially... Read More
Spare the Child, Ditch the Rod
Spare the rod, spoil the child!This philosophy's been around a long time.In fact, a study done by Zero to Three, a nonprofit child-development group, found that 61 percent of the adults who responded, condone spanking as a regular form of punishment. The percentage of parents who actually use spanking is... 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 the child no longer delights in being one.2. Paying attention long enough to understand -- yet caring enough to make a necessary correction once it's all understood.3. Responding to immaturity in a mature way.4. Being silly when I can, 5.... Read More
10 Tips for Making Daily Physical Activity Part of Your Childs Life!
Here's some of the bad news about sedentary lifestyles:? Forty percent of children ages 5 to 8 show at least one heart disease risk factor, including hypertension and obesity, which among children has doubled over the past two decades.? The first signs of arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) are appearing... Read More
Eco-Parenting
Arabella Greatorex, owner of The Natural Nursery, reports on the rapidly rising demand for natural, environmentally friendly and ethically sound parenting products and highlights some of the concerns that have fuelled these demands.Organic FoodThere has been much media debate around the promotion of heavily processed foods to children, part of... Read More
Intermission: Wood Chips
I wanted to share with you one of the most valuable lessons my daughter taught me when she was sixteen-months-old. I call this essay, "Cherish Your Wood Chips."Today was one of those days where I just couldn't get enough done. No matter how many times my pen scratched off a... Read More
Hearing Our Seriously Distressed Adolescents
The distressed adolescent often has feelings of abandonment, emotional detachment, withdrawal, and isolation. These children begin to develop an intense anger directed towards an adult society that they feel has hurt them and does not understand them. Parents need to to learn how to build relationships with these children and... Read More
Getting through the School Daze
It's back to school time again. Does the thought of having to get everyone organized and out the door make you want to send for boarding school brochures? Here are a few tips to help get through that back to school daze.Making Merry Mornings:The biggest cause of whining and tantrums... Read More
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Teenagers and Trouble - How Parents Can Keep their Teens Out of Trouble
Teenagers are a work-in-progress, and parenting teenagers can be tricky... Read More
If your child is being bullied - 20 top tips for parents
Keith is now in the fourth grade and he dislikes... Read More
Twins - Double The Trouble Or Double The Pleasure? Both!
If You're Having Twins..is it double the headache, or double... Read More
Three Sure-Fire Ways to Teach Your Child About Safety
Levels of SafetyBy teaching our children there are different levels... Read More
Develop Your Childs Genius - Developing Leadership Qualities
Often I have heard that leaders are born, not made.... Read More
Reincarnation: Sacred Children Series - 1 of 3
Many years ago, my children were raised on the various... Read More
ZERO Tolerance: How Firm the Line?
A friend phoned her neighbor, complaining about the wafts of... Read More
Building Self Confidence
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Over-Focused ADHD
The least flexible character in all of the stories of... Read More
Dads, Handle your Kids Mistakes
One of the most difficult parts of being a father... Read More
Time, Stress, and a Baby
The main thing we noticed since having a baby is... Read More
Help Your Kids Learn More About Managing Their Personal Economy
Remember when cash was a tangible commodity in all of... Read More
Beginning the Special Education Process
Like anything else in life, there's a method to the... Read More
What Do You Teach Your Children About Money?
Whether we realize it or not we teach our children... Read More
Back to School Care Packages!
I am crying tears of joy mixed with great sadness... Read More
Pipe Down!
Life is funny.My twenty-year-old daughter, Melanie, has a her new... Read More
Son, Can I Use The Car Tonight?
I recall somewhere in the recesses of my aging brain... Read More
Putting Your Child To Bed
Are you glad for the chance to put your child... Read More
The Thing with Quality Time
It's funny how people seem to think that they have... Read More
The Ten Most Common Poisons Among Kids
For parents, keeping our kids safe is a constant top... Read More
Hints on how to encourage children to read
Hints from Ruowen Wang? Keep a small basket filled with... Read More
Confident Kids : Why Some Parents Should Carry a Health Warning
As a hypnotherapist, I am acutely aware of the power... Read More
Eye-Opening Questions for Working Parents to Ask
I remember watching my 18-month-old son eat a big frosted... Read More
Guide to Choosing LEGO Toys for Children
If you're looking for toys that are both fun to... Read More
Back to School Responsibilities Again
It's that time of year when mom and dad look... Read More
Is Your Teen Stressed? Teach Them How to Manage Their Time, Schoolwork, and Leisure Activities
I hear from many parents that their child is stressed... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: Ask Questions
Many parents seem to be more than a little confused... Read More
6 Signs You?re A High Maintenance Parent
The children of Baby Boomers, the Echo Generation, are entering... Read More
How to Stop Bad Behavior Before it Starts
Coping with a child's bad behavior, perhaps more than any... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: The Trust Issue
Q. How do we decide what our teens should be... Read More
A Little Love, Please?
Article based on a friend's experienceI just wanted to share... Read More
Secrets from the Classroom: Avoiding Summer Learning Loss
In June, elementary school children across North America cheered as... Read More
Friends Are A Gift You Give Yourself
My oldest boy is fifteen and was a real jerk... Read More
The Top 10 Tips for Communicating with Children
Most people have more training before they receive their driver's... Read More
Who Are Your Kids Talking To Online?
Studies have shown that:1 out of 4 children were sent... Read More
Understanding Why Your Child Has Been Recommended for Testing
You have just received a call from your child's teacher... Read More
Homeschooling --- A Superior Education For Your Child
Home-schooling provides children with a superior education. Parents can quickly... Read More
Inattentive ADHD: Just Like Winnie the Pooh
Winnie the Pooh is the classic picture of Inattentive ADHD.... Read More
What Julia Roberts has to Say about Motherhood
Julia Roberts recently gave birth to twins: Hazel and Phinnaeus.... Read More
Andy Griffith Show Family Lessons
Although it might seem pretty corny to a lot of... Read More
Book Review: How to Get Your Child to Love Reading
How to Get Your Child to Love Reading was conceived... Read More
Time Out for Adults
"Get down from the table top right now! What are... Read More
The Great Baby Name Debate
Winifred or Willow? Thomas or Troy? The name you choose... Read More
Childhood Friendships
Childhood friendships are as special as they are a necessary... Read More
Picky Eater Kid Nutritional Guidelines
Although many children are picky eaters at some stage in... Read More
Parents - Create An Emotionally Healthy Connection With Your Child
"I could have helped you if I would have known,... Read More
Winning The Whining War
Jason Meridith's two-year old son whines when he wants more... Read More
Punishing the Victim -- Why Public Schools Pressure Parents To Give Their Kids Mind-Altering Drugs
Public-school teaching is structured in such a way that it... Read More
Top 10 Ways to Motivate Your Student
As the new school year begins, parents play a pivotal... Read More
Back to School Responsibilities Again
It's that time of year when mom and dad look... Read More
Awesome Dads Top Ten Communication Intentions
An Awesome Dad in by no means perfect. But that... Read More
Watch Your Language! - How Parents Can Help Kids Help Themselves
'I felt great until I walked into the classroom -... Read More
Are You Too Busy for Your Kids?
In his recent newsletter "Happy Kids", parenting expert Michael Grose... Read More
Parenting Problem? 5 Simple Things That Will Help
What is a parenting problem?Parenting is a tough job, we... Read More
Where Will YOUR Kids Get A Job?
Let's face it.The job market is getting tougher every day.Computerization... Read More
Helping Your Kid?s Grow a Garden
Start some gardening traditions with your kids. Give them their... Read More
Alias: Aptitude
Be aware. You may become totally overwhelmed when you get... Read More
Breastfeed a Toddler - Why?
Is your baby approaching his or her first birthday and... Read More
Starting School - What Age Should Children Begin School?
"What age should my child start school?"This is a common... Read More
The Personality of a Virgo Child
Your Virgo Baby..August 23 - September 22Virgo children are honest... Read More
Why Fathers Are Such a Necessary Component in the Raising of Their Children.
The first year of a child's life is the most... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: 6 Tips for Dealing with Bad Report Cards
One of the basic issues we need to understand is... Read More
STOP Parental Alienation Syndrome before It Gets a Chance to START
Parental Alienation Syndrome was probably first identified and codified by... Read More
Breaking the Cycle of Emotional Blackmail
Family decision-making is an intriguing phenomenon. Many factors become part... Read More
Parents Complaints --- Arrogant Public Schools Turn a Deaf Ear
School authorities continually claim that they want more parent cooperation... Read More
Busy Moms, Dont Forget to Take Time Out for You!
As mothers, we play so many different roles and most... Read More
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