Homeschooling ? Is It Worth It?
Suppose that you rearrange your life to homeschool your child and the experiment fails? You may feel that you've disrupted your life and wasted a year of your child's time. Your child may even be kept back a grade by the local public school.The answer to this concern is, can... Read More
Tips for Single Parents
Prioritize. Learn to say No. Steal some time for yourself.Don't be too proud to ask for help.Don't be too proud to accept help.Listen to those people around you that have been there, done that and got the t-shirt to prove it.Don't let anyone tell you what you can and can't... Read More
Homeschooling Takes Your Child Out of Public School --- A Unique Benefit
Home-schooling removes children from public school. That alone makes home-schooling worthwhile. Unlike public-school children, home-schooled kids are not prisoners of a system that can wreck their self-esteem, ability to read, and love of learning.Home-schooled kids don't have to read dumb-downed text-books, study subjects they hate, or endure meaningless classes six... Read More
Parental Involvement in Learning
Whether children attend public or private schools, they benefit when parents become involved in their education. According to the National Institute for Literacy, when parents or other family members frequently read to children entering kindergarten, those children were at a distinct advantage over children whose families read to them less... Read More
Lifebooks: Every Adopted Child Needs One
Information is gold when you are adopted. Every tiny piece is precious, whether it's a photo or quote from the orphanage staff. LifeBooks help put all the information pieces together in a way that helps your child make sense of, and ultimately feel good, about his/her history.People often ask me,... 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 am quite sure that the majority of us learnt it by singing the ABC Song: 'ABCDEFG-HIJKLMNOP-QRS-TUV-WXY-and-Z...'There is no doubt that music and songs are one of the best means to teach children new information and knowledge. And over the last... Read More
Grandparents! Help Your Grandkids Do Math!
This may come as a surprise.But despite all the advances in education, many kids still struggle in the math class.Math is an important subject, yet many kids just don't "get it".Teachers can only devote a limited amount of personal attention to each student.And parents are so busy with their own... Read More
MORAL ARMORS Irrational Parenting, Part II
Handing Down Malignancy.Children may begin bright and eager to face the world, but are often inundated with the conditioning of their fear-ridden predecessors speaking of lost dreams-taken by no one in particular. Their guardians appear learned, but seem not to damn the worst traits in men. In facing life's greatest... Read More
The Top 5 Reasons Why Unwed-Parents Must Establish Paternity
"It takes a village to raise a child" is more than an African proverb, and when the village is small and one parent is missing the task becomes even more challenging. Fortunately, being proactive and understanding your rights as a parent will help alleviate any issues that might arise as... Read More
5 Ways To Tell If A Preschooler Is Living In Your House
1. You reheated the same cup of coffee three times this morning.2. There is always one more person in your bed in the morning, than there was the night before.3. You can't imagine life without the Cartoon Network.4. The lock on your bathroom door is purely for decoration? After all,... Read More
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Nurtured by Love or Matured by Nature?
"There is nothing new under the sun," states Ecclesiastes 1:9.... Read More
Hiking with Children
There is nothing quite like hiking with small children. The... Read More
The Classic ADHD Child Reminds Me of Tigger
ADHD comes in differenty forms, or types. What... Read More
The Top 10 Tips for Communicating with Children
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Moms - Get More Energy Now
Let's be honest! When it comes to parenting, men expect... Read More
Help Your Children to Love Reading
It is so important to create an environment that promotes... Read More
The Parent Teen Relationship: How Effective is Yours?
It was the homework that did it. Each night became... Read More
Minimizing Homework Hassles
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Considering Daycare? Consider the Pros and Cons
When you're a parent it's a difficult decision to know... Read More
The Legend and Charm of The Tooth Fairy
The legend and myth of the Tooth Fairy is a... Read More
What To Do When You Think Your Child Might Have AD/HD
AD/HD (attention deficit disorder) is one of the most common... Read More
Teaching Kids the Value of Money
My husband and I have a 12-year-old daughter who wanted... Read More
Summer Marks the Time to Remember Active Supervision Around Family Swimming Pools
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Awesome Dads Top Ten Ways To Be The Foundation of Your Family
Part of the responsibility of being a father is to... Read More
Strengths and Weaknesses
All too often, children with learning disabilities are seen through... Read More
Coping with the Stress of Moving Home and Childrens Concerns
Moving house can be an emotional experience for adults, so... Read More
Parents, Teach Thought-Stopping! Fix Crooked Thinking Caps
Does your child pout, blame and brood? Does he gripe,... Read More
Career Education: Does Not Mean the 6 Year College Plan
Researching career education uncovered the following shocking statistic: The average... Read More
Play the Ball, Not the Man!
As parents and teachers, sometimes we want to praise, at... Read More
Children are People, Not Machines
When growing up, my father frequently reminded me to "pay... Read More
Choosing Names For Twins
There are many reasons for treating your twins as individuals... Read More
15 New Years and Holiday Resolutions For Parents
Have you made your usual New Year resolutions? You know... Read More
Tips For a First-Time Dad
So you're going to become a father. Now is not... Read More
Building Your Childs Self-Esteem
According to researchers, most children enter school with a good... Read More
Teaching Problem Solving Skills to Children with ADHD
Even though the "Stop and Think" movement in ADHD treatment... Read More
Lead with Love:How Mothers Can Use Their Greatest Strength to Manage Around Their Technical Weakness
My wife and I have been working on a video... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: Are Sleep Overs with the Opposite Sex OK?
Q. Our 17-year-old son wants us to let his girlfriend... Read More
Words of Wisdom for Single Parents
The cost of being a parent and raising a child... Read More
Helping Your Child Cope With A Long-Term Illness
All children will likely have many different health problems during... Read More
The Theme from MASH - Suicide is Not Painless
The Theme from MASHI flipped the button on the remote... Read More
My Children
I have been a single mom for almost 20 years.... Read More
How to Take Charge of the TV
Many children enjoy TV, and they can learn from it.... Read More
The Added Advantage In African American Childrens Education: Computer Homeschooling (Part 2)
We've got spirit, yes we do! We've got spirit how... Read More
Top Seven Tips for Back-to-School Success
Parents play a critical role in their child's success. These... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: The Power Struggle
Q: My husband and I are at a loss as... Read More
Learning my Childs Way
Home schooling. What is it? What does it mean to... Read More
A Mothers Way
Dear MomOn this day set aside to honour "Mother's" let... Read More
Parental Involvement in Learning
Whether children attend public or private schools, they benefit when... Read More
The Ten Things That Successful Parents Do
1. They are leaders as well as parents. They don't... Read More
Give Your Child Life Skills for a Lifetime
Many parents struggle with solutions to put their child on... Read More
The Long Journey Home
Once upon a time, I thought I had it all.... Read More
Stay at Home Mom You Need to Raise Cowboys
Now I know that is not how the song goes,... Read More
Break Free From Power Struggles
You want your daughter to wear a dress to the... Read More
Kids and Sports: Fundamentals First
Would you hand a child calculus problems once she was... Read More
6 Great Freebie Resources for Parents of Twins & Multiple Births
A sure way to double the joys of parenthood is... Read More
A Guide To Help You Teach Your Children Positve Self-Image Through Fitness
Raising a pre-teen or teenage daughter (or son) is not... Read More
Beyond the Words, a Childs Voice
Voices have a way of falling into a pattern, not... Read More
Life Stuck In Fast Forward
the woes of being a parent of an ADHD child.....Like... 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
Turn off the TV -- and Turn on to Physical Activity!
Imagine having no television for an entire season. Such was... Read More
Screaming Kids Driving You Nuts? Four Rules to Help You Keep Your Sanity!
Often I will hear parents say, "I just ignore Jr.... Read More
March of the Penguins - A Fun Learnig Tool
Everyone loves penguins. And now, everyone has a chance to... Read More
Effective Troubled Teen Programs
Not all parents subscribe to the notion of "tough love,"... Read More
Why Do People Have Kids?
Despite the theory that people have kids because they want... Read More
The Twenty-First Century Parent
John was a 43 year-old sales manager at a large... Read More
Send the Kids Outside!
Think back to your own childhood. Chances are, some of... Read More
Parents of Teens: Do You Ever Ask WHY is she so MEAN to me?
Do you ever wonder what is behind the occasional nasty... Read More
How Effective is the Nutraceutical ATTEND with ADHD?
I really like all natural remedy for Attention Deficit Disorder... Read More
Revering the Crayon Marks
"Do not think that love, in order to be genuine,... Read More
Will My Doubts and Fears Affect My Child?
"Will my doubts and fears affect my child?" This father... Read More
Creating a Memorable Travel Journal Using A Stuffed Animal
You may remember The Red Couch Project, a book by... Read More
How to Create an Attitude of Cooperation
Having been a parent educator and a PBS consultant for... Read More
CAMP INJURIES- 7 Things You Must Know
WHEN AN INJURY HAPPENS AT CAMP, HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED... Read More
Teaching Reading: Part One
One of the biggest milestones in our children's education is... Read More
Encouraging Your Child to Write
How in the world do you get your child to... Read More
When Your Childs Adoption Story Changes: Nothing But the Facts or is It Nothing are the Facts?
Elana, born in Russia, was told "We really don't know... Read More
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