How to Stop Divorce Parental Conflict from Bursting?
It is not the divorce but the conflict arising after divorce the culprit of most psychological-adjustment problems the children are having. So, how to stop the post-divorce parental conflict from bursting must be given a premium importance by parents who want to have a healthy, happy and successful divorced children.First... Read More
Guerilla Parenting Techniques: What Are They?
When you hear the phrase, 'guerrilla parenting techniques', what images come to mind? I see a big, broad shouldered soldier, dressed in green fatigues, with brown paint on his face. His chest is crisscrossed with ammunition for the guns strapped on his legs. He's quietly hidden under the cover of... Read More
Refresher Course on Diapering for Dads
It's among the top criticism wives have of their husbands: He doesn't change diapers!!Reasons dads give: 'My wife does that!" "I don't know how" and "That makes me sick to think about."Changing a diaper is relatively easy and painless. When you begin changing diapers, your partner will be grateful that... Read More
Saving Money on Preschool: Readiness Skills Needed for Kindergarten
As a mom of 4 who's youngest child is about to start Kindergarten this Fall, I'd like to share with you some things I've learned about Preschool over the last ten years, along with a list of readiness skills every child can be learning at home - whether attending Preschool... 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 to the end of the money before the end of the month, the words, ``I can't afford it,'' have little or no meaning.Here's what can happen in lots of homes:``Mom, can I get a new (fill in the blank)?''``No, honey,... 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
A Night Out For Mom & Dad
Is your babysitter watching the kids and your k9 family member?It is Saturday night and you have planned for a babysitter to entertain and care for your children while you have a date with your spouse. Aaaahhhh adult time! Your sitter arrives and greets the kids and your eager dog.... Read More
Growing Good People
At age seven months in the womb, humans begin language coordination in response to what they hear through the mother's belly wall. Some 52 muscles learn to respond to the various phonemes (a basic language sound like 'b' in boy and 'm' in man) of the language surrounding that belly.... Read More
Public Schools Can Waste 12 Years of Your Child?s Life
For over fifty years, public-school officials and politicians have tried one education fad after another. They have all failed. Children should not be turned into victims and educational guinea pigs by public-school authorities. Here's why public schools can waste 12 years of your children's lives and destroy their love of... Read More
Eating Disorders in Children
If I had a dollar for every time I persuaded a girl of 8 or 9 that they were not, in fact, fat, I'd be considerably richer. When my older daughter was about that age, their mothers were putting a lot of her friends on diets. It drove me absolutely... Read More
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Summer Camp Care Packages
Every summer our daughter goes to summer camp. She looks... Read More
Selecting A Quality Day Care Center
Many working families choose a commercial or individual day care... Read More
Top Ten Ways to Teach Values to Your Kids
In a consumer-driven society that broadcasts values you don't approve... Read More
Teaching Reading: Part One
One of the biggest milestones in our children's education is... Read More
Why Wont My Teens Clean Their Room?
Have you ever had this struggle with your teens? Did... Read More
Home For The Holidays: Is it Time for That Talk?
Just a couple of years ago Annie helped her parents... Read More
Internet Dangers - Protecting Children from Internet Jeopardy
Parents are in a unique position to "monitor" their children's... Read More
Invented Spelling --- Another Alice-in-Wonderland Public-School Theory
As part of the whole-language (or "balanced") reading-instruction philosophy, many... Read More
Parenting Skills - Five Ways To Turbo-Boost Your Confidence
The 'phone conversation had nothing at all to do with... Read More
When A Parent Is Deployed
When a parent is deployed with the military it can... Read More
Breaking the Cycle of Emotional Blackmail
Family decision-making is an intriguing phenomenon. Many factors become part... Read More
How to Prepare for Labor
Although nothing anybody says can ever completely prepare a woman... Read More
Peer Pressure - Five Ways to Help Teenagers Beat Peer Influence
Young people generally want to fit in to their various... Read More
Preventing Obesity in Young Children
Do you have a young child whose weight or eating... Read More
More than Mom and Dad
Love, love, love. It makes the world go round. It... Read More
Let Kids Help
One fantastic way to get your children involved in what... Read More
How To Be Your Childs Sex Educator
The debate in many towns continues throughout this country about... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: Responding to a Poor Progress Report in School
Q. We just got our daughter's progress report, and it... Read More
Speaking on Behalf of Our Children: Stop Blaming the Victims
How many times have you flipped through the pages of... 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
How to Create an Emotional Bond with Your Child
One of the most powerful tools that parents have for... Read More
Responsible Fatherhood - A Unique And Irreplaceable Role!
Something happened the other day that made me feel uneasy.... Read More
Film Industry and Our Youth
In the first premise, some films and video tapes which... Read More
Managing Sibling Rivalry
It is human nature to feel competitive and envious toward... Read More
Help Your Children to Love Reading
It is so important to create an environment that promotes... Read More
Muscle Pain And Children Do Not Mix
I am in pain. I've been in pain all day.... Read More
Uses for Dirty Diapers
As the father of a toddler, I am an expert... Read More
Parenting Your Adolescent: 3 Powerful Steps to Being an In-Charge Parent
Q. How do I overcome the 16-year-old who does things... Read More
Pay Attention! Its Your Most Important Job
Anyone can become a parent; there are no tests or... Read More
Top Seven Tips for Back-to-School Success
Parents play a critical role in their child's success. These... Read More
For School Success, Dont Coddle Your Kids
Parents want their children to succeed in school. However, sometimes... Read More
CAMP INJURIES- 7 Things You Must Know
WHEN AN INJURY HAPPENS AT CAMP, HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED... Read More
When Kids Hurt Parents
The cruel callous remarks made by our offspring can sometimes... Read More
Featured Article on Parenting: The Power of Belonging
Search for Assurance: The Power of BelongingThe job hunt is... Read More
Water Hazards For Young Children
Unfortunately each year many young children drown in swimming pools,... Read More
Beyond the Words, a Childs Voice
Voices have a way of falling into a pattern, not... Read More
Preparing Your Child for the Three Rs
There is little doubt that reading, 'riting and 'rithmetic are... Read More
A Chance for a Home
"He is happiest, be he king or peasant, who finds... Read More
Are Public Schools Anti-Parent?
Some public schools try to turn children against their parents... Read More
The Worlds Greatest Dad
You are in the final round of your favorite game... Read More
Ten Ways To Become Your Teenagers Best Friend
Best friends! It may seem impossible to believe, but today's... Read More
Surviving as a Single Parent
Emotional OverloadMany single parents say they deal with a variety... Read More
Invented Spelling --- Another Alice-in-Wonderland Public-School Theory
As part of the whole-language (or "balanced") reading-instruction philosophy, many... Read More
Powerful Tips for Increasing Your Childs Self-Esteem
Here is a list of ways to convey the message... Read More
Children Cooperate When Appreciated
Do you want your child to cooperate with you more?Children... Read More
When Everybody Does It Comes Back to Haunt You
Parental example, whether for good or for bad, is undoubtedly... Read More
The Top 10 Tips on Hiring a Babysitter
1. Encourage your babysitter by keeping their favorite foods/snacks on... Read More
The 411 on Natural Colic Remedies
Any parent whose baby has suffered from colic can tell... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: 6 Things to Stop Doing Right Away
1. STOP focusing on what you are going to make... Read More
Baby Name Meanings
Speaking as a Michael (a Hebrew name, meaning "Who is... Read More
The Old and the New
During one "generation gap" quarrel with his parents young Michael... Read More
How Public Schools Assault Parents Values
Is there anything wrong with lying, cheating, stealing, shop-lifting, taking... Read More
Pet Loss Can Be Just As Devastating!
'And all because of a damned cat! It's only a... Read More
Eating Disorders in Children
If I had a dollar for every time I persuaded... Read More
Should The Dad-To-Be Attend The Birth?
Not so long ago a dad-to-be would pace up and... Read More
Parents, Teach Thought-Stopping! Fix Crooked Thinking Caps
Does your child pout, blame and brood? Does he gripe,... Read More
5 Great Tips For Choosing Safe Toys For Your Children
Every children in the world whishes to have toys and... Read More
End Babysitter Abuse
Not many things are more upsetting than discovering that your... Read More
Mom vs. Dad: Navigating Parenting Differences With All Good Intentions
Let's face it: raising children can be quite the adventure.... Read More
Shopping with Children
Is your weekly shopping trip with the kids an absolute... 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
Tips for the Classroom Teachers with ADHD Students
Thank you for all that you do in the classroom!... Read More
What Are Your Children Really Watching?
Saturday mornings. Cold cereal and Scooby Doo. How many parents... Read More
What About Competition? Are Your Kids Ready?
Life is full of competition -- even in childhood. Kids... 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
Parenting Your Adolescent: 3 Powerful Steps to Being an In-Charge Parent
Q. How do I overcome the 16-year-old who does things... Read More
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