Marriage, Divorce, and Kids
Are men to blame for the divorce problem in this country?It's been said that one of the reasons for the high rate of divorce in this country is the manner in which men choose their wives. Specifically, they choose their wives in a fashion similar to how they choose their... Read More
Developing a Fantastic Relationship with Your Child
Here's a scene: A parent "might suddenly grab a happliy playing child and shower him with excited hugs and kisses without warning." What's wrong with this picture?I would say that, simply, the parent is not in synch with the child in the case described above. The parent is not on... Read More
Whine Oh Whine Am I The Only One?
I thought I was the only one in the world with a whiny 5-year-old. All the other 5-year-olds that I know of are either well-behaved or are total monsters! My elder child is a cross between the two ? most times he's well-behaved and sometimes a total monster. And when... Read More
People of the Century by Dan Rather
Dan Rather made a significant and tactical error and got involved in politics where he should not have gone. I personally and millions of American's lost complete respect for him and he left the news media under a cloud of darkness while disgracing his family name and negating so much... 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
Parents Complaints --- Arrogant Public Schools Turn a Deaf Ear
School authorities continually claim that they want more parent cooperation and participation in their children's education. They complain when parents don't show up for parent-teacher conferences or push their children to do their homework.Yet this constant cry for parent cooperation is often a smoke screen pretense to make parents think... Read More
Pregnancy and Excercising - 6 Reasons to Excercise During Pregnancy
Everyone knows that exercise is good for your health. Exercising during pregnancy can have additional benefits. Generally, exercise should be light, especially during the first few weeks of pregnancy while your body adjusts to the changes. Heavy exercise can divert blood flow from crucial areas and most women that exercise... Read More
The Courage to Be a Loving Parent
Most of us really don't like it when someone is angry at us. We don't like it when people go into resistance to helping us when we need help, instead of caring about us. We don't like it when people withdraw from us, disconnecting from us and shutting us out.... Read More
What About Competition? Are Your Kids Ready?
Life is full of competition -- even in childhood. Kids compete for good grades, the attention of their parents and teachers, and even to get picked for 'the right team' in gym class. There's nothing wrong with encouraging healthy competition in your children. It can teach kids to perform at... Read More
So, The Thing Is... Im Feeling A Little Guilty
So, the thing is? I am feeling a little guilty.I know, I know, what's new? I'm like the travel agent for guilt trips. Right now I'm feeling a little guilty because I am so madly in love with my little Smiley Jane, who turns two-years-old today. I mean, REALLY crazy... Read More
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Caretaking Parents, Entitled Kids
Demanding children ? children who have entitlement issues ? seem... Read More
Family Meetings 101
Family meetings provide opportunities for feelings to be aired and... Read More
Coping With Colic
Quite simply, an absolute nightmare for parents and babies alike,... Read More
Can Mineral Deficiencies Lead to Behavioral Problems in Children?
A while ago I received this story from David in... Read More
ADHD: Some Survival Strategies for Parents
In our last issue we posted some of our suggested... Read More
Promote Physical Fitness for Your Child
If your child is to derive the benefits of physical... Read More
Safe From Strangers
There are few thoughts as terrifying as the abduction of... Read More
Whats Mine Is Mine
You are at the grocery store with your daughter and... Read More
What a Parent Must Do to Stop Online Predators
Teens can freely access the Internet from computers at school,... Read More
My Teenaged Parents
Frankly, as a single parent of young children, I struggled.... Read More
Give Your Child Life Skills for a Lifetime
Many parents struggle with solutions to put their child on... Read More
EEG Biofeedback as a Treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
In this form of treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder... Read More
Your Child?s Self-Esteem is in The Cards
Research has shown that the present generation of children worldwide... Read More
5 Solid Reasons: Why Your Child Can Be An Achiever
All of us, including your child, entered this world equipped... Read More
The Better Behavior Wheel - A New Kind of Calm in the Family
There's a new kind of fun and calm out there... Read More
Best Investment
Every week I write something about the stock market -... Read More
Gaining a Child?s Trust
My daughters and I went to the beach several weeks... 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... Read More
Help My Preteen/Teenager is Driving Me Nuts!
Do you feel like someone has abducted your sweet, innocent... Read More
Picky Eaters - The Dawn of Understanding
"In general my children refuse to eat anything that hasn't... Read More
What Makes a Good Evaluation for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?
So you have just returned home from your third meeting... Read More
Spare the Child, Ditch the Rod
Spare the rod, spoil the child!This philosophy's been around a... Read More
Who Wants To Date Their Mother?
Do any other reality TV junkies remember a show on... Read More
Don?t Make Fast and Furious Food Changes
OK, moms and dads out there, we hear you when... Read More
Educational Toys And Childrens Books - A Must For Optimal Childhood Development
The brightly colored plastic mobile dangles lazily overhead in the... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: 6 Things to Stop Doing Right Away
1. STOP focusing on what you are going to make... Read More
8 Tips To Save On Child Care Costs
Child care costs are are one of the most expensive... Read More
Parenting Predicaments
Predicament:My son is 4 1/2 years old. His younger brother... Read More
Meeting The True Needs of Children Diagnosed As ADHD
How should one look upon Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)... Read More
Top 10 Things To Never Believe From Your Teenager
1) It's not my (pot, beer, cigarettes, etc.), I'm just... 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
Public-School True Believers with a Mission
One reason public schools get away with educational failure, year... Read More
Labor of Love
The small, lilac colored hexagonal box, with Winnie the Pooh... Read More
Fundraising For Your Preschool Or Daycare Center
Most day cares are non-profit organizations that must operate within... Read More
When Time Out Dont Work
Joey steps away from his time out chair "I won't... Read More
Aptitude, Achievement, Processing Deficit - What Does It All Mean?
You are sitting with the professionals who know about learning... Read More
Family Meetings Are Now On The Agenda
"Not another meeting!"That tends to be the reaction from many... Read More
Americas Public schools --- Deteriorating Like They Did In Ancient Rome
The citizens of the early Roman Republic enjoyed an education... Read More
?I?M OVERWHELMED? -- 5 Tips On How Parents Can Take Control Of Their Lives
Are you feeling overwhelmed being a parent? Do you want... Read More
Childrens Allowance
When we consider that the word allowance means, "allowing for,"... Read More
Teenagers and Stress: What Parents Can Do to Help
More and more parents are expressing their concerns about how... Read More
Top 5 Characteristics of Good Leadership to Instill in Our Home School Children
I am sure that this list can be jogged and... Read More
Keeping the Stress out of Single Parenting
Researched through personal experience!Budget Your Money. Even if you are... Read More
Putting Your Child To Bed
Are you glad for the chance to put your child... Read More
Tips for Parents of Teenagers: Dont Just Survive - Thrive!
What makes parenting so challenging at times? One widespread research... Read More
Advantages of Using a Board Certified Pediatrician
When a child is born, a new number is added... Read More
Creating Great Birthday Party Videos
My son recently had his third birthday party and it... Read More
Minimizing Homework Hassles
John Bishop's Goal Setting for Students.comParents ? Minimize Homework Hassles?It's... Read More
From Birth to Teen, Spirituality in Children
Until about the age of six, children do not generally... Read More
Toxic Chemicals, Are Your Children Being Exposed?
You do what you can to keep your little ones... Read More
Develop Your Childs Critical Thinking Skills
1. Encourage Questions.Don't answer every question, instead ask what do... Read More
Tips for Keeping Packed Lunches Fun and Interesting
? Let the child choose his or her own lunch... Read More
The Importance of Mothers
Moms, did you ever question your value as a role... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: The 4 Ds of Time with Family
How would you like to have more time? Of course... Read More
Failure or Future? Its Up To YOU!
We all want to comfort our children after they suffer... Read More
I Dont Believe in ADHD
O.K. I've heard it a hundred times from my prison... Read More
Unilateral Disarmament - The First Step to Improving Communications with Your Teenagers
Many times, we are so conditioned in how we speak... Read More
Poker Parenting: 4 Ways Poker Skills Produce Parenting Thrills
Even as a busy parent, I'm sure you've seen a... 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
Life Lessons Learned in My Underwear
For several years now, I've told the following story as... Read More
Being A Mum - It?s About Them And Not About You!
So you want to be a mum? Every time you... Read More
Two Means Trouble
You have two kids who are 14 months apart. How... Read More
Hearing Our Seriously Distressed Children
How do we deal with our seriously distressed children and... Read More
How to Parent Your Teen Effectively
Maintain CommunicationEven though teens need to separate from their parents... Read More
Pregnancy and Excercising - 6 Reasons to Excercise During Pregnancy
Everyone knows that exercise is good for your health. Exercising... Read More
Building Teen Character: Part-Time Employment
The teenage years are a crucial time in a child's... Read More
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