Teaching Problem Solving Skills to Children with ADHD
Even though the "Stop and Think" movement in ADHD treatment has lost some momentum lately, the basic strategies and techniques are still worth teaching your children. My favorite version of the technique it the "Five Step Problem Solving Strategy," and it goes something like this. . . Teach your... Read More
Simple Indulgences for September
As the kids go back to school, you can go back to *you*...your schedule, your friends, your goals. Here are ten simple indulgences to celebrate this season.1. Invite your girlfriends over for a Back-to-School tea. Have lots of "pamper me" items in hand. Do you ? or any of your... Read More
Humans and Their Innate Need for Drug Stimulation
We know that ancient cultures and Indians and the like across the globe used such mind-altering drugs to alter their states. Still today in the world we have whole cultures enslaved to drugs of some type. Heroine, Opium, Peyote, Marijuana, Cocaine, it almost appears to be a human issue, a... Read More
Develop Your Childs Genius - Developing Leadership Qualities
Often I have heard that leaders are born, not made. Do you think this is true? How many times did you read a biography of a great leader, and discovered that as a child, he has been quiet, reserved and rather shy? Are those natural qualities of a leader? Of... Read More
Influencing Adolescents - Guided Democracy
You need to smart to be able influence adolescents. You need to be able to stand back a little, hold your tongue and wait your turn to speak.Recently, Sam my seventeen year old son, said "No way" to our requests to wear some decent clothes to an upcoming on-stage event.... Read More
Working Moms: Too Busy for Your Children?
17 Quick Ways to Strengthen the Bonds of LoveOn Mother's Day, we celebrate the most important job on the planet.Most moms appreciate being acknowledged, but many still feel overwhelmed by the pressures of daily life. They would like to fit more time with their children into their busy schedules, but... Read More
Peer Pressure - Five Ways to Help Teenagers Beat Peer Influence
Young people generally want to fit in to their various social groups so peer approval is a significant driver for their behaviour. For a young person resisting peer influence can mean isolation or instant ostracising so it sometimes takes great strength of will to refuse to follow the crowd.It is... Read More
Clean Your House Green for your Children?s Sake
My thirteen-year-old daughter recently called me up to say she had cleaned the whole kitchen and bathroom herself. So many emotions ran through me at that moment. First, I was shocked by the fact that no one asked her to do so. I was also happy that she had done... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: What Parents Say About Teens
What is hard for parentsLetting them learn from their mistakes.Trying not to fix their problems.Learning to trust in ways I've never had to before.We hurt when they hurt.Being lied to.Trying to continue to discipline.Having the consequence ``fit the crime.''Hearing ``you don't understand'' over and over, when in fact you really... Read More
Going Out to a Restaurant with Kids
Dining in a restaurant with kids can be very enervating and embarrasing. Not only that you have to desperately try and keep your wiggling toddler seated and silent, you also have to manage the disapproving looks from other (non-parent) guests.The root problem here is again boredom. So before you decide... Read More
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How to Create an Emotional Bond with Your Child
One of the most powerful tools that parents have for... Read More
Just Average
What do you mean average? Not good? Just doing good... Read More
Why Consistency Is The Key To Raising Well-behaved Kids
Being consistent when children are less than perfect can make... Read More
What Is Homeschooling And How Do I know If Its Right For My Family?
Do you know what these famous people have in common?Alexander... Read More
When Parents Disagree
Moms and dads, are there times you think that parenting... Read More
What About Competition? Are Your Kids Ready?
Life is full of competition -- even in childhood. Kids... Read More
Who Will Be Their Guardian?
If you are like most people today, you do not... Read More
Tackle, Tackle
I don't know how people raise daughters because I have... Read More
Finding Out Your Child Has a Disability: Its Not the end of the World
Finding out that a child has been born with a... Read More
You Dont Need a Supernanny to Be an Active Parent
The hot new reality TV show "Nanny 911" has been... Read More
Is Your Behavioural Change Strategy Working?
'How can I start getting my children to help out... Read More
CAMP INJURIES- 7 Things You Must Know
WHEN AN INJURY HAPPENS AT CAMP, HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED... Read More
Theres Never a Bad Time To Start Helping To Spread The Word of God
Q. What's the right age to start giving a Bible... Read More
March of the Penguins - A Fun Learnig Tool
Everyone loves penguins. And now, everyone has a chance to... Read More
Best Investment
Every week I write something about the stock market -... Read More
Promote Physical Fitness for Your Child
If your child is to derive the benefits of physical... Read More
What is Child Sexual Abuse?
What is child sexual abuse? Any sexual activity that is... Read More
7 Ways to Know Your Child
How well do you really know your child?There is so... Read More
Childrens Friendships Made Easy
Most research into children's friendships shows that those children who... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: How to End the Curfew Battle
Q. Things have been relatively calm and OK with our... Read More
Partnering With Your Daycare or Preschool
For the most positive daycare experience for your child, partner... Read More
On Raising a Child with Disabilities: Sara & the Nail Salon
Sara loves pampering. Haircuts, facials, manicures, and makeup bring smiles,... Read More
Quality Time with Your Teen
It's sometimes difficult to find ways to be involved with... Read More
Normal and Logical Consequences
Successful parents have learned to be both firm and kind... Read More
CPR: Why You Should Know It
I never dreamed that I would be in a position... Read More
Talk Your Child Clever
Most parents can hardly wait for their baby to say... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: 4 Dangerous Myths
MYTH: All teens have to rebel, and the teen years... 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
Create Your Dream Family
There has been much attention in the media of late... Read More
Your Big Yellow Bus
The big yellow school bus is coming down my road... Read More
Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) for Teen Drivers
Drivers 16 years of age have little driving experience, putting... 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... Read More
Making Internet Chat Safe For Your Children
No matter what you say or do, your kids will... Read More
Surviving As A Single Parent: Seven Simple Suggestions To Make Your Life Easier
1 - Forgive even if you will never be able... Read More
Break Free From Power Struggles
You want your daughter to wear a dress to the... 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
Registering a Birth in Scotland
Who Can Register A Birth? The child's mother... Read More
Empty Nest Syndrome
Paula's last child had just gone off to college and... Read More
How to Help Your Children to Blossom
I am writing this from the beautiful mountains of Western... Read More
10 Points on Children for the New Parent
I remember when my daughter was born, later my son.... Read More
A Mothers Love
Once upon a time there was a beautiful bird whose... Read More
Go Ahead - Make Dads Day
Throughout the year, many days of celebration are tucked capriciously... Read More
Selecting and Hiring Childcare Employees
In today's fast-paced society, many families depend on some form... Read More
Second Letter to My Daughter
Dear Camille,As I thumb through the photographs that I carry... Read More
Intermission: Wood Chips
I wanted to share with you one of the most... Read More
Where to Look for Affordable Baby Clothes
Once the newness has worn off a little, you will... Read More
How Can I Teach My Child Respect?
A common theme over the past 20 years has been... Read More
We All Wish That Our Children Have Good Virtues, But... Are We Setting A Good Example Ourselves?
We all wish that our children should not smoke or... Read More
Who Wants To Date Their Mother?
Do any other reality TV junkies remember a show on... Read More
Are You Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child?
Although many parents are concerned with our children's intelligence quotient... Read More
The Importance of Mothers
Moms, did you ever question your value as a role... Read More
Spelling Games
The following spelling games can be used by parents to... Read More
Create Your Dream Family
There has been much attention in the media of late... Read More
My Husband Prioritizes Making Money Above Family Time
"Money is tight, and my husband's obsessed with doing everything... Read More
Grandparents! Help Your Grandkids Do Math!
This may come as a surprise.But despite all the advances... Read More
The Theme from MASH - Suicide is Not Painless
The Theme from MASHI flipped the button on the remote... Read More
Back to School
It is hard to believe that summer is coming to... Read More
Co-sleeping, a personal story
When I was pregnant, we knew that we had some... Read More
Tips for the Classroom Teachers with ADHD Students
Thank you for all that you do in the classroom!... Read More
Clean Your House Green for your Children?s Sake
My thirteen-year-old daughter recently called me up to say she... Read More
How Many Sex Offenders Live On Your Block?
For any parent, learning that a convicted sex offender lives... Read More
School Holiday Survival Guide
The school holidays are a great time for the kids,... Read More
Gifts From The Heart: Moms Remember...
To the untrained eye, it might look like a piece... Read More
Bullies
Bullies are an ugly but very real part of childhood.... Read More
Spanking Children
Results of the Spanking Poll on Rexanne.com: Voters - 233Percentage... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: But everyone else gets to do it!
Q. We are getting to the stage with our kids... Read More
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