The Value of Play
Isn't it ironic that a country whose constitution allows for the pursuit of happiness now feels a collective guilt about the very idea of anything fun? How did this happen? When did we begin placing so much priority on productivity and so little on leisure or on having a good... Read More
Teach Your Children - Without Them Knowing They Are Learning!
The great thing about children is they absorb knowledge like a sponge. The downside to this is that they are typically wise to the fact that they don't want to sit down and be taught, fortunately as parents we can think of ways around that! Here are some great ideas... Read More
From Good to GREAT: Secrets On Becoming A Better Dad
While most fathers aspire to become the best Dads they can, all too often life just seems to get in the way. Missed soccer games and bedtime stories, always "In a minute" or "Later" when asked to play. The years pass, and many are left to wonder why their kids... Read More
Awesome Dads Top Ten Ways To Be The Foundation of Your Family
Part of the responsibility of being a father is to establish a strong foundation for the family. Just like a building foundation, much of this work goes unseen and rarely gets acknowledged, yet the strength and integrity of the entire structure relies on it. The following intentions, although not always... Read More
10 Steps to School Year Success
One of the most important aspects of parenting, is ensuring that your child gets a good education. School is a place where your child not only learns skills such as reading and writing; it is also where your child will learn about friendship, responsibility, and fairness. In short, school is... Read More
Nurtured by Love or Matured by Nature?
"There is nothing new under the sun," states Ecclesiastes 1:9. This is certainly true of the nature-nurture debate, the modern name for the ageless argument about the importance of learning in the development of the child. While one side argues that the development of the child is mainly a process... Read More
Should We Apologize To Our Children?
An apology is a sign of strength, not weakness. Sometimes we may believe that if we apologize to our children we weaken ourselves and the rules we are trying to keep. We may also believe it will make our children think their behavior was okay. It is important to understand... Read More
A Quiz for Parents: What Are They REALLY Learning?
Picture this. Your child comes home with a special assignment from school. He's very excited about it and puts in a lot of time to perfect it. He's thrilled with the result and can't wait to take it to school.A few days later, he comes through the door, picks a... Read More
Puberty - Get Ready to Play the Puberty Game
Puberty can be a difficult time for children. Not quite kids anymore and not really adolescents they are caught in the middle in type of limbo. It is a sad time for many young people too. Many look back at their childhood and realise that they can never really act... Read More
Meningitis and Septicaemia
Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes around the brain and spinal cord. It is caused by either a virus or bacteria.Viral meningitis is usually mild and does not require medical treatment. Bacterial meningitis however can be life-threatening and can come on very quickly. Children under five are most likely... Read More
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Advantages of Using a Board Certified Pediatrician
When a child is born, a new number is added... Read More
Spare the Child, Ditch the Rod
Spare the rod, spoil the child!This philosophy's been around a... Read More
Simple Indulgences for September
As the kids go back to school, you can go... Read More
Public-School True Believers with a Mission
One reason public schools get away with educational failure, year... Read More
Teach Children The Skills Of Optimism
Optimists do better academically, socially and enjoy better health than... Read More
A Little Love, Please?
Article based on a friend's experienceI just wanted to share... Read More
Back to School Responsibilities Again
It's that time of year when mom and dad look... 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
Cloning; is it for you?
What would it be like to have a clone? What... Read More
Whos Teaching Your Child About Money?
Managing money is one of the most critical skills we... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: The Power Struggle
Q: My husband and I are at a loss as... Read More
Adoption: Laughter and Tears
If you ever walk through an orphanage, it will be... Read More
Parents --- Your Childrens Report Card May Be Rigged
Under the "No Child Left Behind Act," public schools whose... Read More
A Man and His Baby
When a couple steps forth with a baby in tow... Read More
Potty Training Caveats- Dont Start Too Soon
The First Reason: For one thing, child development experts are... Read More
Grandparents --- Homeschool Your Grandchildren and Feel Younger
Grandparents, what better way to stay close to your grown... Read More
Teaching Your Children About the Value of Money
We take it for granted that children know how money... Read More
Confident Kids : Why Some Parents Should Carry a Health Warning
As a hypnotherapist, I am acutely aware of the power... Read More
What Values Are We Giving Our Children?
On a bright Sunday morning, a couple of weeks ago,... Read More
Trip, Trip, Trip... Here Is Your Night Visitor Again!
Night Visits From Your ChildIn the middle of the night... Read More
Are Your Kids Driving You Crazy? How Character Building Charts Keep You Sane
Who lives in your house? Are they driving you "crazy?"... Read More
Nail Biting Basics
Nail biting in all its various forms is problematic... Read More
How NOT to Motivate Your Children and Students
Chaim Ginott was a schoolteacher whose ideas and observations helped... Read More
Surprise ? Public School Class Size Doesnt Matter Very Much
School authorities often complain that classes are too large. They... Read More
Nanny 911 and Disciplining Your Child
Nanny 911 Interview with Montel WilliamsI saw an interview with... Read More
New Mom...New Baby...New Debt?
Ah, there is nothing like being an expectant mom. Along... Read More
Will My Doubts and Fears Affect My Child?
"Will my doubts and fears affect my child?" This father... Read More
Top Seven Tips To Become A Good Stepmother
Becoming a stepmother can undoubtedly be one of the most... Read More
My Sweet Little Valentine
Valentine day has always been a special day in my... Read More
The 5 Babysitter Commandments
Having a babysitter take care of your kids is sometimes... Read More
How to Create an Attitude of Cooperation
Having been a parent educator and a PBS consultant for... Read More
The Free Ride In Public Schools
To protect children's self-esteem or deflect complaints by parents, many... Read More
Four Tips For Alleviating Back To School Anxiety
Back to school preparations are in full-swing. Soon, the first... Read More
Intro to Medications for ADD ADHD
The most common medications used in the treatment of Attention... Read More
The Ten Most Common Poisons Among Kids
For parents, keeping our kids safe is a constant top... Read More
Your Job as a Role Model
A certain educator was once asked at what point should... 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
Naming Your Baby Is Part of The Challenge of Being a Parent
Baby names are as diverse as the people to whom... Read More
Why have children? DINCs, This is For You!
First there were Yuppies (Young Urban Professionals). Then came the... Read More
Raising a Tobacco-Free Kid
We begin forming healthy habits at a young age. With... Read More
Develop Your Childs Genius: Improving Concentration and Focus
Some people can concentrate on an assignment, to the exclusion... Read More
Introduction to the Medications Used in the Treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder
There are several treatment options available to help improve the... Read More
Lets Read! The Benefits of Reading to Your Children
Parents, when you help your children learn to read, you... Read More
Gaining a Child?s Trust
My daughters and I went to the beach several weeks... Read More
Tips for Parents of Teenagers: Dont Just Survive - Thrive!
What makes parenting so challenging at times? One widespread research... Read More
Discipline on My Mind
I look out of the window as I am writing... Read More
Do You Have the Loving Relationship With Your Children That You Desire?
Most people with children want to be good parents. The... Read More
Delightful Defrazzlers
I will cherish this moment. I will not let it... Read More
Working Moms vs. Stay-at-Home Moms, Lets Stop Debating Each Other and Debate the System Instead!
I could nearly fund my children's future education if I... Read More
Parents - Create An Emotionally Healthy Connection With Your Child
"I could have helped you if I would have known,... Read More
How to Get a Good Diagnosis to See If Your Child Has ADHD
Your child's teacher says that you need to find out... Read More
7 Ways to Know Your Child
How well do you really know your child?There is so... Read More
Spending Time With Your Child
Why Is Spending Time with Your Child So Important?For children... Read More
The Classic ADHD Child Reminds Me of Tigger
ADHD comes in differenty forms, or types. What... Read More
How Effective is Attend in Helping Children with Attention Disorders?
In 1996-97 we were contracted by VAXA International of Tampa,... Read More
10 Steps to School Year Success
One of the most important aspects of parenting, is ensuring... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: Truth or Lie?
Attention all parents of teen-agers. Here is an important, groundbreaking... Read More
Children Need Roots and Wings
"Good parents give their children Roots and Wings." --Jonas SalkThe... Read More
The Safest Stuffed Toys for the Kids on your Gift List
Although it's hard to say when the first stuffed dogs... Read More
Growing Good People
At age seven months in the womb, humans begin language... Read More
Dads, Handle your Kids Mistakes
One of the most difficult parts of being a father... Read More
Adderall and Its Side-Effects
Adderall is a stimulant medication used in the treatment of... Read More
Public School Sex-Education Classes --- Bad News For Parents and Children
One of parents' most important duties is to protect their... Read More
Co-Morbidity Rates: Other Problems That May Come With ADHD
Diagnosing children and teens with ADHD can be a challenge.... Read More
Choosing Wooden Toys For Children
Wooden toys are one of the best alternatives for the... Read More
The Secret of Understanding Children
It was a day that I will forever be etched... Read More
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