When Time Out Dont Work
Joey steps away from his time out chair "I won't sit!" His mother is frustrated and throws her hands in the air..Time out is just not working for this mom. Many kids do not respond to time out so what do parents do???- Let the discipline reflect the behaviorSome children... Read More
Are You Reading to Your Kids?
Over a number of years there have been issues raised concerning the literacy levels of eight year old children in schools. The number not meeting minimum literacy levels was almost at 30% only a few years ago. It has since improved but is still a concern to teachers and parents... Read More
Create Your Dream Family
There has been much attention in the media of late on the transformation of families, Dr Phil's Phenomenal Family Series and Super Nanny to name a few. I recently had the pleasure of being featured on a radio program, Coaching Corners in New York in which I spoke about creating... Read More
The Science of Mother Love
A growing body of scientific evidence shows that the way babies are cared for by their mothers will determine not only their emotional development, but the biological development of the child's brain and central nervous system as well. The nature of love, and how the capacity to love develops, has... Read More
Kids: Channeling Mania Towards Productivity
More and more kids these days are diagnosed ADD, ADHD, or Bipolar. There are biological reasons for this, and there are environmental elements which can soothe or aggravate the symptoms. It becomes increasingly easy to "react" to each mood swing rather than to develop a plan for different positions on... Read More
Assume Personal Responsibility? Who, Me?
As thinking, acting human beings we have the ability to choose our response to events, people and circumstances. We do not become responsible when we mature; we mature when we become responsible.Psychologists teach that the only reasons people are ever motivated or moved to action is to gain a reward... Read More
Aptitude, Achievement, Processing Deficit - What Does It All Mean?
You are sitting with the professionals who know about learning disabilities. They have been explaining what they will be looking for when they test your child. "We look for an aptitude-achievement discrepancy as well as a processing deficit," one of them explains. Your eyes glaze over and you... Read More
Fraternal Twin Parenting Concerns
Identity and Your Fraternal TwinFor the most part, throughout this article I refer to a fraternal twin in the singular rather than the plural "twins." This is to emphasize the individuality of each twin. Too often twins are defined only by their being a part of a whole, rather than... Read More
The Parent Teen Relationship: How Effective is Yours?
It was the homework that did it. Each night became a challenge in how I was going to get my son, a non-academic, to do his homework. I tried patience, encouragement, and teaching, all to no avail. I moved on to bribery, threats and punishment, still no success. Finally I... Read More
Spanking Children
Results of the Spanking Poll on Rexanne.com: Voters - 233Percentage of readers who do not spank their children: 37%Percentage of readers who spank their children: 62%I am completely opposed to spanking. I know that almost twice as many of you spank your children as don't. At the risk of alienating... Read More
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Pregnancy and Excercising - 6 Reasons to Excercise During Pregnancy
Everyone knows that exercise is good for your health. Exercising... Read More
Trip, Trip, Trip... Here Is Your Night Visitor Again!
Night Visits From Your ChildIn the middle of the night... Read More
Top Three Reasons To Get Involved At Your Childs School
You may think once your child has gone off to... Read More
Caretaking Parents, Entitled Kids
Demanding children ? children who have entitlement issues ? seem... Read More
Pay Attention! Its Your Most Important Job
Anyone can become a parent; there are no tests or... Read More
Parents ? The No Child Left Behind Law Wont Do Much For Your Child
Past experience with federal education programs predicts that the No... Read More
Twelve Tips To Connect With Teachers At Conference Time
It's that time again! Parent-teacher conferences are coming. Are you... Read More
Parenting - Give Your Child The Tools To Build Strong Character And Values
There are many parenting styles. Yours may be very different... Read More
Vouchers --- Parents, Dont Depend On Them
Vouchers, which give tax money to parents to pay for... Read More
Monitoring Your Teens for Drug Use Without Appearing to be Spying
Even if your teenagers do not use drugs, you still... Read More
6 Great Freebie Resources for Parents of Twins & Multiple Births
A sure way to double the joys of parenthood is... Read More
Back to School - Disappontment?
Our back-to-school buying habits do not help kids succeed in... Read More
Adolescence - Clues and Advice
Be sure to respect the intellectual changes that mark adolescence.... Read More
Healthy Eating For Children: Six Simple Rules
Rule #1 Make Every Bite Count!Everything your child eats should... Read More
Baptisms And Alternative Ways To Hold A Naming Ceremony
Traditionally, babies have been named at a christening/baptism.... Read More
Best Investment
Every week I write something about the stock market -... Read More
Surprising Fun Solution to Kids Moods and Attitudes
As a parent, are you at your wits end? Does... Read More
Can Mineral Deficiencies Lead to Behavioral Problems in Children?
A while ago I received this story from David in... Read More
Really Good News About Your Children?s Video Games
Research published by University of Rochester neuroscientists C. Shawn Green... Read More
My Best Buddy
My son, Dakota is now 7 yrs old. He is... Read More
Words of Wisdom for Single Parents
The cost of being a parent and raising a child... Read More
Parenting - The Irrational Vocation
There are some grounds to assume that a cognitive dissonance... Read More
Parents, Teach Thought-Stopping! Fix Crooked Thinking Caps
Does your child pout, blame and brood? Does he gripe,... Read More
The Great Baby Name Debate
Winifred or Willow? Thomas or Troy? The name you choose... Read More
Child Discipline - Be Consistent With Your Child
The biggest complaint you hear from parents about their children... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: But everyone else gets to do it!
Q. We are getting to the stage with our kids... Read More
Teach Children The Skills Of Optimism
Optimists do better academically, socially and enjoy better health than... Read More
A Dads Thoughts On Dads day
21 Reasons I Love Being A DadWhat you will read... Read More
Youth In A Changing World
IntroductionChildren are the gifts of God to parents. That young... Read More
Did You Get the Hidden Parenting Message in Finding Nemo?
In the movie, Finding Nemo, Nemo's father, Marlyn asks the... 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
Using Pocket-money To Promote Independence In Kids
In seminars I am often asked about pocket-money and whether... Read More
Thriving As A Family When You Live In The Fast lane
It is extraordinary times that we find ourselves in. Change... Read More
Couch Potatoes Beware!
It's no surprise that the self-image and self-esteem of overweight... Read More
The Three Best Alternative Treatments for ADHD
There are a LOT of alternative treatments for sale out... Read More
10 keys to Developing Your Childs Genius
Would you like your child to be the best that... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: Kids and Money
Most teens go into the work world ill-prepared to manage... Read More
How to Make Kids More Likeable?
Nothing touches the heartstrings of a parent more than the... Read More
Guide Your Kids! This 3-D Map Leads to Character
A tall, weary-looking mother with glasses, walked into my counseling... Read More
Promoting Your Childs Heart Health
Cardiovascular endurance is one of the five health-related components of... 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
How Well Do You Know Your Child?
Do you think you really know your child? I don't... Read More
Let Kids Help
One fantastic way to get your children involved in what... Read More
How Two Quarelling Kids Helped Invent the Better Behavior Wheel
When David was nine and Laura was twelve, the battles... Read More
Sharing Books with Children
One of my first memories of childhood is that of... Read More
Defrazzle with a Hearty Guffaw
"The best blush to use is laughter: It put roses... Read More
Renee?s Mommy is Here
I still remember the scene vividly. I was getting out... Read More
Guide to Choosing Plush Toys for Children
Many people consider plush toys great for children. They say... Read More
Of Kings and Youth Leadership
(Isaiah 11:6 KJV) The wolf also shall dwell with the... Read More
Motherhood is a Perfect Adventure
How often do you think of family life as an... Read More
True Romance for Couples with Kids: 10 Inexpensive Ideas
Anyone can splurge on a formal dinner or a pricey... Read More
Vision: 20/20 Is Not Enough!
Now is an excellent time to have your child's vision... Read More
Putting Your Child To Bed
Are you glad for the chance to put your child... Read More
7 Ways to Survive the Start of the School Year
It happens every year. Just when you are settled in... Read More
Promote Physical Fitness for Your Child
If your child is to derive the benefits of physical... Read More
Time Out for Adults
"Get down from the table top right now! What are... Read More
Communications for Family Emergencies
You know that children can get into trouble. The older... Read More
Healthy Eating Alone Is Not The Answer
Along with eating healthier we need to be more active.... Read More
Unschooling - the Benefits of Home Based Education
Home schooling benefits children. As a parent, I feel it... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: 8 Things You Need to Be Doing
Get into their world. The world that teens are growing... Read More
What To Do With A 6 Year Old Smart Mouth Know It All
Just the other day, I was talking to some other... 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
Diet Sodas And How They Can Affect Kids
Many of us have grown up drinking caffeinated diet sodas... Read More
Get Down (On The Floor!) And Play With Your Children
When was the last time you and your kids rolled... Read More
Elephants and Teenagers
Something eerily familiar happened in KwaZulu-Natal's Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park in Africa... Read More
Public-School True Believers with a Mission
One reason public schools get away with educational failure, year... Read More
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