Parenting Your Teenager: 6 Tips for Effective Discipline and Consequences
A parent writes in, ``We are having a hard time in our family deciding on appropriate punishments when our teen-ager breaks family rules. We can't tell if we are too strict or too lenient. What can we do?''This seems to be a place where many parents get stuck. Questions about... Read More
Breastfeeding, Its My Right
My name is Duncan and I'm 2 years old. I want to thank my Mommy and Daddy for choosing breastmilk as my only food for my first six months. It turned out I had lots of food allergies that lead to ear infections. I would have been a very sick... 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
Some Good News About Blended Families
They Spur Members To Grow EmotionallyTatiana Tannenbaum grappled with a classic stepfamily struggle when she moved from Moscow, Russia to Portland, Ore. and married Leb Tannenbaum: Her three new stepsons weren't very happy to have her in their lives.To earn her stepsons' acceptance, she cooked Russian meals, which the boys... Read More
My Best Buddy
My son, Dakota is now 7 yrs old. He is so smart for his age. I recently had a conference with his 1st grade teacher and was surprised to find out that he was having a hard time in school. I guess I was surprised because at home he was... Read More
Send Your Child to College FREE!
College is one of the largest expenses through the course of your childā??s life. It is also one of the main causes of debt in America. With today's rates of inflation, it is very hard to save for an event that will occur eighteen years down the road. However, capitalistic... Read More
Top Seven Tips for Back-to-School Success
Parents play a critical role in their child's success. These seven tips from http://www.goalsettingforstudents.com explain how to help your child set and achieve goals for the new school year. 1. Set 30, 60 and 90-day goals - with your child. What's most important for the first 30 days?... Read More
After the Driving School
If you visit search engines you can find several resources to assist you on this subject. Try searching on the phrase "parents with teen drivers". Alternatively we have tried to make this easy for you if you visit our news page on this very topic.A few resources on the web... Read More
Baby Name Meanings
Speaking as a Michael (a Hebrew name, meaning "Who is like God"), I'm really proud of my name. And I think that I ? mostly - live up to the title! Of course, my mother would probably disagree; I think the phrase "little devil" would probably pass her lips if... 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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Parenting Your Teenager: 4 Dangerous Myths
MYTH: All teens have to rebel, and the teen years... Read More
How to Help Your Children to Blossom
I am writing this from the beautiful mountains of Western... Read More
Weathering Colic for New Parents
A common problem many times facing parents is Colic. Estimates... Read More
Overscheduled Kids
Time devoted the better part of an issue to it.... Read More
Finding A Caregiver You Can Trust
Choosing to leave your child with a caregiver is one... Read More
What is Incest?
Incest is sexual activity, ranging from fondling to intercourse, between... Read More
Childs Play: Treating The Insanity of the Mental Health System
In today's mental health system there is a pattern of... Read More
Late Night Adventures with Your Children
Vacations are fun ! Weekends with the family are nice.... Read More
Give Your Child the Gift of Self-Esteem
Much has been said about the "gifted child" but in... Read More
How To Potty Train In Two Days
Ah, potty training! Go to a local bookseller and you... Read More
Putting Your Child To Bed
Are you glad for the chance to put your child... Read More
Parenting: 6 Observations on Fatherhood
Just the other day my oldest son asked:"Daddy, am I... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: Back to School Blues
Q: Our son has been in honors classes all through... Read More
The Importance of Fathers
There is no doubt that mothers play an all-important leading... Read More
Send Your Child to College FREE!
College is one of the largest expenses through the course... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: The Teenager and the Gorilla
Q: A parent writes in to ask, "You write a... Read More
Time Out for Adults
"Get down from the table top right now! What are... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: Ask Questions
Many parents seem to be more than a little confused... Read More
Co-sleeping, a personal story
When I was pregnant, we knew that we had some... Read More
Career Education: Does Not Mean the 6 Year College Plan
Researching career education uncovered the following shocking statistic: The average... Read More
Should We Apologize To Our Children?
An apology is a sign of strength, not weakness. Sometimes... Read More
Power Foods for a Powerful School Lunch
There isn't a school day that goes by that I... 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
6 Signs You?re A High Maintenance Parent
The children of Baby Boomers, the Echo Generation, are entering... Read More
Tools to Find Family-Friendly Content
The Internet, is magnificent in its resources for families. Educational... Read More
Punishing the Victim -- Why Public Schools Pressure Parents To Give Their Kids Mind-Altering Drugs
Public-school teaching is structured in such a way that it... Read More
If at First They Dont Succeed - What a Great Opportunity!
When kids try new things, sometimes it's a 'fit' and... Read More
A Mothers Way
Dear MomOn this day set aside to honour "Mother's" let... Read More
Break Free From Power Struggles
You want your daughter to wear a dress to the... Read More
How You Can Help Your Child To Be An Avid Reader
Reading is the most efficient and economical way to help... Read More
Create a Story Book with Your Child
A fun way to build your child's imaginationWriting is still... Read More
Is it Attention Deficit Disorder or is it Tourettes Syndrome?
During the assessment process it is of great importance for... Read More
Nothing Like a Mothers Love
Travel is a common theme in my life -- probably... Read More
14 Romantic Time-Outs for Parents
Here are fourteen spontaneous time-outs, specially designed to help you... Read More
Healthy Eating For Children: Six Simple Rules
Rule #1 Make Every Bite Count!Everything your child eats should... Read More
Picky Eaters - Successful Strategies Part 1
What is in a name?The answer is everything!Jo J. of... Read More
Remember The Generation Gap?
The techniques of managing relationships between parents and their children... Read More
Parental Involvement in Learning
Whether children attend public or private schools, they benefit when... Read More
Jammin with Your Kids: The Wonderful World of Music
Does music need to be "dumbed-down" for kids? The answer... Read More
Childrens Books And Educational Toys - Can They Still Be Fun And Have Educational Value
It was no contest. Given a choice between a ball... Read More
Organizing a Car Wash Fundraiser
The key to a successful car wash fundraiser event is... Read More
5 Ways To Tell If A Preschooler Is Living In Your House
1. You reheated the same cup of coffee three times... 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
Childrens Allowance
When we consider that the word allowance means, "allowing for,"... Read More
Are Parents Trying Too Hard?
One of the implications of the current trend toward smaller... Read More
When A Parent Is Deployed
When a parent is deployed with the military it can... Read More
Helping Your Kid?s Grow a Garden
Start some gardening traditions with your kids. Give them their... Read More
Keeping Your Children Safe
The purpose of this article is to address some of... Read More
Difference
There are times when my ideas of raising a child... Read More
CPR: Why You Should Know It
I never dreamed that I would be in a position... Read More
Violence in Media
In the news, we hear and see an increasing number... Read More
Secrets from the Classroom: Avoiding Summer Learning Loss
In June, elementary school children across North America cheered as... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: Self-Decorating or Self-Harm - How to Tell the Difference
Q. I need your help with a question about my... Read More
Consistent Boundaries Makes Discipline Easier
Homes should be run by parents, not children. So many... Read More
I WONT DO IT! Tips for Working with the Oppositional Child
"I WON'T DO IT!" "YOU CAN'T MAKE ME!"Whether parent or... Read More
Ten Reasons to Tell your Kids Stories
In today's busy world, many parents have lost the art... Read More
Back to School Success: The Parents Job and the Students Job
Q. With another school year starting, we are not sure... Read More
Top 20 Items To Pack In A Diaper Bag
1. Diapers (5 -7 is a fairly safe supply)2. Wipes3.... Read More
Is Your Child Having Trouble in School?
Did you know that the school system is only able... Read More
Communication Mistakes Parents Often Make - And Easy Ways To Correct Them
As parents, we love our children and want to do... Read More
Math Facts - Try Some Fun Ways to Learn Them
Memorizing math facts is a necessary part of elementary school.... Read More
Saving Money on Preschool: Readiness Skills Needed for Kindergarten
As a mom of 4 who's youngest child is about... Read More
How to Stop Divorce Parental Conflict from Bursting?
It is not the divorce but the conflict arising after... Read More
Really Good News About Your Children?s Video Games
Research published by University of Rochester neuroscientists C. Shawn Green... Read More
Ritalin (Methylphenidate) in the Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Ritalin is a good medication with a bad reputation. Its... Read More
Send the Kids Outside!
Think back to your own childhood. Chances are, some of... Read More
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