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
Discipline on My Mind
I look out of the window as I am writing this. It is home time and mums are collecting their children from the local primary school. I see and hear harassed mums shouting "come here" (no response); "get down from there" (no response); "if you do that again you'll get... Read More
More Water, Not Less, Will Help End Bedwetting
Children are notoriously bad at drinking enough liquids. They are so busy playing they sometimes 'forget' to drink. Sometimes, children seem like camels - able to go for ages without having a drink. Obviously, when they are thirsty they will rush indoors for a drink. But often they look for... Read More
Where Will YOUR Kids Get A Job?
Let's face it.The job market is getting tougher every day.Computerization is making many jobs redundant.The Internet and modern telecommunications have allowed companies to outsource jobs to third-world countries where wage costs are much lower.In fact thousands of jobs have already been shed in the United Kingdom as several major banks... Read More
Partnering With Your Daycare or Preschool
For the most positive daycare experience for your child, partner with your childcare center and make a personal investment beyond the monthly tuition. You can build your partnership with your daycare by volunteering your time, contributing goods or services, or donating money. If your child is in daycare full-time,... Read More
Valuable Parenting Tip
Very often, new parents rely on a parenting tip or two which is passed to them by their own folks, who are now grandparents and usually have plenty of reliable advice to share. If this sort of parenting tip and advice is not available however, new parents could run into... Read More
Creating Great Birthday Party Videos
My son recently had his third birthday party and it was mayhem. There were kids all over the place doing all sorts of funny things with parents following them around trying to prevent the next catastrophe. Believe it or not, this environment makes for a fantastic video. The key is... Read More
Parents - Create An Emotionally Healthy Connection With Your Child
"I could have helped you if I would have known, I'm your mother. I protect you against everybody in this world. I never thought to protect you from yourself." This was a headline in a local newspaper. Her daughter had committed suicide the night before. The mother involved must be... Read More
Getting through the School Daze
It's back to school time again. Does the thought of having to get everyone organized and out the door make you want to send for boarding school brochures? Here are a few tips to help get through that back to school daze.Making Merry Mornings:The biggest cause of whining and tantrums... Read More
Top 50 Father Quotations
"The greatest gift I ever had Came from God, and I call him Dad! "-- Anonymous"Our earth is degenerate in these latter days; bribery and corruption are common; children no longer obey their parents; and the end of the world is evidently approaching."-- Assyrian clay tablet 2800 B.C."The joys of... Read More
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Develop Your Childs Genius - Developing Leadership Qualities
Often I have heard that leaders are born, not made.... Read More
Pipe Down!
Life is funny.My twenty-year-old daughter, Melanie, has a her new... Read More
Childhood Obesity
Economist John Kenneth Galbraith has said that more people die... Read More
Defrazzle with Hug Therapy
"Hugging is healthy: it helps the body's immunity system, it... Read More
Sharing Books with Children
One of my first memories of childhood is that of... Read More
How To Be Your Childs Sex Educator
The debate in many towns continues throughout this country about... Read More
Be Serious With Your Child Future
As a parent your biggest responsibility is to prepare your... Read More
Why A Father Is Not A Dad
It can be said that any man who procreates is... Read More
Home And School Education - Your Kids Can Benefit From Both!
Once, as a Learning Support Teacher, I made my way... Read More
Parents: You Can Do Something About Professional Sports Ethics
Most of us can agree that there is a lack... Read More
Illegal and Legal Drug Usage in the United States
How bad is the illegal drug problem here in the... Read More
Labor of Love
The small, lilac colored hexagonal box, with Winnie the Pooh... Read More
Television - The Great SATAN!
I've often thought that in 6 million years, archaeologists will... Read More
The Giving Jar
Giving with a happy heart. If you teach a child... Read More
Spending Time With Your Child
Why Is Spending Time with Your Child So Important?For children... Read More
Influencing Adolescents - Guided Democracy
You need to smart to be able influence adolescents. You... Read More
Teenagers and Trouble - How Parents Can Keep their Teens Out of Trouble
Teenagers are a work-in-progress, and parenting teenagers can be tricky... Read More
7 Easy Ideas for Organizing Kids Artwork
In school, kids are encouraged to create, draw, color, paint... Read More
Humans and Their Innate Need for Drug Stimulation
We know that ancient cultures and Indians and the like... Read More
Child Safety at Home
Maintaining a safe home environment for your childrenAs adults and... 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
Stroller Safety Tips
Strollers offer a wonderful and convenient service to parents and... Read More
Building Your Childs Self-Esteem
According to researchers, most children enter school with a good... Read More
Top Ten Ways to Teach Values to Your Kids
In a consumer-driven society that broadcasts values you don't approve... Read More
How To Help Your Child Learn
Just as every snowflake is unique, so is every child.... Read More
The 411 on Natural Colic Remedies
Any parent whose baby has suffered from colic can tell... Read More
Puberty - Get Ready to Play the Puberty Game
Puberty can be a difficult time for children. Not quite... Read More
Spanking Children
Results of the Spanking Poll on Rexanne.com: Voters - 233Percentage... Read More
Confident Kids : Why Some Parents Should Carry a Health Warning
As a hypnotherapist, I am acutely aware of the power... Read More
10 Secrets To Know You?re A Good Working Parent To Your Kids!
How are parents to know they are doing the right... Read More
What You Can Learn About Life From Your Children
You can learn a lot from children.The best part of... Read More
Boundaries - Why Theyre Needed
Imagine a child who lacks ownership of his own life,... Read More
Medications: Addressing Parental Fears and Concerns
Recently, a parent came to me, conflicted over whether to... Read More
Defrazzle with Hug Therapy
"Hugging is healthy: it helps the body's immunity system, it... Read More
You Dont Need a Supernanny to Be an Active Parent
The hot new reality TV show "Nanny 911" has been... Read More
Empty Nest Syndrome
Paula's last child had just gone off to college and... Read More
Guide to Choosing Plush Toys for Children
Many people consider plush toys great for children. They say... Read More
Stress is No Kiddy Matter
Kids today no longer live the kind of privileged lives... Read More
Talk Your Child Clever
Most parents can hardly wait for their baby to say... Read More
A Chart for Everything
For every season, check, check, check, There is a chart,... Read More
Strategies to Help Boost Your Childs Self Esteem
Self esteem in an important quality for all children to... Read More
Parenting in the Kitchen ? Lessons in Cooking, Socializing, and Bonding
Kitchens are where everything happens. It's not just where meals... Read More
Whats in a Name?
My cousin boasts five names and I confess that when... Read More
Responsible Fatherhood - A Unique And Irreplaceable Role!
Something happened the other day that made me feel uneasy.... Read More
Child Separation Anxiety: Does Your Child Have It?
If you are a parent, then more than likely you... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: Truth or Lie?
Attention all parents of teen-agers. Here is an important, groundbreaking... Read More
The Worlds Greatest Dad
You are in the final round of your favorite game... Read More
5 Steps to Raising an Optimistic Child
I had just completed a session with 17-year old Julie... Read More
Raising Kids on a Budget
There are only two ways to get more money:1) Increase... Read More
The Mystery of Picky Eaters
If you were to ask 100 parents why they think... Read More
7 Powerful Ways to Show Love to Children
Our children are our most important legacy to the world.... Read More
Parents Dealing with Worry and Fear
Dear Vijay,I worry about not being a good parent. My... Read More
10 Signs That Your Teen Is Using Drugs
Did you know that over 75% of teens aged 16-17... Read More
Celebrating Life with Children in September
Here are ten simple pleasures you can enjoy with your... Read More
Now, They?re Bullying My Daughter in Our Home: Welcome to Cyber-bullying
Last night Tom's daughter, Sue, came out of her room... Read More
Mothers Day Tribute
As Mother's Day approaches I would like to give a... Read More
Homeschooling ? Can I Do It?
Many parents would like to homeschool their children but are... Read More
The Truth About Motherhood
What is the mystery of motherhood? I know that when... Read More
The Mystery of Child Beliefs, Spirit in Children, Understanding Spirtuality in Children
In the wonderment of childhood, it is easier for a... Read More
My Children
I have been a single mom for almost 20 years.... Read More
Attaboy! Encouraging Phrases That Build Confidence
Home, home on the range, Where never is heard A... Read More
Baby Name Meanings
Speaking as a Michael (a Hebrew name, meaning "Who is... Read More
What You Can Learn About Life From Your Children
You can learn a lot from children.The best part of... Read More
Unschooling - the Benefits of Home Based Education
Home schooling benefits children. As a parent, I feel it... Read More
Confident Kids : Why Some Parents Should Carry a Health Warning
As a hypnotherapist, I am acutely aware of the power... Read More
How Can I Teach My Child Respect?
A common theme over the past 20 years has been... Read More
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