The Long Journey Home
Once upon a time, I thought I had it all. I had a child, a career, the world at my feet. Or, so I thought.With the birth of my second son, my whole world changed. I moved into a new home, got a new car, made new friends. The biggest... Read More
Psychological Effects of Child Abuse
Many children who suffer from the psychological effects of child abuse often become child abusers themselves or can become perpetrators of violent crimes. Many inmates in our jails and prisons have been victims of child abuse. Though the psychological effects of child abuse cannot be reversed, through counseling a child... Read More
Promoting Your Childs Heart Health
Cardiovascular endurance is one of the five health-related components of physical fitness. It refers to the ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen and nutrients to the muscles. In simple terms, someone with great cardiovascular endurance has a strong heart ? one that actually grows in size and... Read More
Its a Sick World
It's no joy to be sick. It's even less joy when your child is sick. But the most unjoy is when you AND your child are sick together.That happened to my poor wife a few weeks ago. She and Little Lady, going on three years old, both had a cold... Read More
Help Your Kids Learn More About Managing Their Personal Economy
Remember when cash was a tangible commodity in all of our personal economies? As kids, we went to the bank, shopped with our parents and frequently watched them pay with cash. Now with cash on the endangered species list, today's kids see their personal economic situation much differently. As we... Read More
How to Cope With Colic
When my oldest daughter was born, I walked the floor night and day, rocking and swaddling, singing and even crying...anything to make my new little miracle stop her endless crying. Well, everyone told me she just had colic and that it would pass. And, alas, pass it did, however I... Read More
Five Easy Steps to Picking the Perfect Baby Name
One of the few decisions you'll make during pregnancy that will, in fact, last throughout your child's lifetime is the choice of your baby's name. (Unlike, for example, your choice of stroller or whether to use Lamaze or hypnosis to ease labor pains.) To choose the best name for your... Read More
Shopping with Children
Is your weekly shopping trip with the kids an absolute chore ! or are you happy to take them along?Lots of moms don't have any choice in the matter, if they don't own a car it can be sheer agony waiting at bus stops then struggling on and off buses... Read More
What Do You Do When Your Child is Smarter than You?
We adopted our first child when he was three months old. When we went to the agency to get him, he promptly stood up on my wife's lap and looked out the window. He was robust and happy, sleeping through the night from the beginning. In fact he was such... Read More
Sharing Books with Children
One of my first memories of childhood is that of my mother reading Dr. Seuss books to me in a big brown recliner in our living room. That memory brings with it sounds and smells and a general feeling of safety and comfort that never fades, even after all these... Read More
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New Mom...New Baby...New Debt?
Ah, there is nothing like being an expectant mom. Along... Read More
Help Your Kids Learn More About Managing Their Personal Economy
Remember when cash was a tangible commodity in all of... Read More
I Dont Believe in ADHD
O.K. I've heard it a hundred times from my prison... Read More
Natural Disasters: Help Your Child Cope With The Anxiety
How on earth can you help your family cope with... Read More
Break Free From Power Struggles
You want your daughter to wear a dress to the... Read More
What is Incest?
Incest is sexual activity, ranging from fondling to intercourse, between... Read More
Teaching Children Good Manners
Last week in my newsletter, I mentioned that... Read More
The Forgotten Secret of the Ancient Greeks that Shows Us How to Keep Our Teenagers Out of Trouble
To every thing there is a season, and a time... Read More
Parents Demand Dumbed-down Tests:An Unintended Bad Consequence of the No Child Left Behind Act
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 is making... Read More
Marriages May End But Families Are Forever
It was at that time when our marriage was falling... Read More
Ritalin (Methylphenidate) in the Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Ritalin is a good medication with a bad reputation. Its... Read More
A Place For Everything: Its Childs Play
What parent hasn't gone into a son's or daughter's room... 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
Gifts From The Heart: Moms Remember...
To the untrained eye, it might look like a piece... Read More
Drinking and Driving: Will Your Child Become a Statistic?
Just two days ago, another 15-year old child was added... Read More
Where Is Your Homework, Lisa?
Is Homework Really That Important?Dear Friends,I no longer teach in... Read More
Raising A High Maintenance Child
Do you have a high maintenance child?"Thank goodness my second... Read More
A Mothers Way
Dear MomOn this day set aside to honour "Mother's" let... Read More
Blended Families Can Be Successful
Many families today are blending members from past relationships. It... Read More
The Ten Things That Successful Parents Do
1. They are leaders as well as parents. They don't... Read More
Meeting The True Needs of Children Diagnosed As ADHD
How should one look upon Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)... Read More
10 Steps To Prepare You For Life With Children
It's hard to explain to the uninitiated the changes that... 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
Organizing a Car Wash Fundraiser
The key to a successful car wash fundraiser event is... Read More
Because Every Child Is A Born Genuis
Graphology for Child development.:- Graphology is the science of understanding... Read More
How to Cope With Colic
When my oldest daughter was born, I walked the floor... Read More
Visiting the Library
Libraries offer more than books. They are places of learning... Read More
Growing Good People
At age seven months in the womb, humans begin language... Read More
Tools to Find Family-Friendly Content
The Internet, is magnificent in its resources for families. Educational... Read More
Just What Is A Learning Disability?
A learning disability is defined as a permanent problem that... Read More
The Benefits of Music Education
Despite serious reductions in funding for arts programs in... Read More
What About ADHD Teens and Driving?
This is one of the most common questions asked of... Read More
Discipline
Discipline is a necessary part of parenting yet it makes... Read More
What is Incest?
Incest is sexual activity, ranging from fondling to intercourse, between... Read More
Top Three Reasons To Get Involved At Your Childs School
You may think once your child has gone off to... 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
What the Matter Is
When my oldest boy was really young, he tickled my... Read More
Healthy Eating Alone Is Not The Answer
Along with eating healthier we need to be more active.... Read More
How Public Schools Lie to Parents and Betray Our Children
Under the "No Child Left Behind Act," public schools whose... Read More
Book Review: The Ring Bear Depicts Turmoil of Becoming A Stepchild
In "The Ring Bear," a picture book by Tigard resident... Read More
While You Have the Time, Take the Time
Here in Kansas, where we live, the leaves are turning... Read More
Unilateral Disarmament - The First Step to Improving Communications with Your Teenagers
Many times, we are so conditioned in how we speak... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: What to Do When Your Teen Feels Left Out
On a recent Saturday evening, I noticed a young teen-age... Read More
Gaining a Child?s Trust
My daughters and I went to the beach several weeks... Read More
Being A Mum - It?s About Them And Not About You!
So you want to be a mum? Every time you... Read More
Couch Potatoes Beware!
It's no surprise that the self-image and self-esteem of overweight... Read More
Parenting: Blending Familes - 9 Universal Laws
The law of -ing.The law of -ing refers to a... Read More
Think Like Your Kids - And Understand Them More!
Seven-year old Michael was on a school trip to a... Read More
Co-Morbidity Rates: Other Problems That May Come With ADHD
Diagnosing children and teens with ADHD can be a challenge.... Read More
School Days - Top 10 Tips for Establishing a Good Routine
Teachers know that children thrive in an environment with routines,... Read More
Top Seven Tips for Back-to-School Success
Parents play a critical role in their child's success. These... Read More
Weathering Colic for New Parents
A common problem many times facing parents is Colic. Estimates... Read More
Parenting: The Road I Chose
Tripping over the shoes and toys that seem to clutter... Read More
Top Ten Things Parents Must Know About State Academic Standards (What Your Child s/b Learning)
Public education in the United States has never been equal... Read More
A Dialogue with an ADHD Non-Believer
Dear Sir, It was with some interest that I read... Read More
5 Solid Reasons: Why Your Child Can Be An Achiever
All of us, including your child, entered this world equipped... Read More
Powerful Tips for Increasing Your Childs Self-Esteem
Here is a list of ways to convey the message... Read More
A New Dad To Be? Deer in the headlights?
Ok. So you're a dad to be. If you're like... Read More
Speaking on Behalf of Our Children: Stop Blaming the Victims
How many times have you flipped through the pages of... Read More
Considering Daycare? Consider the Pros and Cons
When you're a parent it's a difficult decision to know... Read More
How Well Do You Know Your Child?
Do you think you really know your child? I don't... Read More
Authoritarian Parenting, Permissive Parenting, or Loving Parenting
Angie was brought up by rigid, authoritarian parents who kept... Read More
How To Develop Your Babys Brain
Have you ever wondered why toys for babies tend to... Read More
The Free Ride In Public Schools
To protect children's self-esteem or deflect complaints by parents, many... Read More
Finding Answers to Underachievement
Finding answers to a child's underachievement is often a difficult... Read More
Sanity Savers For Busy Mums Page
Question 1 "How do I get more time to play?"... Read More
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