Whats in a Name?
My cousin boasts five names and I confess that when I was younger that irritated me enormously. Worse than that, my sole middle name is Norman, just as my father's was before me, and his father before him. It didn't seem to do them any harm, lugging round such a... Read More
What Values Are We Giving Our Children?
On a bright Sunday morning, a couple of weeks ago, I went to South London to receive a message sent from Nigeria. As I entered the lift, I saw a couple, apparently in their early 20s, smoking marijuana while their young son sat comfortably in his push-chair. As I was... Read More
Nights by a Pinocchio Lamp
Sitting by her Pinocchio lamp, she smiled at me as her tiny shadow puppet danced on the bedroom wall. "A bunny!" she giggled with all the jubilance of a four-year old. Her blue eyes sparkled with pride as she showed me the animated image she had created."Daddy, will you show... Read More
The Disadvantages of Home Schooling
"Home Schooling ? Look Before You Leap"Are you considering home schooling your children? While you may have focused on the advantages of this form of education, take a moment to think about possible disadvantages of home schooling. Consider the demands of home schooling before you take the plunge.Answer the following... Read More
Childrens Safety in Public Places - 10 Useful Tips
My kids ask me all the time to take them to playgrounds or any other public place. I can't help to think that the risk involved in this is greater than we are often aware of. I have four kids, which makes the task of keeping track of everyone very... Read More
The Great Baby Name Debate
Winifred or Willow? Thomas or Troy? The name you choose for your child will last a lifetime. Whether you're looking for something original that will stand out from the crowd or a traditional name that people will instantly recognize, choosing a name for your new baby is a huge responsibility.It... Read More
How Being a Mom Makes You a Better Professional
"Becoming a parent can make you a better worker," New York Times writer Lisa Belkins said in a recent column.I'd always heard that becoming a parent made MEN better workers. The common "wisdom" said fatherhood made men more stable and better motivated.Women, the old prejudice held, would become unreliable once... Read More
Secrets from the Classroom: Avoiding Summer Learning Loss
In June, elementary school children across North America cheered as they packed up their bags for the final time, and began a much awaited summer vacation. For many this two-month academic hiatus is cause for celebration. However, it can also be a factor in a long standing, yet little publicized,... 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
Are Public Schools A Menace To Your Kids? -- 11 Danger Signals
Parents, do you have children who do poorly in school, or are bored or frustrated with their classes or teachers? In contrast to what most public-school officials will tell you, in most cases the problem lies with the schools, not with your children.It turns out that millions of children, including... Read More
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: What is Impulsivity?
Impulsivity is one of the hallmarks of people with Attention... Read More
The Parent Teen Relationship: How Effective is Yours?
It was the homework that did it. Each night became... Read More
My Sweet Little Valentine
Valentine day has always been a special day in my... Read More
Where to Look for Affordable Baby Clothes
Once the newness has worn off a little, you will... Read More
Teenagers Taking Risks
It can be hard being a parent with a teen... Read More
The Better Behavior Wheel - A New Kind of Calm in the Family
There's a new kind of fun and calm out there... Read More
Treatment Options for ADHD
Ritalin has been shown through the years to be very... Read More
Guerilla Parenting Techniques: What Are They?
When you hear the phrase, 'guerrilla parenting techniques', what images... Read More
Back to School
It is hard to believe that summer is coming to... Read More
Avoid Weight Problems In Children
Although, not a well publicized statistic, childhood obesity has more... Read More
Create a Story Book with Your Child
A fun way to build your child's imaginationWriting is still... Read More
Help My Preteen/Teenager is Driving Me Nuts!
Do you feel like someone has abducted your sweet, innocent... Read More
Public Schools Can Waste 12 Years of Your Child?s Life
For over fifty years, public-school officials and politicians have tried... Read More
Bad Boys/Good Boys (Avoiding The Pitfalls Of Being An Insensitive Dad)
I WAS AMAZEDI could hardly believe what I was hearing.... Read More
Drinking and Driving: Will Your Child Become a Statistic?
Just two days ago, another 15-year old child was added... Read More
The Neurology of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Part One
What is Happening in the brain of children, teens, and... Read More
Every Mom Worries
Sitterphobe "I never have a second to myself," this mother... Read More
Sibling Fighting - Reduce Sibling Rivalry by NOT Keeping Score
Recently, a much-anticipated game of mini-golf with my children soon... Read More
How to Stop Divorce Parental Conflict from Bursting?
It is not the divorce but the conflict arising after... Read More
MORAL ARMORS Irrational Parenting, Part II
Handing Down Malignancy.Children may begin bright and eager to face... Read More
Learning my Childs Way
Home schooling. What is it? What does it mean to... Read More
Guide to Choosing Plush Toys for Children
Many people consider plush toys great for children. They say... Read More
Home For The Holidays: Avoid Aging Parents Becoming A Burden
By not planning for the future we guarantee that we... Read More
Responsible Fatherhood - A Unique And Irreplaceable Role!
Something happened the other day that made me feel uneasy.... Read More
A Dads Thoughts On Dads day
21 Reasons I Love Being A DadWhat you will read... Read More
What Is Homeschooling And How Do I know If Its Right For My Family?
Do you know what these famous people have in common?Alexander... Read More
Three Sure-Fire Ways to Teach Your Child About Safety
Levels of SafetyBy teaching our children there are different levels... Read More
The Seven Keys to Child Obedience
Learning obedience is an important part of child development. This... Read More
Top 10 Mistakes by New and Expectant Dads
From criticizing a spouse, to claming up about one's own... Read More
How Children Learn
Nurture and TeachThe single most important thing caregivers can do... Read More
Top Five Ways To Stay In Touch With Your Child
Once your little boy/girl goes off to school, you may... Read More
How Useful Are Bed Wetting Alarms
Whenever parents discuss how to deal with bed wetting, the... Read More
Over-Indulgence And Over-Attentiveness - Two Dangers Parents Must Avoid!
We're all familiar with the over-indulgent parent. But there's another... Read More
Career Education: Does Not Mean the 6 Year College Plan
Researching career education uncovered the following shocking statistic: The average... 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
Defrazzle with Hug Therapy
"Hugging is healthy: it helps the body's immunity system, it... Read More
Understanding The Report
"No thank you. Don't bother to send me the report... 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
Just Average
What do you mean average? Not good? Just doing good... 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
Parenting Univeristy: Potty Training 101
When your child shows signs of potty training readiness, it's... Read More
Back to School
It is hard to believe that summer is coming to... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: What Teens Say About Parents
What's hard for teenagersHaving people who don't understand you trying... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: Late vs. Too Late, and 5 More Sure Fire Tips
Late vs. Too LateEvery now and then, I'll hear a... Read More
Surviving As A Single Parent: Seven Simple Suggestions To Make Your Life Easier
1 - Forgive even if you will never be able... Read More
Pick Your Fights With Your Teenager Wisely
I know as a single parent or even with 2... Read More
Cloning; is it for you?
What would it be like to have a clone? What... Read More
Creating Great Birthday Party Videos
My son recently had his third birthday party and it... Read More
Nurtured by Love or Matured by Nature?
"There is nothing new under the sun," states Ecclesiastes 1:9.... Read More
Finding A Caregiver You Can Trust
Choosing to leave your child with a caregiver is one... Read More
How Is Peaceful Parenting® Different?
Peaceful Parenting® ideas are very different from other kinds of... Read More
Son, Can I Use The Car Tonight?
I recall somewhere in the recesses of my aging brain... Read More
Raising Strong Daughters
When my daughter was born, I must admit there was... Read More
You Make Me Sick And Other Things Parents Say in Anger
Maryann is so focused she's blind. She's slipped over the... Read More
Educational Toys - How Do Parents Choose The Best Toys For Their Child
The choices are mind numbing. Walk into any toy store... Read More
Americas Public School System --- Brutal and Spartan
The public school system in America has become a dismal... Read More
Every Mom Worries
Sitterphobe "I never have a second to myself," this mother... Read More
Am I Really A Stroller-Monger?
I was reading "A Modern Infant Armada", a humor column... Read More
How to Help Your Children to Blossom
I am writing this from the beautiful mountains of Western... Read More
Is Your Child Learning Nothing?
You send your child to school and the teachers teach... Read More
Late Night Adventures with Your Children
Vacations are fun ! Weekends with the family are nice.... Read More
Babys First Month at a Glance
Congratulations on your new baby! You have just brought your... Read More
My Sons Deployment
One of the most difficult struggles in life for a... Read More
15 New Years and Holiday Resolutions For Parents
Have you made your usual New Year resolutions? You know... Read More
Home And School Education - Your Kids Can Benefit From Both!
Once, as a Learning Support Teacher, I made my way... Read More
MORAL ARMORS Irrational Parenting, Part I
"If a kid asks where rain comes from, I think... Read More
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