Play the Ball, Not the Man!
As parents and teachers, sometimes we want to praise, at other times we need to rebuke. Either way, how do we put our point across with maximum effectiveness? Adults entrusted with the character training of children have few weapons in their armory as powerful as praise. Just how powerful, we... Read More
Parenting Univeristy: Potty Training 101
When your child shows signs of potty training readiness, it's time to purchase some essential potty training items. There are many new products which can help to make potty training quick and easy for both you and your child. We have researched all of the latest and most effective potty... Read More
Sibling Rivalry: The Magic Trick That Stops It Instantly
It's a familiar scene: Kids screaming at each other, complaining that, "He got a bigger piece of pie," or "She got to stay up an hour later last night."When sibling rivalry rears its ugly head, what do you do?Try to reason with the kids? Scream, threaten or punish them? Ignore... Read More
Help Your Child Do Better in School
1. Create a personal schedule Recording everything that must be done on a calendar or "to do" list will help him to keep track of important dates and deadlines. If he keeps it in a visible place he... Read More
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
Reading Activities Parents Can Use For Their Children
Using 14 "at" Flashcards To Teach Reading:This exercise helps your child increase the speed with which she reads the words she has a grip on so far. Write each of the words flat, chat, brat, spat, splat, and drat on a separate index card.Add these new flashcards to the eight... Read More
Backpacks and Bullies. Is Your Child Prepared?
As the flurry of Back to School activities subside, parents are left to ponder more pressing issues than notebooks, backpacks, and sneakers.Will my child succeed this year? Will his academic and social growth meet my hopes and expectations? Have I done everything I can to make this possible?If you haven't... Read More
So, My Child Has Been Recommended for Testing - What Do I Do Now?
You've just received a call from your child's teacher. As your blood pounds in your ears, you hear her explain how she has noticed your child having difficulty with some academic subject in school. Your child is not understanding math or reading the way the other children do. So she... Read More
Spend Time Not Money With The Kids This Winter
Spending quality time with your children doesn't need to cost a lot of money. What's most important, is that you take the opportunity to bond with them. The time that you spend with your children will make them feel special and they will treasure it for a lifetime. Letting your... Read More
Marriage, Divorce, and Kids
Are men to blame for the divorce problem in this country?It's been said that one of the reasons for the high rate of divorce in this country is the manner in which men choose their wives. Specifically, they choose their wives in a fashion similar to how they choose their... Read More
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For School Success, Dont Coddle Your Kids
Parents want their children to succeed in school. However, sometimes... Read More
The Secrets To Improving Childrens Behaviour
Most parents at some stage are driven to distraction by... Read More
Lets Pretend
Children explore the world around them and learn through pretend... Read More
6 Great Freebie Resources for Parents of Twins & Multiple Births
A sure way to double the joys of parenthood is... Read More
Child Education
The initial state of happiness about an own child is... Read More
Keeping Kids Safe on the Internet
The biggest trick some child predators' are using these days... Read More
Say No to Mealtime Mayhem: Eating Out With Your Baby or Toddler
Many parenting books advise against eating out with young children.... Read More
My Dads Secrets
From the book Spider's Night on the BoomI've only begun... Read More
Influencing Adolescents - Guided Democracy
You need to smart to be able influence adolescents. You... Read More
The Truth About Motherhood
What is the mystery of motherhood? I know that when... Read More
Turn off the TV -- and Turn on to Physical Activity!
Imagine having no television for an entire season. Such was... Read More
The Worlds Greatest Dad
You are in the final round of your favorite game... Read More
Surprising Fun Solution to Kids Moods and Attitudes
As a parent, are you at your wits end? Does... Read More
Stop Lying NOW
Do you have a consistent problem with your child lying... Read More
Who Are You When the Professional In You Meets Baby?
Are you a professional?Notice how the questions differs from, "Do... Read More
Your Job as a Role Model
A certain educator was once asked at what point should... Read More
Help Your Children to Love Reading
It is so important to create an environment that promotes... Read More
Talk Your Child Clever
Most parents can hardly wait for their baby to say... Read More
Helping Your Child to Deal with Change
Fall marks the beginning of many new things both for... Read More
Pieces of Time and Pivotal Moments
Life is comprised of pieces of time sprinkled with pivotal... Read More
Learning my Childs Way
Home schooling. What is it? What does it mean to... Read More
Facing the Homeschool Super Mom
I know this Mom. She homeschools her 5 children, plus... Read More
What Do You Teach Your Children About Money?
Whether we realize it or not we teach our children... Read More
Parents - Create An Emotionally Healthy Connection With Your Child
"I could have helped you if I would have known,... Read More
The Post-Holiday Blues In Stepfamilies
In stepfamilies, big holiday expectations can lead to big disappointment--and... Read More
Positive Parenting - Oops! I Really Lost My Temper With My Kids, What Now?
Ever blown your top to your children, only to regret... Read More
Breastfeeding, Its My Right
My name is Duncan and I'm 2 years old. I... Read More
Got To, Get To ? Change The Way Your Family Thinks
I recently heard a story that has literally changed the... Read More
Homeschool Socialization - Developing Your Homeschool Childs Social Skills
Everyone needs friends, and, as parents, you and I both... Read More
Your Big Yellow Bus
The big yellow school bus is coming down my road... Read More
The Homeopathic Nutraceutical Attend as an Alternative to Ritalin
You no longer have to use Ritalin or other stimulants... Read More
Its OK to Say No
In the last 20 years we've all been introduced to... Read More
ADHD: A Dialogue With a Non-Believer, part two
Dear Sir, It was with some interest that I read... Read More
Give Your Child Life Skills for a Lifetime
Many parents struggle with solutions to put their child on... Read More
Adderall and Its Side-Effects
Adderall is a stimulant medication used in the treatment of... Read More
Dads, Give them Household Chores
You have a chore to do around the house, and... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: The Teenager and the Gorilla
Q: A parent writes in to ask, "You write a... Read More
Choosing Wooden Toys For Children
Wooden toys are one of the best alternatives for the... Read More
Maximizing Your ADHD Childs Performance in School.
As a parent there are lots of things that you... Read More
Stop Lying NOW
Do you have a consistent problem with your child lying... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: 4 Traps to Avoid
4 traps to avoidTrap 1 - Parents need to realize... Read More
Children Need Roots and Wings
"Good parents give their children Roots and Wings." --Jonas SalkThe... Read More
After the Driving School
If you visit search engines you can find several resources... Read More
Using Pocket-money To Promote Independence In Kids
In seminars I am often asked about pocket-money and whether... Read More
Kids: Channeling Mania Towards Productivity
More and more kids these days are diagnosed ADD, ADHD,... Read More
Childhood Obesity
Economist John Kenneth Galbraith has said that more people die... Read More
A Mothers Way
Dear MomOn this day set aside to honour "Mother's" let... Read More
What is Incest?
Incest is sexual activity, ranging from fondling to intercourse, between... Read More
Guilty of Not Following Her Heart
Karen, a single never-married thirty-year old attorney has a four-year... Read More
Child Communication Skill: Do You Really Know What Your Child Is Saying To You?
Here's the scene of communication with your child: your three-year-old... 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
Dinner Table Drama
It has been a long day. Home from work, you... Read More
A Dangerous Environment
The internet is a dangerous place for your children. Don't... Read More
Are You Frustrated With Public Schools?
Join a growing number of parents and teachers!Fact: Last year,... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: Truth or Lie?
Attention all parents of teen-agers. Here is an important, groundbreaking... 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
The Disadvantages of Home Schooling
"Home Schooling ? Look Before You Leap"Are you considering home... Read More
Help Your Child Do Better in School
1. Create... Read More
Who Are You When the Professional In You Meets Baby?
Are you a professional?Notice how the questions differs from, "Do... Read More
Baby Name Meanings
Speaking as a Michael (a Hebrew name, meaning "Who is... Read More
The Truth Behind Having Children
In the beginning, having children was just a byproduct of... Read More
Teaching Your Children with Coupons
Coupons can be a great tool in educating your child... Read More
Treatment Options for ADHD
Ritalin has been shown through the years to be very... Read More
The Graceful Art of Defrazzling - For Mothers
"I wipe my baby's chin with my college diploma and... Read More
The Metamorphosis of The Brain: Raising Your child to be a Brainiac
The human brain never actually stops developing. Beginning formation in... Read More
Understanding Why Your Child Has Been Recommended for Testing
You have just received a call from your child's teacher... Read More
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