Are You Addicted to Your Children?
Is it possible to be using our children addictively?Anything that we use to get love, avoid pain, and fill up inner emptiness can become an addiction ? even our children! If your children are your whole life ? if you don't have a strong spiritual connection with a personal source... Read More
How To Teach Children Loyalty and Dependability
Individualism is a common thing in today's modern society. Many people care more about themselves than others and do what they like with little consideration for people whom may be affected by their action. It is quite a sad thing. You can see that there are is a general lack... Read More
Will My Doubts and Fears Affect My Child?
"Will my doubts and fears affect my child?" This father is concerned about his son, a high school athlete with a vision of playing professional sports. The father's fear is that his son won't be accepted into the 'right' college to be scouted by the professionals. He wanted to know:How... Read More
A Good Preschool Idea
The successful preschool idea behind many successful preschool learning centers is thorough all round planning and well-chosen staff members. Any preschool idea that does not begin with sound financial planning and in-depth budgeting knowledge will probably fail.Profits from running a preschool learning center are usually only seen after a year... Read More
Games Of The Past Meet The Present
Recently, our family had the opportunity to care for sisters' children for a couple days, when she and her husband traveled to a bed and breakfast for some much need rest and relaxation. They don't have a chance to get away that often, so I was more than happy to... Read More
How To Entertain A Child While Working From A Home Office
There is no doubt that the benefits of being a work-at-home parent outweigh the drawbacks. However, some days can prove to be difficult when your two year-old is determined to climb on top of your filing cabinet while you're trying to participate in an important conference call. Here are ten... Read More
Work Before Play
Many families, ours included, have learned that breakfast is eaten after we are dressed and have made our beds. Dressing and making a bed somehow only takes five minutes when done before breakfast and take forever if done after breakfast. If it is your child's job to see that the... Read More
The Top 10 Tips on Hiring a Babysitter
1. Encourage your babysitter by keeping their favorite foods/snacks on hand.Write a thank you card to your babysitters a couple of times a year. Experienced parents always say, "When you find a good babysitter - keep them happy!"2. Hire a "mother's helper" to come in to your home to play... Read More
Keeping Your Children Safe
The purpose of this article is to address some of the key points parents need to know in order to keep their children safe.Let them know who can help them:When I was an officer I participated in something called "Safty Town". What they did was educated very young children (ages... Read More
School Days - Top 10 Tips for Establishing a Good Routine
Teachers know that children thrive in an environment with routines, boundaries and rules. Unfortunately, parents often forget it! And yet by establishing good routines and encouraging children to help you maintain them, you have an opportunity to set a pattern and a discipline that will stay with your children for... Read More
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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
CPR: Why You Should Know It
I never dreamed that I would be in a position... Read More
Winning The Whining War
Jason Meridith's two-year old son whines when he wants more... Read More
Should We Apologize To Our Children?
An apology is a sign of strength, not weakness. Sometimes... Read More
How Two Quarelling Kids Helped Invent the Better Behavior Wheel
When David was nine and Laura was twelve, the battles... Read More
Want To Further Your Childrens Studies?
Being in a competitive world, the lowest qualification to secure... Read More
Is Your Child Having Trouble in School?
Did you know that the school system is only able... Read More
Raising Teenagers? Stay C.A.L.M.
Parents of teenagers frequently ask what can be done to... Read More
The Thing with Quality Time
It's funny how people seem to think that they have... 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
Healthy Eating Alone Is Not The Answer
Along with eating healthier we need to be more active.... Read More
Is Your Teen Swamped with Homework and Tests?
I hear from many parents that their child is stressed... Read More
How To Be Your Childs Sex Educator
The debate in many towns continues throughout this country about... Read More
10 Signs That Your Teen Is Using Drugs
Did you know that over 75% of teens aged 16-17... Read More
Growing Good People
At age seven months in the womb, humans begin language... Read More
Two Means Trouble
You have two kids who are 14 months apart. How... Read More
Book Review: How to Get Your Child to Love Reading
How to Get Your Child to Love Reading was conceived... Read More
When Everybody Does It Comes Back to Haunt You
Parental example, whether for good or for bad, is undoubtedly... Read More
Homeschooling ? Is It Worth It?
Suppose that you rearrange your life to homeschool your child... Read More
Character Education
Every parent wants their child to develop positive character traits.... Read More
The Family Guy - Parenting From a Single Dads Perspective
It was a hot summer day in august and The... Read More
The Safest Stuffed Toys for the Kids on your Gift List
Although it's hard to say when the first stuffed dogs... Read More
I Cant Sleep Without You
When my firstborn arrived into this serene and peaceful household,... Read More
What About ADHD Teens and Driving?
This is one of the most common questions asked of... Read More
The Courage to Be a Loving Parent
Most of us really don't like it when someone is... Read More
Summer Camp Care Packages
Every summer our daughter goes to summer camp. She looks... Read More
The Laid Back Parents Guide to Teaching Your Child to Read
At first I thought of titling this article "The Lazy... Read More
Girls Gone Mild
Voices!So many voices crying out for adherence and so many... Read More
Things To Teach Your Teenage Driver
Is it hard to communicate with your teenager about issues... 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
How to Cope With Colic
When my oldest daughter was born, I walked the floor... Read More
Parents/Teens and Money ? 5 Ideas for Keeping the Peace
Children and teenagers are relentlessly bombarded with merchandise that entices.... Read More
Would You Hire This Teacher?
Imagine you were the principal of the school that your... Read More
Parents, Teach Thought-Stopping! Fix Crooked Thinking Caps
Does your child pout, blame and brood? Does he gripe,... Read More
Andy Griffith Show Family Lessons
Although it might seem pretty corny to a lot of... Read More
Time, Stress, and a Baby
The main thing we noticed since having a baby is... Read More
They Call it Puppy Love
My son is 6 yrs old. He came home the... Read More
How to Take Charge of the TV
Many children enjoy TV, and they can learn from it.... Read More
Mom vs. Dad: Navigating Parenting Differences With All Good Intentions
Let's face it: raising children can be quite the adventure.... Read More
Caretaking Parents, Entitled Kids
Demanding children ? children who have entitlement issues ? seem... Read More
Help! My Kids Dont Listen to Me
Does this sound familiar? Have your kids not listened to... Read More
Unschooling - the Benefits of Home Based Education
Home schooling benefits children. As a parent, I feel it... Read More
Teach Your Kids to Cook Well, Eliminating Excessive Health Care Needs in the Future
We are all aware of the child obesity epidemic that... Read More
Parents Need to Vent Anger! Try These 4 Steps to Serenity
Parents are losing their self-control to anger. A friend called... Read More
Quality Time?
There's a phrase that's become popular over the past few... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: Of Course You Can Search Your Teens Room
Q. We recently caught our son smoking pot, and we... Read More
Pay Attention! Its Your Most Important Job
Anyone can become a parent; there are no tests or... Read More
Responding to Criticism Without Being Defensive
In an actual war, to be attacked means to have... Read More
Helping Your Kid?s Grow a Garden
Start some gardening traditions with your kids. Give them their... Read More
Intro to Medications for ADD ADHD
The most common medications used in the treatment of Attention... Read More
How Public Schools Lie to Parents and Betray Our Children
Under the "No Child Left Behind Act," public schools whose... Read More
Baby Name Meanings
Speaking as a Michael (a Hebrew name, meaning "Who is... Read More
The 5 Babysitter Commandments
Having a babysitter take care of your kids is sometimes... 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
A Little Love, Please?
Article based on a friend's experienceI just wanted to share... 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
Maturing As a Parent
I have three children, ages 19 and 16 (yes, the... Read More
Medications: Addressing Parental Fears and Concerns
Recently, a parent came to me, conflicted over whether to... 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
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
Keep the Little Ones Safe, Follow Pool Safety Guidelines
Pool safety should be on the minds of every parent... Read More
The Real Problem With Todays Teenagers (And Why Most Parents Just Dont Get It!)
An address given by Rev. David B. Smith... Read More
Want To Further Your Childrens Studies?
Being in a competitive world, the lowest qualification to secure... Read More
Best Tips for Stress Free Child Party Games
When planning a child birthday party, just a little bit... Read More
Reading Activities Parents Can Use For Their Children
Using 14 "at" Flashcards To Teach Reading:This exercise helps your... Read More
Top Ten Ways to Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids
Having a high level of emotional intelligence in your children... Read More
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