When Time Out Dont Work
Joey steps away from his time out chair "I won't sit!" His mother is frustrated and throws her hands in the air..Time out is just not working for this mom. Many kids do not respond to time out so what do parents do???- Let the discipline reflect the behaviorSome children... Read More
15 Ways to Help Kids Like Themselves
1. Tell me something you like about yourself? Help your child to focus on her many strengths.2. Reinforce the positives. Give praise, recognition, a special privilege or increased responsibility for a job well done.3. Define limits and rules clearly. A family council is an excellent place to discuss, explain and... Read More
How You Can Help Your Child To Be An Avid Reader
Reading is the most efficient and economical way to help anyone to acquire information, knowledge, skills and improve on one self. And it is most wonderful to help your child to be a great reader as young as possible.The best way to help a child or any one to learn... Read More
Labeling is Disabling: Achieving Congruent Communication
A small town, somewhere in the world, was managed by a town council of seven or eight members. The council normally met once a week. One member - let's call him Bill - would invariably stroll intothe council chamber exactly ten minutes after the time scheduled for the meeting. For... Read More
Parenting Secrets Revealed
So your little Susie wants to join a competitive gymnastic club? You conclude that this is going to be great fun! Maybe, you even think this is just the ticket your bouncy little girl needs to get rid of her pent-up energy while meeting other little friends. Initially, all seems... Read More
God Dont Like Rich People
I will never forget the day that my daughter's sixth grade friend told me that. We had been discussing someone who had recently lost a fortune and had become very bitter as a result. She suddenly piped up with that all knowing scowl that only a twelve year old girl... Read More
Educational Jigsaw Puzzles, How Educational Are They?
Many companies advertise their products as being educational. How much of this terminology is sales promotion and jargon, and how much is fact?As an educator for many years, I can say with authority, that there is educational value in all types of jigsaw puzzles. The skills acquired and practiced in... Read More
Top Ten Things My Six Year-Old Son Has Taught Me (So Far...)
I've learned numerous, important lessons on life, motherhood and men by being the mommy of a little boy...1) Boys really can and will go to the bathroom anywhere. Some of them seem to really like going outside.2) When little boys tell you they have to go to the bathroom "RIGHT... Read More
Parents of Toddlers and Pre-Schoolers: 7 Universal Laws
1. The Law of the BeastAs parents we need to keep in mind that we are raising our teenager while we raise our toddler. They are essentially the same beast.2. The Law of CPRHaving little to do with cardiopulminaryresuscitation, the law of CPR states that we need to be Consistent,... 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
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Co-sleeping, a personal story
When I was pregnant, we knew that we had some... Read More
Homes for Troubled Teens: Therapeutic and Residential
For troubled teens who are struggling with drug abuse, depression... Read More
Adoption: Laughter and Tears
If you ever walk through an orphanage, it will be... Read More
Is There Any Real Use For A Fun Quiz?
Q. I don't like my children spending so much time... Read More
Dyslexia: Is the Shoe Perhaps on the Wrong Foot?
Reading is the most important skill that a child must... Read More
Managing Sibling Rivalry
It is human nature to feel competitive and envious toward... Read More
Breaking the Cycle of Emotional Blackmail
Family decision-making is an intriguing phenomenon. Many factors become part... Read More
Go Ahead - Make Dads Day
Throughout the year, many days of celebration are tucked capriciously... Read More
Raising Teenagers? Stay C.A.L.M.
Parents of teenagers frequently ask what can be done to... Read More
Fraternal Twin Parenting Concerns
Identity and Your Fraternal TwinFor the most part, throughout this... Read More
Got To, Get To ? Change The Way Your Family Thinks
I recently heard a story that has literally changed the... Read More
The 5 Babysitter Commandments
Having a babysitter take care of your kids is sometimes... 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
Valuable Parenting Tip
Very often, new parents rely on a parenting tip or... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: 4 Traps to Avoid
4 traps to avoidTrap 1 - Parents need to realize... Read More
A Mothers Way
Dear MomOn this day set aside to honour "Mother's" let... Read More
Is Your Child Becoming A Praise Junkie?
Do you praise your child when he fulfils a basic... Read More
Minimizing Homework Hassles
John Bishop's Goal Setting for Students.comParents ? Minimize Homework Hassles?It's... Read More
Tools to Find Family-Friendly Content
The Internet, is magnificent in its resources for families. Educational... Read More
I Dont Believe in ADHD
O.K. I've heard it a hundred times from my prison... Read More
Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) for Teen Drivers
Drivers 16 years of age have little driving experience, putting... Read More
7 Things To Teach Your Kids About Money
Did you know that many people retire broke?It's true. After... Read More
What Are Your Children Really Watching?
Saturday mornings. Cold cereal and Scooby Doo. How many parents... Read More
Are Your Kids Driving You Crazy? How Character Building Charts Keep You Sane
Who lives in your house? Are they driving you "crazy?"... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: The Trust Issue
Q. How do we decide what our teens should be... Read More
Helping Your Child Make and Keep Friends
What Children Look for in a Friend?Is this child fun... Read More
Keeping the Stress out of Single Parenting
Researched through personal experience!Budget Your Money. Even if you are... Read More
Children are People, Not Machines
When growing up, my father frequently reminded me to "pay... Read More
Super Nanny - A Users Guide to Watching Super Nanny
There are many things to like about the television show... Read More
Dads, Give them Household Chores
You have a chore to do around the house, and... Read More
Theres Never a Bad Time To Start Helping To Spread The Word of God
Q. What's the right age to start giving a Bible... Read More
Child ADHD - Deciding Where to Draw the Line
The wonderful adaptability of children in dealing with the challenges... Read More
The Post-Holiday Blues In Stepfamilies
In stepfamilies, big holiday expectations can lead to big disappointment--and... Read More
Positive Parenting of Teenagers: Helping Your Teen Understand What I Cant Afford It Means
Because most teens have not had the experience of getting... Read More
Maturing As a Parent
I have three children, ages 19 and 16 (yes, the... Read More
Water Hazards For Young Children
Unfortunately each year many young children drown in swimming pools,... Read More
Im a Mom, Shes a Mom: Being an Adult with Your Parents
On one of her quarterly visits to see her grandson,... Read More
How Public Schools Coerce Parents Into Giving Mind-Altering Drugs To Their Children
Despite the potentially dangerous side-effects of Ritalin, public school authorities... Read More
Americas Public schools --- Deteriorating Like They Did In Ancient Rome
The citizens of the early Roman Republic enjoyed an education... Read More
Guide Your Kids! This 3-D Map Leads to Character
A tall, weary-looking mother with glasses, walked into my counseling... Read More
Meeting The True Needs of Children Diagnosed As ADHD
How should one look upon Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)... Read More
When A Parent Is Deployed
When a parent is deployed with the military it can... Read More
Math Facts - Try Some Fun Ways to Learn Them
Memorizing math facts is a necessary part of elementary school.... Read More
How To Teach Your Children Love
I was in the life insurance sales industry for over... Read More
Parents - Create An Emotionally Healthy Connection With Your Child
"I could have helped you if I would have known,... Read More
Intro to Medications for ADD ADHD
The most common medications used in the treatment of Attention... Read More
My Sons Deployment
One of the most difficult struggles in life for a... Read More
Reclaiming Her Identity: A Mothers Diary
After giving up my profession to become a wife, a... Read More
Partnering With Your Daycare or Preschool
For the most positive daycare experience for your child, partner... Read More
The Homeopathic Nutraceutical Attend as an Alternative to Ritalin
You no longer have to use Ritalin or other stimulants... Read More
How to Create an Attitude of Cooperation
Having been a parent educator and a PBS consultant for... Read More
Some Tips for Healthy Parenting
Looking back through my files I've come across several great... Read More
5 Tips For Talking To Your Children About What They See In The News
Mommy (Daddy), Why do those people want to hurt everyone?Last... Read More
How Much Water are You Wasting?
Are you being smart about water conservation? Do you consider... Read More
Drugs and Violence In Public Schools
Many public schools not only fail to educate our children,... Read More
Coping with the Stress of Moving Home and Childrens Concerns
Moving house can be an emotional experience for adults, so... Read More
Awesome Dads Top Ten Communication Intentions
An Awesome Dad in by no means perfect. But that... Read More
The Top 5 Reasons Why Unwed-Parents Must Establish Paternity
"It takes a village to raise a child" is more... Read More
Advising Teens? Getting Your Point Across
Giving advice to a teenager is very easy; getting a... Read More
Keep the Little Ones Safe, Follow Pool Safety Guidelines
Pool safety should be on the minds of every parent... Read More
Guide to Choosing LEGO Toys for Children
If you're looking for toys that are both fun to... Read More
Will My Child Ever Out-grow His Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?
If your child has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder then at... 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
The Twenty-First Century Parent
John was a 43 year-old sales manager at a large... Read More
Would You Know if Your Child Were Being Bullied? 4 Tips to Keep Them From Becoming a Victim
The 21st Century Problem in Schools: Bullying, and How to... Read More
Guide to Choosing a Computer System for Your Child
Before going further into choosing computers for children, I believe... Read More
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