Watering Your Young Child?s Mind
Mary, Mary, quite contrary, How does your garden grow? With silver bells and cockle shells And pretty maids all in a row.It's an everyday nursery rhyme, it's simple to sing with your small child, and apparently this nursery rhyme about a little child watering her garden is watering your little... Read More
Are You Meeting ALL Your Childs Basic Needs?
This may come as a surprise, but many parents are unaware ofthe full extent of their child's basic needs.Do you remember the old song by Lennon and McCartney aboutthe girl leaving home after 'living alone for so manyyears'? The parents were desolate. They'd given hereverything money could buy - so... Read More
Television - The Great SATAN!
I've often thought that in 6 million years, archaeologists will marvel at the devotion the 21st century Earthlings had to their household gods. Excavation will show these deities in virtually every home, obviously objects of devotion, the focal point in a room. The gods were believed without question. Families emulated... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: 8 Things You Need to Be Doing
Get into their world. The world that teens are growing up in is not the world in which we grew up. In case you ever doubt that, here is what author and speaker Josh McDowell has said on the subject: "The average teenage boy is exposed to more sexual stimulation... Read More
Stroller Safety Tips
Strollers offer a wonderful and convenient service to parents and caregivers. The first priority in choosing a stroller should be safety.To prevent tipping, choose a stroller that has a wide base so even when your child leans over there is no chance of the stroller tipping.If you purchase a stroller... Read More
Friends Are A Gift You Give Yourself
My oldest boy is fifteen and was a real jerk about a month ago. He had gotten pretty full of himself and acted like he was too cool for the rest of the family. Pretty typical teenager behavior, but I didn't like it. I had gotten to the end of... Read More
Challenges for Our Children
Researchers have estimated that 25-35% of children in the United States have Learning Disabilities. At least 5% have Attention Deficit Disorders. All too many times during the course of their academic careers these children are labeled by teachers (or parents) as being "lazy," or "stupid." Remarks of this... 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 quiz to my child?A. The moment that she is able to recognize pictures or symbols. It's never too soon to start teaching a child about God, and a Bible quiz is an outstanding way to do it.When most people think... Read More
Back to School Success: The Parents Job and the Students Job
Q. With another school year starting, we are not sure how to handle things with our teen-ager. Last year turned into such a battle, and we fear another year just like last year. Is there anything we can do to help make this a successful year?A. The short answer is... Read More
Think Like Your Kids - And Understand Them More!
Seven-year old Michael was on a school trip to a Wildlife Centre in Central Scotland. It was near the end of the day and they were in the Gift Shop before boarding the bus for the journey home.Poor Michael! He couldn't resist the array of lollipops and chocolate animals that... Read More
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When Your Chicks Leave the Nest
When my son was 18 (and had finished school), he... Read More
The Parent Teen Relationship: How Effective is Yours?
It was the homework that did it. Each night became... Read More
Your Checking Account
Checking accounts are an absolute necessity these days. You can... Read More
Stay at Home Mom You Need to Raise Cowboys
Now I know that is not how the song goes,... Read More
Hair Care for Children
Salon visits can be scary experiences for small children: They... Read More
Bedtime and Sleep Habits
Bedtime and children's sleep habits can cause nightmares - for... Read More
How To Be A Bad Mother
As I sit here and reflect on the past two... Read More
Child Abuse - Survey & Comments
Beyond cases reported to authorities, little knowledge exists on the... Read More
Mutants or Clones?
In a single dose of children's television, I was bombarded... Read More
Potty Dolls to Accelerate Potty Training Success
Sometime the most effective training tool in rapidly accelerating the... Read More
Whats Mine Is Mine
You are at the grocery store with your daughter 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
Simple Living in a Materialistic World
We were sitting in the family room. My kids had... Read More
Parents - Create An Emotionally Healthy Connection With Your Child
"I could have helped you if I would have known,... Read More
Diaper Bags for Dads - Papas Got a Brand New Bag
Today's dads are more hands-on than ever before and their... Read More
Homeschooling ? Is It Worth It?
Suppose that you rearrange your life to homeschool your child... Read More
How to Help Your Children to Blossom
I am writing this from the beautiful mountains of Western... 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
Humans and Their Innate Need for Drug Stimulation
We know that ancient cultures and Indians and the like... Read More
Why Mother?s Day is Important For Children
Mother's Day is important for children.This Mother's Day take note... Read More
ADHD: A Dialogue With a Non-Believer, part two
Dear Sir, It was with some interest that I read... Read More
Childrens Safety in Public Places - 10 Useful Tips
My kids ask me all the time to take them... Read More
Childhood Friendships
Childhood friendships are as special as they are a necessary... Read More
What Are Your Children Really Watching?
Saturday mornings. Cold cereal and Scooby Doo. How many parents... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: 3 Ways to Make the Time
Every now and then I'll get a story sent to... Read More
Is Your Child Ready For an Allowance?
Children think money grows on trees. Maybe not literally, but... Read More
Swing Sets and Outdoor Play Equipment- 5 Essential Tips Before You Buy
For first time parents choosing a swing set or outdoor... Read More
7 Ways Busy Families Can Volunteer
Volunteering together is a fantastic way to spend time as... Read More
Making Internet Chat Safe For Your Children
No matter what you say or do, your kids will... Read More
Single Parents: Give Yourselves Credit
Single parents are not often thought of as good parents.I... Read More
Keeping Your Children Safe
The purpose of this article is to address some of... Read More
Eating Disorders in Children
If I had a dollar for every time I persuaded... Read More
People of the Century by Dan Rather
Dan Rather made a significant and tactical error and got... Read More
Ready, Aim, Achieve! - Become An On-purpose Family Through Goal Setting
Successful families don't just happen. They take time, talent and... Read More
Childrens Books And Educational Toys - Can They Still Be Fun And Have Educational Value
It was no contest. Given a choice between a ball... Read More
How to Silence Your Childs Inner Critic
Children do what feels good to them and follow their... Read More
Back to School
It is hard to believe that summer is coming to... Read More
Raising Strong Daughters
When my daughter was born, I must admit there was... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: 3 More Dangerous Myths
MYTH: If you have not parented as well as you... Read More
Lifebooks: Every Adopted Child Needs One
Information is gold when you are adopted. Every tiny piece... Read More
Just What Is A Learning Disability?
A learning disability is defined as a permanent problem that... Read More
Drugs and Violence In Public Schools
Many public schools not only fail to educate our children,... Read More
The Seven Keys to Child Obedience
Learning obedience is an important part of child development. This... Read More
SMUT Spelled Backwards is TUMS
Why are more people, especially parents not outraged?I call it... Read More
Ten Terrific Ideas for Rainy Day Fun
It's been raining for a week and the kids and... Read More
Misplaced Passion
"Before every action, ask yourself: Will this bring more monkeys... 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
How Effective Is EEG Neurofeedback Training in Treating the Symptoms of ADHD?
Many research studies have shown the overall effectiveness of stimulant... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: Truth or Lie?
Attention all parents of teen-agers. Here is an important, groundbreaking... Read More
Kids and Sports: Fundamentals First
Would you hand a child calculus problems once she was... Read More
No Invitation Needed: Sacred Children Series - 3 of 3
I had my first two children on either side of... Read More
Develop Your Childs Critical Thinking Skills
1. Encourage Questions.Don't answer every question, instead ask what do... Read More
The Secret, Unconscious Game Children and Parents Play Where No One Wins!
Did you know there's a game children and parents play... Read More
Twelve Tips To Connect With Teachers At Conference Time
It's that time again! Parent-teacher conferences are coming. Are you... Read More
Clean Your House Green for your Children?s Sake
My thirteen-year-old daughter recently called me up to say she... Read More
The ADHD Parents Guide: Questions for the School
Here is something that you might want to keep if... Read More
Effects of Jealousy on Childs Personality
Dear friends here we will charge up our mind with... Read More
Advantages of Using a Board Certified Pediatrician
When a child is born, a new number is added... Read More
Homeschool Socialization - Developing Your Homeschool Childs Social Skills
Everyone needs friends, and, as parents, you and I both... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: 6 Tips for Dealing with Bad Report Cards
One of the basic issues we need to understand is... Read More
Nights by a Pinocchio Lamp
Sitting by her Pinocchio lamp, she smiled at me as... Read More
Math Facts - Try Some Fun Ways to Learn Them
Memorizing math facts is a necessary part of elementary school.... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: How to Build Trust
``Mom, can I go to the mall with my friend... Read More
Parenting Predicaments
Predicament:My son is 4 1/2 years old. His younger brother... Read More
Your Big Yellow Bus
The big yellow school bus is coming down my road... Read More
Parents of Teens: Do You Ever Ask WHY is she so MEAN to me?
Do you ever wonder what is behind the occasional nasty... Read More
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