- The Easter Bunny Brings Joy (And Chocolate Of Course) By : Wouter Van Der Hall
Do you remember Easter, or other celebrated holidays in your family? I guess you do. Most of us have some memories stuck in our head for years and years about how things went when....Ha..
- Found In Translation By : Sally Bacchetta
I finally got my hands on a bootleg copy of the Parent-to-Toddler Dictionary (never mind the particulars; I don't want to drag anyone else into the anarchy of the Secret Toddler Underground) and let m..
- Effective Communication With Your Teen's Teachers By : Linda Hinkle
Keeping track of your teens academic progress can be difficult. Most teens dont volunteer much information and they dont like answering a bunch of questions. So, whats a well-meaning parent to do?Comm..
- Filling Your Child's Need For Fluids By : Carolyn Joana
Water is classified as a nutrient because it is essential to life.Water is 100 per cent fluid, which quenches your child's thirst -without adding sugar or calories. In other words, it won't spoil her ..
- How To Talk to Your Kids about Staying Safe in Today's World By : Chick Moorman
Fear is in the air again. It happens every time a new report of a child abduction reaches our eyes or ears. Parents in all corners of the world are wondering-- what can I do to keep my children safe a..
- Why Is The Teacher Giving My Kid M and M's? By : Chick Moorman
Six-year-old Carlos Melendez stood in line waiting as his first-grade teacher bid farewell to her students at the end of the school day during the second week of school. She was completing her ritual ..
- Solving Conflicts With Your Child or Teen Easily, the Fourth and Fifth Step By : Wouter Van Der Hall
When you talk about curfews, about pocket money, is that really the issue?Step four of the process is to look behind what you seem to talk about. It gives you access to solutions you would not..
- Shocks of Divorce and Family Separation By : Clark Thomas
While divorce is such a delicate subject dealing with the issue of divorce and separation can be devastating to all parties involved. If you do not have children then that will help lighten the load o..
- Are You a Person, Partner or Parent First? By : Michael Grose
It is useful to think in terms of the person, partner and parent relationship. I believe that you are a person first, a partner (if involved in a relationship) second and, lastly, you are a parent.Mos..
- Pain Interferes With Listening By : Mark Huttenlocker
Legitimate Reasons for Parent-Child Conflict 1. Pain Interferes With Listening: When a kid seems insensitive or selfish, it is because he is in too much emotional pain to be able to consider the paren..
- Be the Best Parent You Can Be By : Paul Vann
After a highly successful military career as an officer, I got married a year after I retired. What is so incredible about the experience is that I thought I knew something about life, however I have ..
- Turn Sibling Rivalry Into Healthy Competition By : Abel Cheng
Do your kids remind you of Bart and Lisa Simpson for all the wrong reasons? Do you have your very own Venus and Serena competing for every last cookie, word of praise and to be first in the bathroom?S..
- How To Invest In Your Children This Summer By : Chick Moorman
My neighbor recently purchased a $400 sandbox for his young children. How can anyone spend $400 dollars on a sandbox, you might wonder. Simple. It's a state-of-the-art sandbox with a swing set and sli..
- Solving Conflicts With Your Child or Teen Easily, The Third Step By : Wouter Van Der Hall
Is baking a cake easy? When you take the time to find out what you're doing, get the right ingredients and follow the instructions, most of the time it is.Conflict resolution isn't more..
- Parenting - Secrets To Become A Successful Parent By : Sebanti Ghosh
The way we deal with our child influences the life of the kids a lot.
Children are very much influenced by their father and mother.
Here are some of the tips that you can follow to become a succ..
- Are You Therapy Drunk? By : Mark Huttenlocker
Many of the parents that come to my parent-group are therapy-drunk. What I mean is their child has been in anger-management therapy for his violent outbursts, the family has had family therapy in ord..
- The Greatest Gift We Can Give Our Children By : Vincent Harris
We often hear parents say, The most important thing I can give my children is my love. While this warms your heart initially, upon further investigation, it may not be as reassuring as we first though..
- Defrizzling the Frazzle By : Carolina Fernandez
Men travel faster now,
but I do not know if they go to better things.
-- Willa CatherFamilies are moving too fast these days. Speeding through life from one activity to another with hardly a th..
- The Biggest Mistakes Parents Make By : Helene Rothschild
Are you worried about your child? Do you feel your daughter or son is out of control and you do not know what to do? Would you like to find out the common causes of the problems and the solutions?As a..
- Get Your Children To Listen To You - Every Time You Speak By : Michael Grose
Top communicators use a simple principle that guarantees that their kids take notice of them. They use the proximity principle to great effect.I learned about the proximity principle as I observed goo..
- Bringing Out The Best In Boys By : Michael Grose
Raising and educating boys is still a hot topic in Australia, the United States and other parts of the world. It appears that those adults who do best raising and teaching boys have a significant unde..
- Teaching Children - Should You Let Nature Take Its Course Or Intervene? By : Donald Saunders
One tough dilemma for any parent is to know when to let children learn for themselves from the consequences of their own actions and when to intervene to teach them a lesson. This is sometimes referre..
- What Are the Most Common Symtoms of Autism in Children? By : Rachel Evans
It would seem that the numbers of children diagnosed with autism is going up all the time. This might be because the higher functioning types of autism are just now being diagnosed and understood. Man..
- What Parents Should Do If Their Child Does Not Want to Go to School One Day By : Connie Ragen Green
We teach our children from before the time they can speak how wonderful it will be when they are old enough to go to school. They may have an older sibling, neighbor, or relative that is already atten..
- Hyperactive Children and After School Activities By : Dean Kordon
Everyone knows that the letters ADHD mean attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder. Children who suffer from this also suffer from attention difficulties as well as hyper motion. Hyperactive children ..
- Teaching Kids About Electricity By : Donny Tee
Electricity is obviously important in our lives, but it can be dangerous if misunderstood. This is particularly true for children. Fortunately, there are simple, inexpensive projects that can show the..
- How Role Playing Moral Dilemmas Turn Family Meetings into Family Fun By : Jean Tracy
Kids love to role play. When kids role play moral dilemmas, they get practice dealing with life's challenges. If you'd like to help your kids develop strong moral backbones, consider discussing dilemm..
- Naming Trends - What's Hot and What's Not By : Kathy Silver
It appears that the hottest naming trend today is towards individuality. We are opting for names that are less familiar and that give our children a feeling of distinction and uniqueness (as a matter..
- Hey Baby - What's in a Name? By : Kathy Silver
Can the name you give your baby effect who they will become? Throughout time there has been a belief that a persons name can actually influence their development and ultimate personality. It certain..
- Birthmother's Day Is May 12th By : Patricia Dischler
A day to recognize the thousands of women whose adoption choice
give other women the opportunity to celebrate Mothers Day.It is appropriate that the day before Mothers Day is recognized as a day to..
- How Would You Proclaim Jesus' Resurrection? By : Carey Kinsolving
If Jesus rose from the dead today, how would you announce his resurrection?"I would be screaming," says Meg, age 9, "'Jesus is not in the tomb.' I would be telling everyone in the world. I think every..
- Safety Tips for Bike Riding With Children By : Nicole Dean
Riding bikes is a good way to pass a Saturday afternoon in the park or along trails in your neighborhood. It is fun for the entire family. Keep your children protected while they ride their bikes with..
- Children Activities for in the Kitchen By : Nicole Dean
The kitchen is the center of most family activity. Everyone wants to see what good things are cooking for dinner. The kitchen can also be a place of learning for your child.Make your child your taste ..
- Summer Fun Activities for Children By : Nicole Dean
Summer will be here soon. Schools will release their young charges for a summer of fun. To keep their brains from going soft between school sessions, add a little education to their summer activities...
- Children Safety for Summer By : Nicole Dean
Everyone wants to be outdoors when summertime arrives. The warmth of the sun makes people happy, but it can also harm you and your children if you are not careful. Play it safe this summer. Prepare ah..
- A Parenting Tip - A Proven Method For Children To Show You Gratitude By : Shevach Pepper
What do you want FOR your children? The answer is certainly that you want "what's best for them". However the way you define what is "best for them" depends on the society you belong to. Some believe..
- Better Parenting - An Effective Formula to Survive Coming Home after Work By : Shevach Pepper
Can you picture this: It's 6:30 P.M. and you had a long, difficult and trying day at work. On the way home you are dreaming to just eat something, watch the news, and go to sleep. You get home and y..
- Learn How To Make More Money In Less Time - Why Working 50+ Hours Per Week Is Destroying Your Family By : Greg Nicholls
If you love your family, you will read this article.Do I doubt your love for your family?Not for a moment.I am sure you are a person that wants to be an influence in your families life, rather tha..
- The Gift Of Personalized Baby Clothing By : Michelle Bery
The birth of a baby is a joyful and momentous occasion one that is shared with family and friends as we unite to welcome this new life. Part of the celebration of birth is often the gathering of love..
- Conflicting Parenting Advice - Who Needs It? By : Annie Lussenburg
Yesterday, I opened my paper to read yet another parenting article that's painfully obvious but yet tries to make it's content sound new and exciting. It accomplished this remarkable feat by adding a ..
- Happy Parents - Happy Kids - Why Boosting Your Self Esteem Will Help Your Children Too By : Joanne Mallon
1. Remember what an important role model you are in your childrens eyes. You are a mirror of who they are. Think of the impact your own parents have had on your life. Now, what sort of role model d..
- Hiking With Kids - 5 Reasons to Take Your Children Hiking By : Melissa Barton
You're halfway along your favorite trail when your six-year-old sits down on a rock. "My feet hurt," she whines.You sigh and get out the moleskin. "Are you drinking enough water?" you ask as you tap..
- Hiking With Kids - A Checklist Before You Go By : Melissa Barton
Hiking with your children can be great experience for all of you, but it can also be miserable if you don't prepare well. Stave off grouchy kids with this checklist:Choose the trail carefully. N..
- 3 Skills that Can Save a Teen's Life By : E. Raymond Rock
Suicide, sex, and drugs are dangers for teens. Homemade abortions, risky behavior, unrealistic expectations of life, and many other perilous things can make a teens life not only stressful and unmanag..
- Troubled Teen Parenting And What Can Be Done To Help You're Troubled Teen By : Mikee Dunn
It was not long ago that we as parents were in the same position that are kids are in right now. We remember exactly what it was like when we first tried to understand the world around us, and find ou..
- Child Bullying - Can Martial Arts Training Help? By : Matt Wilson
After todays calls for the government to review its policies regarding Child Bullying (27/03/07), parents are asking what can we do to help our children overcome this problem.Many parents turn to mart..
- The Seven Warning Signs That Your Teen Could Be Headed Down The Wrong Path By : Terri Benincasa, Ed.M.
There has been much in the media lately about teens doing dangerous/harmful things. The common denominator is the shock of parents who didnt know their child was doing whatever it is that got her/him..
- 6 Spring Cleaning Safety Tips for a Healthy Family By : Tena Fanning
Playdate Kids need to live in safe and healthy homes. Spring is the best time to make sure you do the best you can to keep your home safe and clean. Here are some spring cleaning chores that you can d..
- Tips for Taking Your Child to the Emergency Room By : Kathy Gupton
Taking your child to the emergency room can be a scary and stressful thing for both you and them. There are a number of things that you can do to help make your trip to the emergency less scary for y..
- Is Life An Accident? (Part 2 Of 2) By : Carey Kinsolving
"I would tell them to look at all the beautiful things around you: the birds, the trees, the sky, flowers and your family. How could such beautiful things be caused by an accident?" asks Anna, age 9.D..
- Is Life An Accident? (Part 1 of 2) By : Carey Kinsolving
"If life were an accident, why would we be here on Earth?" asks Jenna, age 6.The "why" question is what separates humans from animals and other living things. Animals don't ask "Why?" They don't quest..
- Why You Should NOT Spy On Your Kids By : Matt Marshall
The following interview is fiction and is for entertainment only. Jimmy Teenager is not a real person no matter how much he reminds you of your child.Parent: Im here with Jimmy Teenager and Jimmy, I g..
- Making Sense of Food Allergen Labeling By : Ria Sharon
Because of the rise in food allergies and life-threatening reactions, the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA) was passed effective January 1, 2006 stating that if allergenic fo..
- How To Help Your Children Make Good Choices By : Mich Thompson
What can parents do now to prepare their kids in the right direction towards thinking for themselves and making good (or better) choices? Experience tells us that prudence can be realistically achieve..
- 11 Tips for Parenting an ADD/ADHD Child By : Sadiyya Seedat
Parenting a child who suffers from ADD/ADHD can be a trying experience. Here are 11 tips to make both your life and that of your childs easier.1.Establish some simple family rules with clear consequen..
- Psychologists' Secrets to Bedtime Battles By : Dr. Randy Cale
It is remarkably exhausting to end your day with an unending battle with your kids over going them to bed, getting them to stay in bed, or even keeping them out of your room. For some parents, the be..
- Are You Worried About Your Child's Behaviour? By : Samantha Gee
Modern parenthood is a complex world of decisions, choices
and contradictions.
In these politically correct times, and with the nanny-state
breathing over us, the way we bring up our children is..
- Has Today's Modern Lifestyle Influenced Parenting Style By : Dean Caporella
Parenting style has become a hot topic as we negotiate the early part of the 21st century. The technological age has certainly affected the way we raise our children and it's even been suggested there..
- Add Zing To Your Child's Flair By : Carolyn Joana
Right from the time a child is born, activities of its eyes, ears, lips, hands and legs are very carefully watched by the parents and other close relatives. Each activity of the newly born child is in..
- The Day We Went Shopping for Our Baby's Bed By : Arindam Chattopadhyaya
Even before her third month of pregnancy was over, my wife was after me to go shopping for a baby bed. Of course, my male brains couldnt grasp what the rush was all about. I was left grappling with he..
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