- Are They Really Ready to Read? By : Jeannie Baldomero
Are they ready to read? Parents often feel its important for their children to enter Kindergarten already reading books. If that were the case, then we wouldnt need Kindergarten, and there would be a ..
- Homeschooling VS. Preschool Education And Socialization By : Wayne Sedlak
A Legal Expert Speaks to the Dangers of Preschool Issues in SocietyThe public perception that homeschooling students and socialization are incompatible and is one of the greatest stumbling blocks to h..
- After School Activities? Bor-ing By : Dean Kordon
Ashley used to be so happy about going to piano lessons, and now she just grumbles. Jason hates even looking at his skates now, so getting him to put them on and hit the ice is almost impossible. How ..
- Why Kids Can Share A Room And Live Well Ever After By : Wouter Van Der Hall
Sexuality and how it is developed is a very touchy subject.People like me who work with children, adults, who have been sexually abused at home, can clearly see a link between the bedroom and the abus..
- The Prime Directive of Parenting By : Kathy Lynn
The prime directive of parenting says that all young have a right to expect that those who bore them will raise them to maturity. For many animals, its no big deal. Mom lays eggs, Dad fertilizes and ..
- Spring Fever By : Kathy Lynn
Im sitting here at my desk staring at the computer screen. At least Im pretending to be staring at the screen so that I can fool myself into believing that Im working. Really Im gazing out the window..
- Science For Kids - Keeping Them Interested By : Bonnie Foshee
Are your children naturally curious? Do they wonder how things work? Do they marvel at the stars and moon? Are they the hands-on type that are always taking things apart and putting them back together..
- The Effects Of Single Parenting On Children By : Jenny Magnier
Times have really changed. Many old customs and traditions which were taught and practiced for several years are becoming obsolete now. The modern culture has changed and outgrown values and beliefs t..
- Educational Books And Toys - A Smart Start By : Andrew Regan
With so many new video and computer games emerging on the toy market, it's increasingly common for children to get drawn into mindless hours of staring at a screen for fun. Moreover, with a mounting n..
- Why Children Over 5 Should Never Share A Bedroom By : Brian Lomas
"The house is just too small!" is a complaint in many homes today. And it is an honest worry because it is difficult to successfully juggle a growing family into too few bedrooms. Children who share a..
- Parenting - The Right Way To Communicate With Your Children By : Donald Saunders
Communication is a fundamental part of our day-to-day lives and, within the family setting, it is vital for parents to learn to communicate effectively with their children. This is not always as easy ..
- The Danger Of "Do's And Don'ts" In Parenting Advice By : Wouter Van Der Hall
Give me a prescription and I can solve all ill in the world."Do's and Don'ts" are the easy way of giving quick advice in articles like the one you are reading now.
It grabs the reader and some of it..
- Parenting Tip - Don't Let Structure and Order Order You Around! By : Shevach Pepper
I really like structure and order in my life. On the days that I have a definite plan of what I must get done I find that I'm more calm. happy and productive than on the days that I have only a vague ..
- Supporting Your Child's Independence By : Robyn Whyte
There is no other way to say it but independence builds strong children. So why then do we as parents circumvent the process?Sure, we all want our children to grow up but on our terms. We want them ..
- Helping A Child With ADD-ADHD By : Margaret Tye
Every child is unique, and the treatment for ADD and ADHD should recognise this. There is no set treatment and many doctors will prescribe Ritalin. However, there are many other ways to help suffer..
- Grandparent and Grandchild - A Special Bond By : Karen Fusco
Is there anything better than dropping the kids off at your parent's house for a well-deserved night off? They're happy, your parents are happy, and you are definitely happy. It's a win-win situatio..
- Parenting - Discipline In The Modern World By : Donald Saunders
The subject of parenting and discipline often sparks heated debate and much of this stems from the use of the word 'discipline' itself, which conjures up a picture of harsh and unreasonable punishment..
- Help For Parents- How To Save On Parenting Books By : Jill Brennan
Children do not come with instruction manuals. And every mother and grandmother around is quick with advice, but what advice can you trust? Some of the best, and most tried and true, advice can be fou..
- When Children of Divorce Act Out - Caring Parents Step Up By : Rosalind P. Sedacca
Divorce, like life, is rarely neat and packaged. This is especially true for divorcing parents. The reality of divorce comes with unexpected twists, constant frustrations and times of utter helplessne..
- Yes Emily There Is No White Picket Fence By : Shelley Stockman
I grew up in the 50's and 60's. Leave it Beaver and Ozzie and Harriet days. Girls were told that you go to school, then you will met a nice man who will provide for you and you will live in a nice hou..
- Helping Your Child Improve Reading Skills By : Bonnie Foshee
Reading is the foundation of a life filled with learning and understanding of the world. What a gift it must be then, to instill love for reading in your child. If you are able to do so, you guarantee..
- Potty Training The Old Fashioned Way By : Lumi Sava
I am sure everybody has seen 4-5 year old children running around in pampers. They talk a mile a minute, yet they refuse to communicate their need to evacuate. They lack the discipline necessary to go..
- March Break Boredom? Why Not Try Dress-Up By : Heidi Loney
Are your kids out of ideas on how to pass time during March Break? Rather than turning on the T.V. or the computer, why not break out some vintage clothes and have them play dress-up. Dress-up time i..
- Chores For Teenagers And Family Responsibilities By : Tracy Tresidder
Todays teenagers face a massive amount of input from various sources. Television, radio, the internet, their peers, and many others distractions are part of their everyday lives. The amount of visua..
- Predators in Cyberland By : Pamela Arsena
Most people would agree the internet is a fun and convenient resource to make new friends and learn new things. As technology advances so does the accessibility of the internet. People can now surf ..
- Parenting Teenagers - Saying No Without Feeling Guilty By : Tracy Tresidder
Nothing is harder than facing teenagers and having to say no to a variety of things. As parents, however, we all know we have to. We sometimes have to say no to going out with friends and occasional t..
- How To Stop Nail Biting In Children By : Tahir Saleem
What to DoFocus on the childs nail biting habit when the child is healthy and cheerful.repare the child psychologically to break the habit. Remember nail biting is an unconscious habit. Too much negat..
- Does Yelling Really Work? By : Wouter Van Der Hall
If you have never yelled at your kids, this article is not for you.O, you are all still here?Yelling is a very common way of dealing with our children, whether we like it or not.
Is yelling effecti..
- Alternatives to Junk Food For Kids By : Jerry Passi
Kids will eat just about anything put in front of them so long as it has sugar in it. Are there any alternatives to the junk food diet? You bet there are.Beginning early in a childs development, it is..
- Attention Parents - No More Yelling - Parent Coaching Makes a Difference By : Susan Esptein
Imagine a world where parents and children showed respect towards each other? Imagine not yelling at your children? Imagine having chores done with little or no chaos? Parent Coaching is making the di..
- A Parenting Tip on How to Make a Pleasant, Warm, and Productive Family By : Shevach Pepper
This parenting tip was inspired by a book I read by Jay Abrams, the marketing guru. He wrote that a good strategy for success is to borrow successful practices from other industries and using them in ..
- The Benefits Of Organic Baby Clothing By : Michelle Bery
In this day and age when people are looking for new and better ways to optimize their health, there has been a growing movement towards going organic. Organic food is naturally raised and grown and th..
- The Importance Of Preschool Teachers By : Michelle Bery
Preschool is an optional school experience designed for children at least two and a half years old, up until the age of five when they enter kindergarten. While some preschool programs are offered thr..
- Child Safety in the Home - 7 Child Proofing Tips For Your Home By : Marie Stark
The final papers have been signed and you're ready to move into
your new home. But before you do, don't forget to consider child
safety in the home.Child proofing your new home should be a prio..
- How to Heal Challenging Relationships In Your Family By : Barb Desmarais
Over the years Ive had several clients who are at odds with one child more than the other or others. Conversations invariably turn into arguments or one simple question results in the child walking o..
- When Your Grandchildren Move Away By : Richard Killey
Life as a grandparent is going great when your daughter and her husband drop the bombshell. Your son-in-law has just landed a job-of-a-lifetime, but it is in a community that is a two day's drive away..
- Taking Back Our Youth - A Plea for Unity By : Joe Pagano
So youre tired too of dealing with your teenage son or daughter? You mean youre walking on eggshells when he or she is home? Cant get them out of bed in the morning? Having trouble getting them to ..
- A Parenting Tip About How to React to Teen Misinformation By : Shevach Pepper
Has your teen ever come home and say to you, "The WHOLE class is going to be at the party on Friday night! Why can't I go?" Or, "ALL my friends are getting tattooed! If I don't get one they'll think t..
- Single Parenting - The Pros and Cons By : Donald Saunders
With divorce rates now at record high levels the number of children living in single parent homes is higher than ever and whether you're a mom or a dad single parenting presents you with some unique c..
- Improving Your Child's Counting Abilities With Educational Math Toys By : Darren Lintern
Learning maths certainly doesn't need to be boring for your children in view of the wide variety of Educational math toys that are available. Make the learning of this essential skill fun and exciting..
- When Parents Disagree It Is Often The Children Who Suffer Most By : Donald Saunders
Disagreement between parents are common, as is evidenced by a divorce rate which is now close to 50% in the United States, but the secret to successful parenting lies in the way in which such disagree..
- Teach Your Children Well, Give Them A Credit Card By : Jess Peterson
Learning How To Fight By Not Running Away From The Battle
Practice makes perfect, they say. You learn how to dance by dancing and you have to actually ride a bike, in order to learn how to do it. ..
- The Birds And The Bees With Ease! By : Chrystal De Freitas
Talking to young children about the birds and the bees can be anywhere from uncomfortable to down right nerve racking for many parents. I know it was for me as a mother. Yet, as a pediatrician, I ha..
- Babies and Books By : Virginia Lowe
What pleasure it is to play labeling games with a toddler and a book: Look at the duckie. Whats that? Thats right its a shoe! or even Which one is the pelican? or Which one looks angry?You automatica..
- Parents - We Can't Escape What We Model By : Dr. Randy Cale
I recently had a conversation with one of my adult coaching clients about his twelve year old son. He was talking about son's growing negativity, how he couldn't stand to be around his own son, and h..
- Dinnertime and Your Child's Learning - How You Can Connect the Dots and Make a Difference By : Colleen Langenfeld
Dinnertime is good for your child's learning abilities and social development. If you are concerned about your child's performance in school, declining grades or worrisome social skills, there IS some..
- Humor in Raising a Child with Asbergers Syndrome By : Michele Rogers
Seems these days there are more children being diagnosed with Autism or Aspbergers Syndrome. In both of these situations a family can be in it for the long haul. Neither of these will the child just..
- Surprise the Kids at Summer Camp By : Michele Rogers
When kids go to summer camp some feel as if they are being shipped off to get out of mom and dads hair, but thats not the case in many instances. Usually both parents work and its the most feasible w..
- Rewards And Challenges Of Foster Parenting By : Mary Loewen
Foster parenting is certainly not for everyone. It requires a special gift a gift of a true love for children, a gift of patience, and a gift of being an outstanding parent. Not all people realize th..
- Knowing When To Let Go Of Your Teen And Let Them Become An Adult By : Michele Rogers
Between twelve and twenty those kiddos seem to grow up fast. Before you know it they are in college and they are driving and you are fretting every moment!In many cases with only children seems moms ..
- 5 Tips For Parents Who Are Contemplating Divorce By : Donald Saunders
Divorce should never be taken lightly and this is especially true when children are involved. Couples should always try to exhaust every possible avenue when contemplating divorce and should only make..
- Alcoholism And Our Teens By : Rachel Acloque
Just about everyone knows that the legal drinking age throughout the United States is 21. But according to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse, almost 80% of high school students have..
- A Parenting Tip On How Help Connect To Your Teen By : Shevach Pepper
"Don't talk when your mouth is full!" My mother and father (older brother and sister and whoever else was at our dinner table) told me this phrase so many times when I was young that while I'm writing..
- Parenting Your Teenager With Love And Support By : Christina Botto
You find yourself begging your teen to go places with the family. As soon as your teen gets into the car with you, he begins complaining about you or his life, and how miserable everything in his worl..
- Communicating With Your Teenager By : Christina Botto
Communication is the single most important aspect when parenting a teenager.
We can give them a sense of compassion, understanding, and support. We can listen to their opinion. We can peacefully di..
- The Pedophile Next Door By : Matt Marshall
Did you know that 4% of the population can be classified as bona fide psychopaths? Psychopaths do not feel guilt, shame or fear like the rest of us do. Their brains are hard-wired differently and ther..
- Why Parents Should Not Spoil Children By : David Beart
If you've ever watched MTV's reality television series Sweet 16, in which every episode features a different teenager's elaborate party preparations for his or her 16th birthday party, or the more wel..
- Your Child Can Do More Than You Think By : Cheng Cheng Tan
I brought my five year old son to the supermarket on one Thursday afternoon. They have small trolleys for children. I have not brought him there before. So he took one of the trolleys and was on his w..
- Why Are Young Adults So Unhappy By : Carole Herbster, Psy.D.
Young adults report that they have everything they want but are not happy or satisfied with their lives. In my consulting room, the same sentiment is shared by my clients practically every day. So w..
- Childhood Independence By : Tim Shillington
If we are careful enough, nothing good or bad will ever happen to us.Like many people of my generation I had to make my own way to school. During my primary school years it was a one-and-a-half km wal..
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