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Internet Safety, A Parent's JobMany parents mistakenly believe just because they have "good kids" that they don't need to monitor Internet usage. Interview of Ken & Jasmyn Klarfeld, authors of "He Said, She Said"How many parents would benefit from knowing what their teens are thinking? With this in mind, Ken and Jasmyn Klarfeld have co-authored "He Said, She Said," a compelling book describing the differing viewpoints of a out-of-control teen and a desperate father. Their goal is to show families that find themselves in similar situations, both sides of the story, and the steps they took to help Jasmyn turn her life around. Is A Hidden Nanny Camera The Right Way To Go?There are very few reasons why you should not get a hidden nanny camera and tons of reasons why you should get one. A hidden nanny camera can save the life of your child and for that reason alone I think that it is a very good idea for all parents to consider getting one, whether they actually have a nanny or if they just hire a babysitter from time to time. Is An Au Pair For You?If you are contemplating all the options you have for child care, don’t forget about an au pair. This might be a great choice for you. Is Being A Stay-At-Home Mom Meant For Everyone?When I was growing up in the 50s and 60s virtually everyone I knew had a stay-at-home mom but of course in those days no one ever used such a term. It was the norm and most mothers didn't even consider the alternative. I think I had two friends whose mothers worked outside the home and that was when they were all almost in high school. Is Breast Really Best?Is Breast Really Best?There is NO comparison..BREAST REALLY IS BEST!! Is It a Good Idea to Let Kids Know that Sometimes there is No Absolute Truth?My daughter Adora, who is eight, would call this sort of scenario ‘banal’. It’s one of her favorite words these days and she uses it all the time. Maybe she overuses it. But if you stop to think about it, a child’s world is suffused with the banal. They make construction paper turkeys to commemorate the ‘friendship’ between early settlers and Indian tribes, they sit through movies that feature singing tea-cups with lisps, and they watch children’s programming where morality is delivered up pre-packaged on a platter. Is it Possible that Johnny Struggles with a Learning Disability AND ADHD?This article is fifth in a series describing the progressive evaluative steps parents can take when their child is described with inattention and performance deficits in the classroom. This article describes the advantages of using the PDA, a questionnaire used to determine the need for a private ADHD evaluation. Is Johnny's Primary Handicap a Learning Disability or ADHD?This the fourth article in a series describing a sequence of interventions offered to a student identified with inattention and under performance in the classroom. The article describes inattention as a product of learning disabilities, lower cognitive ability, or ADHD. Special education testing is necessary to identify the primary interference Is My Teen Lying?All teens lie, right? Teen lying is something that is done harmlessly and viciously. Teens lie for many reasons; most of them have to do with their ability to do it. Pulling a fast one over on mom and dad is something you probably tried too. Is Your Child Out of Your Control?No doubt parents are the well-wishers of their children. They not only get their children admitted in a good school for their mental development but also send them to gym to help them to be strong physically. Besides this they take care of their spiritual growth. Is Your Child Ready For KindergartenIf your child has all these skills mastered then they are well on the road to success in kindergarten. Don't worry if your child has not yet achieved success with all these skills. You can continue to work on the skills right up until the start of school and certainly after school has started you can team with your child's teacher. Is Your Child Ready For Preschool?Starting your child's preschool experience when they are ready, willing, and able is the best way to set your child on the road to educational success. It is Time for Johnny to be Evaluated for ADHDThis article is sixth in a series describing the final decision to have their child evaluated for ADHD. The article describes the evaluative contact within the pediatrician's office. It Takes A Mouse Trap To Motivate A TeenagerMotivating Teenagers can be frustrating for parents, but sometimes it's the little things, like the spring on a mousetrap that can help propel them forward. Journaling for KidsEncouraging your children to keep their own personal journals. Jump Start the Grey Cells in Your ChildCenturies ago, midwives and mothers advised pregnant women to stay happy, listen to music, be around nature, and embrace good health. Now advanced research in child development shows that brain development in children does not occur after birth but begins in the womb itself. Keep Herstory Important in Her SchoolThe accomplishments of women are still largely absent in school curricula and this hurts our daughters. What are you going to do about it? Keep Love Alive: Tips for Staying Close to Your First Child After Your Second Baby ArrivesStay close to your first child after the second baby arrives by following these tips from an award-winning author and mother of two. Keeping Children Safe On The InternetThe concerns we all have about our own children or students becoming victims of predators online, especially crimes against children, are vast. Kids often have Internet access both at home as well as school—therefore these are serious concerns: they are potentially deadly, as a matter of fact. Keeping Kids Away From Electonic ScreensThe biggest factor affecting children’s play habits is the revolution in sedentary entertainment options- television, computers and video games. There are ways to limit the amount of screens that children watch. Keeping The Kids Busy When It’s Miserably HotChildren love summer. They have lots of time to have fun and the sun is shining. But they eventually get bored, especially when it's really hot outside. Find out how you can help. Keeping the Train on TrackOne thing I know for sure: mastery commands respect. As does consistency. Perseverance. Persistence. Stick-to-it-ive-ness. We reward singers who make it all the way on American Idol and athletes who make it to the Olympics. Keeping Up With The Jones FamilyWhat do you do when your child says "but so and so's mom said yes?" This article offers 3 tips for answering this phrase when your kids use it. Keeping Your Kids Safe from Online TroubleSome helpful tips on keeping your kids safe online, including how to minimize the risks they face, and an overview of common signs that might indicate trouble. Keeping Your Kids Safe OnlineThe ability to keep your child safe while they research or play online is one of the major concerns facing parents these days. Keys to the Treasure Chest: Unlocking Your Child's ImaginationTips on how to keep from hearing "I'm bored!" this summer. Kids and ChoresI read a lot of articles related to kids and chores. There are experts who believe kids should have assigned chores and it's a necessary part of growing up. Maybe it is. Maybe it isn't. What I know for sure is that arguments and tension in families are often centered around getting kids to do their chores. Kids and DaycareNow a days the only way for some families to make it, is for both the mother and father work and the children go to daycare Kids and their Online BehaviorIt's time for mom and dad to do a little checking up on there online kid.Records: 421-450 from 960