Teach Your Child Financial Freedom - Even When You're BrokeHow do you teach your child success and encourage wealth consciousness when you're struggling to make ends meet? These 5 steps can help you and them!
When is it Okay to Argue in Front of Your Children? The Answer May Surprise You!Believe it or not, there is a right way to argue in front of your children. Teach them that a passionate opinion is okay and show them how to argue respectfully and how to remain friends with the person they are in conflict with.
Teenage Risky Behavior Got You Worried? Assess His Risk Factors; Learn What You Can DoAre you worrying needlessly about your teenager engaging in risky behavior? Here's a short assessment tool to help you assess his risk factors along with 10 tips to help you keep your teen safe.
A Crib Rail Cover can Help your Teething BabyIf you have a teething baby you will need to eventually buy a Crib Rail Cover. This article will offer you helpful insight on buying a Crib Rail Cover
How Mnemonic Strategies Can Improve Your Child's Memory Skills In One EveningWould you like to help your child memorize more easily? You can do it in one night. Read on to find out how.
Your One Year-Old's DevelopmentThe first birthday is always exciting to celebrate. If you're a new parent, this event always lingers in your mind and you just probably can't wait to invite your families and friends to have fun in the extraordinary occasion.
"How To" Tips For Discussing Child Abduction and Molestation with Your KidsPractical tips on teaching your children how to keep themselves safe from abduction attempts and molestation.
Sleep Issues for Visual-Spatial KidsWhen I was pregnant with our first child, somebody gave me a card I’ve never forgotten. It read, "Having a baby is Nature’s way of telling you that you were getting too much sleep!" In the thirteen years since, there have been many a night I’ve longed for an evening of children preparing for bed without incident, dosing off peacefully, remaining blissfully asleep through an uninterrupted night and waking—as a family—thoroughly rested and ready for the day. Since studying the characteristics of visual-spatial learners, those who think in images, not words, I’ve wondered whether or not sleep issues are more common among these kids than among their auditory-sequential counterparts. Do your visual-spatial kids struggle to get to sleep at night?
Taking Notes in Picture Form - A Powerful Strategy for Visual-Spatial KidsWho are "visual-spatial learners?" Visual-spatial learners, or VSLs, are those among us with powerful gifts of the right hemisphere. They are our artists, inventors, builders, creators, musicians, computer gurus, visionaries and healers. They are empathic and often very spiritually aware, even when they are very young. They think and learn in multi-dimensional images. However, most schools, most teachers and most curricula are a haven for left-hemispheric thinking, or auditory-sequential learners; children who think and learn in words, rather than images, and in a step-by-step fashion.
Those who favor their right hemisphere (at least one-third of the student body) face several disadvantages in the regular classroom. One of these challenges is the ability to take effective notes.
Parenting Teens Without Losing Your MindIt is just part of parenting teens to feel shut out and worthless as a parent, right? This is not the case. Most children (remember, teens are still kids) need a firm parental hand on their shoulder.
If Momma Ain't Happy -The Role of the Mother as the Emotional Anchor of the HomeIf momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy -- according to an old saying in the south. In this article, you will discover that Mom is, indeed, the emotional anchor of the family. How do we stay authentic and keep our family on an even keel? Read on to find out...
How To Talk To Your Tween About MoneyAs a parent it can be a bittersweet experience to watch your child grow up knowing inevitability that they'll leave the nest and be out on their own. Learning to manage money, handle credit and understand debt is a process. Preparing your child for the realities of life on their own should start early and be discussed often.
Are You Ready To Be A FatherGetting married and having children is the way of life fort all of us. The question is - are we ready to get married and after that are we ready to become father? Why this question? Let us discuss.
All About the Impossible and There's No Such ThingI suddenly had a genius for a son, the evidence was irrefutable, but there was a joke happening that I wasn't privy to. They kept grinning at each other and laughing. Gareth thought the whole thing was hilarious.
"Now you do it" said John.
How Divorced Parents Keep Kids EngagedParenting Plans may be difficult to follow. If you're a divorced parent do you keep your scheduled visits? Or does your child wait for you at the window in vain? If so, does it matter?Here are some kids' thoughts about parents who don't keep their promises and what you need to do about your visits.
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.
Best Four Letter Words For ParentsNo, not those! Parenting isn't easy, here are some words that every parent should have in their vocabulary.
Nanny Agencies and Their ServicesOur children are the most important people in our lives. When we have to work, and cannot care for them ourselves, we need to be able to trust the people we hire to take care of our precious ones. This is when you need to find the best nanny agencies. Many people struggle with the thought of a stranger taking care of their children. Parents put an ad in the paper, or ask friends for advice. But what about nanny agencies?
Head Lice Warfare...The Battle Lines Are DrawnHead lice, Nits, Cooties, louse -
Whatever you call them, they are an absolute menace. Some people use natural remedies while others embark on absolute full scale chemical warfare!
Parenting Guide - Helping Your Unique Left Handed Child To Have An Easier StartI discovered early in the life of my eldest son as a baby that he was a "leftie"- he wasn't using his right hand but his left. There were problems from the start adjusting to his situation. Should I force him to use his right for writing? Would it be damaging to go against his naturally driven instinct to use his left?
Raising Bilingual Children: The First 5 Steps To Success"What is the best way to raise a bilingual child?" is the question parents ask me most often. "Easy, just talk to them!" is my tongue-in-cheek response. In truth, there are many tricks and here are your first steps to raising your very own polyglot tot.
Parenting Guide - Gifts For Newborn Babies To Six Months Old InfantsWhat are some gifts that can be useful to a newborn baby to a 6 months old infant? What are the toys that can help the baby to develop his brain and motor reflexes? Learn how mobiles, activity centers, books, mirrors and self made toys can be the choice selected toys for babies and infants.
21 Reasons to Send a Child a Greeting CardWhy is it imporant to send greeting cards to children? Sending greeting cards can improve self esteem, increase reading ability and bring joy to children's lives. This article provides 21 good reasons to get you started.
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.
Do You Read at Home with Your Children? 10 Ways to Make It BetterWhen you read at home with your children you are building a foundation that will help them throughout their lives. Here are 10 suggestions to get you started on the right foot
Is Breast Really Best?Is Breast Really Best?There is NO comparison..BREAST REALLY IS BEST!!
Kids Need To Play Outside, How Do You Do That Safely?If you are a baby boomer then you'll remember the good old days when you played outside all day and complained vehemently when you were told to go inside for the night.
Hindu Baby Names and Their MeaningsIf you are interested in choosing a Hindu baby name for your boy or girl, understanding the meaning on those names is important and deeply rooted in its heritage. This guide will help you choose an appropriate Hindu baby name.
Remembering the Fun of Your Family - Working Parent StrategiesRaising a family while holding down a job is one of life's great balancing acts. Here you will find some great tips on how to create the time and space to bring the fun back into your family. Don't let the hectic pace of today's lifestyle rob you of the joy of your children!
Violent Video Games:Not Just A Threat To Our Kids !A recent study shows that the risk from violent video games doesn't end with childhood.