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The Awful Truth About Television: Why Kids NAGPart of "The Awful Truth About Television" series, this article take a cold, hard look at what all those cute commercials are doing to your children and your wallet. The Awful Truth About Television: Family Time Suffers When Kids Get Only 38 Minutes of Parents' TimePundits on both the right and left wonder why the family is in crisis. Maybe one culprit is that innocent-looking box in living rooms across the globe. Putting The Fun Back Into Abiding By The RulesFamily rules are for everyone in the family. The rules you establish for your family’s benefit are the single most important aspect of helping your child learn right from wrong. The purpose of family rules is established so that both parents and children have consistent guidelines that help each family member know what behavior is expected and what isn’t expected. Help Your Child Manage Their Own BehaviorChildren, like teens, like to feel personal power. Power is mostly the ability to influence some aspects of our lives by the choices we make. Giving a child a choice is the most powerful way to build personal power and self-esteem for your child’s lifetime. Children exert their personal power when they refuse to go to bed, or decide not to take a bath, or have temper tantrums. To help your child use their power in a positive way and to strengthen your child’s sense of competence, give them the power to make positive personal behavior choices. Humor for Women - Easter EggsA humorous look at children and Easter Eggs. 5 Steps to a Balanced Monday MorningTips to help the working mother cope with those stressful Monday mornings. Homework, Five Tips For ParentsFive tips for parents to help them approach nightly homework assignments. The Easy Way To Teach Your Child To ReadR.I.F. - Reading Is Fundamental! I loved those PSAs that ran on television back in the 70s encouraging reading. It made reading and learning to read seem fun.Well, those good old days are long gone but there are still creative ways to get your little one interested in reading. How To Eliminate Sibling RivalryIs it really possible to stop the children from bickering with each other? Yes, you can do it when you follow the plan outlined below: Hidden BlossomThrough my slow lethargic daughter, I learned that things were not always the way they appeared. Now ever time Lee runs, I see hope in the form of a child who has blessed me in many ways. 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. Post Adoption Depression- Reality or FallacyIt sometimes is a comfort knowing other adoptive mothers have gone though this and are now experiencing the joy parenting can bring. It does get better. A Parental Measurement of Time"Moma". Music to your ears usually the first word that is recognizably uttered out of your precious gift's lips."I love you". This is the one that truly makes you cry after you realize, of course, your little one knows exactly what it means. New Baby and Meddling Mother-in-LawMary has a new baby and a new problem. Her mother-in-law who
she loves has suddenly become a meddling and controlling menace.
Read some advice that could keep Mary and her husband from
disaster. Why Am I Afraid to Talk to My Family?Why is it that we find it so hard to talk to the people we love the most? Why is it that some 90% of American families are unable to honestly express their true feelings about each other? How can we stop the alienation of the American Family? The Family RoundtableTM is one answer that works. Parenting Techniques to Banish TantrumsHenri Joyce teaches harrassed parents how to banish tantrums by helping children to deal with their emotions. The traffic light is a simple yet effective toddler calming technique when used in conjunction with the stress management method of blowing out imaginary candles. Effective Parenting Skills - How to Use Time Out successfullyA step by step article explaining how to use Time Out as an effective parenting technique. Henri explaining that the skill of using time out effectively relies on a calm, constructive positive approach to dicipline. Understanding A Childs Fears And AnxietiesAs a parent it is important that we understand what potential problems our child has. Most children have certain things that they worry about or even fear. In this article, I write about the types of fear this might be and about how we can help our children to cope and to get through life in the best possible and stress-free way. A Bubble of Confidence - Preparing Your Child for Standardized TestingMost parents have a lot to say about the validity and necessity of standardized tests. Your viewpoint on the subject will not change the fact that your child will soon face the rigors of the dreaded end of year exam. Like it or not, the scores and percentiles are quite important to your child's future. Children are given a vast amount of knowledge throughout the school year, and are expected to be able to recall enough to answer the questions on a seemingly endless battery of tests. Teachers have been preparing their classes all year. Parents can also ready a child for testing by offering emotional encouragement and academic support. Remember When We Were KidsEvery person has been a kid, a teenager or an adult too in his life. This is part of the circle of life and everyone has to pass though it.The childhood is the period when we begin our life and we make contact with everything that surrounds us. From the moment we are born and till 25 we are in a continuous process of growing... How to Get a Real Answer to "How was Your Day?"I have a new question for you that will open up the lines of communication and get to the heart of what is going on in your children's lives, spouse's life, friend's lives, co-workers lives, etc. Helping Children Succeed in School: Top Ten Mistakes Parents MakeHelping children be successful in school and enjoy life-long learning can be a difficult task for parents. Often, with the best of intentions, parents end up making these common mistakes. Learn how to avoid those mistakes and bring the love of learning back into your child's life. Help Or The Hard Way: Dos and Don'ts When Teaching Children ResponsibilityYou want to raise responsible children who take care of their own chores, school work, and other duties. You also want to help them as much as possible to be successful - but where do you draw the line between helping too much and letting children learn the hard way? What Your Child Sees and Hears on MySpaceDo you know what your child sees and hears everyday on MySpace? If not, then you need to read this article and watch the Sites and Sounds of MySpace video. Tips for a Winning GrandparentingWhy grandparenting and not just parenting? Because... Parents enjoy a break for short periods of time, children enjoy getting away from their parents from time to time and grandparents enjoy being a special part of this essential relationship. Managing Parental StressEven if children are a great treasure for the family, they tend to be the source of parental stress. We want them turning into human beings just like we are, but this does not happen suddenly, although it's a long life and time-consuming process. A Tribute to all MothersThe only love on the earth which does not shift its position is mother's love. Every mother knows when her presence is required, when to stay behind the screen and when to extend her loving hand and comforting shoulders. What is Needed to Make It in Society?What is needed to be successful in society these days? Can you think of all the things you want your children to have or do to achieve success? I bet you can, in fact this is why one parent and think tank member in an online think tank recently mentioned Tips to Deal with Troubled TeensMany parents find that dealing with troubled teens is becoming increasingly challenging in today’s world. If you have a troubled teen, there are specific steps you can take to help rectify the problem and have a happier life with (and for) your child. Parents Must Be Parents First and Friends SecondDiscipline and parenting is a tough game indeed. We need to discipline but we empathize with our children and we really love them and want to be there friends too. This causes a catch 22 for parents and thus became a topic in an online think tank recently as one of the members statedRecords: 811-840 from 959