Go Ahead - Make Dad's Day
Throughout the year, many days of celebration are tucked capriciously into the calendar. So much so, it is hard to find any day of the year where something or someone is not being observed, which has benefited the greeting card company, you can be sure. I'm not positive, but I think they've had a great deal to do with designating these days.
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Going Out to a Restaurant with Kids
Dining in a restaurant with kids can be very enervating and embarrasing. Not only that you have to desperately try and keep your wiggling toddler seated and silent, you also have to manage the disapproving looks from other (non-parent) guests.
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Help Your Children to Love Reading
It is so important to create an environment that promotes the love of reading. Not only is reading necessary for survival in today's world, it is educational, it sparks imagination, it is a stress re...
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How Do You Find the Best Car Seat to Protect Your Child
Choosing a good car seat for your child's protection is a prime consideration for any new parent. To give your child the best chance of escaping injury in the event of a collision, you'll need to a c...
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How Effective Are Ritalin and Dexedrine in Treating the Symptoms of ADHD?
Many research studies have shown the overall effectiveness of stimulant medication, such as Ritalin and Dexedrine in their various forms, in treating the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders in children, teens, and adults. Even though stimulants are not the only effective option in the treatment of the disorder, stimulants may be a good choice, and their use should be discussed with your physician...
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Couch Potatoes Beware!
From low self-esteem to early death, the dire consequences of childhood overweight and obesity appear to be endless -- and sedentary lifestyles are primarily to blame. Learn some of the many reasons why you should ensure your child stays active!
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Develop Your Child's Critical Thinking Skills
1. Encourage Questions. Don't answer every question, instead ask what do they think. Asking questions stimulates conversation between you and your child. 2. Don't Criticize. Criticism invites low ...
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Develop Your Child's Genius - Developing Leadership Qualities
How to develop leadership qualities in your child at any age.
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Develop Your Child's Genius: Improving Concentration and Focus
Concentration and focus are very important and affect one's performance. Suggestions are discussed for games and activities that will improve your child's ability to concentrate and focus. Try them, and observe the results.
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Develop Your Child's Genius: One Step Farther
By using this technique, you will help your child develop the habit of creativity, problem solving and excellence.
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Communication Mistakes Parents Often Make - And Easy Ways To Correct Them
As parents, we love our children and want to do the best for them. At times, however, the pressures of living every day create stress and distractions for all of us. We can easily fall into communication habits that are not effective, especially when we need to discipline our children or talk with them about sensitive issues.
If we can talk with our kids more effectively - if we can find ways to understand them better and get them to really hear what we are trying to say - then we can work together to create more peaceful and satisfying relationships.
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Confident Kids : Why Some Parents Should Carry a Health Warning
The words we use when speaking to our children have a profound effect on their development. As a hypnotherapist, I am sometimes horrified by the way parents speak to their children ...
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Considering Daycare? Consider the Pros and Cons
When you're a parent it's a difficult decision to know whether to send your child to daycare or not. We have provided many of the pros and cons of sending your child to daycare for your consideration.
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Consistent Boundaries Makes Discipline Easier
Homes should be run by parents, not children. So many times, however, either the children are in charge or the parents are so eager to be liked, that whatever rules and standards are talked about, few are enforced, especially on a consistent basis...
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Your Big Yellow Bus
The big yellow school bus is coming down my road again. The neighborhood kids seem happy. The dogs are not. The kids are no longer around during the day and Jersey is going to drop a little weight wi...
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It's OK For Your Child To Be Bored - In Fact, It's Recommended!
NY -- Strange as it may sound, bordom promotes happier, creative kids who are better problem solvers. When children use their own creativity with unstructured play, they find ways to amuse themselve...
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It's OK to Say No
In the last 20 years we've all been introduced to a new style of parenting that is much more democratic than most ofus experienced growing up. As a result, many parents have a very difficult time saying no to their children.
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Jammin' with Your Kids: The Wonderful World of Music
Does music need to be dumbed-down for kids? The answer became quite clear to me and my husband as we observed how our own child responded to complex melodies and varied musical styles in the first ...
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Making Internet Chat Safe For Your Children
No matter what you say or do, your kids will chat and use IM (instant messengers) over the internet. That's a given. But since you have the obligation to protect your children, be aware that there are parent-friendly software tools that can assist you.
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Medications: Addressing Parental Fears and Concerns
Does your child have AD/HD? Or a psychiatric disorder? Are you hesitant to give your child medication to treat the condition? Read why parents need to assess their own fears and concerns when told their child needs medical help for their problems.
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Are You Frustrated With Public Schools?
Last year, our nation spent over $382 Billion on education. Over 99% was spent on developing "learning environments" - buildings, books, science labs, teachers, sports programs, etc. The other part of the equation what children can do for their education - is almost entirely overlooked.
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Are You Too Busy for Your Kids?
In his recent newsletter Happy Kids, parenting expert Michael Grose (yes he is an expert with three kids of his own) said: Australian parents currently rate achieving work-family balance as their ...
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Assume Personal Responsibility? Who, Me?
Psychologists teach that the only reasons people are ever motivated or moved to action is to gain a reward or avoid a penalty. As you teach the principal of personal responsibility to the children in your charge be sure to explain what they will gain or lose by the choices they make. responsibility is an ever widening circle. We do not become responsible when we mature: We mature when we become responsible.
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Baby Name Meanings
When naming a baby, do you check on the meaning? You should - if you want to avoid a bad mistake! This article explores some of the cultural and other reasons behind baby name choices.
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Back to School
I remember the hectic mornings of my youth with three children in our parentâs house. I remember the constant fight over the bathroom, the rushed breakfast, our poor mom driving us to school every single day, and the frantic sense of urgency that we all had to get to where we need to be. I hope that with a few of these organizational tips that you can avoid those hectic mornings and be able to really sit down and enjoy that cup of coffee before your hurried day begins. Here are a few of my ideas for staying organized during a more stressful part of your day.
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