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Nail Biting Basics
Nail biting in all its various forms is problematic behavior beset by peculiarity and contradiction. Technically speaking, the correct word for nail biting is ANONYCHOPHAGIA. Nail biting typically begins between the ages of five and 10 and is common among children as well as adults.... Read More
For School Success, Dont Coddle Your Kids
Parents want their children to succeed in school. However, sometimes their best intentions are misguided. Attempts to provide children with a wonderful life can, in fact, increase the stress of the entire family.One of parents' most common mistakes is to want to make everything easy for their children. It's painful... Read More
Vision: 20/20 Is Not Enough!
Now is an excellent time to have your child's vision checked. Don't be too quick to say, "My child's vision is fine: 20/20!" In many cases that is not enough.The Snellen chart, the instrument most frequently used to test eyesight, often gives people a false sense of security about their... Read More
Book Review: How to Get Your Child to Love Reading
How to Get Your Child to Love Reading was conceived when author Esmé Raji Codell was staring at a shriveled potato that was sprouting eyes. She wondered, " . . . if I had a potato, nothing but a potato, how could I teach a classroom full of children? Well,... Read More
Assertiveness: Key to Better Parenting
I have always been aware of my number one weakness: non-assertiveness. But I have come a long way from the time when I couldn't say 'no' to a child molester and not understanding the importance of telling my parents. At my first job after high school, I had the misfortune... Read More
Summer Survival
Summer Survival The summer season is here and along with it comes summer vacation for the school-aged kids. Moms are now responsible for coming up with the ideas and curriculum for their children and I am the first to admit that by the... Read More
If your child is being bullied - 20 top tips for parents
Keith is now in the fourth grade and he dislikes school. For a fourthgrader, this does not sound right. The reason Keith dislikes school thoughdoes not have anything to do with academics. Keith is being bullied beforeschool, at school, and on the school bus. Who can blame him for not... Read More
Boundaries - Why Theyre Needed
Imagine a child who lacks ownership of his own life, has noself-control, and lacks respect for others. If these were the qualities ofyour son, how would you feel for his future wives? Yes, wives is plural, this is one major reason we need to set boundariesfor our children their... Read More
The Benefits of Music Education
Despite serious reductions in funding for arts programs in public schools, there is a great need for studying music. Band, orchestra, and choir all offer students a chance to work together in a social and intellectual group setting and excel at complex tasks. The trick... Read More
New Mom...New Baby...New Debt?
Ah, there is nothing like being an expectant mom. Along with your expanding waistline comes the ever growing list of products for you and your new bundle of joy. Preparing for a new baby can be a costly experience, especially in the areas of clothing and nursery furniture. The good... Read More
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MORAL ARMORS Irrational Parenting, Part I
"If a kid asks where rain comes from, I think... Read More
Should The Dad-To-Be Attend The Birth?
Not so long ago a dad-to-be would pace up and... Read More
Does Your Child Need A Bedtime Routine? - Yes!
Do you struggle to get your child to bed at... Read More
Honey I Can?t Afford The Kids
Sex has a lot to answer for ? babies usually... Read More
Empty Nest Syndrome
Paula's last child had just gone off to college and... Read More
His Toy, Her Toy
I remember when my daughter was born. Visions of her... Read More
Using Pocket-money To Promote Independence In Kids
In seminars I am often asked about pocket-money and whether... Read More
A Dangerous Environment
The internet is a dangerous place for your children. Don't... Read More
What is Prenatal Intelligence?
Prenatal intelligence, also known as fetal intelligence, has become a... Read More
Authoritarian Parenting, Permissive Parenting, or Loving Parenting
Angie was brought up by rigid, authoritarian parents who kept... Read More
The Seven Keys to Child Obedience
Learning obedience is an important part of child development. This... Read More
Child ADHD - Deciding Where to Draw the Line
The wonderful adaptability of children in dealing with the challenges... Read More
Maturing As a Parent
I have three children, ages 19 and 16 (yes, the... Read More
Top 25 Children Quotations
"You can learn many things from children. How much patience... Read More
Guilty of Not Following Her Heart
Karen, a single never-married thirty-year old attorney has a four-year... Read More
Five Easy Steps to Picking the Perfect Baby Name
One of the few decisions you'll make during pregnancy that... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: How to Build Trust
``Mom, can I go to the mall with my friend... Read More
Theres Never a Bad Time To Start Helping To Spread The Word of God
Q. What's the right age to start giving a Bible... Read More
Summer Camp Care Packages
Every summer our daughter goes to summer camp. She looks... Read More
How Do You Find the Best Car Seat to Protect Your Child
Choosing a good car seat for your child's protection is... Read More
Reincarnation: Sacred Children Series - 1 of 3
Many years ago, my children were raised on the various... Read More
Parenting---Roots and Wings
I'm sure many of you have heard that old Hallmark... Read More
Teaching Children Good Manners
Last week in my newsletter, I mentioned that... Read More
Toilet Terrors And Other Potty Training Fears
Potty training fears, often called toilet terrors, are common among... Read More
What Is Homeschooling And How Do I know If Its Right For My Family?
Do you know what these famous people have in common?Alexander... Read More
No, No, No -- What Else is a Parent to Say?
The word no is probably the most overused word in... Read More
Teaching Problem Solving Skills to Children with ADHD
Even though the "Stop and Think" movement in ADHD treatment... Read More
Simple Tricks To Help You And Your Kids To Find Friends
One of the most prevalent problems of the computer age... Read More
Effective Troubled Teen Programs
Not all parents subscribe to the notion of "tough love,"... Read More
Committed Parenting
When you think about it, probably the one thing that... Read More
10 keys to Developing Your Childs Genius
Would you like your child to be the best that... Read More
How to Help Your Child be Successful in Kindergarten
Your child's first year of school should be a fun... Read More
Top 5 Characteristics of Good Leadership to Instill in Our Home School Children
I am sure that this list can be jogged and... Read More
Advantages of Using a Board Certified Pediatrician
When a child is born, a new number is added... Read More
Bedtime and Sleep Habits
Bedtime and children's sleep habits can cause nightmares - for... Read More
God Dont Like Rich People
I will never forget the day that my daughter's sixth... Read More
Detox To Help Conception
Detox To Conceive.. If you're having trouble conceiving... Read More
I WONT DO IT! Tips for Working with the Oppositional Child
"I WON'T DO IT!" "YOU CAN'T MAKE ME!"Whether parent or... Read More
A Dangerous Environment
The internet is a dangerous place for your children. Don't... Read More
Consistent Boundaries Makes Discipline Easier
Homes should be run by parents, not children. So many... Read More
The Muffed Dance
Teri was 5. As younger siblings do, she looked up... Read More
Co-Morbidity Rates: Other Problems That May Come With ADHD
Diagnosing children and teens with ADHD can be a challenge.... Read More
Drugs and Violence In Public Schools
Many public schools not only fail to educate our children,... Read More
Child Separation Anxiety: Does Your Child Have It?
If you are a parent, then more than likely you... Read More
Meet The Twixters!
There is a new stage of development for parents to... Read More
Mommie Moments ? Taking Time For Yourself
Being a parent is a role that requires a large... Read More
?Gimme? Proof Your Kids: How To Keep Your Child?s Materialism In Check
It's the first day of the summer holiday. Five year-old... Read More
Failure or Future? Its Up To YOU!
We all want to comfort our children after they suffer... Read More
Picky Eaters - The Dawn of Understanding
"In general my children refuse to eat anything that hasn't... Read More
Parenting Your Teenager: Responding to a Poor Progress Report in School
Q. We just got our daughter's progress report, and it... Read More
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