![]() |
|
![]() |
|
![]() |
|
![]() |
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
|
|||||
|
|
|
Teri was 5. As younger siblings do, she looked up... Read More
Many families do not want to believe their child is... Read More
Sitterphobe "I never have a second to myself," this mother... Read More
All responsible parents would want to support their children, find... Read More
Compulsory attendance laws are school authorities' first assault on parental... Read More
Here's the scene of communication with your child: your three-year-old... Read More
There are several treatment options available to help improve the... Read More
I used to have a really challenging job. It was... Read More
Here is a list of ways to convey the message... Read More
Drivers 16 years of age have little driving experience, putting... Read More
Paula's last child had just gone off to college and... Read More
Last week in my newsletter, I mentioned that... Read More
Seven-year old Michael was on a school trip to a... Read More
What do you mean average? Not good? Just doing good... Read More
Q. We recently caught our son smoking pot, and we... Read More
My thirteen-year-old daughter recently called me up to say she... Read More
Spare the rod, spoil the child!This philosophy's been around a... Read More
Sometime the most effective training tool in rapidly accelerating the... Read More
Baby names are as diverse as the people to whom... Read More
So, the thing is? I am feeling a little guilty.I... Read More
"I took care of Callie," my three-year-old announced.Callie had been... Read More
Many people consider plush toys great for children. They say... Read More
For any of you Moms out there that are doing... Read More
Child Safety Restraints and children in work vehiclesIf you take... Read More
"How many times do I have to tell you to... Read More
All babies cry, but if yours cries a lot, isn't... Read More
1. They are leaders as well as parents. They don't... Read More
Have you heard the song; "I Hope You Dance"? It... Read More
My son is 6 yrs old. He came home the... Read More
Though you can cover even very long distances by car... Read More
I never dreamed that I would be in a position... Read More
Even if your teenagers do not use drugs, you still... Read More
There are software programs that you can purchase to keep... Read More
Many children who suffer from the psychological effects of child... Read More
On a recent Saturday evening, I noticed a young teen-age... Read More
Assuming there are no serious motor problems present, what can... Read More
Did you know that over 75% of teens aged 16-17... Read More
When you're a parent it's a difficult decision to know... Read More
As our children grow, they will be going to schools... Read More
Often, the struggle at dinnertime with your picky eater is... Read More
Would you like your child to be the best that... Read More
"I wipe my baby's chin with my college diploma and... Read More
When you talk about multiply your child's intelligence, you can't... Read More
Being a single mother is no easy task. I know.... Read More
What parents of a teen haven't wondered where their sweet... Read More
Recently, a much-anticipated game of mini-golf with my children soon... Read More
All responsible parents would want to support their children, find... Read More
WHEN AN INJURY HAPPENS AT CAMP, HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED... Read More
When our oldest son was 2, my wife went out... Read More
I remember when my daughter was born, later my son.... Read More
Parenting Parenting |