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You CAN afford to be a Stay-at-Home Parent! By : Jennifer Tarzian Interested in being a stay-at-home mom or dad? Think you can’t survive on one income? Think again! Read this to learn how… Why and how parents should impart their children with the right kind of sex education? By : Linu T Here are a few good reasons why you need to take some time out and make sure that your child has the right kind of sexual information and how it can help your child... Teens And Blogs - Internet Safety Wake-Up Call By : Rose DesRochers In November of 2005, I read that a Roman Catholic high school in Sparta had ordered its students to remove personal blogs from the Internet, in the name of protecting them from cyberpredators. Which brings me to an important question, just how can you keep your child safe online? The Internet is a "gateway" which leads the adult predator to your child. Parents need to recognize the need to better monitor their children’s online activity. I believe that websites like xanga,... What To Do About A Toddler Biting And Kicking By : Jackie G. Maxwell While it can be embarrassing, frustrating, and sometimes frightening, for the most part, this type of behavior by toddlers is a normal phase that they all pass through. It's a part of their growth and development, and usually results from a frustration at not being able to express themselves, whether it is wanting a toy, or wanting your attention. The phase can hit anywhere from 14 months and up, but tends to be more noticeable when the child is exposed to others, which co... Teach Kids About Money And Saving - The 10 Vital Lessons Your Child Must Learn! By : Rachel Incoll Your 5-year-old daughter has started asking for money to buy sweets and toys. She obviously has a good understanding of the concept of exchanging money for items she wants or needs, but what are the important lessons you should teach kids about money and saving. You want to make sure that she doesn't grow up into one of those kids that are constantly pestering mom and dad for money, running up credit card debts as a teenager, and not having any idea how to save. There are ... Clothing Your Children By : Rachel Branston It is lovely to see well dressed children particularly small children who can look cute and fashionable at the same time. Babies have no say in what we dress them up in so we can be as flamboyant or simplistic as we like! Specialist shops are in abundance nowadays with prices ranging from sensible to the ridiculous. A small child has no concept of wearing designer clothes only the parent. Whether the clothes be cheap and cheerful or expensive and chic, babies and toddlers... How To Discipline During The Terrible Twos By : Willie Reynolds You didn’t think it would happen, but it did. The sweet little angel that you were raising has turned into a hell raiser almost overnight, a being who seems to defy you at every turn and who is bent on the wanton destruction of most of the items in your house. She refuses to listen or to go to bed, commits acts of violence against siblings, refuses to eat on occasion, and says hurtful things to you. The terrible twos are upon you, and you need to decide on the best course of ... Your Obese Child & School Nutrition By : Victor Pryles Good Nutrition in School Can Help to Fight Childhood Obesity Perhaps you are trying to help your child lose weight, or you feel he or she may be in danger of becoming overweight or unhealthy because of their eating and exercise habits. If so, it is important that you consider the impact of your child’s time at school as you think about what you need to change. As the U.S. government has studied obesity, many of their agencies have produced reports and established gui... Home Schooling Through High School By : Katerina Mitrou For many parents who have home schooled their children through the elementary years, continuing the process during high school may seem like a daunting task. After all, math and science become more advanced in the teen years, and you may not have been a genius when it came to those subjects when you were in high school. You may also be concerned about the social aspect of your child’s development, as this becomes even more important for teenagers. But if your son or daught... Childproofing Your Home. By : Willie Reynolds There comes a time in the life of every parent when the relatively easy period of the newborn times makes way for the harder work as the baby becomes mobile. At this stage, it will no longer be possible to lay your child down on a blanket on the floor surrounded by her toys and be assured that she will remain safe. Her advanced abilities ensure that she is now well able to get into situations unforeseen a few short months before, and the consequence is that it is time to chil... Discipline Versus Punishment By : Kim Olver Do you know the difference between discipline and punishment with their Latin roots? Punishment implies inflicting pain, while discipline means to teach. Parents who use punishment are missing important opportunities to teach their children better behaviors and help them self-discipline. Children can actually be taught responsible behaviors to help them get the things they want without breaking the rules. However, when parents are only interested in compliance, they often ... Boost Your Child's Self-Esteem By : Deanna Mascle - Many people have a strong opinion on the importance of self-esteem in children. Some people have a negative opinion and believe too much emphasis is placed on self-esteem today. Other's believe strongly that self-esteem development is crucial in children. The truth is that both parties have a share in the truth. There is probably too much emphasis on self-esteem today and self-esteem development is crucial. However middle ground can be found between the two groups. The emp... Strengthen Your Child's Self Esteem By : Deanna Mascle - Most parents want their children to have a healthy sense of self-esteem and many believe that low self-esteem lies at the bottom of many of society's problems. Even though self-esteem has been studied for decades, its precise nature and development is still subject to debate. However, child development experts generally agree that parents and other adults who are important to children play a major role in laying a solid foundation for a child's self esteem development. ... Does Your Child Need To Go To Preschool? By : Deanna Mascle - There is a simple answer to this complex question. No. Children don't need preschool to gain admission to kindergarten or to succeed in life. In fact, the wrong preschool experience could potentially set a child back by creating a negative perception of school, learning, and socializing. However the right preschool experience can give a child a headstart academically and socially over peers without preschool. In order to make the right choice for your child you need to ... Benefits Of Homeschooling By : Burt Cotton Why let Tim and Lisa learn at home than send them to school? Well, first of all, you don't have to wake them up at 7 every morning and bundle them off to school with umpteen numbers of instructions, and wait with an anxious heart till they return. Homeschooling gives you more control over the influences that affect your child. The growth and development of your child is removed from the realm of the unknown. You, and you alone can decide what your child needs to do or learn. ... Why Kids Need The Right Socks By : Sock Shop We all know how important it is to get our kids fitted for the right size shoes, but how many of us go out of our way to make sure that we get the right socks? Putting children in the wrong size socks can be bad for their feet. Too small and their toes are cramped and bent – too large and there’s no support or cushioning between their feet and their shoes; and there’s no point getting shoes that fit properly if they have to accommodate excess sock when they’re being worn. ... Midwives: Your Best Bet! By : Yvonne Lapp Cryns History In 1900 half of all Americans were born into the hands of a midwife, at home. Early studies comparing the birth outcomes of physicians versus midwives showed that midwives had fewer maternal and infant loses than the doctors. The United States had a very high percentage of maternal deaths compared to other countries. Reports done by the White House Conference on Child Health and Protection, the national Committee on the Costs of Medical Care, and the New York Ac... Parenting Book Review: Sprituality In The Mother Zone: Staying Centered, Finding God By : Yvonne Lapp Cryns Here’s an example of what happens when an academic gives birth at 40 and suddenly discovers she has a woman’s body holding up her head. Ms. Thomas’s treatise is heavily weighted with a neuvo-Catholicism, used to give form to her spirituality. Her search for the Transcendent is sprinkled with the wisdom of many different writers who focus on aspects of motherhood. We get a glimpse of her strength from the brief description of her pregnancy and birth experience. She planned hos... How To Get The Right Bike Helmet For Your Child By : Joanna Miller Making sure your child wears a bike helmet is one of the most important things yout can do to ensure your child stays safe while riding a bicycle. Head injuries are the number one serious injury that plagues children who ride bicycles. Head injuries can happen in an instant but can scar your child for life. The severity of head injuries is due to the fact that the skull is only 1 centimeter thick. At a speed of 4.5 miles per hour your child can shatter their skull durin... Overweight Kids By : Margaret Paul, Ph.D. When I was growing up there was rarely an overweight child. Occasionally someone would be plump, but I can’t remember anyone in my class being fat. However, TV wasn’t around until I was eight years old and the streets were a safe place to play. We had plenty of P.E. in school and played hard after school. Even as we grew older and had more homework, physical activity was a major part of our lives. And there wasn’t as much junk food around yet. Today, the combination of pro... How To Discipline Your Children By : Rachel Lynn This is a very difficult subject. Learning how to discipline your child is a really important skill that parent must learn. Discipline isn’t punishment at all; it has to do more with teaching respect for the rights of others, teaching right from wrong. The children and their parents are really varied personalities themselves. Parents can often have an unpleasant feeling when they need to repeat themselves, fight their own children to convince them to follow some instructio... Is It Colic? By : Terry Ross If your baby is crying for prolonged periods of time it maybe due to the fact that your baby is suffering from colic. Colic tends to start without warning and stops as abruptly as it starts. Crying as a result of colic generally occurs during the day more often around the evening feed and if colic going to occur, it usually becomes apparent within 3 weeks of birth, normally lasting up to 3 months. Colic is thought to be a type of spasmodic stomach ache resulting in cram... Bottle Feeding By : Terry Ross Don't feel guilty if you have decided to go down the route of bottle feeding. Making the decision to bottle feed is never taken lightly and if you have decided that bottle feeding is the right decision for you and your child than follow your instincts and go for it, don't worry what other people have to say. In some instances bottle feeding can be better for your newborn than breastfeeding particularly if you are a smoker, drink alcohol of take unprescribed drugs (certain ... Childbirth: Your Birthing Options By : Brittney Foster In the United States, there are a large number of women who will give birth this year. Whether you are planning on having a child in the immediate future or later on if life, it is advised that you plan ahead. This planning should not only include the care that you will receive throughout your pregnancy, but the birthing process as well. The first step in preparing for childbirth is to find a healthcare professional who can offer you assistance throughout your entire pregn... Buying Gifts For Children By : Melissa Core Suggested ages are an inaccurate gauge when, at Christmas, or any great occasion, we need to buy presents for our children. A child can be smarter then another having the same age; he will be bored playing with toys meant for his age group. At the opposite side of this problem, a child can learn slower than his age peers; he will be overwhelmed receiving gifts meant for his age group. The evident conclusion is that we must consider the individual’s mental and emotional level.... Top Ten Outside Toys For Kids Under Twelve By : Cathy Franklen If you are a parent then you are likely to know that summertime can be a difficult time. Parents of children under the age of twelve are constantly dealing with children who are bored. There are only so many activities a child can do inside. That is why it is important for children to play outside during the summer. Playing outside in the summertime is fun, but many children can easily become bored without a few outdoor summer toys. If you are the parent of a child who is ... Loving Yourself, Loving Your Children By : Margaret Paul, Ph.D. Think about this for a moment: Is it really possible to love your children without loving yourself, or to love yourself without loving your children? The answer is no. If you are ignoring yourself to take care of your children, this is not loving to your children or to yourself. While being there for your children is very important, it is equally important to role model for them what it is like to take responsibility for your own well-being. If you take care of your chi... Housework With Toddlers - Here Comes Trouble! By : Carrie Lauth It's so interesting that once our babies start toddling around, creating a lot more mess in their insatiably curious and neverending activity, we expect ourselves to have a perfectly tidy home. When your baby was younger you probably imagined that once she started sleeping through the night and playing independently you would get a handle on the chores. Surprise! Mothering a toddler is fun but constant vigilance. Not only are you concerned with her physical safety but you ... Teaching Your Child About Money At An Early Age You Are Doing Them A Huge Favor. By : Robert Michael By teaching your child about money at an early age you are doing them a huge favor. You have a better chance of your child being a well-rounded and responsible appreciation of the value and uses of money if you begin teaching them about money at an early age. Some parents might not understand where or how to begin teaching their child about money so they don’t start this process until they are older. Start by teaching your children to identify the different coins. This sho... Encyclopedias Can Open Doors By : Rachel Lynn For anyone who has read a great deal, The World Book Encyclopedia probably has several positive associations in the memory banks. I remember as a kid I started learning from encyclopedias by using the children’s classic sets. From there, I started reading about all the issues related to my adolescent stage. Finally, by sneaking behind my parents’ backs, I researched all the more adult issues. After reading all the fiction that I could find, I resorted to the Compton Encyclope... A Baby's Sleep And Daytime Feedings, The Connection By : Chris Snow As a parent, it is important that you establish good sleep habits for your baby. All babies experience a transition period during which they adjust from sleeping with their mothers to sleeping by themselves. You can facilitate this process and help your child develop better sleep habits. Your efforts will also let you get some more rest yourself! Parents should keep in mind that no recommendations about a baby's sleep should be viewed as a hard-and-fast rule. Your instinct... An Alternative To A Metal Mouth By : Melissa Core With America’s desire to have the perfect smile with absolutely straight teeth, you may have found that you or your children are in need of braces. Of course, the dazzling white smile is not the only obsession in America since we are also expected to be the perfect size with flawless skin and gorgeous hair. Naturally, these desires and expectations do come from our animalistic instinct to provide our offspring with the best possible chances of survival. To have that chance, w... The Key To Unlock Learning To Play The Piano By : Dylan Mccabe Why put off learning to play the piano? Unfortunately, a false belief holds many adults back who think that since they did not study piano as a child that they will not be able to catch on as an adult. It is true that it will be a little more difficult because learning new things comes faster when we are younger, but that does not make it impossible for adults to learn to play the piano. With regular practice, you will be able to play for friends and in a few months time even... Children's Eating Habits: Who Is To Blame? By : Chris Snow Parents often teach their children very poor food habits. For example, during a busy morning when everyone is running late, there is little time to think about making and eating breakfast, although it is the most important meal of the day. So parents will skip the children’s breakfast and tell them to eat well at lunch when they are at school. When lunchtime arrives, the parent is still not very hungry so he or she will eat a snack bar and a diet soda and go back to work. It ... 10 Things To Do Before Choosing A Boarding School For A Troubled Teen By : Russ Bundy 1) Ask about their success rates. A quality program should have a systematic way of measuring success and should be able to provide information to interested parents about that success. If a school is reluctant about telling you their success rates or can only provide anecdotal evidence of program effectiveness, this is a fairly good indicator that the results aren’t too impressive. If you are quoted a statistic, be sure you understand what the number means. Some schools defi... The Brain And Physical Development Of A One-month Old Baby By : Adwina Jackson Your days have become so much brighter ever since your baby comes. His cries are surrounding the house, but they give a feeling of happiness. Everyone in the family is in the joy. If you are a first-time parent, you must be thinking so much about how your baby will develop. How fast will he grow? How much does he eat/drink your mill? Or how long does he sleep in these early days of his life? Those questions will be answered below. But before you read the part of physica... Working with Your Special Needs Child By : Dr. Noel Swanson Some questions I have been asked by readers of my newsletter: LIVING WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN By : Dr. Noel Swanson Some questions I have been asked by readers of my newsletter: How To Choose A Good Baby Play Mat By : Mads Petterson There are hundreds of different baby play mats available, so you shouldn't be ashamed of your confusion when you try to find a good one. Here are some good tips for choosing the right baby play mat for your child. You have to make sure that the play mat is safe, so your baby doesn't hurt herself when she lie on it. The blanket have to be thick enough, the arches must be well secured and you must make sure nothing can get loose and be swallowed. You should also consider ... Halloween.... Where "Trick Or Treat" And "Safety" Should Meet By : Bill Wallmuller Tips For Parents Halloween may be a holiday for children, but for parents, trick-or-treat time can be a little troublesome. Nearly 40 years ago when I was younger, I remember some of my parent's concerns like razor blades in apples or treats from Ex lax made to look like chocolate candy, and avoiding strangers. That was then, this is now. Concerns about children’s well being – whether they are out in the neighborhood or back at home with bountiful bags of goodies – can ... Parenting Teenagers - Teenagers, Computers And Internet By : Christina Botto Lately parenting forums have been buzzing with parents looking for ideas how to keep their teenagers from spending a lot of time on the computer and Internet. It seems that teenagers these days are hooked on the computer just as they were hooked on watching television just a decade ago. Whether they are logging into MySpace, downloading songs from iTunes, blogging, chatting with each other over IM, or spacing out surfing the Web, mounting evidence shows that teen computer use... Parenting Teenagers - Your Teenager And Myspace By : Christina Botto The MySpace phenomenon began in 2003, when an Internet visionary and UCLA graduate named Tom Anderson reclaimed the moribund http://myspace.com domain. Prior to Anderson’s initiative, http://myspace.com was a file sharing forum. The original Web site had to be disbanded in 2001 due to a poor ROI and lack of general consumer interest. Anderson's vision of MySpace as a place where kids could network and form their own communities manifested in a huge way. In 2005, MySpace’s ... Parenting Teenagers - Your Teenager’s First Year At College By : Christina Botto The first year at college is an extremely stressful time for both the parent and the teenager. Not only is your teen truly leaving home for the first time, they also are leaving their friends and a world that they have lived in and felt comfortable with for years. For most teenagers their first year includes a new area, along with a new room and roommate. College comes with a learning environment that is fast paced and a lot less personal than high school. This is sometime... Parenting Your Teenager - Peer Pressure For Teenagers During Their High-School Years By : Christina Botto Your teenager faces several areas of peer pressure during his or her high school years. What makes it even harder for your teenager is that most parents do not understand the depths to which these pressures go. Cigarettes and Alcohol Cigarettes and alcohol more than likely will be among the first areas which your teenager will have to face peer pressure. With movies and television flashing images of underage smoking and drinking, most teenagers are shown only the mor... Parenting Teenagers – Teens And Depression By : Christina Botto One minute your teenager will be laughing and joking along with you and the next he is in a fit of rage, yelling or crying with no warning or apparent cause. Mood swings are normal with all teenagers, but how do you know when mood swings turn into depression? Teenagers have so much to deal with in today's society that depression can come easily. If left untreated, it can become a much more serious issue. With pressure at school, family situations, and the necessity of maki... The Stress Of Becoming A Dad By : Kadence Buchanan One of my early childhood memories is the description my mother's best friend and my father's cousin revealed regarding my father's reaction when I was born. Sharing a very close relationship with my father and him being among the kindest and toughest people I have encountered (a unique combination I must admit) I was shocked to hear that the day his first child was born he felt that his life has changed forever. In fact, my father is not the only man that experienced post-bi... Astronomy And Kids By : Kadence Buchanan During the clear night sky and as long as the city lights are not close or bright enough to interfere with your naked eye vision, it is always a good idea to grab a blanket and some candles and head to your house's roof or the nearest hill. Admiring the stars is not an exclusive activity kids are only allowed to perform, but it can be something you can share with them while introducing them to the unknown world of the universe. If your child has already looked up gazing th... Tween Demon ‘Spa Day’ Birthday Idea – Your Twelve Year Old Daughter Will Love It! By : Sherry Frewerd Ahh, the tween years. Has it really been 12 years since the little bundle came home from the hospital? New parents think that if they can only make it through potty training and toddler separation anxiety, the rest will be a piece of cake. As a parent who has lived to tell the tale a few times over, I’m here to tell ya, ‘It Ain’t So.’ You think you had it bad when little Susie cut her bangs into some crazy porcupine looking do at the sweet age of 3? Just wait until same da... Tips For Choosing A Baby Name By : Sarah Butler Choosing a baby name can be difficult. At first it seems like a fairly straight forward task but when it comes to settling on the final name there is so much choice and the result is often so final that the task can become difficult. If you are choosing a name before the baby is born and you do not know the baby’s sex then the task is doubly difficult as you need to have made two selections. So how can you make the job easier and more enjoyable? First consider the type of ... What You Need To Know About Child Adoptions By : Jeanette Pollock As people, we all fear abandonment. We look upon the abandonment of a child with a very deep sense of sadness. We realize that no child should be left to grow alone. We see the infancy of a child as a crucial stage to his/her development as a human being. Child adoption is sometimes seen as a solution to the ever-increasing number of abandoned children every year. Child adoption bridges the gap between children who have no parents and adults who have no children. ... Keeping Your Kids Safe At Home By : Wayne McDonald If you are like me (and thousands of other people) we all have dangerous household cleaners in our home. In fact, kids, and even teens, are at risk with these dangerous cleaners in our home. Cleaning the kitchen can be hard work. Most people have a variety of household cleaners under the sink for each cleaning problem. To get things clean it takes a lot of muscle and ‘elbow grease’ to get the job done. Unfortunately, the harder you work, the more you breathe in dangerous f... Child-Appropriate Costumes: Violence, Sexuality, And Insensitivity By : Jordan Marston So your daughter wants to be Wonder Woman for Hallowe’en, or your son wants to be Batman. They’re both morally appropriate superheroes, and you don’t see any problem with that. But what should you pay attention to in keeping your children’s costumes appropriate? Playing with Guns One of the major factors in keeping your child’s costume appropriate is making sure that it isn’t violent. Some parents choose to allow their children to play with guns and other weapons. Other... Guidelines For Choosing A Treatment Program For A Teen With Add Or Adhd By : Russ Bundy Many adolescents who have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) experience a number of behavioral and academic problems that can limit their success in interpersonal relationships, school, and individual achievement. These adolescents may lack self-control, have greater difficulty making friends and finding acceptance, be more likely to abuse substances, become involved in delinquency, or experience anxiety, mo... Is It Time To Send My Troubled Teen To A Boarding School? By : Russ Bundy Parents often struggle with knowing when it’s time to consider an out-of-home placement for a defiant teenager. This decision may seem complex at first, but is actually quite simple. The following guidelines will help you to make an informed decision. 1) Determine whether a change in the environment is needed. Youth tend to create an external environment that both complements and reflects their current attitudes and behaviors. That environment consists of the social relati... The Benefits Of Infant Massage By : Anne Morris Most mothers instinctively lovingly massage their babies. Perhaps it was by understanding this and observing the effect upon the infant that the idea of infant massage was born. Actually infant massage has been in practice for many years. But recently its popularity has taken off worldwide. It should really come as no surprise since both babies and parents enjoy the benefits. Let’s take a look at some of the benefits of infant massage below: Infant Massage Facilitates Bond... Show You Trust And It Will Be Returned By : Kadence Buchanan Parenting is not something one should ever take lightly. Having children is a 24-hours business and taking good care of your kids is something you should invest time to study and learn; preferably not on their expense. But very few parents are always conscious of the fact that their present choices and behavior can and will shape the character of their kids. Treating your child with the same respect and attention you want it to treat you later is not always what parents focus... The Truth Behind The Back Sleep Position For Infants By : Jason Rickard The present threat of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) among infants has created a stir not only to mothers, but to medical experts as well. Over the years, modern science have been looking for better sleeping position that can prevent such tragedy. Among babies, sleeping on one’s back is recommended as opposed to sleeping on one’s stomach. It has been a popular myth that when babies are allowed to sleep on their backs, they are most likely to choke. This is actually no... What You Need To Know About China Adoption By : Jeanette Pollock We all know about China's population problem. Most of us are horrified at the Chinese one-child policy. China, in 1979, implemented the policy restricting the number of children a family can have to just one child. Unfortunately, a lot of controversies have stemmed from this policy. The Chinese people have been accused of doing everything from abortions to cannibalism in the wake of this government policy. Also stemming from this policy is the ever-increasing inciden... Talking To Teens By : Katelyn Thomas The teen years are filled with challenges, but probably the most frustrating thing for many parents is talking to teens. Suddenly, that child that babbled like a happy brook has turned into an almost silent creature who communicates by eye rolling and sarcastic asides. While you may be tempted to just throw up your hands in frustration and wait seven or eight years to try again, talking to teens is important enough to keep trying. One of the biggest mistakes parents make w... Choosing The Right Adoption Agency By : Eric Morgan When you are looking to adopt you should research different adoption agencies very carefully. There are many things to consider in order to help you narrow down to a list of specific adoption agencies. Here are some questions to ask yourself before you being any research: 1. Do you want a domestic adoption (within the United States) or an international adoption? 2. If you do want to adopt internationally which countries would you consider adopting from? 3. Do you want to... Baby Monitors Give Parents Peace Of Mind By : Anne Morris Years ago, parents kept track of their babies by waiting for them to cry out and then checking on them. At one time, it was even advised by the experts not to check in too often, but to stick to a rigid schedule. Times have certainly changed. Now days there are monitors which will let parents listen in to the baby’s room so they will know if he is awake or asleep. They can also utilize a video monitor to keep the baby in sight while he is in his crib. They can even set up the... Ten Things To Accomplish For A Successful Potty Training (plus 5 Steps To A Safe One) By : Adwina Jackson When you already introduce and a potty training to your children and they seem to be cooperative with the method you are applying, I believe it is important to keep it flowing. The aim is to reach a successful training. I hope you remain optimistic as we go through the ten things I will outline below. I’m not throwing all of this at you to stress you out! Don’t look at all of this as too much information. You’ll pick all the tips up in due time. Let’s take a look at the... Halloween Contact Lens By : Celia Namart Halloween Contact Lenses Can Give an Edge To Your Costume If you are looking for the perfect finishing touch to your Halloween costume then you might want to try a pair of Halloween contact lenses. These special colored lenses have been used by the film industry to create a non-human appearance. Now Halloween contact lenses are more widely available for people to wear to their parties or when taking their kids trick or treating. The variety of Halloween contact lenses is h... The Green Light For Potty Training: When Is It? By : Adwina Jackson Some parents may find obstacles in the process of potty training their children. One of them is they -including you probably- are not really prepared. Therefore, you can discover the solution below. Enjoy the reading! A Parents Role Do you feel like the green light is on, but you’re not quite ready to go ahead with potty training? You’re not alone. Parents play a big role in toilet training. How well you organize, prioritize and prepare will have a huge impact on the s... Safe Trick-Or-Treating By : Jordan Marston We can all admit it. On Hallowe’en, we want treats, and not tricks. There are a few steps that you can take to make sure that your child has a safe Hallowe’en that is full of treats. Have Safe Costumes Whether you make or buy your costume, make sure that your costume is safe. This means that your child should be able to see clearly (even in peripheral vision), and be able to move freely. Make sure that there aren’t any parts of the costume (like a cape or tail) that dra... Freebies For Parents And Their Children By : Luke Cameron Everyone gets excited once the news of a new addition to the family reaches them. It is not only the family who are busy anticipating and preparing for the arrival of the child, but the friends and acquaintances of the family as well. Everyone asks if the baby is a boy or a girl, if the baby already has a crib, feeding bottles and toys. But these days, even businesses are joining in the fun and excitement of preparing for the coming of a tiny little bundle of joy. Businesses ... What Are Word Families And Why Are They An Important Reading Strategy By : Deanna Mascle - When we consider all the elements that go into becoming a skilled reader it seems a monumental task and yet some how young children learn the many different decoding skills necessary to them and most become proficient readers within the first few years of school. However not all young children learn to read with ease and even those who will eventually succeed face struggles on the road to success. One easy way that parents can help smooth the path to reading success for th... Learning Curve: The Birth Of A Selective Eater By : Teresa Kolvek When I was pregnant with Amelia, I had big plans for her nutrition. She wasn’t going to be one of those kids eating sweet, processed cereal bars for breakfast, or hot dogs and French fries for dinner. Oh, no. She was going to eat only fresh or minimally processed, whole grain, organic foods. She was going to eat a rainbow of fruits and vegetables each and every day. Her diet was going to be naturally vitamin-rich and full of variety, to include everything from cantaloupe to q... Five Tips For Getting Picky Kids To Eat Fruits And Vegetables By : Teresa Kolvek Is your child super-picky? It’s sometimes tough to know whether cautious eaters, as I like to call them, are getting proper nutrition. Here are a few strategies that have worked for getting my toddler to eat her fruits and vegetables. Every kid is different, but some of these tips might just work for you, too. 1. Bake fruits or vegetables into quick bread or muffins. My daughter’s favorite are apple-banana muffins. 2. Make a yummy casserole. My girl likes rice and chees... Guilt Trip: Mommy Business Travel By : Teresa Kolvek As a working mom, I am the queen of guilt. Every morning I drop off my little girl at the day care center, where there is a caring staff she has really bonded with. She seems happy enough most days. She will reach for the teacher as soon as she sees her, and contentedly watch as I say my “Goodbye, baby, I love you!” and walk out the door. I keep my voice cheerful and my demeanor upbeat, but my heart always sinks into my shoes as the door shuts and I start on my way to work. ... Successful Breastfeeding – Prepare Yourself! By : Sinead Hoben “I’m going to breastfeed”, is a common refrain amongst pregnant women. But what many women don’t do is to prepare for breastfeeding beforehand. They simply make the statement and then put it to the back of their minds. The next time the issue arises is often in the delivery suite when the new mum has just gone through the ordeal of childbirth. When presented with her newborn, the new mum may be exhausted and the last thing she wants is to have anyone else poking at her. Th... Toddler Quirks: Shoes By : Teresa Kolvek Most women I know love shoes. We love to shop for them, and we’re always checking out each other’s shoes. Finding that perfect pair is like a little slice of heaven. Even so, I was amazed to find that my 17-month-old daughter already has a shoe obsession! That’s right - she’s starting early. My husband and I first noticed her fondness for shoes two or three months ago, when she began refusing to wear certain ones. I’d bring her the green pair, and she’d shake her head and ... Six Tips to Help Avoid a Fight with your Teenager By : Dr. Noel Swanson Your child has entered the teenage years. You enjoyed the first thirteen years of your child's life. You worried about them every day. You changed so many diapers during their early years and watched with a smile on your face as their team placed first in the sixth grade soccer championship. You guided them through the struggles in life such as bruised shins and taking their first test at school. The Origins of Fighting with your Teenager By : Dr. Noel Swanson Your child has entered the teenage years. You enjoyed the first thirteen years of your child's life. You worried about them every day. You changed so many diapers during their early years and watched with a smile on your face as their team placed first in the sixth grade soccer championship. You guided them through the struggles in life such as bruised shins and taking their first test at school. Treating Jealousy By : Kadence Buchanan Even if you do not have suffered from a jealous sibling or have acted like a jealous vindictive spoiled kid against your sister or brother when you were young and immature, you have probably heard that jealousy between siblings can be a very powerful emotion leading children and parents to deal with all sorts of unexpected "thrills." Neglected older children or "babies" that cannot get over the fact that they are not alone in world compete against each other in order to gain ... What Are The Symptoms Of OCD? By : Paul Graham There is only a fine line that separates normal fears, diligence and mannerisms from the earliest signs of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or OCD. The strength, frequency and intensity of OCD symptoms gradually increase; its because of this that parents and affected individuals themselves only recognize OCD symptoms as they are when its already too late. People must also know the difference between OCD and OCPD because it makes advance awareness of OCD symptoms unnecessary; ... Why Children Need A Child Desk By : Misti Norusis All child experts will tell you: one of the most important ways of encouraging your child’s interest in school is to set up his own study corner. Having a dedicated “learning area”—including a space to write and even his own Child Desk — encourages him to focus on his homework and even enjoy it. Here’s why: No distractions When a child shares a desk or a computer table with other people, other people or the things on the desk can easily distract him. For example, he may... A Child Bookshelf: A Treasury Of Tales By : Misti Norusis One of the greatest gifts you can give your children is a love for reading. When a child discovers the world of books, he has the tools to learn much more than letters. He can now find, in the pages, doorways to other places and other lives. He can be a king conquering a dragon. A spy saving the world. A boy magician, a bandit, an island castaway, a sheriff. He can be anything, and all he has to do is to take a book, and let his imagination take flight. But before he devel... Parents As Role Models By : Kadence Buchanan While television and other media have made it a practice to anoint well-known celebrities as positive role models for kids, the great majority of people still believe that parents should be the foremost role models of their children. The following is a compilation of various ways that can help parents become better role models for their kids. In terms of nurturing children, the most common comment is to show your love and concern. Tell them you love them every day and show... 5 Tips For Grocery Shopping With A Toddler By : Teresa Kolvek Doing any kind of grocery shopping with a toddler can be a real challenge. But, with a little preparation and a lot of patience, it can be an enjoyable and entertaining experience. Here are some tips and tricks that work for our family. 1. Bring snacks! This is probably the number one most important thing to remember. A hungry toddler is a cranky toddler, and they get hungry often. I usually bring a plastic zipper bag full of her favorite dry cereal and a sippy cup of wate... Sometimes Parents "Win" By Giving In By : Kalman Heller “Mom I want to put lavender and green streaks in my hair. All my friends are doing it.” Needless to say Mom’s hair turned a few colors on the spot. And Dad? What’s left of his hair was standing straight as he responded, “No daughter of mine is dying her hair green and purple!” The battle lines were drawn. At this point parents usually get into power struggles with their child. Scared about the sudden demands for unfamiliar changes parents are immediately worried that... Missing Child: Don't Be The Next Statistic By : Jack Krohn Reports of missing children occur at the rate of one and a half per minute throughout the country. All it takes is a split second and a seemingly harmless distraction and your child can be gone. For the lucky ones, a missing child is easily found. This is not so for the unlucky ones. Homework Tips For Kids & Teens By : Kadence Buchanan Homework has been a perennial headache for kids and teens as well as for their parents. Following are some tips to make homework time more effective and enjoyable for all concerned. 1. No TV. As a general rule, kids should not watch TV while doing their homework. It might be a good policy to have the television turned off any time it's time to do homework, depending, of course, where the television is located. 2. The radio is OK. Contrary to what many so-called experts ... 5 Important Points For A Successful Potty Training By : Adwina Jackson Potty training should not be an exasperating moment for both the parent and the child. As a parent, you know it’s not easy to potty train your child. Sometimes it’s even more frustrating for the child himself. You need to learn important things that are necessary to obtain a successful potty training. These things include whether your child is ready to potty trained, which time is the best to begin it, and the most fun way to potty training. Read the details below: 1. P... Shop Smart When Buying Children’s Toys By : Ron Loeffler In this article we are going to take a look at the importance of choosing the right toys that will not only bring hours of fun, but will also help with child development as well. Toys are a kids best friend, have you ever known a kid that didn’t like toys? Children’s toys have been around as long as kids have and they range from the very basic ball or doll to today’s more complicated modern toys such as multi dimensional play cubes offering many activities all in one toy to b... How to Deal with Your Child Being Kicked Out of School By : Dr. Noel Swanson The British have increased their media and news coverage regarding misbehaving children in school in recent days. The topic usually ends with a solution that centers around removing troublemakers from the traditional classroom setting. Tips for Coping with a Misbehaving Child By : Dr. Noel Swanson Once again the British press is full of discussion about children misbehaving in school. And once again the main solution seems to be "exclude the troublemakers from the classroom". Baby Shower Invitation Tips By : William Jones A fun invitation sets the mood for any event. That's why, when you’re planning a baby shower, you should pay significant attention to the invitation. Invitations are always important for special occasions like a baby shower. The good news is that you don't have to leave your home to find great baby shower invitations. The Internet is full of different styles and designs of invitations, from casual to formal and from elegant to cute. You can find a great baby shower invitation... The Perks To Stroller And Car Seat Sets By : Christine Loxley When you are getting ready for the new baby to arrive, you already know that you need to buy an infant carrier before you head to the hospital. There are so many different infant car seats out there to choose from, so how do you narrow it down? When you are shopping for an infant car seat, you need to consider spending the extra money and get a stroller/car seat combo. These combos come with an infant car seat as well as a nice, larger stroller that lays flat for infants. ... Parenting Success Today In A Complex World By : Pierre Du Plessis Parenting success in rearing children or being a parent is the most neglected area of training in the whole wide world. If you have a child or going to have one, it will be your task to rear, teach and lead that child for about twenty years. So, rearing a child is most definitely a career for all parents, apart from the professional career path you have to follow for financial survival. If you have more than one child, you may need to be in the career of being a parent, for a... Umbrella Strollers – The Must Have! By : Martha Mountjoy Most parents go out and get that huge, expensive stroller that has everything a baby could possibly need on it. While this isn't a bad thing, sometimes it just isn't the best thing to haul around with you everywhere. The majority of these bigger strollers are just too bulky and don't open easy enough when you have screaming kids you are trying to control in a crowded parking lot. So what do you do? You buy an umbrella stroller to keep in the car, that's what! These strolle... Putting Together A Baby Registry By : Lynn Marie Congratulations! Chances are if you are reading this, you are expecting a new addition to your family. This is such an exciting time, with lots of planning and preparing! One of the best gifts you can give to yourself (and your new little one) is to put together a baby registry. Having a registry lets your family and friends know what you would like to have on hand for baby without having to worry about receiving doubles or triples of certain items; or worse, receiving a gree... Baby Bedding - Where Do I Begin? By : Lynn Marie From Sports to Snoopy baby bedding, from Lily to Lace baby bedding – today’s parents-to-be are faced with an enormous amount of baby bedding choices on the web. Many parents use their crib bedding selection as the focal point of the nursery. They choose the perfect bedding for their baby then build the room off the colors of the selection. As a parent you are left with the question of “Where do I even begin?” The best way to tackle your search is to LIMIT your search. H... Playtime Is Meant To Be Fun And Safe: How To Make It That Way By : Brittney Foster Playtime is important in the development of a child’s imagination and social skills. However, how a child plays and what the child plays with is equally as important. Playtime should be safe for the child and age appropriate. It should also be fun and encourage imagination. Parents can do several things to help ensure their child’s safety when playing. To ensure safety during playtime, it is important for parents to choose the correct toys. It is very tempting to always bu... Why Do Babies Have Such A Difficult Time Going To Sleep? By : Dylon Sanger Many people have asked the question of why babies seem to have such a difficult time getting to sleep. Is it just that the baby is being stubborn; is the baby not getting enough attention; is the baby missing his or her parent? The questions linger on in the minds of parents and the parents often blame themselves unjustly. Playtime: How It Has Changed Over The Years By : Amy Thomas Children begin to learn through playing and since the beginning of time children have played. The toys they have played with have changed and advanced through the years and so has the manner in which children play. This is a cause for some debate since many people think the changes are not beneficial to children and can actually cause some problems growing up by not allowing children to run outside and play and to use their imagination. Parents can use the tools that are avai... The Ten Best And Safest Toys To Choose For A Child By : Sheryl Walters Today’s parents are faced with aisles upon aisles of toys for their children. Whole stores are devoted to the specialty of toys. It is fun to see a child’s eyes light up when in a toy store and wander through the aisles wanting just about everything. It is no wonder parents can be confused about what toys are actually safe and beneficial for the children. Commercials are no help either. The commercials are designed to entice children so they will plead with their parents to b... The Stuffed Animal Phenomenon By : Brittney Foster Tomb paintings in Egypt and Mesopotamia depict pictures of stuffed animals that were used for both religious and play purposes. These early animals were stuffed with various items that were found around the area. The popularity of stuffed animals has never waned and has instead grown in popularity throughout the centuries. The development of stuffed animals has been refined. It started out with the toys being stuffed with straw, cotton and beans. Today, stuffed animals are co... Child Development And Toys By : Brittney Foster It is no secret that there are certain toys that should be used at specific ages. Many of these toys are designed for certain age groups based on safety concerns. However, many others are designed to specifically encourage the development of a child. Studies indicate that children develop and reach certain milestones at various age levels. The toys for these ages are built to help the child in developing these skills. Parents should look for toys that are within the child’s a... Play Therapy: The Professionals Use It And So Can You By : Megan Stansfield If your child is having emotional issues or seems to not be able to express their feelings verbally, use of play therapy can help. If your child is having severe issues, a professional should observe and interpret the behavior so a diagnosis and course of treatment can be recommended. However, if a child is simply having a difficult day, parents can use some of the tricks professionals use to help the child. A parent can often learn what is bothering the child by observing th...
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