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 Esm? 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
|
|||||
|
|
|
Dexedrine is not prescribed very often for the treatment of... Read More
Have you ever experienced one of those days when you... Read More
Although it's hard to say when the first stuffed dogs... Read More
There are few thoughts as terrifying as the abduction of... Read More
My thirteen-year-old daughter recently called me up to say she... Read More
It is hard to believe that summer is coming to... Read More
Non-compliance is the family therapist's big word for your child... Read More
You have just received a call from your child's teacher... Read More
One of the most difficult struggles in life for a... Read More
This can be a very complicated issue, so I don't... Read More
Having a babysitter take care of your kids is sometimes... Read More
The biggest trick some child predators' are using these days... Read More
All babies cry, but if yours cries a lot, isn't... Read More
Some children practically potty train themselves, while others struggle and... Read More
What is in a name?The answer is everything!Jo J. of... Read More
Many young people don't know how to study efficiently and... Read More
What do you mean average? Not good? Just doing good... Read More
Whether we realize it or not we teach our children... Read More
Many public schools not only fail to educate our children,... Read More
Prioritize. Learn to say No. Steal some time for yourself.Don't... Read More
Just a couple of years ago Annie helped her parents... Read More
'Whose room is it anyway?'If you have a teenager, you're... Read More
Many people still think that the game of chess is... Read More
According to the American Sleep Association 70% of all babies... Read More
We begin forming healthy habits at a young age. With... Read More
Some public schools try to turn children against their parents... Read More
For every season, check, check, check, There is a chart,... Read More
Be aware. You may become totally overwhelmed when you get... Read More
What is a parenting problem?Parenting is a tough job, we... Read More
Many parents struggle to know which foods are healthy for... Read More
Childhood friendships are as special as they are a necessary... Read More
I was in the life insurance sales industry for over... Read More
It's funny how people seem to think that they have... Read More
Here's some of the bad news about sedentary lifestyles:? Forty... Read More
I am a dad. I have been now for over... Read More
If you are like most people today, you do not... Read More
Q: Our son has been in honors classes all through... Read More
Why Me?"We should certainly count our blessings, but we should... Read More
Although many parents become frustrated as they try to maintain... Read More
Becoming a stepmother can undoubtedly be one of the most... Read More
Reading is the most efficient and economical way to help... Read More
My daughters and I went to the beach several weeks... Read More
"If a kid asks where rain comes from, I think... Read More
"Money is tight, and my husband's obsessed with doing everything... Read More
Researching career education uncovered the following shocking statistic: The average... Read More
For many adults, reading a book or newspaper seems effortless.... Read More
You have just received a call from your child's teacher... Read More
A great many parents are concerned that the electronic games... Read More
I will cherish this moment. I will not let it... Read More
Younger generations unfortunately will not understand how larger than life... Read More
Parenting |