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
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Q. My daughter is a junior in high school and... Read More
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"I WON'T DO IT!" "YOU CAN'T MAKE ME!"Whether parent or... Read More
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Recently I took my two children to a popular new... Read More
School authorities often complain that classes are too large. They... Read More
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What Children Look for in a Friend?Is this child fun... Read More
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Under the "No Child Left Behind Act," public schools whose... Read More
Do you have a consistent problem with your child lying... Read More
Strollers offer a wonderful and convenient service to parents and... Read More
While on a recent trip to the grocery store, I... Read More
We know that you want your little guy or gal... Read More
Is Homework Really That Important?Dear Friends,I no longer teach in... Read More
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Most of the ADHD kids that are seen in a... Read More
As the flurry of Back to School activities subside, parents... Read More
Jason Roberts listened to his son's explanation of the missing... Read More
Question 1 "How do I get more time to play?"... Read More
Before my daughter was born my house was... Read More
Moms, did you ever question your value as a role... Read More
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