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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1. Encourage Questions.Don't answer every question, instead ask what do... Read More
It may seem obvious to many people why literacy is... Read More
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Are men to blame for the divorce problem in this... Read More
1. Tell me something you like about yourself? Help your... Read More
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We're all familiar with the over-indulgent parent. But there's another... Read More
Hope, excitement and anxiety all wrapped up in fresh haircuts... Read More
Some years ago when touring the Scottish Highlands, a man... Read More
Minus all meningitis thoughts. The flu symptons were strong. Headache,... Read More
Child care costs are are one of the most expensive... Read More
In speaking with parents a comment I frequently hear is... Read More
All responsible parents would want to support their children, find... Read More
If you ever walk through an orphanage, it will be... Read More
The word no is probably the most overused word in... Read More
Q: My husband and I are at a loss as... Read More
Today the little red school house is not what it... Read More
A certain educator was once asked at what point should... Read More
When parents help their children learn to read, they help... Read More
People always ask my wife and I: "How did you... Read More
AD/HD (attention deficit disorder) is one of the most common... Read More
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The subject of competition is one that provokes some pretty... Read More
As parents and teachers, sometimes we want to praise, at... Read More
Are your children truthful, kind, and helpful? If so, read... Read More
If you are currently homeschooling or considering homeschooling your child,... Read More
Under the "No Child Left Behind Act," public schools whose... Read More
The least flexible character in all of the stories of... Read More
"Setting the alarm on Sunday mornings is inhuman?..God should know... Read More
What do you do when your child begins talking to... Read More
Although many parents are concerned with our children's intelligence quotient... Read More
If there are any parents reading this who are thinking... Read More
It's that time of year when mom and dad look... Read More
Working with adults (as well as children and teens) for... Read More
So you're pregnant. Congratulations! Your life is about to change... Read More
Vacations and trips are great family events, but how do... Read More
If You're Having Twins..is it double the headache, or double... Read More
Once, as a Learning Support Teacher, I made my way... Read More
Many people still think that the game of chess is... Read More
Saturday mornings. Cold cereal and Scooby Doo. How many parents... Read More
Although many parents become frustrated as they try to maintain... Read More
When my firstborn arrived into this serene and peaceful household,... Read More
"I don't know and I don't care."I've heard those words... Read More
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