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
|
|||||
|
|
|
Kids today no longer live the kind of privileged lives... Read More
IntroductionChildren are the gifts of God to parents. That young... Read More
I am a dad. I have been now for over... Read More
For many years underparenting was perhaps the biggest problem facing... Read More
Boredom, limited space and overflowing energy are a source of... Read More
Your Virgo Baby..August 23 - September 22Virgo children are honest... Read More
Every parent wants their child to develop positive character traits.... Read More
Why do some children still do best after divorce and... Read More
When David was nine and Laura was twelve, the battles... Read More
MYTH: All teens have to rebel, and the teen years... Read More
You do what you can to keep your little ones... Read More
Everyone loves penguins. And now, everyone has a chance to... Read More
21 Reasons I Love Being A DadWhat you will read... Read More
When growing up, my father frequently reminded me to "pay... Read More
You are at the grocery store with your daughter and... Read More
Teens can freely access the Internet from computers at school,... Read More
Identity and Your Fraternal TwinFor the most part, throughout this... Read More
Many of us have grown up drinking caffeinated diet sodas... Read More
Is it hard to communicate with your teenager about issues... Read More
As Mother's Day approaches I would like to give a... Read More
I am writing this from the beautiful mountains of Western... Read More
Teri was 5. As younger siblings do, she looked up... Read More
Working with adults (as well as children and teens) for... Read More
Everyone in a private practice setting who works with children... Read More
While on a recent trip to the grocery store, I... Read More
Here's the scene of communication with your child: your three-year-old... Read More
Not so long ago a dad-to-be would pace up and... Read More
1. The Law of the BeastAs parents we need to... Read More
Family decision-making is an intriguing phenomenon. Many factors become part... Read More
People always ask my wife and I: "How did you... Read More
For many years underparenting was perhaps the biggest problem facing... Read More
The big yellow school bus is coming down my road... Read More
Home, home on the range, Where never is heard A... Read More
Have you made your usual New Year resolutions? You know... Read More
O.K. So now you have taken the step of having... Read More
While most fathers aspire to become the best Dads they... Read More
Do you praise your child when he fulfils a basic... Read More
"It takes a village to raise a child" is more... Read More
What parents of a teen haven't wondered where their sweet... Read More
My son is 6 yrs old. He came home the... Read More
Recently, our family had the opportunity to care for sisters'... Read More
Bedtime and children's sleep habits can cause nightmares - for... Read More
Although it's hard to say when the first stuffed dogs... Read More
Fizzy sherbet in a paper bag with a strawberry lollipop... Read More
We all know that using cloth nappies is best for... Read More
Many parental units are not "techies" and openly admit they... Read More
The first year of a child's life is the most... Read More
By the time your children reach their teens, there is... Read More
When planning a child birthday party, just a little bit... Read More
1. Encourage Questions.Don't answer every question, instead ask what do... Read More
Parenting |