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
|
|||||
|
|
|
Here are ten simple pleasures you can enjoy with your... Read More
All too often, children with learning disabilities are seen through... Read More
"I WON'T DO IT!" "YOU CAN'T MAKE ME!"Whether parent or... Read More
As parents, we love our children and want to do... Read More
How can two or three children in the same family... Read More
Adderall is a stimulant medication used in the treatment of... Read More
A learning disability is defined as a permanent problem that... Read More
It was the homework that did it. Each night became... Read More
For many years underparenting was perhaps the biggest problem facing... Read More
Have you ever watched your teenager make a mistake (that... Read More
Night Visits From Your ChildIn the middle of the night... Read More
"Before every action, ask yourself: Will this bring more monkeys... Read More
An address given by Rev. David B. Smith... Read More
When it comes to exams, or indeed any academic work,... Read More
Most day cares are non-profit organizations that must operate within... Read More
Often I have heard that leaders are born, not made.... Read More
To have reasonable expectations of our children is an important... Read More
Ever feel like you're out of the loop when it... Read More
It can be hard being a parent with a teen... Read More
Last night Tom's daughter, Sue, came out of her room... Read More
The public school system in America has become a dismal... Read More
There are several treatment options available to help improve the... Read More
1. STOP focusing on what you are going to make... Read More
Have you made your usual New Year resolutions? You know... Read More
Potty training fears, often called toilet terrors, are common among... Read More
When you talk about multiply your child's intelligence, you can't... Read More
Using 14 "at" Flashcards To Teach Reading:This exercise helps your... Read More
Vouchers, which give tax money to parents to pay for... Read More
Maryann is so focused she's blind. She's slipped over the... Read More
"Family Matters" was the headline that caught my attention in... Read More
As parents, we want our children and teens to grow... Read More
In the last 20 years we've all been introduced to... Read More
Many companies advertise their products as being educational. How much... Read More
Q. How do we decide what our teens should be... Read More
We know that you want your little guy or gal... Read More
Until about the age of six, children do not generally... Read More
Many times, we are so conditioned in how we speak... Read More
The snow was getting heavier with each lift of the... Read More
Home-schooling provides children with a superior education. Parents can quickly... Read More
Your child's first year of school should be a fun... Read More
There are several treatment options available to help improve the... Read More
Here we will come to know who are the most... Read More
Imagine a child who lacks ownership of his own life,... Read More
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the phrase that is... Read More
A strange thing happened to me today. Or more precisely,... Read More
From criticizing a spouse, to claming up about one's own... Read More
Traditionally, babies have been named at a christening/baptism.... Read More
KIDS AND THE NEWSMore than ever, children witness innumerable, sometimes... Read More
Despite the theory that people have kids because they want... Read More
How well do you really know your child?There is so... Read More
Parenting |