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
|
|||||
|
|
|
Julia Roberts recently gave birth to twins: Hazel and Phinnaeus.... Read More
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 is making... Read More
1. Tell me something you like about yourself? Help your... Read More
Would you hand a child calculus problems once she was... Read More
Here's some of the bad news about sedentary lifestyles:? Forty... Read More
"Before every action, ask yourself: Will this bring more monkeys... Read More
A parent writes in, ``We are having a hard time... Read More
What would it be like to have a clone? What... Read More
Sara loves pampering. Haircuts, facials, manicures, and makeup bring smiles,... Read More
Here is something that you might want to keep if... Read More
I had just completed a session with 17-year old Julie... Read More
Are you glad for the chance to put your child... Read More
My thirteen-year-old daughter recently called me up to say she... Read More
Maintaining a safe home environment for your childrenAs adults and... Read More
This time, I would like to talk about a subject... Read More
It is human nature to feel competitive and envious toward... Read More
17 Quick Ways to Strengthen the Bonds of LoveOn Mother's... Read More
Dads, please let me encourage you to change some things... Read More
Dan Rather made a significant and tactical error and got... Read More
Successful parents have learned to be both firm and kind... Read More
"Family Matters" was the headline that caught my attention in... Read More
My oldest boy is fifteen and was a real jerk... Read More
When your child shows signs of potty training readiness, it's... Read More
Once upon a time, I thought I had it all.... Read More
Teenagers are a work-in-progress, and parenting teenagers can be tricky... Read More
Individualism is a common thing in today's modern society. Many... Read More
Most of us really don't like it when someone is... Read More
'How can I start getting my children to help out... Read More
The distressed adolescent often has feelings of abandonment, emotional detachment,... Read More
Although it might seem pretty corny to a lot of... Read More
Dear Sir, It was with some interest that I read... Read More
Impulsivity is one of the hallmarks of people with Attention... Read More
"Setting the alarm on Sunday mornings is inhuman?..God should know... Read More
I was reading "A Modern Infant Armada", a humor column... Read More
Every now and then I'll get a story sent to... Read More
Summertime means insect bites and stings. Ouch! Take a leaf... Read More
MYTH: All teens have to rebel, and the teen years... Read More
Diagnosing children and teens with ADHD can be a challenge.... Read More
In 1996-97 we were contracted by VAXA International of Tampa,... Read More
What is Happening in the brain of children, teens, and... Read More
Unfortunately each year many young children drown in swimming pools,... Read More
Q. "What do you want to be when you grow... Read More
Nothing touches the heartstrings of a parent more than the... Read More
Finding answers to a child's underachievement is often a difficult... Read More
1. Make stronger connections among individuals and, therefore, creates a... Read More
Did you know that the school system is only able... Read More
There are several treatment options available to help improve the... Read More
John was a 43 year-old sales manager at a large... Read More
Life is full of competition -- even in childhood. Kids... Read More
You've just received a call from your child's teacher. As... Read More
Parenting |