Nail Biting Basics

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

For School Success, Dont Coddle Your Kids

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

Vision: 20/20 Is Not Enough!

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

Book Review: How to Get Your Child to Love Reading

How to Get Your Child to Love Reading was conceived when author Esmé 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

Assertiveness: Key to Better Parenting

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

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

If your child is being bullied - 20 top tips for parents

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

Boundaries - Why Theyre Needed

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

The Benefits of Music Education

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

New Mom...New Baby...New Debt?

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

Parenting education as a remedy for abuse
Chicago Tribune, United States - 8 hours ago
As the director of a parenting education program, I was once again heartbroken to read about the tragic beating and death of 12-year-old Kevin Johnson in ...

Wall Street Journal Blogs
How Do Your Parenting Skills Stack Up to Britney’s?
Wall Street Journal Blogs, NY - 16 hours ago
I’m probably not the only one who has a hard time ignoring the coverage of Britney Spears’ parenting kerfuffles. (The latest: a photo of her 4-year-old son ...

Teen parenting…strengthening the bond
IPPmedia, United Republic of Tanzania - 22 hours ago
By Simbiso Machine Most parents have problems relating to their children during their teen years. They really don`t know what to do and how to handle their ...

Attachment parents break from the mainstream
Reading Eagle, PA - 1 hour ago
It is also a symbol of Smith's commitment to attachment parenting, a child-rearing style that advocates extensive physical contact between parents and child ...

Longer school days no substitute for good parenting
Eagle Tribune, MA - 1 hour ago
Second, you as parents already have an extended school day. Time is on your side. Use it wisely. I see, in most homes, a sea of iPods, video games, ...

Freedom’s Just Another Word For Less Sexually Active Teens
Science Daily (press release) - Jul 23, 2008
ScienceDaily (July 23, 2008) — Sophisticated statistical research is providing more evidence of a link between rigid parenting and increased sexual activity ...
More family meals mean less risky sex for teens Reuters
Family fun reduces risky teen sex, Boston College study finds Melbourne Herald Sun
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Uganda: Does Poor Parenting Cause Strikes?
AllAfrica.com, Washington - 20 hours ago
STUDENTS of Bethany High School debate club have attributed the rampant school strikes to irresponsible parenting. Discussing the motion, lack of parental ...

Examiner.com
Advantages and disadvantages of listening to a parenting expert
Examiner.com - 17 hours ago
Parenting experts showed up in mass numbers in the 1980's (coincidentally, the decade I was hired to start a county-wide, school-based, parent-child, ...

Sect parenting classes start
San Angelo Standard-Times, TX - 13 hours ago
Parenting classes for FLDS members seeking to retain custody of their children started in San Angelo and elsewhere across the state Wednesday, ...

The 8 ideals of attachment parenting
Reading Eagle, PA - 1 hour ago
Avoiding frequent or prolonged separations from a baby: If both parents work, having a consistent, loving caregiver is the next best option.

Parenting Your Teenager: What Parents Say About Teens

What is hard for parentsLetting them learn from their mistakes.Trying not to fix their problems.Learning... Read More

The Thing with Quality Time

It's funny how people seem to think that they have spent quality time with their... Read More

10 Steps to School Year Success

One of the most important aspects of parenting, is ensuring that your child gets a... Read More

Teacher Tips: Your Room Set-Up and ADHD Students

Thank you to all of our professional educators who dedicate themselves to our children! We... Read More

Parenting Your Teenager: How to End the Curfew Battle

Q. Things have been relatively calm and OK with our 16-year-old son so far. Now... Read More

Teenagers and Stress: What Parents Can Do to Help

More and more parents are expressing their concerns about how to support their teenagers who... Read More

Character Education

Every parent wants their child to develop positive character traits. One way to supplement your... Read More

How Public Schools Assault Parents Values

Is there anything wrong with lying, cheating, stealing, shop-lifting, taking drugs, premarital sex, insulting your... Read More

Attaboy! Encouraging Phrases That Build Confidence

Home, home on the range, Where never is heard A discouraging word And the skies... Read More

Picky Eaters - Successful Strategies Part 1

What is in a name?The answer is everything!Jo J. of Victoria, Texas said that her... Read More