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 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
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
|
|||||
|
|
|
What is Happening in the brain of children, teens, and... Read More
Teri was 5. As younger siblings do, she looked up... Read More
Q. With the school year just beginning, what can we... Read More
Giving with a happy heart. If you teach a child... Read More
Strollers offer a wonderful and convenient service to parents and... Read More
Diapers..Changing a dirty diaper is not the best part of... Read More
There may really be a real monster under your kidâ??s... Read More
The debate in many towns continues throughout this country about... Read More
Choosing a baby name is an important job, so make... Read More
Many families today are blending members from past relationships. It... Read More
Arabella Greatorex, owner of The Natural Nursery, reports on the... Read More
Life is full of competition -- even in childhood. Kids... Read More
Our children are growing up bilingual in the French part... Read More
In the last few years, parents started getting more and... Read More
It was a day that I will forever be etched... Read More
1 "Law of Belonging": The greatest need of teenagers (after... Read More
I know this Mom. She homeschools her 5 children, plus... Read More
Often I have heard that leaders are born, not made.... Read More
Nothing touches the heartstrings of a parent more than the... Read More
One of the most prevalent myths of our modern culture... Read More
Finding out that a child has been born with a... Read More
"I don't know and I don't care."I've heard those words... Read More
Having a high level of emotional intelligence in your children... Read More
While most fathers aspire to become the best Dads they... Read More
I WAS AMAZEDI could hardly believe what I was hearing.... Read More
Parental example, whether for good or for bad, is undoubtedly... Read More
If your child or teen has been diagnosed with Attention... Read More
What one word best sums up summer fun? Water. I... Read More
According to researchers, most children enter school with a good... Read More
Mother's Day is important for children.This Mother's Day take note... Read More
Children do what feels good to them and follow their... Read More
Using 14 "at" Flashcards To Teach Reading:This exercise helps your... Read More
There's a new kind of fun and calm out there... Read More
Below is a copy of our eating program for Attention... Read More
Not Letting Them Think.We all implicitly know that anything questioning... Read More
"Good parents give their children Roots and Wings." --Jonas SalkThe... Read More
In the first premise, some films and video tapes which... Read More
Do your children have a McChildhood? Do they experience the... Read More
Now I know that is not how the song goes,... Read More
A certain educator was once asked at what point should... Read More
All children will likely have many different health problems during... Read More
Julia Roberts recently gave birth to twins: Hazel and Phinnaeus.... Read More
An apology is a sign of strength, not weakness. Sometimes... Read More
What's new and effective in the treatment of Attention problems?... Read More
Homework. It doesn't have to be a daily battle of... Read More
You know that children can get into trouble. The older... Read More
The big yellow school bus is coming down my road... Read More
Puberty can be a difficult time for children. Not quite... Read More
Imagine a child who lacks ownership of his own life,... Read More
"I took care of Callie," my three-year-old announced.Callie had been... Read More
|