Helping Your Children Overcome Fear

Helping your children overcome fear can be a tough task. I am no expert on the area, but I would like to share some things that we have done that seemed to have worked pretty good. Fears come in many shapes and sizes. For example, some kids may be slightly intimidated by strangers, while others may be paralyzed by fear when it comes to meeting someone for the first time. Some kids may be scared to walk into a dark room, while others may be gripped by a level of fear that is off the charts when they find themselves in the dark.

Television & Computer Effects on Learning and Emotional Intelligence

Keep those televisions & computers out of your children and teens bedrooms. Here's a look a simple look at the research that shows how visual electronics effect a young person's brain development, emotional intelligence and learning. Now you know better so you can do better in parenting your child in these areas.

Mens Roles - The Responsibilies We Have As Father In The Development Of Our Sons

This article outlines four roles that we as men have as fathers in the lives of our sons. These roles are unique to us as fathers and can not be fulfilled by moms. You will discover that not only do we have these roles as fathers but that these roles are important in the complete development of our sons and to future generations of boys.

Why Does God Perform Miracles?

Why does God perform miracles? Read how some children responded and what the Bible teaches us about the love and power of God and His greatest miracle. Children's answers are fun, sometimes quirky and often insightful. Because this article features children's answers, it's perfect for reading with or to children while teaching them a lesson from the Bible. (Romans 5:8; Matthew 11:23; Acts 3:8)

Parents! What Are Your Kids Doing Online?

What can a parent do to ensure his or her child's safety on the internet?

Why We Should Teach Our Kids About Money

Your job as a parent is not just to keep your child happy. You're raising a future grown-up who needs to be able to deal with grown-up matters. If you teach little Timmy how to handle money responsibly, then grown-up Timmy will be better equipped for a richer life.

How to Protect Your Kids From Internet Predators and Cyber Bullies

Once confined to the older high school and middle school kids, internet predators and cyber bullying are slowly but steadily infecting even younger kids. This makes it more important for parents to step up their vigilance and protect their kids from these high-tech bullies. Fortunately, as a parent, there are ways that you can use to protect your kids from internet predators and cyber bullying to avoid damage to your child. Here's how-

Teens - Are They Really That Hard to Raise?

Everyone knows that teens are so hard to get along with. Between their music and their laziness and the way they only want to do what they want to do, they can drive a parent crazy! But does it have to be this way?

Parenting Young Adults- Six Keys

Parenting in the 21st century can be quite demanding and filled with frustration if you are trying to use your parents' methods. Just as with any other skill, we’re going to have to apply some new technology along with the old to be more effective with this generation.

Kids and Computers - Merging Technology and Child Development

In a world dominated by a wide array of technological inventions and the computer, it is not ordinary for a youngster not to be exposed to video and computer games, the playstation, and the Internet. The role that technology plays in the development and growth of a child has become a recognized trend in this gadget-laden world.

Start Limiting TV In Your Household During National TV Turnoff Week

TV turnoff week is coming up April 23-29 , and anyone who believes TV plays a larger role in their children's lives than they would like, should participate.

Tough Talking - How To Talk To Your Kids About Anything

As parents, we all dread the time when our kids start asking tricky questions about delicate subjects. How should we handle it? With honesty? Or should we maintain their innocence just that little bit longer?

Early Morning Blues - How to Get Up Feeling Cheerful and Happy You're Alive! O, and Them Too

Ever feel that it is hard to get yourself going and your kids up? Tired of the ongoing struggle to get them ready in time? Find out two easy ways to lift your spirit and theirs, so your day, every day starts lightly and with more joy.

5 Steps to Becoming Super Grandpa

The joy of being a grandparent and key advice.