Gangs And Your Children

The 'COPS' help parents recognize and prevent child's gang involvement (USDOJ (800)-421-6770) 'A Parents Quick Reference Guide.'

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.

Healthy Detachment

Should a parent ever distance herself from her teenager?

How Can A 3-Year Old Save A Man's Life?

It might not seem possible that a 3-year old could save a man's life, I mean their too small to perform the Heimlich maneuver, and not nearly strong enough for CPR, so what gives? I'll tell you what gives. Since my 3-year old daughter decided to incarnate into this world she has saved her fathers life.

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.

For Kid Friendly Spaces - Follow Your Child's Heart

If your child is over two, they probably have some strong opinions about their space. Instead of battling their urge for individuality, why not embrace it? Choose a theme that highlights your child’s favorite activity or interest and watch them embrace change.

The Role of Winter Baby Clothing

The joys and subsequent confusion of parenthood begin with the birth of our newborn baby when we – who were previously intelligent adults – now become overwhelmed with even the simplest of decisions. Suddenly, dressing someone smaller than the length of our arm seems too complicated to figure out; it's a right of passage we must all face. And, luckily for our children, we seem to emerge being able to appropriately clothe them through all stages of development and throughout the seasons.

Surprising Ways We Communicate With Our Children

Do you stop and think before you communicate with your children? Our words have the ability to be powerful encouragers or demotivators. Take a look at these 6 ways you can become a better communicator with your children.

Protect Your Children From Online Predators And Learn 5 Tips

This article contains information about online sexual predators and 5 simple tips that parents can use to help protect their children from being preyed upon by predators. Alarming statistics regarding online predators can be read here. This article will help you learn what you can do to prevent your son or daughter from becoming another statistic.

School - Isn't It Too Much?

When my mother finally made the decision to take that great posting as a Divisional Head, I knew I was headed for trouble. Her office hours ran way beyond my normal school hours.

Paws for Thought - Your Kids and Their Pets

Having a pet is part of growing up. Taking the dog for a walk or feeding the cat is a crucial part of family life and our pets bring us joy. We all love our kids and want them to be happy but what happens when your kids and their pets have to be separated through no fault of their own?

Insomnia In Teenagers - A Growing Problem

Maybe it's a new thing, or maybe we're just starting to see it, but insomnia in teenagers is being reported with increasing frequency. Doctors acknowledge that it's a real problem for some teenagers these days, just being unable to sleep at night.

New Math Or Old Math? Does It Matter?

Building sound math foundation is so easy that it is hard. It only requires a daily investment of a few minutes with out kids.