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

In The News:


Active Parenting of Teens program at local Family Resource Center
Reno Gazette Journal
FERNLEY--The Family Resource Center and Lyon County Human Services is presenting a six-week class called Active Parenting for Teens at the LCHS office at ...
Parenting classes begin todayPittsburg Morning Sun
Parenting ClassesKBND

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Times Have Changed, but Parenting Hasn't: Common Sense Media Launches “Power ...
EON: Enhanced Online News (press release)
Today, kids are spending more than seven hours each day with media, and it truly has become the other parent in our kids' lives” “The media and technology ...

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Michael Douglas Talks Parenting Regrets
Huffington Post (blog)
Just before he was diagnosed with Stage 4 throat cancer, Michael Douglas sat down with Men's Journal (via the Daily News) for an interview in which he ...

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Parenting young adults raises tough questions
Chicago Daily Herald
At this stage, what is especially hard for parents are the situations in which our young adult children could use a good dose of parenting. ...


NAMES + FACES Joe Jackson defends parenting style
Detroit Free Press
He might continue to be scrutinized, but Joe Jackson says he doesn't regret the tough parenting methods he applied to his Jackson family brood and his most ...

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'Positive Parenting' workshop at Marshall District Library
Battle Creek Enquirer
Tony DeRose from Summit Pointe's Youth Team will present “Positive Parenting” to adults in the Meeting Room of Marshall District Library on Tuesday, ...

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Strollerderby – The mother of all parenting blogs
Babble (blog)
The good news is that getting a flu shot will be easier than it was last year when the swine flu pandemic peaked before the vaccine was widely available. ...

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Washington Times

HICKS: Parenting tough job with no pay
Washington Times
"I figured since the parent meeting at school was mandatory, they must be telling you about all sorts of new rules." "Nope," I reassure him. ...

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Irish Times

Register for parent workshop
Wisconsin Rapids Tribune
The three-week “Common Ties — Successful Co-Parenting” classes begin Sept. 13 at the Family Center, 500 25th St. N. Classes will meet from 6 pm to 7:30 pm ...
The Anti-Parent Agenda of CollegesHuman Events (blog)
Raising a smile for parentsIrish Times
BC poised for a massive family law overhaulLawyers Weekly

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Have no fear says our new parenting columnist
BrooklynPapers.com
Fortunately or unfortunately, no one can tell you what you need to do as a parent. There is no one-size-fits-all advice that one can ...

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Fundraising For Your Preschool Or Daycare Center

Most day cares are non-profit organizations that must operate within... Read More

CPR: Why You Should Know It

I never dreamed that I would be in a position... Read More

End Babysitter Abuse

Not many things are more upsetting than discovering that your... Read More

Life Lessons Learned in My Underwear

For several years now, I've told the following story as... Read More

The Top 5 Reasons Why Unwed-Parents Must Establish Paternity

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Parents Dealing with Worry and Fear

Dear Vijay,I worry about not being a good parent. My... Read More

10 Tips for Making Daily Physical Activity Part of Your Childs Life!

Here's some of the bad news about sedentary lifestyles:? Forty... Read More

Secrets from the Classroom: Avoiding Summer Learning Loss

In June, elementary school children across North America cheered as... Read More

Parenting: Blending Familes - 9 Universal Laws

The law of -ing.The law of -ing refers to a... Read More

Kids and Sports: Fundamentals First

Would you hand a child calculus problems once she was... Read More

10 Things You Can Do To Help A Shy Child

There are a few points about shyness in children which... Read More

Back to School Responsibilities Again

It's that time of year when mom and dad look... Read More

Unique Baby Names

What's in a name? Er?well, everything, really! Of course your... Read More

Is it Attention Deficit Disorder or is it Tourettes Syndrome?

During the assessment process it is of great importance for... Read More

How to Create an Emotional Bond with Your Child

One of the most powerful tools that parents have for... Read More

Types of Schools for Troubled Teens

It can be difficult on all family members to have... Read More

Defrazzle with Hug Therapy

"Hugging is healthy: it helps the body's immunity system, it... Read More

Send the Kids Outside!

Think back to your own childhood. Chances are, some of... Read More

Because Every Child Is A Born Genuis

Graphology for Child development.:- Graphology is the science of understanding... Read More

Maturing As a Parent

I have three children, ages 19 and 16 (yes, the... Read More

Car Wash Fundraiser Preparation

Are you considering a car wash fundraiser for your group?... Read More

What Do Chinese Water Torture and Arguing with Children Have in Common?

Imagine yourself lying flat on your back, totally strapped down... Read More

Why have children? DINCs, This is For You!

First there were Yuppies (Young Urban Professionals). Then came the... Read More

Teaching Children Good Manners

Last week in my newsletter, I mentioned that... Read More

Dads, Give them Household Chores

You have a chore to do around the house, and... Read More