Children & Development

Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow...as long as there is something to do inside! Your kiddos will have some warm winter fun indoors while it is blistering cold outside.

Want to take care of your kids and not be a deadbeat dad? Here are some simple tips to follow and not be a deadbeat dad like Jon Goslin

Whether your child has just uttered their first real word or has been talking for quite some time, there is much you can do to help them master their verbal communication skills. The ability to...

Children are interested in how adults in their lives react to what they say and do. They care about how adults feel and are responsive to their emotions. Listed are some tips on how to express...

Conflict mediation involves walking children through a series of steps beginning with identifying the problem and ending with a solution that all parties are happy with. Following are the seven...

There is not a single person on the face of this earth who will not respond in a positive way to sincere encouragement. This article is about the correct way to give healthy encouragement to...

There are many ways to communicate with young children. The secret is finding a way that will really touch their hearts and minds. I work with children on a daily basis and I have seen adults...

Separation anxiety can be tough for both child and parent to handle. When a child is experiencing separation anxiety, he fears that his parent is forever gone when not in sight. He is unsure if...

If you have a girl, you know how cute she can be. Instead of jumping off your couch like crazy monkeys, girls would play waitresses or cashiers trying to serve you. If you're a father, your...

Ahh, the subject of children. Don't we wish that they came with a manual (well we all do and it's called a bible) but kids need a healthy balance of love and discipline. The parenting job is much...

Global education is a term that is mentioned a lot these days. You may have heard it on the news or read about it in newspapers or magazines. Global education is often used in connection with...

Teaching the gift of giving is a valuable life lesson appropriate for any age. Research shows people who are involved in charitable giving when they are young are twice as likely to continue...

One of the best ways to promote children’s self esteem is through positive interactions and supportive verbal communications. Everyday conversations may seem routine but they have an important...

Children that are new to a daycare environment are just learning which behaviors are socially acceptable and how to manage their natural impulse to react physically to events that frustrate or...

Most children develop healthy social interaction skills quite naturally. They easily move from depending upon adults to begin and sustain interactions to creating and sustaining their own...

Are you wondering how to choose the right daycare center for your child? There are several things you must take into consideration when choosing the right daycare center for you and your little one.

Being a parent is one of the most fulfilling experiences a person can have, as well as the hardest. If only children came with a manual,right? In this article I will offer some helpful advice I...

It seems that letter writing has gone out of style. Even very young children are amazingly adept at using the computer, surfing the Internet, and communicating with friends via email and text...

Years ago school started at 1st grade for children 6 years old and up. Then kindergarten was developed to get kids ready for 1st grade, then preschool was developed to get kids ready for...

This article will show you how to quickly make a major difference in your childs room without spending a fortune. It will put a huge smile on their face and make you a hero.

We have all heard the saying about the things kids say. This saying rings oh so true for parents at the point where our little angel asks a question which stops our thoughts right in their...

In our current society it is so easy to let our children become couch potatoes or video zombies. It's no wonder they have a hard time becoming productive members of society. They have no...

When my son-in-law was in the Air Force and stationed over seas, they shipped my daughter and their possessions home earlier than him. They shipped one gigantic box to my house. It was probably...

5 Steps to raising well adapted secure children in our world today.

How to teach children to read can be a fun and exciting process. As soon as kids can speak, they can begin to learn to read. Teach children how to read, using these step by step instructions. Here...

For kids, starting school can be exciting, but scary. It’s a big change, and it can lead to anxiety. New teachers, new friends, even unfamiliar bulletin boards can throw your child off.

We all know the story. We all know the warning. A box was set before a very curious person named Pandora and she was told never to open it. It is a rather bleak story, but it doesn't have to be...

"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6. This statement proves true whether or not the child is correctly trained....

It is a sad fact that many of our children have trouble with literacy. They cannot read, speak, or write well and have trouble with their listening skills. Studies show that the younger you...

Not sure how to raise responsible and independent children? No you don't have to treat them like a drill instructor would, or physically beat them to get your point across. My goal with this...

I was facing the tooth hanging by a mere thread saga last night with my 5 1/2 year old daughter. She was out-of-sorts because she was having a hard time talking and eating with this front baby...

The transition from home to school, or one school to another, can feel like a mountainous climb for some kids. Here are some tips to encourage your child on his adventure.

So you're here to be a bad parent, huh? There are numerous things you can do to be a bad parent, and I will tell you how. Now, for the rest of you, here are some things that we can NOT do to be...

It's important to provide a language-rich environment to help your baby learn to talk. Most parents know how important it is to talk to their babies, but there are several other things parents...

Teaching a child to read is one thing. With so many other activities available to them, getting kids to read is even harder. But the current generation of kids receives much of their information...

All parents want to keep or restore the peace between bickering siblings. Sibling rivalry is all too real, and some parents find that their children seem to be fighting all the time, often over...

It is a helpful way to let the child overcome all his fears. Parents have the responsibility to correct any emotional trauma of their child.

Self-esteem refers to how we see ourselves. A child with healthy self-esteem feels good and is equipped to deal with life's challenges. Parents play a vital role in developing a child's...

Good oral hygiene is important for both kids and adults. Kids are often hesitant to brush their teeth because they would prefer to play. Children should start brushing their teeth twice a day as...

Not all parents find teaching their kids the alphabet an easy task. Here are a few things to do to help your child learn their abc's.

This article lists the different ways you can nurture your child's intelligence starting at birth.

Reading is probably one of the most important skills your child will ever learn. If you want to increase their vocabulary, help them to be better learners, and encourage their imagination, getting...

Babies and young children just soak in language. They listen to everything you say and try and imitate you. This is why many authorities recommend not using baby talk with babies because the...

I remember when I first learned the truth about Santa and Christmas; that Santa was "just for fun." Actually, my older brothers accidentally found out by finding some of their toys...

Your child's immune system functions very much like your own, with a few key differences. Children's immune systems are still gaining the resistance needed to fight off infection and disease....

While teaching children the alphabet or how to count may be fairly straightforward, helping children be creative is often not as clear-cut. Should you encourage them to do more art, or take them...

File folder games are a fun way to encourage learning. They are easy to make and a great way to keep your kids occupied in the waiting room of the doctor's office or while you are making dinner.

Thumb sucking is an acceptable behavior in babies and toddlers, but once a child reaches school-age and the habit continues many parents begin to worry. Oftentimes this embarrassing habit...

Are you having a difficult time toilet training your child with autism? Well, you came across the right article to learn tips on getting your child toilet trained.

In Dean Keith Simonton's book, "Origins of Genius: Darwinian Perspectives on Creativity" he points out that a genius sees things no one else does. The genius notices patterns or discrepancies that...