Parenting Basics

One of the most challenging jobs in the world is also the most important job: the intricate art of parenting. When raising children, showing love and security is the structure for parenting. It is...

Children as young as three years old can be taught to call 911 in an emergency. Knowing how to call 911 in an emergency could save your child’s life one day. It could also save your life –...

Parent effectiveness training (PET) programs, based on the model developed by Thomas Gordon the 1960s, focuses on developing active listening skills (restating in your own words what you believe...

Abraham Lincoln is attributed to have said “If you once forfeit the confidence of your fellow citizens, you can never regain their respect and esteem. It is true that you may fool all of the...

It is very important for parents to have house rules. Establishing these rules will make your children feel safe and secure. It will also help your children to understand what is expected of them...

Most children exhibit oppositional behavior at some point. Toddler and teenage years are common times for kids to explore their independence and assert their will. Some kids are naturally more...

Have you ever had to fight with your young son or daughter about taking a bath or shower, or even brushing their teeth? Well there can be some fun ways or strict ways to get your kids to...

Sometimes American children take for granted how they live and do not appreciate all that they have. Consequently, they develop a sense of entitlement, some arrogance, and they may not take proper...

I remember growing up in a small town just north of Wenatchee, Washington....my parents had just opened a restaurant - times were tough, and my brother and I were the "new kids" in town....

Many families are not as connected as they should be in this day and age. Work, school, and the media pull us away from one another. I invite you to try some of the ideas here to bridge the gap...

Everywhere you turn, you're hearing about green living and Eco-friendly. What you don't hear is that for this to be a sustained movement, it must be instilled in our children. But it isn't enough...

the best way for me to balance life at all is to just sit back and think about every thing that's going on in my life and get my priority's straight. And separate my job from my home the best...

A developmental disability (DD) is defined as a cognitive and/or physical impairment, diagnosed before adulthood, that affects an individual's ability to function in daily life. Those with DDs...

Can you ever get into the groove of a schedule? I know it can be difficult and hard to stay in a schedule with your children but it is very much worth it and will be rewarding to.

Head Lice are tiny wingless parasites that are exclusive to the human head. Lice are difficult to see on the scalp because of their highly sensitive alert system and speed. Use these steps to...

Raising a baby can be challenging to even the most prepared parent. Raising two can be doubly eventful! The needs and demands of a newborn and a toddler don't always mix well. The following steps...

After more than 30 years of practice in shopping to save money, my wife and I can truly claim victory. Having produced 3 boys early, we had to find ways to feed all five of us with the best food...

I hate to admit it, not only am I a senior citizen, but I've been divorced twice in my life - the first two wonderful ladies were not at fault. I had a radio and TV show in Phoenix, AZ...and my...

As parents, it's our responsibility to keep our children safe. But it's also our responsibility to guide them into becoming healthy happy adults. And adults need to be independent. We need to...

When a woman has a baby, many times they decide to quit their job if they already had one, or not seek a job, in order to stay at home and nurture and raise their child. In the beginning, the...

During summer, your kid has likely fallen into the habit of getting into bed later and sleeping later. This is a natural rhythm for most kids and teens. Unfortunately, it is not a schedule that...

Raising children in an optimistic environment generally creates an optimistic adult able to overcome challenges and obstacles much better than one who is filled with pessimism. The question is how...

Birth certificates are issued through state and local vital records departments or human service agencies. Although the process for requesting a birth certificate as a homeless person may vary by...

Changing a child's behavior requires even more patience than putting up with it. It is much easier to quickly yell or punish a behavior than it is to consistently reinforce a preferred behavior....

Creating a parenting newsletter can involve a lot of work to organize and publish. If you keep in mind the purpose of your newsletter and keep yourself open to advice from others, creating a...

Parents want to have well-disciplined children who behave well in public. You can help your child develop the necessary self-control to handle situations in public; in the store, when she doesn't...

Most parents want to help their children be happy and self-confident. As a parent who is striving to raise self-confident children, it is important to help children understand their strengths and...

Okay, so maybe not fun but less horrible. This article will make chores less horrible and more rewarding for the kids if you follow a few simple and creative steps! In case you haven't noticed...

Responsibility is accepting the fact that we are who we are, where we are, and what we are because of our own actions and behavior. We are individually accountable for our own lives. Sometimes...

Thup-thup-thup-thup. What’s that I hear, up high in the sky? Sounds like the overbearing drone of helicopter parents. “Are we helicopter parents,” you may be asking, “and if we are, what can we do...

The first thing to realize when it comes to raising emotionally healthy children, is that it’s okay to admit when you just don’t know how to handle all the ages, stages and issues during your...

It’s a shame that there are a lot of people in poverty. Even though we live in the richest nation in the world, there are some people who don’t have roofs over their heads and not enough food to...

If you think you would like to become a foster parent, but you are not really sure how you would go about it, this article may help. Procedures and policies vary somewhat from state to state,...

If your child has become the latest victim of a school bully, the verbal, mental and physical torment may make going to school unbearable. Give your child the tools to deal with a school bully and...

If you and your friends have children about the same age, it’s only natural for them to share playdates. But if one of the kids is disrespectful to you, inconsiderate to the other children or...

I firmly believe that every family has its own unique structure. Morals, standards, personalities, and lifestyles differ between families and parenting styles. I am giving a basic skeleton for...

Your baby is growing up and is entering the toddler stage. He or she is learning to be more self-sufficient with each passing day and the time is soon coming when they will need to make the ...

We all have different reasons to take family pictures, and different obstacles to tackle to get them done. Here are some of the things I did to make the process go a bit smoother.

Your baby gives you cues when she is hungry, tired, or needs comfort and you respond accordingly. You can use that communication to help your baby learn to eliminate her bladder at will in a...

Keeping kids well behaved while eating out at a restaaurant is never easy. Here's how I handle the situation, and it works most of the time.

Children with behavior problems seldom have just one behavior that causes difficulty. These wonderfully complex children often exhibit a host of behaviors that play off of one another to create...

If your children spend most of their free time concentrating on their favorite characters and shows on television, develop some enticing activities to lure them away. With a little planning and a...

Your treehouse plans didn't include plans for furniture. Or maybe you've ordered a treehouse kit and need to dress it up a little bit. Building furniture for a treehouse is one way to handle it....

In order to raise your child to be bilingual, it is important that at least one parent have a familiarity with both languages that you hope to teach him. Bilingual parenting can be difficult...

School is out for the summer, and the kids are at loose ends. Whether you need to work while they have their summer vacation, or you need wholesome, fun activities in which they can participate...

Parenting is not easy. Most people would agree with that. No one is a perfect parent. Every parent makes mistakes. Some parents won't admit this, most will. Parents are tired after working long...

Anyone with a child can tell you it's hard to balance parenting time with work. Add school to the mix and you find yourself walking a balance beam of too many things to do and not enough time to...

Being a mom at any age can be quite difficult, but moms still actively engaged in a parental role in middle age will encounter different issues than younger moms. Middle aged moms often have more...

Once the warm spring weather rolls around each year, one popular activity to organize is the bike rodeo. Part fun entertainment and part safety education, a bike rodeo can be organized just about...

In today's society it is sometimes hard to find the time to devote to yourself. This is especially true when you are a parent, and have a family to care for. Often the family comes first and then...