Parenting Basics

I am certainly no expert and I am also not a psychologist. But I am a proud parent (together with my husband) of two healthy and well-adjusted kids. If we can take any credit for it, it is that...

Teaching children to be generous to others is extremely important, especially in their early years. Below are a few examples of how parents can teach their children to be generous.

To honor people and treat them with loving care, and courtesy is being respectful of them. To treat people with respect you have to have the good manners and use them. Respect comes from knowing...

No matter what age your child is, getting to and from school safely is paramount. Whether your child is five or 15, safety basics ensure your child is protected (or protects him or herself) from...

Having trouble getting your kids to do chores? Check out these tips for teaching the 5 parts of a job, developed by Jean Illsley Clarke.

Grand parenting is just that--grand! Between grandparent and grandchild there exists the rare opportunity to express and receive unconditional love. Both generations, relieved of obligations and...

In this economy it is good to be able to have fun with your kids for free. With the schools being closed for summer soon it is important to have fun with your kids for free.

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...

Teach a toddler to wash their hands by setting a good example, which means washing hands after the bathroom, before meals and after coming inside. Find out how to show a toddler hand washing by...

Teach a toddler shapes by making flash cards, working with puzzles and pointing out shapes in their daily routines. Begin teaching a toddler shapes at two years old with this free video from an...

To teach children not to bite, it depends on the age of the child because a baby may be just teething, whereas a toddler may bite out of frustration. Explore ways to teach children not to bite in...

Teach a toddler number recognition by making flash cards and working with them everyday. Jump start a toddler's education by teaching number recognition using this free video from a professional...

Teach your toddler colors by focusing on one color a week and talking about it everyday. Find out more ways to teach a toddler colors with this free video from a professional nanny about child care.

It is easy for children to enjoy and look forward to vacations and specials events, yet how much more often are we faced with the average, ordinary day? How do you teach a child to enjoy each and...

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...

Teach children to paint, and you will offer them a world of creativity that can last a life time. Start when children are young, and they will not feel the sting of criticism, but rather, will...

Teaching proper manners and etiquette to children is one aspect of parenting that is ongoing and is best performed on a daily basis. When children have models of good manners to pattern themselves...

just some tips on parenting.

I don't know about you, but I find few things more annoying than an unruly child, especially out in public. It is best if started early, but it's never too late to teach your children how to...

Deciding how to discipline a child is a difficult choice for many parents and guardians. Do I give a time out? Do I take away their favorite toy? Should I ground them? It’s very easy to just shout...

Teaching young children to use scissors correctly can be a challenge! Children should be cutting simple shapes at the age of 4-5 years old. If you have concerns about the development of your...

Healthy self-esteem is important for kids to build a strong character base. Kids who feel good about themselves are more confident, independent and better able to make sound judgments and handle...

Since the Internet is a part of so many peoples lives. It is more important to keep our children safe online. It is your responsibility as parent to know how and to teach your children.

Today children are learning faster than ever. Giving your child the best start on her education is one of the most important things you can do for her. It’s easy to help prepare your child for...

All siblings will fight and bicker now and then. Sibling relationships are the most basic way people learn to give and take, compromise and resolve arguments. But if it seems your brood is...

Parents do kids a grave disservice when they don't teach them how to be polite. Teachers, friends, neighbors and extended family all appreciate it when kids are polite to them and are genuinely...

Learning to write is a process that can begin when your child is a toddler. To teach your child to write, help him to build his fine motor skills and recognize letters and words. Being a good role...

Children see the world through the eyes of wonder and innocence. It is tragic that they are such easy prey for predators and parents are faced with the daunting task of protecting their child...

Teach your children to stand up for themselves in a positive way so they won't be victims of bullying. This will set them up to become secure and happy adults.

Parents are always looking for ways to teach their children about the world around them. There are so many things to learn about and explore, and thankfully these lessons don't have to cost a lot...

Attending a funeral with a child is not always easy either for the parent or the child. Depending on how old the child is, and what relations the child has to the departed, a parent needs to know...

Children are always listening and watching. Children learn far more from our behavior than we realize, so to teach integrity to the next generation, we must model trustworthiness and honesty to...

Many parents complain that taking the kids to the grocery store can be a nightmare, but it doesn't have to be. The grocery store is full of educational opportunities for you and your children, no...

Telling the truth is a very important trait, and you should teach your children to tell the truth all the time. They can avoid misunderstandings and complications later in life if they are taught...

Honesty is one of the many challenging values you must teach your child. In their younger years, children don't truly understand the harmful consequences of being dishonest, so they test with...

When young, a child's world largely revolves around herself, which is normal development. As they grow older, children gradually learn to share, to develop empathy and a sense of others' well...

Most of the children who are abducted each year have been taken by their noncustodial parent. This is a terrifying ordeal to the parent who has custody because they have no idea if their child is...