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As parents of 4 Diamonds(our teen sons), we'd like to bring awareness to the scoring rate of BULLYING. We've Experienced and Witnessed "FIRST HAND" the way fellow classmates inflicted...
So you want to know what type of parent you are. Some are probably thinking "I know I am a great parent." Some of you are thinking, "I don't want to know what kind of parent I...
The Joyful Child Foundation was established in 2002 by the Runnion family in memory of their 5-year-old daughter Samantha, who was abducted and murdered by a complete stranger. The Joyful Child...
Be a C.O.O.L. parent. Control that you share. Ownership of the problem. Opportunity for thinking/decision making. Let empathy and consequences do the teaching.
Childhood nightmares. At least if you are the child. However, for mommy and daddy it truly is a nightmare. Being awakened at 2:00 AM by your child screaming in fear about the monster under...
You've enjoyed those first few bonding years of co-sleeping with your precious little one and now your ready to get your bed back. Here's a few things that I've learned along the way and hope that...
Homemade baby food is easy to make and puts you in control of your child's nutrition. It can also save you money on your grocery bill! And, did I mention it was EASY!
All of our children's toys create never- ending clutter. The main reason toys end up all over the house is because there is not a designated place for them. A child is never to young to learn to...
When your children are young they should be taught the value of money, especially with the poor economic picture. No child should have to worry about the monthly bills, but they should realize...
Here is how to avoid unhealthy relationships. For women let him know that we are not going to be intimate until "he put a ring on it." Odds are that he will not stick around for long if...
Small children usually want a sand box to play in. An excellent way for a child to be creative and use their imagination. Children can have hours of fun playing in a sand box. To go and purchase...
As a busy mom, do you wish you could find more time for yourself? At the end of the day do you feel like you are at your wit's end with too many unfinished tasks? With the following basic tools...
As any parent knows, whether your child is 2 or 22, she is still your "child". We raise our children to be able to be out in the world on their own but we still worry about them. When...
Young children naturally use the Law of Attraction. They want a bottle and it is given to them. They want to sleep and do so when they feel like it. As they get older, society takes away this...
Have you ever tried to teach a kid Math who doesn't want to do Math? Does your child love school but have trouble getting motivated to do Math? I homeschool and my daughter loves school work....
Let's face it! Food is not a good reward for children, especially in this day in time when America is now more obese than they have ever been. With good parenting and the right behavior...
How to teach your child to count at a very young age is really simple as long as you incorporate it in every day activities. Follow these simple steps and your sure to hear your little one...
Every house has its resident monsters, aliens and big scary bugs living in its closets, under beds, basements and every place else. If you don't believe me, ask any child. Realize in your child's...
Everyone hopes to raise responsible children. Lets face it, if we don't who will? It is up us to raise a better tomorrow. So let's get started! Helping your children become responsible takes four...
This is Part 2 of the 3 Part series on Searching for the child you gave up for Adoption. Part 2 concentrates on the search - the resources available to you and what to expect. Part 3 will focus...
When a child is going to school they will need to take certain state wide tests. This will happen from the third grade and up. So your child will need as much time and help that you can provide...
Sexting is sending and receiving explicit text messages, video, and pics via cell phones and other mobile devices. Unfortunately, it's bordering on becoming an epidemic with teens and tweens. In...
A lot of small children like bath time, because the child enjoys splashing in the water, soap bubbles, and pouring water form one place in the bathtub to another. Too many unintentional drowning...
Use this opportunity to stretch your imagination to, and with, the inner-vision of your child in a way that will prove to be an experience that can live within her mind well into adulthood in an...
With the fast paced and hurried way most families are today, many of us forget that its those small and special things we can do for our children that ultimately have a very positive impact on...
A cough can be a sign that your infant is coming down with a "bug". Parents are not recommended to give their child any OTC cough suppressants. This leads us to find natural ways to...
Making the Decision to look for an Adult Child that you gave up for adoption years ago, can be very difficult in every way, most of all emotionally. Here are some tips to help you make that...
How many times have you looked at your children and wondered how you could show them you care. Children are special in many different ways. Your child is unique so it makes sense that there would...
Every day you turn on the news and hear about another child being kidnapped or preyed upon. It's time to learn helpful tools and tips, which will allow us to keep our children safe and also teach...
Autism is on the rise, it has been suggested recently, that as many as 1 child out of 150 may be classified as having Autism Spectrum Disorder. Some cases are so mild, parents barely notice and...
This is a very personal and serious article about my experience with divorce, child custody, and an inside look into a parent's heart when they lose child custody.
Here in Georgia a young boy in the fifth grade hung himself because he was being bullied. I cannot imagine how helpless he felt. This just breaks my heart that in this day and age our school...
Be Careful what you say to kids. When a parent says "We can't afford to eat that" sometimes the children hear "We can't afford to eat". Therefore it's very important to carefully pick your words...
Divorces happen every day. Many people often find themselves in a situation where they are suddenly responsible for a child that is not their own and are quite ill-prepared to deal with it! When I...
As parents, we never plan to have a child who is troubled or defiant. Sometimes, even with the very best intentions and the most immaculate parenting techniques, the inevitable can happen, and...
Children are being preyed upon more than ever in today's world. The statistics of missing or murdered children are staggering. Safety education must go far beyond the "don't talk to strangers"...
You don't want your child to go to school and find that there are 5 other children in his/her class with the same first name, do you? Learn how to find names that belong to few people living in...
Sometimes, Halloween sneaks up on you and you decide to make your child (or yourself) a Halloween costume in a couple of days or less. Here's how to succeed without panicking.
There comes a time in every parents life when they have to start disciplining their children. Here are a few steps and tips to help make it more successful
If getting your toddler or young child to sleep is a challenge, you can teach him deep breathing and visualization for a quick trip to dreamland.
Do you want to know how to teach your child to read, with letters in the alphabet? As a parent, you want your preschool child to know as much possible to give him that head start. Where do you...
I know that child abuse is a subject that everyone likes to shy away from talking about, but lets face it; it happens. It actually is happening more and more all over the USA every year. The U.S....
There are some strange ironies in life and one of them is the fact that "good" drugs which I consider to be drugs prescribed by a doctor can become "deadly" drugs. I am not...
More and more moms are choosing to stay at home and raise their children instead of returning to work. The question is, how do they find work experience when they re-enter the work force? I am...
Have you ever dealt with a finicky eater? Have you ever dealt with a child who refuses to eat vegetables? Rather than get into a shouting match, here are some tips to help your child eat healthy.
A teething child is a miserable child. Their gums are sore and swollen causing the child to cry out in pain. These tips can give your child some relief from their teething pain.
Kids usually start swimming around the age of 3; however, some do not take to the water as well. Here are some tips to get your child swimming.
Does your child love to get removable painted on tattoos? I know mine does. This is a quick and easy homemade tattoo recipe your children will love! Why wait for the County Fair or a birthday...
The first day of Kindergarten, even the entire first year of school, can be stressful for both the child and the parents! Here are some tips to be prepared to make it easier on you and your...
Looking for help if you are a victim of sexual abuse should not be hard to come by. But like everything most of the time it is. I will help you get all of the help you need with this article.
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