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I thought of this idea when I was pregnant with my son, and I am in the process of writing a journal for him. If you want to leave something special for your son/daughter when they grow up, this...
As kids get older they start to not believe in Santa. And they also question everything about Santa . And I think that it is so important to keep the Christmas spirit alive. And that is through...
Communication is a skill we must all work at. Communicating with a teenage son is a skill we must make a priority. It isn't always easy, but it can be fun. Here are a few hands-on suggestions to...
I'm not a father, but I've been a son to a father. So I think I can speak from experience, and give parenting tips from a different perspective. A son needs a father in his life. A father is the...
I never embarrass my 16 year old son. Yeah, right! So, maybe I live in a fantasy world. If you would like to try and not embarrass your 16 year old son on his birthday or any other special...
Think of how many things your son or daughter has to learn before they go to college! Basic skills like ironing, laundry, banking, cooking ... Read on!
I am so motivated to be past the 300 mark and make the list of eHowaholics, but as a SAHM with a one year-old it is not that easy to write when I feel the creativity without neglecting my son....
My husband, daughter, and son have tried to explain to me over and over how a football game works. I even volunteered to be my son's Team Mom, hoping to learn the game by osmosis...but inside I...
I am a big fan of making learning fun and start some life lessons young. We are going to go over a few steps I have found to make saving money fun for a toddler.
So you have a son or daughter who is a high school student -- even a freshman -- but especially a junior -- you have entered the college decision zone! I have some great suggestions for planning...
Hey, we know what teenage boys think they want. Mostly they think they want teenage girls. They also think they want sex, drugs, and rock and roll. A sexy, fast car would also be...
Being a single dad is one of the most honorable things a man can do next to being a loving and caring husband and father. It doesn't of course mean that if you do not have children, that you are...
If you are like so many parents who struggle to gain hold of your children or find it hard to reign the ropes then perhaps it's time for a change. Here are some tips to get you started on the path...
Potty training a one and a half year old can be easier then teaching a three year old if he is ready. While the average age for a boy to potty train is age three, most boys in Europe are trained...
There are times when you get angry with your teenage boy, but you can keep things balanced, by not hitting below the belt with shaming words. If you shame him by going for his weak spots, he will...
If you thought it was hard being a good Mom, you should try being a good mother-in law! Just thinking about overcoming all the hype surrounded by the name is intimidating. The mother-in-law...
There are a lot of students who struggle day in and day out in school. Sometimes it's the student, but sometimes it's the teachers. Every child has the ability to learn always remember that. There...
Raising boys and girls is as diverse as yin and yang. Parents find out real fast that their male and female children are wired differently. Girls are relationship conscious. Boys are...
You've noticed your teenage son is starting to grow chin hairs or a mustache. Now is the time to teach him how to shave and encourage him to keep up a well-groomed appearance.
Technology is so fascinating! But for our young people it can also be very dangerous. Dad or Mom, have you talked to your son about the lures of pornography on the internet? Why not?
It's natural for a parent to want to reach out and help a child who's in debt. In doing so, make sure you are helping him or her curb any unhealthy spending habits, and be sure to protect yourself.
Circumcision of a male infant is a hotly contested topic. Many new parents struggle with the decision to circumcise or not. Circumcision has benefits and many parents choose to have the procedure...
I'm learning as he grows - it is really easy to make your 15 year old son crazy. Simple little things will work. This won't cost you any money, unless you have to make it up to him. That can be...
Death is part of the living process. To love, is to lose. We all understand this, however it does not make the loss of a loved one any easier to cope with. There are some deaths that we can...
My son was born with horrible Eczema and has continued to battle it through his short life. We started out spending tons of money on co-pays for prescriptions and over-the-counter medications and...
The wedding was beautiful and the newlyweds are back from their honeymoon. Your son is officially married. Now it's time for everyone to adjust to the changes in the family dynamics. There are...
As a mom, it can be hard to let go as your child gets married and starts their own life and family. You want to be as involved as possible, but you don't want to become an overbearing in-law...
Being friends with a child with special needs is easy when you understand their needs and your child can adapt how they play. Lifelong friendship can be made. This happened with my son and our...
Dad's with sons are given the great joy of participating in development of their boys into young men. With that joy comes responsibility. From an early age boys need respect and support...
Frustrated that your son might not be on track with his potty training? Maybe he has accomplished taking care of No.1, but not No. 2. Shame, force or even excessive rewards will not work. Each...
As a parent of a child with ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - I have become acutely aware of the judgment placed on my son and myself concerning his condition. I have been told...
The day that I had to take my son to his 9th grade orientation was the day I knew I had to ward off trouble! Holy cats! None of the girls, or I for that matter, looked like the 14 year old girls...
So the proud moment has arrived and your son or daughter has graduated from high school. We realize that continuing their education is important if they want better job opportunities, but the...
Sometimes bad handwriting and avoiding writing are symptoms of a larger problem rather than the sign of a lazy child. Learn what to look for, how to get the assessments you need and what to do if...
I'm sitting here waiting to pick my son up from school. Now let me preface what I'm about to write by saying that I am a pretty flexible parent. I have a 13 and 14-year-old, 7th and 9th grader,...
How old is your child? Is he or she still not sleeping through the night? Speaking from experience, I know this can be very frustrating and stressful! My son would wake up at 3am every morning!...
Strabismus is a condition where the eyes are out of alignment. The eyes could be crossed, drift to the outer edges of the eye, one eye could be higher than the other, or one or both eyes could...
There is no magic solution, but it is more simple that most people think. I think most articles that I have read hit on points, but not the main point. Yes, you have to teach them how to treat...
Divorce is hard for everyone involved. If you have children, the stress can be ten-fold. But the one thing that a lot of people going through divorce forget is that the children are the victims...
"Mom, I've joined the Army." Just these few words can stir up a huge range of emotions; fear, pride, anxiety, and lots of questions! It is important to sit quietly with your son or...
There's a lot more to being an "Army Boot Camp Mom" than meets the eye! Part One will cover the first steps of your 'Basic Training' and will help you navigate through the beginning of...
It's the 1960's again and it is official, young boys want their hair long. The longer the better. Most mom's and dad's want their children to be individuals, and don't want to object to their...
If your child has night terrors you know how hard they are on both your child and you. Night terrors are different than child nightmares, the child may be sleep talking or sleep walking and is...
It's been eight years since those attacks on 9/11. Do you remember where you were when you heard about it? I certainly do. My son had changed colleges and I had just taken him to Savannah,...
Need a little help in relating to your son or daughter-in-law? Then read on for some tips on how to start out on the right foot.
Going off to college is a very emotional time for students and parents. Everything is changing, and the changes are coming hard and fast. Such a time! Happy, sad, scary --- hard. I hope this...
All parents want to be THE PERFECT PARENT. The moment my son was born I was determined I would be one of those. However, reality set in and I found that I couldn't ever be perfect. I'm too...
Every parent's nightmare is a child that cannot sleep. Whether you have boys or girls, it can be very difficult to get a restful night of sleep when your child is awake during sleeping hours. You...
When your gay or lesbian child comes out to you, be careful not to let your own feelings overshadow his or her need for support.
Every mother's nightmare is being in the same room with her innocent and well intentioned son, while his girlfriend is laying on top of him on your family couch. How can you handle this situation...
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