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Running Errands With a Fussy Baby By : Carol Gray
As a busy new mom, you might consider it a nightmare to run errands with your fussy baby in tow You’re trying to pay for your purchases while he’s reaching to grab (and consequently throw) items from the shelves, or you are at the receptionist’s window scheduling an appointment or making your copayment and baby is tugging, pulling and whining
Tips For Breastfeeding – in Public By : Carol Gray
A growing number of savvy moms are choosing to breastfeed their babies, and if you are one of them – then kudos to you Breast milk can provide vital antibodies for your baby that will enhance his quality of health for the rest of his life while the act of breastfeeding itself will allow the two of you to bond in a very special way
Top Ten Reasons to Love the First Year of Baby’s Life By : Carol Gray
No time is more mesmerizing as a parent than the first year that your little bundle of love and joy is alive The first year of life is one of the most magical times not just for parents but for baby, too, as he begins to explore and learn about the world into which he has arrived
Preschool - Necessary or Unnecessary? By : Carol Gray
Although it may seem like you just brought your baby home from the hospital, the time may have come that you are now considering whether or not preschool is right for your child Sending a child off to preschool is always a subject of debate that is equally divided amongst experts and parents alike as to whether preschool is the best option for children
Potty Training: The Transition to Being a Big Boy/Big Girl By : Carol Gray
Each child is unique when it comes to potty training, and determining if it is time for your little guy or gal to give up the diapers and start using the potty is challenging Be forewarned, however; potty training (even though many parents claim it is easy) can become a huge undertaking
Quick-Fix Calming Techniques To Relax The Hyperactive Child By : James S. Pendergraft
Neurological disorder like Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder or ADHD can lead to a hyperactive behavior of children This intensity can further give rise to impulsive and aggressive behavior
How to Protect Your Child From Swine Flu - H1N1 By : Norbert Georget
School is back in session, and with it are growing concerns over the management of flu outbreaks, particularly with the new strains of flu, like Swine Flu, that are more and more difficult to combat with regular treatments or standard flu shots. If you have spent any time listening to the news about Swine Flu (H1N1), you are probably wondering whether or not you should even be sending your child to school
Transitioning a Child With Special Needs Into Adulthood By : Bernard Krooks
Planning for the future of a child as he or she transitions into adulthood is full of challenges for both the child and the parent. Children with special needs and their parents face an additional set of challenges. Preparations must be made for living arrangements, financial arrangements and the variety of caregivers that may be involved in the child’s development and adult life.
The Secret Nuances of Being a Good Parent By : Emily Watson
We have been told so often about the common mistakes that parents make when raising children that very often the all important question of being a good parent is sidelined After all, there is a subtle yet important difference between the two that should not be ignored
Helping Troubled Teens By : Aurelia Williams
At times, even when using the best parenting tactics, teens may need outside help in order to get over their problems It’s important to know that there are many useful resources in your community that can be called upon when your teen’s depression or anger issues become out of control and more than what you can deal with
Dealing With Bad Child Behaviour - Stop Bad Behaviour Now Before Its Out of Control By : Amanda Isbitt
Tired of dealing with kids that are out of control, and sick of that bad behavior your kids always seem to display at the wrong time? You're not alone, in fact there are thousands of parents out there today that are dealing with kids that are constantly displaying negative behavior.
The Difficulties of Money Parenting for the Obamas By : Monika Nagy
She’ll be our nation’s First Lady in just a few weeks But she’s also a mom raising two young daughters
Printable Homework Charts Keep Mom From Pulling Her Hair Out By : Colleen Langenfeld
If you are battling with your kids over doing homework, there is a simple tool that can really help Printable homework charts have made a difference in many homes and they can work in your home, too
Preschool Printable Calendars - An Easy Way to Preserve Your Child's Memories By : Colleen Langenfeld
If you have a little guy or gal at home you know how valuable simple tools like preschool printable calendars can be You can use these convenient and widely available resources to help your preschooler learn about the passage of time, the flow of the seasons, numbers, the alphabet and so much more
Parenting: What Praise Helps and What Praise Harms? By : Margaret Paul
"…telling children they're smart…made them feel dumber and act dumber"
--Mindset, by Carol S
10 Parenting Tips For Preschoolers By : Colleen Langenfeld
Preschoolers are amazing little creatures They can go, go, go all day, absorbing huge amounts of information on the fly
Single Motherhood – the Good, The Bad and the Ugly Truths By : Tamara Pray Frazier
The Good On a hot day in July, I sat in the parking lot of Savannah Technical College and craned my neck to catch a glimpse of the young girl hastily making her way up the sidewalk She wore bright yellow hospital scrubs with colorful butterflies, obviously coming from work
Examples of Body Language to Make Communicating With Children Easy By : Suzie McDermott
When discussing the concept of communicating with children, examples of body language are often overlooked However, the use of body language examples can highlight some of the most simple and easiest ways to communicate with children and even teenagers
Things to Consider Before Your Teen Goes to Work By : Lynn Powers
At fourteen years old, your teenager is legally permitted to get a job This can be both scary and exciting at the same time – for you and your child
Mothering Without Nagging By : Colleen Langenfeld
Can it be done. Is it really possible for mothering to exist without nagging?
Words of Wisdom For New Parents - What Your Child Really Wants in a Home By : Colleen Langenfeld
When you welcome a new child into your family, it is an exciting time Parents usually spend a great deal of resources - time and money - to prepare for the new family member
Teenage Parenting: How To Help Your Troubled Teen By : Jim DeSantis
Is your teen son or daughter driving you over the edge? You are not alone! Parents of troubled teens around the world are realizing, that because of today's stressful life, they need help dealing with a son or daughter who is making poor decisions. There is help available if you know where to look.
Words of Wisdom For New Parents - The Art & Science of Raising a Child By : Colleen Langenfeld
So you are a new parent Congratulations
Teaching Children to Tell the Truth and Dealing With Friends Who Don't By : Colleen Langenfeld
We all know that teaching children to tell the truth is an important part of parenting However, if you've been doing the parenting thing awhile, then you've definitely run into kids from other families who believe that honesty is optional
Make Your Children Happy In Stepfamily By : Jack Devlin
If you are a member of a stepfamily, you know how difficult it can be to integrate all of the new members and adjust to the new boundaries and rules. The following ideas may help you make a successful transition during this challenging process. Children have an especially difficult time resolving their grief when their parents are hostile with one another, when one or both of their parents remarry, and if they have trouble accepting their new stepparents.
Children and Money - Start Teaching Them Early By : Christine Hiebel
As Passion Parents, we want the most for our children. Most of us were raised learning Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic. Too bad that list didn’t include personal finance, not only for our financial future, but for our children’s as well. Great news! It is not too late!
You Can Create the Birth Story You Desire! By : Christine Hiebel
Many Passion Parents are becoming aware of the basic natural laws of creation in the Universe. Women can use these laws to create more desirable birth experiences. Part of creating the birth experience you desire comes educating yourself about all of your options such where you would like to...
Children have goals too! Six steps to success! By : Christine Hiebel
As Passion Parents, we constantly want the best for our children. It is important to understand, what children believe about themselves and the world around them determines their success.
Using Arts and Crafts For Kids to Encourage Creativity By : Chris Peace
Children can benefit greatly from their own creativity While some people mistakenly classify creativity as the possession of specific types of skills related to artistic expression, that’s only part of what the term comprises
Passion Parents, Children and Business Settings By : Christine Hiebel
Many passion parents are involved in a home based business. At the top of the reasons passion parents have chosen to work from home is, they can spend more time with their children. It is the number one reason I quit my electrical engineering career to stay home.
After-School Activities - Finding a Balance By : Christine Lowe Woolard
There is such an array of after school acitivities available to our children these days, but how much is too much? Finding a balance in school life, afterchool activities and family time is important.
Parenting as a Moral Obligation By : Sam Vaknin
We owe it to ourselves to realize our full potential as human beings and as males or females by becoming parents
Safety Devices For Homes With New Babies By : Beverly Sugarman
There are many safety devices that you may want to purchase with a baby in the house Some you may want to install before the baby arrives home from the hospital; others can wait until the baby begins to crawl
Powerful Role Models: Seven Ways to Make a Positive Impact on Children By : Robyn Silverman
A role model is someone whose behavior is imitated by others. We all hope that children have good, strong role models who possess the kind of qualities that make our sons and daughters want to be (and become) better people. While there is some variation in every parent's definition of what it means to be a good role model, this article highlights the 7 characteristics that remain constant.
5-Steps To Teach Your Kids The Value of Money! By : Janet Majoulet Foust
Education is important for ourselves, but also for our children. We are not taught in schools about how to manage money. We learn how to count money, but thats about as far as it gets. This article is a great one for those who have children or thinking about having kids some day.
I Watched, I Listened, and I Learned By : Jeff Gustafson
I thank God every day for my father. He helped all of his children to be better people with 4 words "I love you baby". His influence has never left me...
Success in Parenting with these Communication Techniques By : Len Stauffenger
If you try any one of these eight communicating with children tips a try, your success in parenting and your communication with your kids will both benefit.
Out of the Mouth's of Babes: Six Ways to Deal When Your Child Says By : Robyn Silverman
Parents tend to cringe when their sweet, young children say things like "I hate you" when they get frustrated or angry. Suffice to say, young children don't have the best anger management skills. We have to teach them how to cope with these unpleasant feelings. This article provides parents with 6 tips to help them cope when their child's angry words get personal.
I can do it! How to teach children to tie their shoes By : Robyn Silverman
While it's often easier, quicker, and even more skillfully performed when we do things for our children, it's not always best. After all, we're not always around to be at our children's service! Why not teach your children how to tie their own shoes as a lesson in self reliance? This article provides 5 tips to help parents teach their children how to tie their own shoes.
'Must Use' Parenting Tool: Nine Point Checklist For Proper Phone Etiquette By : Elena Neitlich
Parents learn quickly that telephones are like magnets to children With multiple cell phones and land lines ringing, children have greater access to phone communication than ever before, and are more fascinated than ever with their use
Giving 'Till It Hurts! By : Foster W. Cline
Let's start with Janice, a typical mom with special concerns:

Janice sat on the front stoop with her head in hands The rays of the setting sun were streaming in through the rose trellis but on this evening she didn't even notice the fragrant shadows dancing in the golden light
Essential Parenting Tips For Raising Kids With Medical Issues By : Foster W. Cline
I knew I was in trouble She ripped the oxygen sensor off her finger and refused to put it back on
What Should My Child Be Eating For Optimal Health? By : Margaret Paul
Understanding healthy eating has become a huge challenge in our society Our ancestors living thousands of years ago did not have this challenge
Rules Enforcement at Home - The United Parental Front By : Jim DeSantis
Every successful marriage has a number of factors in common. When it comes to raising children, there is one primary factor - the United Parental Front. While you may worry that setting strict rules of conduct in your family may distance you from your children, studies prove you are worrying needlessly.
The Three-Ring Circus: 5 Tips for Single Moms Who Work By : Chris Robertson
If you're a single mom who works, you probably don't have a lot of time to read, so let's get right to the point. Here are five tips to keep you grounded.
Six Communication Skills Every Child Should Know By : Elena Neitlich
“I was at a party the other night and I got trapped in the corner by a man who just talked and talked and talked I tried to give him the signals to end the conversation, but he didn’t pick up on them
Lead Your Teen To Online Aa Meetings And Save His Future By : Nahshon Mediros
The worst nightmare every loving parents fear is losing their children to substance addiction It is often too late that the problem is discovered
Child Care Development: What All Carers Should Know By : David Faulkner
The environment that a child grows up in is a very important element in his development As longer hours are spent by children in child care facilities, it is important for administrators of these centers to be more diligent in looking into their programs for child care development
Mothering - 3 Tips For Keeping It Fun! By : Colleen Langenfeld
Mothering is a full-time and demanding occupation no matter what else fills your life While most of us start out totally in love with our kids, the day comes for many of us when we are just plain tired of being on call 24/7
Parenting Teenagers -- Who Does Your Teen Trust? By : Colleen Langenfeld
Mom or Dad, this is an easy question You want him to trust you
Booger Eater By : Jeff Sliger
If you have a child that just doesn't see things eye to eye with you, take comfort in knowing others have gone through this too. Parenting is a limited time and it will over before you know it.
Parenting Adolescents When You Have Changed The Rules By : Margaret Paul
Marilee had grown up with very strict authoritarian parents, and decided that when she had children she would not be controlling with them the way her parents had been with her Unfortunately, the only thing she knew to do was to be a permissive parent, which meant that instead of controlling her children, her children controlled her
A Parenting Tip - Teaching Thankfulness By : Colleen Langenfeld
For those of us parenting in the United States, this is the time of year we celebrate Thanksgiving As a mother, Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays because it gives me the opportunity to purposely teach about gratitude
Parenting Teenagers By Creating A Teen-friendly Environment By : Colleen Langenfeld
Tired of your teen being out of your home more than in it You can make your home a magnet for your teenager and her friends by keeping in mind a few simple teen-friendly ideas
A Parenting Tip - Dealing With Feelings By : Colleen Langenfeld
"I hate you" screams the five year old to his mother
A Parenting Tip - Holiday Manners That Will Help Your Kids Sparkle By : Colleen Langenfeld
If you are like most moms and dads, you could use a parenting tip on how to improve the holiday manners of your children Manners are important in any season, of course, but teaching our children to put their best foot forward during this activity-rich time of year would certainly lower most families' stress levels a notch or two
Parenting Teenagers - Playing The Freedom Game And Winning By : Colleen Langenfeld
Do you have a teenager who is begging for more freedom Are you uncertain how much freedom is too much during the teen years
A Parenting Tip For Dealing With Those Pesky Brothers And Sisters By : Colleen Langenfeld
If you have more than one child in your family, you are intimately acquainted with sibling rivalry and probably can use an extra parenting tip or two in that area

After more than 26 years of parenting and four terrific kids, here are my top five tips for dealing with those pesky brothers and sisters
Reading with Your Kids By : Jerry Carpos
One’s future begins with a library of varied topics that presents various aspects of life. Bedtime stories and other reading materials can bring truth, nobility and beauty into your life. Share that positive character and build good traits among your children through reading.
Raising Children without Bias: How to Unlearn Racism So You Don't Limit Your Children's Potential By : Deb Capone
Don Imus' ridicules remarks directed at the Rutgers University women's basketball team coupled with the Korean government's concern that the horrific actions of a Korean-American at Virginia Tech would spark backlash against Koreans has put racism on the front line. These unfortunate events forced us all to face the state of racism and its repercussions for our children.
Being Mom: The Basics By : Ali Bierman
Your child does what you do rather than what you say -- or the exact opposite Your young person acts without an awareness of how or why he does as he does
11 Parenting Tips To Help Your Child Succeed At School By : Elena Neitlich
For most parents, sending children to school is a necessity of childrearing The goal when parents turn their precious children over to the school, be they toddlers or teenagers, is for kids to be safe, comfortable and ready to learn
Ten Smart Organizing Tips For Overwhelmed Parents By : Elena Neitlich
Parents often feel overwhelmed, frustrated and guilty as they guide their children through the stages of childhood For most parents, cooking, cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, bath time, bedtime, and potty training are on the shortlist of what they are responsible for daily
Why Judging Is Good Not Bad: Critical Thinking And The Role Of The Parent By : Elena Neitlich
Recently some mothers of young children engaged in a discussion about passing judgment It was unanimous; they would all teach their children that being judgmental of other people is wrong
Setting Limits And Establishing Boundaries: A Parenting Gift That Keeps On Giving By : Elena Neitlich
My husband is often flabbergasted at the disrespectful things that come out of my five year old boy’s mouth “I WILL NOT brush my teeth, hmmph
Safeguard Your Children For Peace Of Mind By : Elena Neitlich
The world is a dangerous place; it is NOT the same place where we grew up Here are some chilling facts:

• If you live in the suburbs, a pedophile or registered sex offender probably lives within one mile of your family
Teach Your Children Not So Well By : Szandor Blestman
This article explores the question of whether or not it is a good thing to teach your children to be dishonest.
Teach Your Children Not So Well, Part II By : Szandor Blestman
A continuation of my first ever article. This one explores some of the problems my son was having in school.
Getting Kids Ready For Bed By :
There are many ways to get your kids ready for bed, but how many of those ideas actually work out well Getting children ready for bedtime can be a challenge that very few of us have the patience to endure
A Day as a Mother - No Compromising Allowed! By : Ron Boggs
When a mother dreams, she has visions of rearing children who will be loving, respectable, honest, compassionate, and successful in life. It takes work. It takes prayer. Most of all, it takes faith. Will you compromise your role as a mother for the few years they are under your
touch?
How To Create An Almost Magical Loving Bond Between You And Your Child With Sex Education! By : Ian McConnell
How are your kids learning about sex? Have you been dodging those probing questions in the hope that the school will teach your kid about sex? If you have then you are not alone. A large portion of parents leave the sex education to the schools because they find the subject uncomfortable and it is easier to say nothing than say something...
Reading Bumper Stickers By : Gary Kurz
When it comes to children and grandchildren, it is important to encourage them to read as much as possible, but there are times when this author cannot recommend reading.
7 Simple Steps To Successful Parenting By : Henrietta Joyce
The majority of parent want to be positive effective parents. This article offers you and your family a plan to assist you in creating a happy home life now.
5 Keys To Charismatic Communication By : Henrietta Joyce
Do you wish your children listened more attentively to you? Find out the 5 essential keys to good communication. Why try them out on your children? The time proven techniques will also work wonders on your partner and friends.

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