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Baby Your Baby -- And Give Birth To A Big Reader By : Blake Kritzberg There are a lot of options out there when it comes to helping your baby's development along, including piping Mozart to your child in the womb or teaching her to sign shortly after she's born. But you're still giving your baby a great start just by providing her with the building blocks she'll need to learn to read. Just about all the important things that modern science suggests when it comes to helping your baby's brain develop have been practiced by parents for millenni... Boost Your Child's Brainpower With Sudoku! By : Lindsay Small In less than a year the Sudoku bug has infected huge numbers of the UK population, and it is fast spreading across the world! Why has a simple logic puzzle become so popular, and how can your kids benefit? Sudoku puzzles were first published in the US in the 1970s and are sometimes known as "Number Squares". They have been popular for many years in Japan, where the name "Sudoku" (meaning "single number") was coined. The current craze was started late in 2004 when a UK news... Halloween Activities For Toddlers: Pumpkins By : Nicole Dean Halloween inspires all kinds of activities to do with your toddler, especially pumpkin fun! Visiting the pumpkin patch together, shopping for (or making) Halloween costumes, and decorating the house. But one of the best Halloween activities is doing art projects together. Here are two very simple pumpkin crafts that every toddler will enjoy. Prepare for the activity in advance, so your little ball of energy can dive right in. Simple Paper Jack-o-Lantern There's noth... Hand-eye coordination and visual discrimination key to literacy By : Deanna Mascle Hand-eye coordination is a necessary skill for written language and the best way to help your child develop this skill is to let them play with toys and activities that involve looking at, using, and discriminating a number of elements. A Brief History of Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends By : Jared Winston Thomas the Tank Engine gained the hearts of many children since the Railway Series of books first came out back in 1945, which isn't surprising considering Thomas the Tank Engine books have sold about eighty million copies all around the globe. As a celebration of the series' 60th anniversary, here is some history about Thomas the Tank Engine. Lessons in literacy: How to raise a reader By : Deanna Mascle As a basic foundation for learning to read and write, kids need strong speaking and listening skills. When you and other adults around your kids encourage them to talk, ask questions, and use dramatic play, it increases their vocabulary, allows them to hear and practice building sentences, and gives them more knowledge to understand spoken and written language. Baby Shower Cakes - More Than Just Dessert By : Debbie Pettitt A cake which not only serves as dessert but also as a beautiful decoration or centerpiece is one of the most important contributions you can make to a baby shower. Here are some ideas for baby shower cakes that are sure to thrill the guests and parents-to-be. Dealing With Diurnal Enuresis By : Jared Winston Diurnal Enuresis, a type of incontinence that affects young children during their waking hours, can be a very distressing condition for both the child and the parents. Luckily with the proper knowledge and the assistance of a qualified physician, the condition can be better controlled. Types Of Add Manifestation In Children By : Sarah K. Jenkins - Attention Deficit Disorder wears many faces among children. While the hyperactive, rebellious boys are easy to spot, there are also several other types of children that suffer from ADD that go undiagnosed because of their less conspicuous behavior. Girls often fall into this category. Some girls are referred to as the “tomboy” type. Preferring more physical activities, they often exhibit some of the key characteristics of ADD, without the defiant behavior of their male cou... Children And Halitosis, Bad Breath By : Pieternel Van Giersbergen - Children can have bad breath just as easily as their parents. When the Webmaster of badbreathgone.com asked me to write an article on halitosis (bad breath) and children, my first thought was, “Great, a no brainer!” As an RN and mother who also works in close contact with children in a daycare, I’ve got plenty of good insight into halitosis in our little ones. When you smell the breath of a healthy child it smells fresh and clean. If it doesn’t, then use this checklist of ... How To Get Your Kid To Clean Their Room By : Jessica Knutson This article will give you some idea's on how to get your kid to clean their room. What to do When Kids Go off Their Meds: Brain-based Learning Strategies for ADD/ADHD By : MaryJo Wagner Brain-based learning strategies for helping hyperactive kids. Teacher resources and parenting tips to help control ADD when kids stop taking stimulant drugs. A likely scenario given the recent publicity about heart-related problems linked to Ritalin. Baby Shower Invitations: Get off on the right foot! By : Susan Whitehead The invitiations you send out for a baby shower set the tone for the whole day! Choose wisely! Theme for Your Baby Shower By : gord It is always a great joy to have someone added to your family, especially if it is a cute little baby. And how else would you celebrate the joy of having one? Plan the most fun and unique baby shower you’ll ever have. Tips On Making A Move Easy For The Kids By : paul wilson In the way the world functions today moving for career or personal reasons is inevitable. Studies show that on an average families move at least 3-4 times in a life time. Moving even for the veteran mover is a challenge and if there are kids or pets involved then the tensions and problems are greater. Childhood Obesity. By : John Furnem - Childhood obesity, what was once shocking and disturbing has now become a fact of life, as adult obesity increased childhood obesity is growing and rapidly increasing. With bad eating habits and fatty diet and some hereditary influence some kids are doomed to battle childhood obesity late into their twenties, childhood obesity has become a wide spread phenomena and the risks involved in childhood obesity are becoming clearer with time. The numbers present a sad reality, o... Photography Fundraiser By : Kimberly Reynolds Get The Picture is a name I coined for portrait event fundraisers. The idea here is to offer family portraits, glamour shots, vintage photos, and other "dressy" pictures. IVF Treatment By : Adrian Lawrence IVF treatment is sometimes referred to as a “test-tube fertility treatment.” IVF treatment basically involves extracting eggs from a woman’s ovaries and mixing them together with the man’s sperm in a dish. One drawback of IVF treatment is that it can become quite expensive. Moreover, there are certain risks involved for the woman with IVF treatment. Couples need to understand that as with any treatment, test, procedure or operation, IVF treatment does have associated risks. It Just Takes A Little Creativity By : Julee Mitchelsin - If you are a parent, particularly of an elementary or junior high aged girl, then you know all about sleepovers. The chances are that your daughter has both attended and hosted many of these blessed events. The problem with sleepovers is that they are mostly the same. Girls gather at a home, pizza and other snacks are served, silly games are played, a movie is watched and then the girls stay up way too late into the night. My daughters and I have been thinking of ways to host... Should my child watch this movie: Figuring out movie ratings By : Submission What exactly do movie ratings mean? Is a movie that’s rated PG suitable for your four-year-old? How about a PG-13 movie? Should a child really be 13 in order to see it? Fundraising With Food By : Kimberly Reynolds Fundraising with food has been a long time favorite for sports team fundraising. It is effective, provides something most people like and are willing to pay for, and the variety is vast. Whatever type of food fundraiser you choose for your team, there are three things you must do to get the most out Krispy Kreme Fundraising By : Kimberly Reynolds Krispy Kreme fundraising has been helping schools, youth sports groups, and churches raise money since 1937. Krispy Kreme doughnuts are a great fundraiser. Raise money by selling fresh doughnuts. Works well for school fundraisers, churches, clubs, and youth sports teams. How to Decorate for a Baby Shower By : Susan Whitehead Need some time and money saving tips for baby shower decorations? Read on... The Fuss About Hair Washing! By : Darry J.Oswald - Children are especially difficult when it comes to bathing, what more when you have to wash their hair! Once your child is more comfortable in the bath, then you can start to introduce hair washing. I have left off washing my daughter’s hair for a while, until necessary, but she still goes mad. Cleansing involves washing and rinsing the hair. Avoid vigorous drying with a towel after washing your hair, as this will remove essential moisture. About 50 to 100 hairs fall out e... Baby Shower Favor Ideas and Tips By : Susan Whitehead If you need some tips and ideas on baby shower favors, read this article! Is Your Child Ready For Preschool? By : Deanna Mascle - Many parents enroll their children in preschool programs without considering whether or not their child is really ready for preschool. Many parents are eager to give their child a head start in the race to educational success so children are starting preschool at younger ages. However, enrolling your child too early in preschool can cause long-term problems with your child's education rather than giving the head start you intended. How can you judge whether or not your chi... Raising Kids The Green Way By : Jane Simpson - Vegans exempt animal products from their lifestyle. This is easy enough for committed older vegans, but how to raise a kid with no milk, ice cream, chocolate, or candy? In today's, predominantly meat-dependent and animal fashion crazed world, it is certainly a challenge for vegan parents to raise their children. Fortunately, the years brought an abundance of information about vegan fashion, vegan shoes, vegan recipes, vegan lifestyle, and veganism. All that vegan parents need... School Fundraiser Organization Tips Part 2 By : Kimberly Reynolds Hopefully, you've already read Part One of these tips for organizing your school fundraiser. A smart plan can make your school fundraiser much easier. Here are some other considerations: Easy, simple ways to build up your child’s brainpower By : smartneurons Centuries ago, midwives and mothers advised pregnant women to stay happy, listen to music, be around nature, and embrace good health. Now advanced research in child development shows that brain development in children does not occur after birth but begins in the womb itself. Simple yet Effective Ways to Sharpen Memory in Children By : smartneurons One of the mysteries has been solved. Babies younger than 8-9 months old do remember and have specific memories. For a long time, the question has baffled researchers, doctors, as well as parents—whether children have the power to remember or does memory develop later in life. Shape the Future of your Child By : smartneurons Parenting is not about just providing; it is much deeper than that. As a parent you will be worried about your child’s well being as well as his future. The aim of most parents is to raise a happy, intelligent, and fulfilled child - a child that is secure, confident, and independent. Coping With Battery Operated Gadgets By : George Johnson - Our house is full of kids toys. We'll clean up the house, finding toys scattered to the furthest corner away from the children's bedrooms, where the toys are supposed to be kept. It takes hours to collect together every stray doll, missing puzzle pieces, forlorn teddy bears and Tonka trucks and put them back in their respective places. And yet, somehow our children still insist that they need more toys. That they haven't anything to amuse them and the most interesting t... Discipline Versus Punishment By : Kim Olver - Do you know the difference between discipline and punishment with their Latin roots? Punishment implies inflicting pain, while discipline means to teach. Parents who use punishment are missing important opportunities to teach their children better behaviors and help them self-discipline. Children can actually be taught responsible behaviors to help them get the things they want without breaking the rules. However, when parents are only interested in compliance, they often ... 5 Must Ask Questions For Anyone Potty Training A Toddler By : Susanne Myers - If you are thinking about starting to potty train your toddler, there are a few questions you should ask yourself before you begin potty training. Being well prepared for this challenging transition from diapers to potty is one of the best things you can do to make this as easy as possible on your child. 1. Is My Child Ready? You want to start potty training at just the right time. You will know that your child is ready when he or she gets more interested in you going to ... Sorbs.net Extortion? By : Chris McElroy - You know you have some people who really think they are God's gift to the Internet. They think they know everything and they believe that everyone should bow to their superior knowledge. Usually that is how someone who is really inferior deals with their own shortcomings. The people who run Sorbs.net are perfect examples of the type of people I am talking about. If anyone isn't familiar with this group you should be. They blacklist domain names whenever one of the group de... Family Christmas Traditions from Germany By : Jane Roseen German legend says that, on Christmas Eve, all the rivers turn to wine, the animals speak to each other and to humans, trees bear fruit, church bells ring from the sea, and gems pour forth from the mountains.Is it any wonder, then, that family Christmas traditions in Germany are bold, beautiful, and full of cheer? Monitor Children On The Internet By : Dean Shal - It is a fact that many children today have access to the World Wide Web which allows them to be in touch with a lot of information that is exposed every day in our society throughout this media. If you have children, it is very important that you have some sort of monitoring so that you may be able to be fully aware of their actions while they are connected to the Internet. To monitor children on the Internet is as important as giving your kids advices on several aspects of t... The Importance of Kid Birthday Invitations By : C.J. Preston Are you the parent of a child is getting ready to have a birthday? If so, it is likely that you are planning or about to start planning a birthday party. For children of all ages, a birthday party is an important event. To notify guests of this event, birthday party invitations are sent out. The Little Souls Dolls By : Lisa Scott - Little Souls dolls are valuable and unique treasures created by children who are in need. Sales benefit those very children and part of the sales go to the Children's Hope Foundation. The concept behind the toys is as sweet and endearing as the faces themselves. Each doll is created by hand, just as you would suspect. The beauty lies in who makes the Little Souls Dolls and who benefits from the sales. They reminded me of something my great-great grandmother would make b... Do Disposable Diapers Make Potty Training Harder? By : Susanne Myers - Yes, I think disposable diapers make potty training harder. If you look at the average age a child was potty trained even just a generation ago, you can see that kids now take a lot longer to give up the diaper in exchange for using the potty. Let’s take a look at some of the reasons that modern disposable diapers make it harder for your child to be potty trained and what you can do to make it easier on him or her. One of the biggest improvements that has been made in the ... What Is Difficult Child Behaviour? By : Oswald H.Seifert - Most of us have strong opinions on how to guide our children's behaviour. Unfortunately, these opinions often focus on stopping the inappropriate behaviour and neglect to give significant emphasis to helping children learn new, more appropriate ways to behave. People who work with young children have a golden opportunity and an awesome responsibility to help children learn to make appropriate behaviour choices which, in turn, can lead to enhanced self-esteem and self-discipli... Child Behaviour - Dealing With Positivity! By : Alfred J.James - Bad behaviour is often an effective way to attract attention of parents. The conflicting time will probably start at the stage during her third year: tears and tantrums often go hand in hand with being two years old. Phrasing limits in a positive way focuses on what to do, rather than what not to do. When parents and caregivers offer these positive statements, they reinforce for children what is appropriate, serve as desirable models of communication for children to imitat... Does Genes Influence Child Behaviour? By : Melvin H.Gill - Many different things have an impact on a child's behaviour. Genes Some children are naturally more lively and excitable than others. They may be easily distracted and enjoy company rather than spending time on their own. Although boisterous, you’ll usually be able to control their behaviour. School You may notice a change in your child's behaviour when she starts school. If your child has problems learning things or is slower in picking things up, this can affect her... What Causes Autism? A Controversial New Theory By : Katerina Mitrou - Autism is a baffling disease that affects 500,000 children in the United States alone. Strangely enough, the incidence of autism has skyrocketed since the 1980s when only 1 in 10,000 children were diagnosed with the disorder, compared to 1 in 175 today. Scientists have yet to discover for certain what causes the disease, although there are several theories being discussed. The most controversial theory contends that mercury present in childhood vaccines may be one of the lead... Discovering The World of Babies By : Tom Takihi How dull this world would be had we no babies to tend! Imagine the monotony of sounds without their contagious giggles, pitiful cries, and puzzling babbles. Oh how awful it would be without their incredible innocence or their charming naughtiness, An Apple A Day Can Help Kids Make The Grade By : Dana Matas - Getting a child to eat healthy food can be a monumental challenge for any parent. However, studies show that all of the haggling, arguing, and hassle is actually worth the effort as a healthy diet leads to enhanced academic performance in school. In fact, malnourished children often struggle in school because they are more likely to miss school, score lower on standardized tests, and repeat grades. Worse, bad eating habits can lead to serious health problems, such as diabetes... The Signs Of The Unexplainable Autism Disease By : Masni Rizal Mansor The brain is an infinite labyrinth. No one-despite the surmountable efforts of history and modern day's great men-can truly decipher or describe how it ticks and how it works. Although it is considered as a powerful tool of any man who can utilize it to its maximum potential, the brain-or the mind-is not always designed for greatness. ADHD Treatments By : Vita V. ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and it is a chronic condition that can have a great impact on a child if a child does not get help, or if the right ADHD treatment is not prescribed. The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Truth About TV And Your Preschooler By : Deanna Mascle - I am the mother of a preschooler and I have to admit that my child watches several hours of television each week. I am sure he watches more hours than any educator would recommend, but I've decided to dismiss the recommendation of the so-called experts. For the record, my child is a precocious, intelligent child who started preschool at the head of his class and will start kindergarten next fall at the head of his class. So who is right? I think we both are because there are ... A Guide To Choosing The Right Toy For Your Child’s Age By : Amy Thomas - Choosing the right toy for your child’s age is not just a matter of selecting a toy that will engage, entertain and educate them, it is also a matter of safety. If you’ve browsed the aisles of any toy store lately you probably know that selecting the right toy can be a difficult undertaking. Not only do you want a toy that you can rest assured will provide no danger to your child, but you also want to select a toy that will help your child develop their full potential. Res... Three Keys To Teaching Your Child The Alphabet By : Deanna Mascle - Learning the alphabet is a key part of your child's education especially when it comes to learning to read and write. It is important that children learn not only to recite the letters in order, but also to recognize letters out of sequence. In addition, after mastering basic recognition, children will need to learn the sounds each letter represents and how to write it. While many parents recognize how important learning the alphabet is to their child they are not always s... 4 Steps to Preventing Childhood Obesity By : Anne Wolski Unfortunately, obese children often grow up to be obese adults. They are then likely to suffer diseases attributable to this obesity and the economic costs to the community are substantial. There are four main steps all parents must take in order to prevent childhood obesity in their children. 3 Steps To Helping Your Asthmatic Child By : David Kane Parents of asthmatic children often feel powerless to help. This article discusses the signs of child asthma, the best way to administer medication, and what to do during an asthma attack. How To Make The Transition To A Toddler Bed By : steve w Advice for parents on how to best move their child from a crib to a toddler bed. When To Make The Transition To A Toddler Bed By : steve w Advise on determining when to move your child from a crib to a toddler bed. Teen & Youth Obesity By : Rick McManus - Obesity in teenagers and children is maybe one of the saddest sights I see. It is cruel and horrible for children to be that overweight, they will not have a good social life or medical life and many things will get them down. They will find it hard to make friends as they will be bullied at school due to their weight and their health will suffer greatly as medical complications are always paired with obesity. We need to help our children and out teenagers to shake their unhe... How To Keep Your Kids Entertained Over The Holidays. By : Robert Michael - This idea will work well as part of a school Valentine party or children’s holiday party. 1. Make or buy plain cupcakes or cookies for each person who will be attending the holiday party. Buy one or two per person and allow for extras in case of less-than-perfect quality control. 2. You will also need two or three kinds of frosting, a variety of holiday sprinkles, mini M & Ms, tiny chocolate chips, toffee pieces and nuts. Choose the ones you want for the cookies or cupc... Parents It Is Your Job To Keep Your Child Safe Online By : Chris McElroy - We all have different ways with dealing with government. Many people think it is the government’s job to take care of us in many ways and others think that the government should stay out of our private lives and let us sink or swim as we may. In no area is this more contested than with our children. The government oversees how our children are educated. In low-income families the government sees to it the children are fed and clothed. When it comes to abusive parents the g... Disturbing New Study About Obesity And Weight Loss By : Wayne McDonald - Study Shows Some Americans Would Choose Divorce, Depression and Alcoholism Over Obesity May 23, 2006 -- What would you be willing to sacrifice if it ensured you would never be fat? Would you give up a year of your life? Or 10 years? Would you rather be divorced, unable to have children, depressed, alcoholic? A disturbing new study out of Yale University's Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity found that nearly half -- 46 percent -- of 4,283 participants would ra... Writing For Children: Turn Your Ideas Into A Book By : Laura Backes - Turn Your Idea Into a Book Maybe you're one of those lucky writers whose head is bursting with ideas. Or perhaps you have one idea that's been nagging you for weeks, always at the edge of your thoughts. Either way, you're itching to begin writing. That's good. But before you rush headlong into your story, stop and ask yourself one question: Is this just an idea, or is it a book? Ideas, of course, are the seeds of any work of fiction or nonfiction. But until an idea is f... Childhood Obesity – Helping Your Child By : John Furnem - A child that suffers from overweight or obesity is one that should regarded as having a temporary disease, the obesity condition is dangerous for the child heath and has effect on his social life, self esteem and confidence. When you decide that you want to fight, and beat childhood obesity you should think carefully or a plan and a tactic you will use to fight this condition. The three major keys in losing weight and having a successful diet plan are regular physical acti... Backyard Trampoline By : John Furnem - Trampolines are a fun way to keep fit and get regular exercise. For children, a trampoline can be an exiting form of play. There are many different sizes and styles available. When choosing a back yard trampoline it is important to consider what size and shape trampoline will suit your backyard. Different Types of Backyard Trampolines There are three main types of trampolines available and they all come in varying sizes. There is a size and shape for everyone. The three t... What To Do When Your Child Acts Up By : Deanna Mascle - Every parent has been there. Your usually angelic (or at least moderately well behaved) child is suddenly intractable, full of rage, or even engaged in a full-blown temper tantrum. Worse, your usual discipline measures don't even make a dent in the attitude or anger. What to do? First of all it is important to gain some modicum of control. If you can't get your child under control and you are in a public place then remove yourselves from the public eye. If you are home sen... 911 Internet Savvy For Parent’s Part I By : C LaRoy - The internet could be considered an entry into a brave new world for this millennium. To be successful in this world you must have access and knowledge of how to use the internet. Children that are able to use the internet will be better prepared for high school, college and the job market. Lawrence J. Magid of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children states, “millions of people are now going online to exchange electronic mail (E-mail) and instant messages; p... Common Marriage Problems - Jealousy By : Terry Ross - Jealousy in marriage is destructive, a real relationship killer and one of those common marriage problems that needs to be resolved. In you let feelings of jealousy develop and escalate the mind will run wild, imagine the enemy around every corner, question everything your partner thinks, says and does. In worst case scenario’s unresolved and unchecked jealousy has developed beyond the end of a relationship, into a long-term vendetta and in extreme cases extended to the lo... Keep Kids Safe Online: Child Pornography By : Chris McElroy - You see the news stories all the time. Child or young teenager lured by sex predator over the Internet. Its very scary to parents. However, you should not panic, there are solutions that you can look to for your child’s safety. You should not feel that you have to ban your children from using the Internet because of all the bad things you hear about. You should however open a good line of communication with your child. That goes for their offline safety as well as their on... Cause Of Childhood Obesity Explained By : Sam Weston - Many people believe that the cause of childhood obesity is due to over eating and laziness and to an extent they are right but the main cause of childhood obesity are two reasons. The child’s DNA and their parents. If people in the child's family have been struggling with weight gain for most of their life then the genes in that child will make them more susceptible to follow the same pattern, but that can be prevented by healthy eating and exercise which is where the parents... Thinking Of Adopting? You Can Do It! By : Robin Bartko - Each year, millions of North Americans consider adopting a child. Unfortunately, many rule out adoption due to lack of knowledge or fears of what they will encounter during the process. As a result, people’s dreams of having a family aren’t realized and children needing homes remain in orphanages or foster care. The good news is that there are many excellent resources available to help guide you on your journey including some that allow you to learn about adoption from exp... Child Obesity In Today's World By : Sam Weston - Child obesity rates are soaring just as high as adult statistics and this is a serious problem that needs to be addressed straight away!! Most child obesity problems stem from the fact that the child was bigger when they were younger therefore the problem was inevitably going to come back. It is so easy to gain weight in a world that convenience foods are most peoples answer to a good and proper meal, and where parents think that food should be used as a reward for children d... Childhood Obesity In Our Youth By : Sam Weston - Seeing a child abused is one of the worst sights a mother can endure, so why is making your child obese any different? Childhood obesity is on the rise as well as adulthood obesity so why are we all concentrating on adults getting slimmer when it should be children that are our main focus. An obese child is something that cannot go unaddressed. The child will have some serous problems in his life if he is not made to loose this weight. He will be unhappy and unfit for the res... Labor Day History For Kids By : Cinneide Of all the things our teachers teach our children, they do not often touch on the idea of Labor Day history for kids. How much do our children know about this important holiday? 6 Tips To Cope With Isolation From One Successful Stay-At-Home-Mother By : Agata Langer - Ask any woman who’s had a baby and they’ll tell you it is the most rewarding experience of their lives. However, after months and months of spending your entire day with an infant, you begin to feel as though you are losing touch with the adult world, particularly if you are accustomed to a fast-paced work life. Nowadays, many women put their careers first and wait until later in life to bear children. This transition from professional work to home life can be a surprising... Do We Need Labels? By : Robert Michael - We all know that having a bowl of hot steamy soup is about filling our tummies - and perhaps about a nice warm up after a sojourn in the cold or wet. But for Campbell Soup it's also about filling the coffers of some very needy folks and facilities - the institutions that teach your children. More than 30 years ago Campbell introduced its Labels for Education program. This charitable idea produced or contributed extensively to several long-standing and noteworthy project... Child Obesity By : MKichael Colucci Child Obesity is a medical disorder that is found in young children. Children who suffer from this disorder will typically have a weight that is out of proportion with their age and height. Nothing Seems To Scare Parents More Than The Prospect Of Paying Their Children's College Tuition Fees. By : Carl Hampton - In a recent survey, 300 parents of school-age children were asked to list in order the fears which inspired the most horror. Believe it or not, the high cost of college tuition came well above the safety of their family, terrorism, and crime. Most of the so-called experts seemed somewhat surprised by these results. Not me. I've received a great many letters over the years from parents on the subject of “Student Loans” and the hardships they have caused these families. ... Learning To Apply Information By : Esther Andrews - There are many definitions of intelligence, but the one I have learned in high school claimed that intelligence in nature is the ability of an animal or a human to use the information they have learned. I have also read about the idea that there are several levels of learning. The lowest level of learning, is just memorizing the material and being able to "regurgitate" it in the same term it was presented, and the highest levels of learning are the learning styles that use... How To Develop Creative Thinking By : Esther Andrews - In my opinion, creativity is the real genius. Intelligent children learn fast, and apply their knowledge in everyday life situations. But - inventing something new, creating something original, that is real genius. I always admire originality, whether it is original artwork, an original story, or an invention that can make life easier for many people. How can we teach our children creative thinking? How can we teach them the habit of thinking "outside the box"? Here are... Obesity In Children By : Zachary Thompson - Obesity is a condition that can shorten your life and can seriously affect you mentally and physically. It often has its roots in childhood. Obesity in children is growing at a frighteningly fast rate. There are more obese children now than ever before. Parents are letting their carelessness with their own diets spill over into their children’s lives. Here are a few points to think about when trying to prevent obesity and health problems for your children. Small childre... Self Confidence - The Deciding Factor By : Esther Andrews - Ruth was one of my best friends in elementary school. She was not the most talented student, nor the most intelligent. She was not the best student in class. But she had great confidence. She had this special attitude of "I can do it". Later, after graduation, she went on to work for a corporation. I followed her career, when she went up the corporate ladder, and finally landed a very prominent, central position at her company. I saw her take on projects that took major skill... Developing Leadership Qualities In Your Child By : Esther Andrews - Often I have heard that leaders are born, not made. Do you think this is true? How many times did you read a biography of a great leader, and discovered that as a child, he has been quiet, reserved and rather shy? Are those natural qualities of a leader? Of course not! These people have developed their leadership qualities later in life. Would you like your child to be a leader? What are the qualities of a leader? Here are some of the qualities required to be a leader... The Perfect Bed By : Katie Curtis Insightful article outlining bedding options for different body types. Dish Network’s Baby Steps By : J Hall There is a new channel in town, and it is just for babies. It is great news that Dish Network now carries the first and only programming designed just for the very young ones in the family. BabyFirstTV is one of the latest additions to the already exceptional family programming of Dish Network. Tips to Help Your Child Succeed in School By : Basheer Ahmad Try these often over looked tips to help turn your underachiever into an over achieving scholar. What Books Do Children Like? By : Kimberly Bagley - Parents at times don't realize how critical it is to read to their children as early as infancy. Reading to a little one can promote a child's strong, cerebral, and emotional development. Any positive interaction between parent and child is helpful such as speaking, reading, and playing easy games. We want to make the most of every situation and build it into a learning event. Reading is a hands down way to attain this. Different things in books such as features, phrasing,... Soothing Music: The Native American Flute By : Ken Snodin - Native Americans are eager to share their ancestry with their families and friends. One of the ways they do this is through their music, particularly through the music of the Native American flute. They want to ensure that their children have a strong link with their ancient culture, and music is an excellent way to teach non-Native Americans about this culture as well. Mothers of small children often find that Native American flute music is very soothing for their babies.... 8 Simple Tips On Potty Training Your Child By : Robert Michael - Have you tried potty training your child and it just isn’t going well? Some children fight every potty training attempt you will make, while other children are interested in potty training. You as a parent will be able to tell when your child is ready to start potty training. Two or three years of age is the average age for your child to start the potty training process. Here are some simple methods to help make it easier on both you and your child. 1. Start practicing usi... Do You Need Childcare When You Work At Home? By : Stephanie Foster - Many parents decide to work at home because they want more time with their families. They hope to be able to take care of their kids themselves rather than pay for any sort of childcare. But is this really practical? The answer really depends on your situation. There are a lot of factors to consider when taking a realistic look at what is best for you and your children. How old are your kids? The older they are, the less help you will probably need. Babies and toddle... Fitness For Kids By : Stew Smith - America's children are overweight. Why? Because WE are! 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While there has been a surge in patriotism, we all need to maintain a sense of pride and love for our country whether we are at war or in peace time. Children need to feel a sense of belonging too, in their family, their classrooms and in their country. They will thrive in an environment of respect, compassion and stability. If we as parents teach our kids to love, hon... Teach Your Teens the Value of Money By : Nevia David Even if you paid for your child's first car in its entirety, having them continually work to make token payments on it or the insurance premium can instill the sense that they've worked for what they have. Who is Watching the Baby? By : dinorah blackman If you bought a new car, you wouldn't allow just anybody to drive your vehicle, would you? So then how come we permit any kind of person-- crude, uneducated, unscrupulous-- to come in contact with our most prized possession? 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Self Determination – Making The Most Out Of You By : Dr. Randy Wysong Modern society makes growing up difficult. Dependence on the commercial world traps us as mindless consumers. Health and happiness require that we break the chains and become more self-determined and -sufficient.
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