Parenting Tips
Grandparents and Grandchildren: You Can Have a Great Relationship
(Written by Ken Myers) Grandparents can have such a wonderful impact on their grandchildren’s lives. I know this because I have watched my mother and my grandmother interact over the years with all the children. I owe so very much to my grandmother for all the wisdom, insight, and just plain … Read More »
Avoiding The Mundane On Father’s Day
(Written by Sam Mulder) Father’s days come and go and they rarely remain in the memory for long, but you can do something about that. There’s a limit to how many pairs of slippers, embroidered handkerchiefs or boxes of chocolates a man can go through in one year. If you want your father to know … Read More »
Juggling Motherhood And A Career: How to Balance Work and Family
(Written by Fran S.) “I don't know how you do it!” If you're a working mum, you'll almost certainly have been on the receiving end of similar comments. Yes, juggling motherhood with a career is no Sunday saunter through the park, but today there are more UK mums in work than those choosing to … Read More »
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Traveling With Kids: FIve Great Apps to Keep Them Entertained
(Written by Aaron Mills) Summer is on its way, a time when lots of families pack the bags, the kids in the car and head to the airport. It’s a time when every parent prays for patience to deal with the hassles of travel combined with the hassles and chaos of children traveling along with … Read More »
Math Basketball Is A Fun Way To Learn
(Written by Noelle Eberts) Getting children involved in a subject when they may not be so inclined is pretty easy if you provide a competitive way for them to learn. Most children are competitive and they all love to play games. Often just a brain game isn’t enough and if they are playing physical … Read More »
How To Keep Your Children Safe Around Pets
(Written by Melanie S.) Research shows that you can boost your child’s cognitive, social, and emotional development by having a pet at home. Pets have the capability to teach kids values and they may even help improve your child’s self esteem. It’s important to note, however, that while pets … Read More »
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Growing Great Readers: Early Childhood Literacy
(Written by Sarah Aiono) A few years back I stumbled across an advertisement promoting a revolutionary new product designed to have your baby get the edge among their peers by developing their reading skills prior to being able to actually talk. This program operated by using flash cards, books and DVDs to teach word recognition with infants. It … Read More »
Do Kids Get As Much Exercise As They Used To?
(Written by Henry Abernathy) Through the generations, the invention of video games and other types of digital media have taken a toll on the exercise regimens of our youth. Gone are the days of playing freeze-tag and hide-and-seek until the street lights came on. Now, children are socializing with their friends from the comfort of their rooms on … Read More »
5 Tips for Parental Involvement In Education
(Written by Byran Smith) It is not always easy to stay abreast of the many things children do in school on a daily basis. By the age of 5, school becomes an integral part of a child’s life, and parents can connect with their children in ways that were once not possible. Being part of this new world is exciting, different and can be a bit … Read More »
Factors That Influence Positive Parenting
(Written by James D. and Edited by Elle Yi) There are several styles in parenting to suit different households and individuals. Even though there is a pattern, each parent uses his or her own set of rules to be a successful one. Parenting types and methods have been highly correlated with their own cultures and background. Parenting is very … Read More »