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Index of Publishers of Books on Special Needs

Looking for a good book on parenting a child with special needs? Seek out offerings from publishers whose books have been reviewed in the Harried Parent's Book Club.

How to Deal With Your Troubled Teen

Whether your teen abuses drugs, is promiscuous or suffers from a mental illness, it is a challenge to deal with a troubled teen. To help your teen, you must learn how to recognize the warning signs. A drop in grades, skipping school, mood swings, stealing, disobeying, weight changes and lying to adu

Child Anger - Problems and Solutions

When was the last time you got angry?Was it because of poor service or a moronic driver who pulled right across your path?How did you react?We, as responsible adults know how to manage our anger and channel it into socially acceptable behaviour which does not kill or hurt anyone.

Epoxy Floor Coatings - Extraordinary Flooring Choice

There are several styles of the s, but the main is epoxy floor coating which is mostly used in the residential garage, industrial floors and basement floors and further in the office facilities. The epoxy ...

Food Fight!

So your four year old won't eat anything but cheese and crackers? Your six year old hates anything with a sauce on it. Your eight year old won't let his lips touch a vegetable if his life depended on it. What do you do? You're trying to be a good parent and provide nutritious meals to

How to Create a Neat Kid's Closet

Tips for keeping a kid's closet organized. Use children's hangers, infant hangers or baby hangers to encourage your child to help and avoid clothing damage.

Choosing the Perfect Daycare Center

As a parent, it is a scary thought to leave your children at the hands of a stranger for a long period of time. A lot more so if this is your first time but by doing proper research and planning in advance can help a great deal in making sure that your child is kept safe, happy, and healthy while yo

Using Security Cameras to Protect Your Child From Babysitter Abuse

It's the worst nightmare that parents can ever have: that sweet and efficient nanny who's been watching their kids while they were at work has actually been physically and verbally abusing them behind their backs. Sadly, the news reminds us that nobody is beyond suspicion. There are cases

Ways to Stop Breast Milk Production

If you decide to stop breast feeding your baby, you have to signal this message to your body. If you don't pass the message along to your body, it will continue to produce breast milk. Stopping breast feeding cold turkey can result in painful and swollen breasts. As a result, a gradual approach is r

Personalized Letters From Santa

With the Holiday Season quickly approaching and little ones around the world getting ready to write their letter to Santa… give them a little something back this Christmas that's personalized.Yes, you can simply mail out a letter to the north pole” and get a gen

Plan a Fun Earth Day for Kids

Want your children to appreciate the world around them? A few activities makes for a fun and educational earth day for kids.

Enrolling In Online Home Schooling The Easiest Way

The number of parents that choose to enroll their child online for home schooling is expanding. Its popularity among other parents and parents-to-be is vastly increasing. Some parents want it because it is more convenient when it comes to the financial aspects. Some parents do not have enough money

Playgroup Pitfalls

Playgroups are social gatherings with moms and their kids, that allow the kids to play with other children around their same age, and moms to socialize. They are often held at the park, or at someone's home, and can be a lot of fun. Despite the fun involved and the fact that playgroups are sort

Child Nutrition Breakfast

A Nutritious Breakfast - A Great Way to Start the DayAmy was having trouble concentrating at school. Though she had always been a conscientious student, she began forgetting to turn in assignments, an