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Show Your Child Some Respect - Discipline in Private (Part 1)

Parents should always try to help their children stay out of embarrassing situations. Some parents lose control of their child in a public setting and then choose to discipline the child in the public eye. This is very humiliating for the child and should be avoided. Here I share one strategy that w

Tips on Potty Training a 27 Month Old Girl

Potty training need not be painful for you or your daughter.toddler girl image by Trevor Goodwin from Fotolia.comThere's no magic age at which a little girl is ready to be potty trained. While some parents believe their child has the physical and cognitive skills to begin training at 18...

What to Look For When Visiting a School

An in person school visit will show you what a school is like in a way that you just can't understand any other way. When you go to visit, have an idea of what you are looking for.

Secrets to Superior Language Development

Although the first six or seven years of life are a critical period for language, this period only declines gradually. Children of all ages can benefit from increased language stimulation less TV, more conversation and reading.

The Family As Social Foundation

Are we witnessing an alarming trend? Is the traditional family failing in its efforts to raise responsible citizens? The internet and cell phones as a social obstacle. What happened to meaningful communication within the family? Government as Big Brother?

Breastfeeding Cuts SIDS Risk

Protecting against sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) may be yet another benefit of breastfeeding.

The Illogical Use Of Logic With Children

Can you recall when you were a child doing something that caused your mother or father upset? Research into brain activity as it relates to stress informs us that in times of high stress, our thinking processes become confused and distorted, and our short-term memory is suppressed. With this being t

The Right Toddler Toys For Your Child's Overall Development

The toddler years of a child are very important years for development.It is during this time that your child will experience everything first hand since he can now walk and do things on his own.The skills develop during these years affects future development therefore it is best to start early.

The Making of a Web Parent

Tap the potential of the Web in your family's life, from your Guide to Parenting of K-6 Children.

Seeking Adorable Baby Bedding Ideas

Preparing the nursery for your newborn is one of the most thrilling times during the last few weeks of pregnancy. All parents hope that they can get their child adorable baby bedding.

Kid's Play Table Reviewed

A kids play table is the ultimate in recreational fun for your kids. They will love having their very own table to play on and it will keep them occupied for hours. Let them develop their creativity by drawing, painting and playing all day on a perfectly sized table. They are available in different

School Corporal Punishment - What Parents Can Do

School corporal punishment is still being used in many schools. Here is what you can do if you do not want your child paddled in school by a teacher, principal, or other authority figure at school.

Homemade Baby Keepsake Ideas

Between diaper changes and feedings, time flies with a new baby. Before many parents realize it, they have a toddler walking around. It is important to remember the precious months your child was a baby, and a keepsake is a way to keep those memories alive. To make the keepsake more special, make it

How to Teach Children Decimals

Decimals are a critical concept to grasp for children in elementary schools and are normally seen around the second-grade level. Decimals are used every day when using money and can appear in many more of our daily activities. As a teacher, you must figure out the best way to teach concepts to your

Baby Clothes and Kids Clothing

Choosing clothes for children, and particularly choosing clothes for babies, is an important but often difficult and daunting task. Buying clothes for yourself is of course important too - it affects how others see you, how comfortable you are throughout the day, what else you can wear, how maneuver

Helping Your Child Write a Book Report

How can you help your child write a book report? What are the steps that will help them learn how to write the report? The sooner they learn, the less dependent will they be on your help with similar assignments in the future.

Middle School

If your tween or preteen is headed to middle school, you can help pave the way.