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Raising Teens on a Tight Budget
Let’s face it – the things required these days to raise a child are expensive. Things can cost a lot of money – school fees, fashionable clothes, sports activities to name just some as a scratch on the surface. The way to control some or all of these costs is to train and teach your son/daughter to see things from your point of view and help them understand.Read more…Teaching, Learning, and Bonding with Pre-Schoolers
Some of my best memories of parenting consist of recollections of my son curled up against me while I was reading him a story or while racing one another on word puzzler-type books. His whole experience of learning to read was not painful at all, but was more an experience of bonding with mom while bonding with printed type. There was laughter and hugs and encouragement, which should always be part of early learning at its best.Read more…Backpacks, Kids, and Us
He was probably nine or ten years old. I suppose he would be about four feet tall if he were standing normally. But he wasn’t, thanks to his immense backpack.Read more…Keeping The Kids Busy When It’s Miserably Hot
Summer is a great time for children. School is out for most of them and it’s time to play. Running, climbing, building sand castles, swimming...Read more…The Creative Child: A Guide to Encouraging Low-Tech Play
A trip to the local toy store can overwhelm a parent with the wide expanse of high-tech playthings. What parent hasn't been driven to near madness by the repetitive squeal of some battery-operated toy? Some such trinkets are even marketed for babies and toddlers, ripe with packaging that desperately tries to persuade parents that no baby can be soothed without the singing, flashing, or vibrating of the latest innovations.Read more…Parents and Teenagers: Dressing for a Classy and Sophisticated Look
When you look around in the world what do you see that you would like to modify or transform? I see a messed up pop culture filled up with teenage girls and young women, walking around on the streets, in the stores, and even in church, half naked! I am, a mother of three home-schooled teenage sons, which makes me kind of embarrassed by these tense moments together when half dressed teenage girls and women walk by and smile flirtatiously at my sons, while their bellies and breasts hang out of their shirts.Read more…Kids and Daycare
Now a days the only way for some families to make it, is for both the mother and father work and the children go to daycare. The daycares are not only expensive but you don't really know what goes on while your children are there.My daughter and son-in-law were in the group of working parents.Read more…Tips for Successful Parenting
It’s not the childs fault; believe it or not, poor parenting is the main cause of bad behaviour in children.Kids can be frustrating, annoying and down right infuriating at times and yet you’re still expected to love and care for the little ‘angels’ through thick and thin.They won’t admit it as often parents don’t know any different, but often the problem is due to poor parenting which manifests itself in bad behaviour in the child.Read more…How To Survive a Road Trip with the Kids
“You’re driving how many hours with three children?” Looks of horror or sympathy often accompany this reaction when our friends learn we are taking yet another road trip.Sure we enjoyed flying, when there were only two of us.Read more…Why Did God Create Brothers?
"They help sisters catch bugs," says Katherine, age 7.Actually, it's to bug sisters, says Chelsie, 11: "God created brothers so they could annoy their sisters to death. He also created them so their dads could have something to do when they get home from work such as sports.Read more…Back to School Shoes - Give Your Child a Healthy Start
Those lazy, barefoot summer days are coming to an end—time to shop for those back-to-school shoes. No doubt your kids feet have grown quite a bit (again), but getting a larger shoe should be just part of your checklist. Leading children’s podiatrists agree that choosing the proper footwear for your kids is a decision that will impact the lifelong health of your child.Read more…A Nutty Idea - How To Throw A Nutty Kids Party
"Can't I ever have a party unless it's my birth¬day?" Sally demanded.Her mother looked up from her mending startled.Read more…Educational Toys For Girls Run The Gamut
It used to be educational toys for girls included only kitchen sets, baby dolls and maybe fake cleaning equipment. And while all of those things remain important mainstays, the types of educational toys for baby girls and even little ladies has expanded greatly.When it comes to teaching a small child lessons they need to succeed in school and life in general, few things can compare to educational toys.Read more…Child Support Enforcement
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, there are about 68% of child support cases that have arrears owed in 2003, compared to 53% in 1999.Read more…Raising Bilingual Children: The Most Successful Methods
As the saying goes, there are many ways to skin a cat, and so there are a multitude of strategies for raising bilingual children. Among all these choices, one thing remains constant -- a children’s love for predictability.Have you ever noticed how poorly many children handle change and how they thrive when on familiar turf?Read more…The Truth About 'My Space'
How a Mother’s personal space, private space, and even virtual space begins to disappear, seemingly overnight and what she can do to win it back… well, some of it anyway.Everyone is talking about My Space this, My Space that, and ‘Have you visited My Space?’ Let me be the first to tell you, there is no such thing as ‘My Space’.Read more…Real Christian Parenting
There are a few types of parenting, called Christian parenting that has caused a big debate. Some people actually link Christian parenting with child abuse. This is not the case.Read more…What Can We Learn From Adam Naming the Animals?
"If Adam hadn't named the animals, we wouldn't know one animal from the other. We might have cow brains for breakfast, lizard guts for lunch and dog toes for dinner," says James, 9.With such an active imagination, James has more going for him than cow brains.Read more…Choosing Educational Toys
How do you ensure that the educational toy you buy will be right for your child? As with everything there are no guarantees with children. There are a couple of things to consider when selecting children’s educational toys that can improve the chances that your choice will be well received.Read more…Can Creativity Be Taught?
When you think ‘creative type’ do you envision a starving artist? Although creativity has always been an essential part of science and industry, not to mention human survival, many parents see creativity as a path to the food service industry (would you like fries with that art school degree?), instead of the difference between obscurity and brilliance in almost any field.Read more…
Most Recent Articles in Parenting category
- The Art Of Keeping Kids Happy On Long Car Trips - By: Levi Quinn
Hitting the road for a long trip with a car full of kids can be a real challenge when it comes to staying sane. Hours in a small confined space with the entire family gets boring and frustrating fast. But there are plenty of things you can get the kids doing so that they are entertained and not pestering you constantly about how much longer it will be until they can get out. Take advantage of the resources you have at your disposal that did not exist ten or twenty years ago. - Breastfeeding - a father's perspective - By: Stuart Hutchings
The benefits of breastfeeding are well documented but the father's story often remains untold - Reduce Obesity - Breastfeed - By: Stuart Hutchings
A short article that extols the benefits of breastfeeding and its relevance in these times of increasing rates of obesity - Common mistakes while parenting children - By: Melina Menny
You have made it through 40 weeks of anxiety studded waiting. Your baby has finally arrived and you are itching to try out your newly acquired parenting skills. But before you tumble into the glory and pain of parenting, it would help if you knew more about some of the most common mistakes parents make while bringing up young children. - Bathroom Safety Tips - By: Veronica Scott
When it comes to dangerous rooms in the home there are many, however the bathroom seems to be in a class all its own. Maintaining an adequate level of safety in the home is important, especially when small children are involved. The bathroom is a place that poses many dangers to small kids. There are plenty of ways to prevent an accident or injury before it happens. Make sure to check your bathroom for hidden dangers. - Cool fun with Inflatable Water Slides! - By: Cristian Stan
Summer days can really be harsh. You just went home from your beach vacation and you're raring to go back there again. Why? Because the heat back home is unbearable. You might as well sit idly under the cool Florida sun and have the time of your life. - Give Us an Inflatable Slide and We Will Play for Hours! - By: Cristian Stan
Summer days can really be harsh. You just went home from your beach vacation and you're raring to go back there again. Why? Because the heat back home is unbearable. You might as well sit idly under the cool Florida sun and have the time of your life. - Questions to Ask Preschools - By: Veronica Scott
Getting your small child ready for preschool is a wonderfully exciting time. Playing and growing alongside other children is necessary for healthy development and social skills. But it is only natural that every parent wants only the best for their children. Picking the right preschool is not as simple as flipping through the phone book. There are a few things you may want to keep in mind as you conduct your search. - Teaching Kids About Money - By: Veronica Scott
As any parent knows, it can be incredibly frustrating to deal with children when it comes to money. They have little understanding of the true value and cost of things. When it comes to wants, needs and must haves, this can get overwhelming. There is no set time that is best for teaching your children about money. As soon as you feel they are capable of understanding certain aspects you can get started. - Bugaboo Strollers, a Must Have for Parents on the Go! - By: Kimberly Green
Functionality and durability are at the top of the list of features desired in a new stroller, and Bugaboo got it right!