• Parents, Teens and Cyberspace

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    Isn't that obscene?I heard Kris commenting on seeing an obscene image on the web page to Philip.Why should anybody be allowed to use such images in online?Read more…
  • Back to School Preparation for All Ages

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    If you have children, late July, August and early September represents more than summer ending, cooler weather and fall foliage. School begins once again for millions of kids across the country. Getting your child prepared, regardless of whether they are in Kindergarten or a senior in high school, is a must.Read more…
  • Parenting Tips for Allergic Reactions in Children

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    Many children have a severe allergic reaction to milk, peanuts, wheat, shellfish, latex and other types of allergens during their childhood. Having a child with these types of allergic reactions can be challenging. Even something as simple as a trip to the mall can be daunting.Read more…
  • Kids Online, Have Parents Lost Control?

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    Internet safety is fast becoming a common household term. So much about being Safe online is not much different from being safe at the local mall. Don’t talk to strangers, don’t give people your name and address, Don’t use vulgar language, don’t be rude and obnoxious, mind your manners, and don’t run off with people you don’t know.Read more…
  • Parenting Tips for Emotionally Intense Children

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    While these parenting tools are good resources for any parent, they are especially valuable for parents of emotional or emotionally intense children.Give Choices but limit them. An intense child can be overwhelmed by too many options but also wants to have some control so give choices but limit them to 2 or 3 at most (start with 2) So rather than "what do you want for a snack" leaving you open to an unacceptable choice or frustration by too many options, give choices of 2 or 3 acceptable choices..Read more…
  • 14 Simple Rules for Raising Successful Children

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    Successful parenting means taking the time to understand what our children need to be fulfilled, confident, and happy. Of course, that’s no small task.Here are 14 guiding principles:1. First and foremost, recognize the true gravity of your task.Read more…
  • Sometimes Parents Are Just Tired

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    Do you ever have one of those days that you'd like to have a pause button that would put the world on hold while so you can take a moment to breathe?I've had a few of those days lately. It seems like the normal stresses of life, the bills, the home maintenance, the job, and all those other day to day things get to be a lot - and factor in the marriage, other relationships that can become 'high maintenance', responsibilities, and add a few kids and suddenly you feel overwhelmed and would just like to shut everything off and close your eyes and hear nothing.Read more…
  • Baby Poop: What New Parents Need To Know

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    Newborn babies don't do much. They cry and sleep. They gaze around some.Read more…
  • Moving Away from the Joneses

    By: EM Sky
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    I've been thinking a lot this past week about the dilemmas of childhood hierarchies and brand name idolization. What interests me about the problem is that not all kids play the hierarchy game, making fun of other kids in order to be part of an "in" crowd. So what's the difference?Read more…
  • 911 Internet Savvy for Parents: Part I

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    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.Read more…
  • Social Skills Training and Rewards: Six Tips for Fine Tuning Your Child's Behavior Change Program

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    Of course, you want your child to experience that internal sense of satisfaction of a job well done. That is a feeling money cannot buy. But for the tougher skills and for our more challenging loved ones, concrete rewards are appropriate and valuable as motivational tools.Read more…
  • Childs' Future Depends on Father

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    Moms there is no doubt about the importance of good mothers in a home. In the lines that follow I am going to plead with mothers to figure out a way to marry men that will commit for a life-time. And I hope with the staggering statistics that I am going to present, that fathers will see how crucial they are to the success and happiness of their off-spring.Read more…
  • Parents - Protecting Children from Second Hand Smoke

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    Firstly the stats:42% of children live in a home where somebody smokes.60% of smokers admit they disapprove of smoking with a child present in a car or room, 25% do so anyway. So whats the big deal with second hand smoke??Read more…
  • Cocaine Use Among Teens

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    Cocaine is a powerful drug that can be snorted, injected when dissolved in water, ingested, or smoked as crack. It is often referred to as coke, snow, flake, blow, or other terms. Cocaine is highly addictive and dangerous.Read more…
  • Night Time Rituals for Children

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    Children in the rest of the world seem to go to sleep when bedtime arrives. At least that is the perception among some noted researchers. Bed time comes and children go to bed.Read more…
  • Child Abduction: What You Can Do To Protect Your Children

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    Rest assured, the chances that your child will go through life without a successful or even attempted abduction are very high. In fact, the majority of children do not ever experience this terrifying event. According to Kids Health (www.Read more…
  • One Word Can Bring Your Family Closer Together And Create Memories To Last A Lifetime

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    Every parent hopes their family will build a close and loving relationship. Every parent hopes when their children are grown that they will have many fond memories of their childhood. But how do families create those bonds and memories?Read more…
  • What To Do When Your Child Acts Up

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    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.Read more…
  • Tips to Help Your Picky Eater

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    You’re sitting at the dinner table and you put 3 or 4 different foods on your toddler’s high chair tray. Not only does your child not eat any of the 3 foods, but your toddler starts throwing the food out of boredom. Sound familiar?Read more…
  • B A T H Another 4 Letter Word

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    There are words that you just can't say around children. The reasons for the censorship differ.Of course there are the standard 'bad' words that no one wants their children to hear - the main reason for that is that we don't want our kids repeating those nasty words.Read more…

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