One of the most important tasks of parenting is to help children become independent, so that as adults, they can take care of themselves and pursue their dreams. Teaching independence is a long process, beginning in toddlerhood and (hopefully) ending...
Parenting parenting children kids mostSomeone Stole My Book by: Patricia Gatto At a recent library presentation, a woman stole our book. Not the copyright, not the story, but a single copy of our children's book. Another person might view this as a compliment. The book has enou...
Parenting parenting book children wouldPreventing Obesity in Young Children by: Cathy Strahl Do you have a young child whose weight or eating habits are out of control? Need some real world help with ‘taming the cookie monster'? Here are some things that worked for our family....
Parenting parenting food child family weightHow I Met My Angel by: Saleem Rana Today I was in rather a whimsical mood, and so instead of my usual “how to” article, I thought I'd create a fairy tale for the child within you to enjoy. When I was just a young soul, on my first inca...
Parenting parenting love school learnThe Seven Keys to Child Obedience by: Anthony Kane, MD Learning obedience is an important part of child development. This is the tool that allows you as parents to train your child. Through obedience your child will learn self-control and develo...
Parenting parenting child children parentsIf you are a parent of out of control teens, there is no doubt that at times, you may feel like a bad parent. We'll discuss why this has to be let go of so that you can turn your family situation around. If you have out of control teens lurking...
Parenting parenting parent control fromIt seems like when I was a kid, my mom had to struggle to get me to come inside. My siblings and I would spend endless summer days roaming the hills near my home, playing war through the woods, building forts, and even just lying back in the tall gra...
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Parenting parenting plan birthParenting a child with special needs is not always easy, but it is very rewarding. For anyone that is a parent of a child that has special needs, there are 5 traits that you need to have in order effectively raise your child and be able to enjoy it a...
Parenting parenting special needs child willWhen Hilary Clinton was the First Lady she publicly stated that to raise children properly "It takes a village." The reaction of millions of parents was to breathe a huge sigh of relief, as if to say "Yes, I need help and thank goodness someone under...
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