1,046 articles on "children"

Cyber Parenting 101

Cyber Parenting 101 by: Judith Kallos Many parental units are not "techies" and openly admit they are not. They seem to use that as an excuse to not be informed and "trust" their children to do what is right in an environment that is clearly ris...

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I Yelled at My Kids

I really hadn't meant to yell. But the aftermathof it lay before me. My son was a wimpering messon the floor and my daughter sat statue-like onthe chair in front of me.As I sat there considering my next move, itoccurred to me that I needed to do...

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Talking to Kids ABout War

Talking to Kids ABout War by: John Philip Jackman A few days ago, my 8 year old daughter asked my wife What state is Iraq? My wife explained that Iraq is not a state, but another country. This led to a number of other questions: Why are they...

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The Supermum Myth Exposed

The Supermum Myth Exposed by: Ute Fumeaux The Supermum myth is creating havoc in families and communities around the world. Think about it. There is so much pressure on mothers. They’re expected to know what their doing with a brand new baby d...

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Be Kind to Animals Teaching Tip

Did you know the first week in May is Be Kind to Animals Week? Here are a few ideas to help you get that message across to your children...no matter what month it is.1. Here is a poem to read, taken from May Days, Macmillan Seasonal Activity Packs, 1...

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You Are Your Child's First Teacher

You Are Your Child's First Teacher by: Rose DesRochers How much thought have you given to your child’s future? In three years, my daughter will be eighteen. Most likely, she will be leaving home at this time, and on her way to college. I ...

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Endangered Kids – Is Computing safe for Kids

Kids computing is like "electronically sugar-coated 'learning' that may spoil children's appetite for the main course." Encouraging children to "learn" by flitting about in a colorful multimedia world is a recipe for a disorganized and...

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Parent's Report Card Time

by Lesley Spencer, MSc; Founder & President HBWM.com Inc.A friend recently told me that he took his son out for a burger. Whilethey were eating, his son said, "Dad, do you know why I am eating so slowly?"His dad said, "No. Why?" And his son replied, ...

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We all wish that our Children have Good Virtues, but... are we setting a good example ourselves

We all wish that our children should not smoke or drink, should not speak lies, should not steal, should not have a violent nature, etc... but are we setting a good example ourselves?Just yesterday, I was at a friend's place and his daughter cam...

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Celebrating Life with Children in September

Celebrating Life with Children in September by: Susie Cortright Here are ten simple pleasures you can enjoy with your children this month. 1. Ask your child to read a book to you. Younger children can look at the pictures and describe what’s ...

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