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Parenting Information

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream, But Not For Ice Cream!


We all scream for ice cream. Or, we don't, at least not anymore.

Playing Safe


Do you really want your child to enjoy playing with a toy that was made on the other side of the world by people who are no more than children themselves, and paid 30 cents an hour - a paltry sum that can barely sustain them? Unfortunately, all too often, that's exactly what you're doing.I'm not suggesting that anybody who does this is uncaring and selfish - when we buy these toys it's usually because we don't know any better.

Got To, Get To - Change The Way Your Family Thinks


I recently heard a story that has literally changed the way that I, and my family, think about life. The story is as follows:There was once a high-powered woman in her 30s who ran her own company and was massively successful in business.

Did You Get the Hidden Parenting Message in Finding Nemo?


In the movie, Finding Nemo, Nemo's father, Marlyn asks the sea turtle, "Dude, how do you know when they are ready?"This is an interesting question that many parents would like to know. How DO you know when your children are ready to take on tasks for themselves? The only way to know if your children are ready for something is to test them.

Screaming Kids Driving You Nuts? Four Rules to Help You Keep Your Sanity!


Often I will hear parents say, "I just ignore Jr. when he has a fit or screams.

Best Tips for Stress Free Child Party Games


When planning a child birthday party, just a little bit of organisation will go a long way. A good selection of child party games will keep the group interested and the party running smoothly.

I WONT DO IT! Tips for Working with the Oppositional Child


"I WON'T DO IT!" "YOU CAN'T MAKE ME!"Whether parent or teacher, we have all "been there" and "done that" with a child exhibiting refusal behaviors. Before "losing your cool" and your power as well, interventions and strategies are provided for use to help deescalate this classic power struggle.

Keeping Your Children Safe


The purpose of this article is to address some of the key points parents need to know in order to keep their children safe.Let them know who can help them:When I was an officer I participated in something called "Safty Town".

Parenting Your Teenager: Self-Decorating or Self-Harm - How to Tell the Difference


Q. I need your help with a question about my teen-age daughter.

ParentingYour Teenager: Dont Buy the I Dont Know and I Dont Care Attitude


"I don't know and I don't care."I've heard those words more than a few times in my office.

Parenting Your Teenager: How to Respond to Manipulation


Q. My daughter has gotten very good at manipulating us, and sometimes we do not even know it has happened until much later.

Parenting Your Teenager: Late vs. Too Late, and 5 More Sure Fire Tips


Late vs. Too LateEvery now and then, I'll hear a parent tell me something like this,"I know we should do something about how we handle our son/daughter, but it's really too late since they are almost 18.

No, No, No -- What Else is a Parent to Say?


The word no is probably the most overused word in the English language. I speak from experience since I myself use it frequently.

How Public Schools Coerce Parents Into Giving Mind-Altering Drugs To Their Children


Despite the potentially dangerous side-effects of Ritalin, public school authorities now pressure many parents to give Ritalin to their children so these kids won't "act up" in school.Naturally, most parents don't want to drug their children just because they are unruly, bored in class, or high-spirited.

Who Wants To Date Their Mother?


Do any other reality TV junkies remember a show on TV last year called "Who Wants To Marry Our Dad?" Well, my life is starting to sound very very similar lately. All you have to do is listen to my kids for a day, and you'll see exactly what I'm talking about.

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