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Validating vs. Indulging Children's Feelings
Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D.
I grew up at a time when children's feelings were not important. I was supposed to go along with the program without complaint, regardless of how I felt. If I was upset about something, my mother generally responded with, Don't be ridiculous, while my

Adult ADHD Drug Use Skyrockets
Author: Jeannine Athens-Virtue
The Strattera television depicted a distracted man forgetting his car keys, arriving late to appointments and failing to complete work assignments on time. In the forefront of many adults' minds was, Yeah, I can relate. Today more and more adults

Troubled Youth - Strategies to work with Shyness and Withdrawal
Author: Nivea David
Which teenagers are at high risk for such behaviors as drug/alcohol use, dropping out of school, pregnancy, violence, depression, or suicide? One of the difficulties parents face is how to recognize the more subtle indicators of such behavioral problems a

Juvenile Offenders and Troubled Teens
Author: Harry Johnson
A "delinquent" is defined as under the age of majority who has been convicted in juvenile court of something that would be classified as a crime in adult court.

After school activity for the hyperactive child
Author: Nick
ADHD refers to attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder. Most children who suffer from this disorder suffer from attention problems as well as hyperactivity. Parents of such children are well aware that inattention and hyperactivity continue throughout t

How To Protect Your Child From Online Predators
Author: Elliot Jarves
More than 75% of children under the age of 14 will be approached by an online predator this year: is YOUR child at risk?

Baby Shower: The Welcoming Committee on Board
Author: Nick
Finding out your pregnant is the best news of all. Well, second to hearing the grand proposal of a lifetime. After a successful wedding ceremony, hearing that your love has borne fruit is the icing on the cake. For first time expecting mothers, it is a di

How To Throw The Best Baby Shower In 3 Easy Steps
Author: Linda Harrison
Here's a really simple way to throw the best baby shower possible and really wow your friends and family members. Throwing a winning baby shower shouldn't be more work than it needs to be. However, there are 3 steps to follow to the letter to ensure that

Profile of Encouraged Children
Author: Carol Welsh
Walk through any mall and you will see discouraged families. The parents look weary because the children are controlling them. How did this happen? With both parents working and returning home tired, sometimes it's just easier to give in to the

Cleaning a Child's Bedroom - 15 Minutes a Day
Author: Jess Knutson
Here is a simple plan to help your child/teen keep their rooms clean. Don't worry if the room is a disaster. Just set the timer for 15 minutes each day and get started. Continue clearing clutter each day until you find the tops of the dressers and the

Creative Potty Training
Author: Valerie Garner
When I was potty training my two young boys, I discovered this method of potty training that made it an enjoyable, yet very effective way to potty train toddlers. First, make sure your child is ready for potty training, shows interest, wants big kids

Developing Fluency in Young Children
Author: Nicole Brekelbaum
Questions to Ask when Developing Your Child's Literacy Skills. Does Your Child have the Ability to Link Letters and Sounds Together? We all know that letters of the alphabet form words and that learning letters and sounds is usually the predecessor

Five Easy Steps To Potty Train Your Baby
Author: Amy Fadden
No...Don't let your child pee or poop every where and make your life miserable. Try to potty training your child since baby. Starting since newborn is not a bad idea. Some mom say the sooner you potty train your baby the better you find the result. Thus,

Home And School Education - Your Kids Can Benefit From Both!
Author: Frank McGinty
Once, as a Learning Support Teacher, I made my way down to the annexe that housed the school's History Department. The annexe was about 100 metres from the main school building, down an attractive, leafy hill. On the way I was irked by two girls

Lessons in Shooting Hoops
Author: Alyice Edrich
No matter where we look or what life throws our way, there is always a lesson to be learned, if we just take the time to look for it. On February 27, 2004 our family was fortunate enough to take a mini-vacation, courtesy of our 13-year-old son. The

Parents — The No Child Left Behind Law Won't Do Much For Your Child
Author: Joel Turtel
Past experience with federal education programs predicts that the No Child Left Behind act (NCLB) will also fail parents whose children are doing poorly in school. The federal government has spent over $120 billion on Title 1 programs for low-income

PreSchool Spanish
Author: Bob Lasseter
Why an EarlyAGE 2nd Language? Research indicates that from ages 1 through 8 is the best time to introduce a new language to a child. If the 2nd language is introduced early in life children will learn it faster and retain it longer. Being exposed to a

Sports Psychology Guidelines for Sports Parents
Author: Dr. Patrick J. Cohn
Sports parents have a big impact on their young superstars. A healthy and successful sports experience will depend on sports parents' ability to instill confidence and self-esteem in athletes. Read sports psychology expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn's view on how

Strategies To Help Boost Your Child's Self Esteem
Author: Aurelia Williams
Self esteem in an important quality for all children to have. As parents, you can help to boost your child's self esteem by following the steps below: Model good self-esteem: Express through your actions and words that you respect yourself. Children

Surviving Colic
Author: Tammy Pinarbasi
Colic is basically uncontrollable crying in a healthy baby. It can come as early as two weeks and last as long as three months. Typically they will cry for hours at a time and may do this a few times a week. If your baby is crying like this and appears