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14 Ways To Boost Customer Response In A Tough Economy 14 Ways To Boost Customer Response In A Tough Economy  by: David Coyne Things are rough today for online businesses. The economy is struggling to get back on track. Spam is clogging up the... 4 Tips for Taking Great Baby Pictures Even If You39re Not a Professional 4 Tips for Taking Great Baby Pictures - Even If You're Not a Professional  by: Alexis Dawes When my daughter Layla was born I had a hard time putting the camera down. And apparently I wasn't the... 5 Love Languages and Those Who Contribute at Home 5 Love Languages and Those Who Contribute at Home  by: Kate Hufstetler The work around a house or apartment has got to be some of the least thanked work ever created. Whether it is the yard work... 5 Steps to Raising an Optimistic Child 5 Steps to Raising an Optimistic Child  by: Dr. Tony Fiore I had just completed a session with 17-year old Julie who suffered from severe depression. Julie believed she was a total failure and... 5 Ways To Help Your Kids Do Math 5 Ways To Help Your Kids Do Math  by: Murdo Macleod Uh oh. Your kids arrive home with their school reports and it's poor marks from the math department. Now what do you do? You may not be a math... 6 Tried True Fun Ways to Educate and Entertain Your Preschooler 6 Tried & True Fun Ways to Educate and Entertain Your Preschooler  by: Myranda Morgan 1. New Word of the Day Introduce your preschooler to a new word each morning at breakfast and define it... 7 Easy Ideas for Organizing Kids Artwork sy Ideas for Organizing Kids Artwork  by: Maria Gracia In school, kids are encouraged to create, draw, color, paint and build. These activities can certainly stimulate children, and help them... 8 Gifts of Parenting 8 Gifts of Parenting  by: Lawrence Vijay Girard No one who has hugged their child can doubt the gift of a childs presence in their life. The love that is expressed in that simple act is one of... A Dad39s Thoughts On Dad39s day A Dad's Thoughts On Dad's day  by: Lee Wise (21 Reasons I Love Being A Dad) © Lee Wise All rights reserved What you will read in the next five to eight minutes will not qualify as one of the top... A Dangerous Environment ngerous Environment  by: Richard Lowe, Jr. The internet is a dangerous place for your children. Don't even begin to believe that your child is safe. There are more dangers than you can possibly... A Minute Can Turn into Hours for the Child of a WorkatHome Mom A Minute Can Turn into Hours for the Child of a Work-at-Home Mom  by: Patricia Gatto In theory, working at home is an ideal situation. But in reality, it's difficult to balance the needs of your... A New School Year A New School Year  by: Kimberly Chastain Depending on where you live school will be starting this month or next month. A new school year is usually exciting and scary at the same time. Most... A Night Out For Mom Dad A Night Out For Mom & Dad  by: Jennifer Shryock Is your babysitter watching the kids and your k9 family member? It is Saturday night and you have planned for a babysitter to entertain and... Am I Really A StrollerMonger Am I Really A Stroller-Monger?  by: David Leonhardt I was reading "A Modern Infant Armada", a humor column in Maclean's Magazine written by a fellow humor columnist. Writing about it now is a... An Ode To Dad de To Dad  by: News Canada (NC)-For over a hundred years, we have dedicated the third Sunday in June to honour dear ol' Dad. This year, treat Dad like a king and honour him in style. Yvonne... Anti Scooter Media Frenzy Scooter Media Frenzy  by: Rachel Webb An estimated five million scooters will be sold this year and according to the U.S. Product Safety Commission 26,000 scooter-related injuries were reported... Are You Addicted to Your Children Are You Addicted to Your Children?  by: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. Is it possible to be using our children addictively? Anything that we use to get love, avoid pain, and fill up inner emptiness can... Are Your Children Growing Up Too Fast Are Your Children Growing Up Too Fast?  by: Kimberly Chastain Each time our children graduate from one stage to another (i.e. crawling - walking, preschool - school, highschool - graduation) we... AttitudesBased Learning Attitudes-Based Learning  by: Dr. Alvin Chan Kok Chuen The greatest discovery of my generation (about 1900) is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind.... Authoritarian Parenting Permissive Parenting or Loving Parenting Authoritarian Parenting, Permissive Parenting, or Loving Parenting  by: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. Angie was brought up by rigid, authoritarian parents who kept her on a tight leash. They rarely... Awesome Dad39s Top Ten Ways To Be The Foundation of Your Family Awesome Dad's Top Ten Ways To Be The Foundation of Your Family  by: Dovid Grossman and Ken Mossman Part of the responsibility of being a father is to establish a strong foundation for the... Baby Expense What To Do When Baby Baby Expense: What To Do When Baby  by: Adriana Copaceanu As you probably know, baby expense should be high on your list of things to plan for, before the baby comes. There is no cheap way to... Baby Shower Gift Ideas Baby Shower Gift Ideas  by: Adriana Copaceanu A few guests can get together and get a big laundry basket. Place in it a long clothes line with outfits, diapers, bibs, etc. pinned to it. It can... Backpacks and Bullies Is Your Child Prepared Backpacks and Bullies. Is Your Child Prepared?  by: Patricia Gatto As the flurry of Back to School activities subside, parents are left to ponder more pressing issues than notebooks, backpacks,... Bad Company Bad Company  by: Nilesh Gore Here we will come to know who are the most responsible person to make your child an addicted person & failure. In general we see kids who are addicted of tobacco... Bath Time Fun Bath Time Fun  by: Jennifer Gove Bath time can be fun or it can be a real hassle if your child is afraid or dont like it. So we as mothers try to make it a fun time for our little ones! Then the... Best Baby Shower Invitation Ideas Best Baby Shower Invitation Ideas  by: Michael Oliver The best baby shower invitation ideas help everyone to have fun without adding stress on the expectant mother. Planning for a newborn can be... Beyond the Words a Child39s Voice Beyond the Words, a Child's Voice  by: Patricia Gatto Voices have a way of falling into a pattern, not unlike the sound of constant rain. At first, the rain is obvious as it dramatically... Birth of a Parent Birth of a Parent  by: Barbara Eastom Bates So youre pregnant. Congratulations! Your life is about to change in ways you might find unthinkable (and were not even talking about the surrender of... Breaking the Cycle of Emotional Blackmail Breaking the Cycle of Emotional Blackmail  by: Jeffrey D. Murrah, LPC Family decision-making is an intriguing phenomenon. Many factors become part of the decision-making process. Emotions play... Breastfeeding Handling Criticism Breastfeeding - Handling Criticism  by: Patty Hone Feelings about how to parent seem to shift with every generation. A new way of parenting, sometimes called attachment parenting, has emerged... Call Me Your Majesty Call Me Your Majesty  by: Gina Schreck Please, Just Call Me Your Majesty I was feeling used, abused, and unappreciated. I had just finished shoveling two feet of snow off of our driveway,... Calming Tips for Hyperactive Children ing Tips for Hyperactive Children  by: Jeannine Virtue Parents of hyperactive children know the "Would you please just settle down?!" phrase well, and likely use it on a regular basis. There are... Can Your Child Ride Or Skate Safely Your Child Ride Or Skate Safely?  by: News Canada (NC)-Riding a bike, scooter, skateboard or using in-line skates is great for kids. These activities help build physical fitness, motor skills... Caretaking Parents Entitled Kids Caretaking Parents, Entitled Kids  by: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. Demanding children children who have entitlement issues seem to be common these days. Like the obnoxious child, Veruca Salt in Willy... Celebrating Fathers brating Fathers  by: Susie Michelle Cortright On Father's Day, we celebrate the guys in our lives. Not just our dads and the fathers to our children, but all the men who have made a positive... Celebrity Baby Names Celebrity Baby Names  by: Sarah Mitchell It seems that the days of naming your son or daughter with your own name and adding a second, third or a fourth sign in roman numerals at the end are... Children are People Not Machines Children are People, Not Machines  by: Jeffrey D. Murrah, LPC When growing up, my father frequently reminded me to "pay attention to the details." That saying became very real to me in the area... Children Entitlement and God Children, Entitlement and God  by: Erika Chopich, Ph.D. Setting the alarm on Sunday mornings is inhuman..God should know that! Those were my adolescent thoughts every weekend when my parents... Childrens Birthday Party Planning When and When Not to Have a Big Party Childrens Birthday Party Planning: When and When Not to Have a Big Party  by: Kimberly Hargis Age 1: Invite only family members and close friends only because this birthday is more for the... Choosing a Baby Name Choosing a Baby Name  by: Sarah Mitchell Take Your Time The worst thing you could do when choosing a baby name is to rush into it. Settling for second best may affect you and your child for a... Choosing Baby Names for Twins Choosing Baby Names for Twins  by: Sarah Mitchell Choosing a baby name for your new born can be quite a stressful decision. With thousands upon thousands of names at your disposal, you may begin... Clean Slates and Fresh Starts Clean Slates and Fresh Starts  by: Patricia Gatto Hope, excitement and anxiety all wrapped up in fresh haircuts and new clothes. Pens, pencils and notebooks, the smell of a new box of crayons... Concerta Benefits and Side Effects erta: Benefits and Side Effects  by: Jeannine Virtue A number of ADHD medications are hitting the market, joining the old Ritalin standby. Concerta, in its relatively short existence, has... Creating a Peaceful Sleeping Environment for Children Key to Parents39 Sanity ting a Peaceful Sleeping Environment for Children -- Key to Parents' Sanity  by: ARA Content (ARA) - Is daylight-saving time wreaking havoc in your home? Is it difficult to get your infant to... Cyber Parenting 1 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... Digital Natives and Immigrants Digital Natives and Immigrants  by: Marc Prensky Perhaps the least understood and least appreciated notion among those who design and deliver education today is the fact that our students have... Do your kids have a Safety Telephone Number If not you should get one for FREE Do your kids have a Safety Telephone Number? If not, you should get one for FREE!  by: Chris Landry What is a Safety Number? A Safety Number is a toll free number (i.e. an 800, 877, 888, 866... Dressing A Toddler Whomever She Is Today Dressing A Toddler, Whomever She Is Today  by: David Leonhardt Some things we take for granted. Like getting dressed. Unless we are paraplegic, an absolute klutz or have just smoked far too much... Dyslexia Is the Shoe Perhaps on the Wrong Foot exia: Is the Shoe Perhaps on the Wrong Foot?  by: Susan du Plessis Reading is the most important skill that a child must acquire at school, because one must learn to read to be able to read to... Eight Out Of 1 Eight Out Of 10 Kids In Child Safety Seats Are At Risk And Their Parents Don'T Even Realize It  by: News Canada (NC)Even the most informed parents make mistakes when installing child safety... Elephants and Teenagers Elephants and Teenagers  by: Rachel Lower Something eerily familiar happened in KwaZulu-Natal's Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park in Africa recently. The adult elephants were taken away and the orphaned... Exercising With Kids Tips For Parents Exercising With Kids -- Tips For Parents  by: Lynn Bode Making exercise a priority is a challenge for everyone. And for parents it can be especially difficult to find time to workout because of... Family as as Entity Family as as Entity  by: Skye Thomas As a mother, I feel that it's my duty to look out for the needs of each individual in the family. I believe that no one person, child nor adult, is more... Family Night on a Budget Family Night on a Budget!  by: Cyndi Roberts When you and your family are on a tight budget, sometimes one of the first things to be cut out is money for entertainment. When our 3 children were... Fighting the Pregnancy Blahs Fighting the Pregnancy Blahs  by: Lee-Anne Robert Every pregnant woman has experienced the pregnancy blahs. I can remember feeling so big and unattractive throughout my two pregnancies, and... Five Reasons For Preparing Your Own Baby Food Reasons For Preparing Your Own Baby Food  by: Nancy Miller Here are 5 good reasons to start preparing your own baby food, as opposed to buying it in the store. IT'S HEALTHIER AND MORE NUTRITIOUS... Five Tips for Successful Grandparenting Five Tips for Successful Grandparenting  by: Don Schmitz 1. Boundaries are necessary for control and safety. All children need and must learn to respect boundaries. Being clear about... Five Ways To TurboBoost Your Parenting Skills Five Ways To Turbo-Boost Your Parenting Skills  by: Frank McGinty The 'phone conversation had nothing at all to do with parenting - but it made me think . . . 'Hello, Eastbank Football Club. Can... For the Love of Mommy For the Love of Mommy  by: Jennifer Ottolino For most of you being a mother is one of the most wonderful and rewarding experiences that you will have in your life. It can also be a time when you... Friends Are A Gift You Give Yourself Friends Are A Gift You Give Yourself  by: Skye Thomas My oldest boy is fifteen and was a real jerk about a month ago. He had gotten pretty full of himself and acted like he was too cool for the... Frugal Ways To Show Your Love al Ways To Show Your Love  by: Brandie Valenzuela At one time, I would have never wanted to share my frugal ideas for showing love to those around you. My reason for keeping it to myself? At one... Fuzzy Names Sweet Names Fuzzy Names, Sweet Names  by: Dawnell Harrison As with everything, names go through cycles of change with passing generations. I also tend to think that names have improved immensely since the... Get Down On The Floor And Play With Your Children Down (On The Floor!) And Play With Your Children  by: Heidi Hoff When was the last time you and your kids rolled around on the floor together laughing yourselves silly? If you're like me, it may... Get Out of Jail Free Stop Being Defensive Get Out of Jail Free: Stop Being Defensive  by: Sharon Ellison When Marcus and Sally first met they immediately felt like kindred spirits. Marcus was generally warm and open. But as their... Get Rid Of Baby Walkers And Bath Seats Urges Safe Kids Canada Get Rid Of Baby Walkers And Bath Seats, Urges Safe Kids Canada  by: News Canada (NC)Do you use a baby walker to keep your baby entertained? Do you use a baby bath seat because it keeps your... Getting Mama Out of the House Getting Mama Out of the House  by: Valerie McDermott Some mamas I know are all over the mama get-together idea from the day they deliver their little bundle of joy. Scrapbooking, girls night... Give Presence Not Presents Presence Not Presents  by: Rachel Webb Throughout the year we have many gift-giving opportunities to show love to those around us. From Christmas to Birthdays, Valentines Day and more, our... Give Your Child the Gift of SelfEsteem Give Your Child the Gift of Self-Esteem  by: Cassie Simons Much has been said about the "gifted child" but in truth every child is born with unlimited potential. As expressed so well by Orison... Goal Setting for Kids Goal Setting for Kids  by: Cecile Peterkin Goal setting is essential for building a successful life. However, teaching kids how to set and achieve goals is not part of most school curriculums,... Grandparents Help Your Grandkids Do Math Grandparents! Help Your Grandkids Do Math!  by: Kenneth Williams This may come as a surprise. But despite all the advances in education, many kids still struggle in the math class. Math is an... Graphology Reveal the Inner Personality Talent of a Child Graphology - Reveal the Inner Personality & Talent of a Child  by: Nilesh Gore Graphology is the science of understanding the human mind through persons handwriting. When a person writes,... Helmets Work The Trick Is Getting Your Child To Wear One ets Work: The Trick Is Getting Your Child To Wear One  by: News Canada (NC)-Bikes, scooters, skateboards and in-line skates are popular with Canadian children. But it's important to stay safe,... Help My Kids are Overweight Help! My Kids are Overweight!  by: Diana Keuilian Identify the Problem and Find a Solution to your Childs Weight Gain. If you have recently found yourself fretting over your childs waistline,... Help Your Children to Love Reading Help Your Children to Love Reading  by: Tracy Catarius It is so important to create an environment that promotes the love of reading. Not only is reading necessary for survival in todays world,... Helping Parents Cope with Children39s Disabilities ing Parents Cope with Children's Disabilities  by: News Canada (NC)-Parents of children with disabilities face extra demands on their time, energy and resources. Most cope well, despite the fact... Heres Help for the I Cant Say No Blues Heres Help for the I Cant Say No Blues  by: Kimberly Chastain I hear it all the time. Cries from Christian women who want desperately to serve the Lord, but who feel overwhelmed. I almost dread... His Toy Her Toy His Toy, Her Toy  by: Jennifer Gove I remember when my daughter was born. Visions of her and I dressed in pinks and purples sitting in her lacy pink room playing dolls danced threw my head. A... Holiday DeStressing Tips for Kids day De-Stressing Tips for Kids  by: Deborah Shelton The holiday season can be a hectic, stressing time not only for adults, but also for children: lots of driving around town in traffic jams;... Homebased Network Marketing Mlm Homebased Network Marketing Mlm  by: Adrian Austin Homebased Network Marketing Mlm has three qualities: control of time and money, continual salary, and steady growth which multiplies. By trying... How Can I Teach My Toddler to Share How Can I Teach My Toddler to Share?  by: Gary Hendricks Helping your child move from breast breast milk or formula to solids is a milestone for both you and your baby. However, it can be... How Children Learn How Children Learn  by: Shelley Ruiz Nurture and Teach The single most important thing caregivers can do for a child is provide a nurturing environment. By doing this, we influence childrens... How Kids Learn To Cooperate In Video Games A Guide for Parents and Teachers How Kids Learn To Cooperate In Video Games -- A Guide for Parents and Teachers  by: Marc Prensky A great many parents are concerned that the electronic games their kids play are teaching the... How Parents Can Win the Battle To Keep Your Child Safe From Strangers This Holiday Season How Parents Can Win the Battle To Keep Your Child Safe From Strangers This Holiday Season  by: Michelle Annese When we think of Holiday shopping, we think of all the glowing lights at our area... How To Help Kids Deal With Stress To Help Kids Deal With Stress  by: News Canada (NC)-Modern life is faster and more stressful than ever. To cope, many resort to dreaming of their happy childhood days. But for a surprising... How to Pick the Best Name for Your Baby How to Pick the Best Name for Your Baby  by: Nancy Wurtzel Expectant parents spend hours preparing the nursery, poring over pregnancy and delivery books and going to childbirth classes. Yet... How To Potty Train In Two Days How To Potty Train In Two Days  by: Carrie Lauth Ah, potty training! Go to a local bookseller and you will find dozens of books on the subject. Search the Net and there are thousands of websites... How To Purchase A Mural Online For Your Child How To Purchase A Mural Online For Your Child  by: Rachel Goldstein So you are thinking of having a mural installed or painted in your child's room? What a perfect addition to your little one's... How to Raise Creative Kids How to Raise Creative Kids  by: Susan Stump Where did he come up with that? Kids often amaze us with their imaginative ideas, and we should give ourselves a pat on the back for playing a role in... How To Stop Bullying How To Stop Bullying  by: News Canada (NC)According to Family Services Canada, approximately 12% of children are bullies. Additional research confirms that bullying occurs frequently: once every... I Just Love It I Just Love It!  by: Kristin Johnson You know the scenario. You're sitting at the family Christmas gathering and your ten-year-old opens one of Aunt Martha's itchy homemade sweaters. Or Uncle... If You39d Like to Know Why Reading Matters If You'd Like to Know Why Reading Matters  by: Barbara Freedman-DeVito HERE ARE SOME OF THE REASONS WHY READING IS SO IMPORTANT FOR CHILDREN. WHY DO WE TELL CHILDREN TO READ ? ©2004 We're always... Im Sorry BlameGame or Accountability Im Sorry! Blame-Game or Accountability?  by: Sharon Ellison A powerful tool for health as we approach the new year can be to focus on giving and/or receiving only real apologies when we want to... In Search Of Elmo In Search Of Elmo  by: Jennifer Gove My son is a wonderful boy, an imaginative, active four year old with a set of rules for life all his own. The rules that keep his four year old views in his... Is Your Child Ready For an Allowance our Child Ready For an Allowance?  by: Heidi Hoff Children think money grows on trees. Maybe not literally, but they sure think there is a never-ending supply of it. They see you at the grocery... It Doesn39t Take Much Force To Cause A Head Injury oesn't Take Much Force To Cause A Head Injury  by: News Canada (NC)-Head injuries are the number one cause of serious injury and death to kids on wheeled equipment such as bicycles, in-line... It39s OK for your child to be bored In fact it39s recommended It's OK for your child to be bored. In fact, it's recommended!  by: Alan M. Hess NY -- Strange as it may sound, bordom promotes happier, creative kids who are better problem solvers. When... Jesus39 Birthday Sacred Children Series 2 of 3 Jesus' Birthday: Sacred Children Series - 2 of 3  by: Skye Thomas I had visions of my daughter for about five years before she finally showed up. She turned out exactly like the little girl in... Just Say Know Just Say Know  by: La Dena Logan Throw it away. Grab another one. Doesnt get much better than that. Quick, easy, cheap and convenient. At first anyway. Maybe you are wondering what I am rambling... Keeping Baby Safe your most important role as a parent Keeping Baby Safe: your most important role as a parent  by: Claire Bowes Saying Thanks, But No Thanks to Used Safety Equipment Once your beautiful bundle of joy arrives, the work of raising... Keeping the Stress out of Single Parenting Keeping the Stress out of Single Parenting  by: Marta Dodd Researched through personal experience! by Marta Dodd Budget Your Money. Even if you are living paycheck to paycheck like most of us,... Keeping Your New Baby Safe Keeping Your New Baby Safe  by: Rose Smith After all the baby furniture is purchased, you'll have to start thinking of baby safety supplies. Once your baby becomes mobile (and that's in a few... Labeling is Disabling Achieving Congruent Communication Labeling is Disabling: Achieving Congruent Communication  by: Azriel Winnett A small town, somewhere in the world, was managed by a town council of seven or eight members. The council normally... Learning Through Senses The Key To A Child39s Development Learning Through Senses The Key To A Child's Development  by: News Canada (NC)The first few years of a child's life are full of new and exciting experiences that are absorbed like a sponge... Learning To Be Safe With Your Children On The Road Learning To Be Safe With Your Children On The Road  by: News Canada (NC)According to recent Canadian studies, as many as eight out of 10 child safety seats may be improperly installed in... Let39s Read The Benefits of Reading to Your Children s Read! The Benefits of Reading to Your Children  by: Nicole Niemiec Parents, when you help your children learn to read, you help them open the door to a big, exciting world. As a parent, you... Life Stuck In Fast Forward Life Stuck In Fast Forward  by: Caitlyn Carrington the woes of being a parent of an ADHD child..... Like Curious George discovering new things and fiddling with the old, you go through life.... Making the Holidays More Meaningful Making the Holidays More Meaningful  by: Debbie Milam Have the holidays become too commercial for you? Are you feeling empty and unfulfilled during this time of the year? This year by making... Marriages May End But Families Are Forever Marriages May End But Families Are Forever  by: Malti Bhojwani It was at that time when our marriage was falling apart and we completely hated each other when we needed to work constructively as... Math or Magic Math or Magic?  by: Kenneth Williams As someone once said: "There's an easy way to do something, and an unlimited number of difficult ways". Take simple division, for example: Suppose you need... Mindfulness You39re Soaking In It Mindfulness: You're Soaking In It!  by: Maya Talisman Frost Looking for a bit more mindfulness in your daily life? Relax. You're soaking in it! Perhaps you remember Madge the Manicurist, a... Minimize Stress in Your Life Minimize Stress in Your Life  by: Kim Beardsmore Use these simple tips to minimize stress in your day to day living. Lower your expectations and you will suffer less disappointment. Try seeing... Mom Can I Have The Car Keys Mom Can I Have The Car Keys?  by: News Canada Parents find peace of mind with high-tech vehicle tracking system (NC)It's a question that makes most parents cringe. A teenager's request to use... Mommies and Me Special Time Mommies and Me Special Time  by: Kimberly Hargis Creating and making special memories with your child is very important, especially for your childs development. Special memories also help build... Most Important Decision of a Lifetime What to Name Your Baby Most Important Decision of a Lifetime - What to Name Your Baby  by: S. Denise Hoyle Most people don't know the meaning of their name, but most names do have meanings. You should at least find... Mutants or Clones Mutants or Clones?  by: Jeffrey D. Murrah, LPC In a single dose of children's television, I was bombarded with themes of mutants, cyborgs, evolving and the digital world. These words intimidated... My Husband Prioritizes Making Money Above Family Time My Husband Prioritizes Making Money Above Family Time  by: Gary Hendricks "Money is tight, and my husband's obsessed with doing everything he can to make more of it. It's gotten so bad that he's... New MomNew BabyNew Debt New Mom...New Baby...New Debt??  by: Susan Koiner Ah, there is nothing like being an expectant mom. Along with your expanding waistline comes the ever growing list of products for you and your... No Invitation Needed Sacred Children Series 3 of 3 No Invitation Needed: Sacred Children Series - 3 of 3  by: Skye Thomas I had my first two children on either side of my twenty-third and twenty-fifth birthdays. I had always assumed that by the... Nurtured by Love or Matured by Nature ured by Love or Matured by Nature?  by: Susan du Plessis “There is nothing new under the sun,” states Ecclesiastes 1:9. This is certainly true of the nature-nurture debate, the modern name for... Oh Baby You Can Make It Happen Oh Baby! You Can Make It Happen  by: News Canada (NC)Right from the beginning, a baby learns that certain actions within his or her environment can bring desired results. Typically the first... Painful Lessons from the Maternity Ward Painful Lessons from the Maternity Ward  by: David Leonhardt Whoever dubbed New York, New York "the city that never sleeps" should visit The Maternity Ward. My recent visit included a drop-in on... Parenting The Irrational Vocation nting - The Irrational Vocation  by: Sam Vaknin, Ph.D. There are some grounds to assume that a cognitive dissonance is involved in feeling that children are more a satisfaction than a nuisance.... Parenting Predicaments nting Predicaments  by: Alternative Parenting Predicament: My son is 4 1/2 years old. His younger brother is 2 1/2. From the time his brother was born, until now, he has been loving, giving, and... Parents Dealing with Worry and Fear Parents Dealing with Worry and Fear  by: Lawrence Vijay Girard This column offers solutions to people who write in questions about how they can solve their life challenges through the formula... Pay Attention It39s Your Most Important Job Pay Attention! It's Your Most Important Job  by: Audrey Burton Anyone can become a parent; there are no tests or interviews to pass. Children can become parents, mentally disabled people its... Pieces of Time and Pivotal Moments Pieces of Time and Pivotal Moments  by: Patricia Gatto Life is comprised of pieces of time sprinkled with pivotal moments. Sometimes these moments have immediate impact. Other times, they are... Planning the Perfect Baby Shower Planning the Perfect Baby Shower  by: Adriana Copaceanu One of the most exciting events an expecting mother looks forward to is celebrating her baby shower. Deciding to Throw a Baby Shower Baby... Play Laugh Grow Learning To Play With Your Child Play, Laugh, Grow Learning To Play With Your Child  by: News Canada (NC)The first year of a child's life is a prime time for exploring. Babies are excited and eager to learn about the world... Power Foods for a Powerful School Lunch Power Foods for a Powerful School Lunch  by: Evan L. Mestman, MS, RD, CDE, CDN There isnt a school day that goes by that I worry about my sons lunch. Of course, I ask myself the usual questions:... Preparing Your Child for the Three R39s aring Your Child for the Three R's  by: Susan du Plessis There is little doubt that reading, 'riting and 'rithmetic are crucial elements in the education of any child. A child's ability to later... Preventing Obesity in Young Children Preventing 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... Pull Your Wagon Pull Your Wagon  by: David Leonhardt The Little Lady offers so many lessons. Almost two now (just a couple days), she went for a ride with her 14-month old cousin in a wagon. We adults took... Quality Time Quality Time?  by: Gary E. Anderson From the book Spiders Big Catch Gary Anderson www.abciowa.com There's a phrase thats become popular over the past few years that fills me with wonder. That... Rainy Day Fun Crafts For Kids Rainy Day Fun - Crafts For Kids  by: Jennifer Gove Rainy days can be so boring for a childand just as hard on moms. So we give some ideas to brighten your day and chase their rainy day blues... Really Good News About Your Childrens Video Games Really Good News About Your Childrens Video Games  by: Marc Prensky Research published by University of Rochester neuroscientists C. Shawn Green and Daphne Bavelier has grabbed national... Reincarnation Sacred Children Series 1 of 3 Reincarnation: Sacred Children Series - 1 of 3  by: Skye Thomas Many years ago, my children were raised on the various teachings and concepts of "magic" as I was studying different religions and... Relaxation Couldn39t Be Simpler Relaxation Couldn't Be Simpler  by: Kim Beardsmore Many people use their sofa and TV to help them 'switch off and relax'. In reality, television programs can suspend you n stress for yours, with... Remember The Generation Gap Remember The "Generation Gap"?  by: Douglas G. Burkland The techniques of managing relationships between parents and their children is as old as.. well, parents having children. It's not an easy... Renees Mommy is Here Renees Mommy is Here  by: Kimberly Chastain I still remember the scene vividly. I was getting out of my car at the baby-sitters house and a little boy comes running out the door. The little boys... Responding to Criticism Without Being Defensive Responding to Criticism Without Being Defensive  by: Sharon Ellison In an actual war, to be attacked means to have our survival threatened. Thus, we might chose between surrender, withdrawal, or... Saving Money on Preschool Readiness Skills Needed for Kindergarten Saving Money on Preschool: Readiness Skills Needed for Kindergarten  by: Michelle Jones As a mom of 4 who's youngest child is about to start Kindergarten this Fall, I'd like to share with you... Selecting a Baby Shower Theme Easy as One Two Three Selecting a Baby Shower Theme: Easy as One Two Three  by: Adriana Copaceanu No aspect of party planning is more crucial and sometimes mind boggling to a baby shower planner than selecting the... Six Steps to Raising Financially Responsible Teens Six Steps to Raising Financially Responsible Teens  by: Crystal Paine In todays money-driven society, teens are constantly bombarded by magazines, television ads, and peer pressure which make... So The Thing Is We Reap What We Sow The Thing Is... We Reap What We Sow  by: Barbara Cooper So, the thing is we reap what we sow. A few weeks ago, my daughters and I planted some seeds. It was a fun project to do together because... So You Want to Start a Home Daycare So You Want to Start a Home Daycare  by: David Leonhardt I hang out with the other mommies. No, I am not a "Mister Mom" or a "Househusband". I do have one enviable situation, though. I work from... Someone Stole My Book Someone 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... 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