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  • Stress - How it affects your child.  By : Wendy Greif
    Everyone has stress in their lives, even children. More and more children are exposed to things once considered for adults only - death, sex, alcohol, profanity, and violence. Childhood innocence is almost nonexistent. The accessibility of violence and sex on television during peak hours of the day, INTERNET access in almost every home, and a lack of adult supervision has contributed to higher stress levels in our children.
  • Why are today's children so angry?  By : Wendy Greif
    The news only reports a small percentage of what happens in our schools. Only the stories that are "news worthy" make it to public television. But, everyday across the country our schools experience angry children. Whether it be through the use of profanity, physical violence, intolerance of others, or hurting themselves teachers see more anger in young people then ever before. Where is all this anger coming from?
  • Kids Toys…..Wood is the new Plastic  By : Clare Smith
    As we are becoming more and more green, all kinds of eco-friendly practices are becoming trendy. It’s now cool to recycle, shopping for organic food is chic, and ‘old skool’ fashion is now ‘new skool’.

    Even parents have plenty of opportunities to make “green” buying decisions these days, from groceries to packaging to diapers. But does this new green mode of thought apply to kids and their toys? As with other walks of life, doesn’t plastic rule supreme? Plastic is the way to go isn’t it?
  • Is your Child growing up too quickly?  By : Wendy Greif
    In our society we are putting more and more demands on our young people. We expect them to act like adults, when the reality is, they're still children. How often have you caught yourself telling your young child to stop acting childish? When should we expect our children to act like adults? Childhood last for a very brief time. Considering that many people are living well into their 80s and 90s, childhood is but a small portion of our lifeline.
  • The Dangers of Too Much Television on Your Children  By : Wendy Greif
    Next to the family, television is probably the most important influence on a child's development in today's society. According to statistics, American children view 3 to 6 hours of television each day. That surely seems like a lot of TV.
  • Top Ten Tips for Simplified Holiday Organization  By : Rachel Jackson
    Decorating the house for Christmas, cooking a Thanksgiving meal and hosting friends and family are memorable occasions, but can be exhausting as well. One of the problems with the holiday season is that we all get so busy with the many activities and ideas we have that it becomes difficult to concentrate. The tips can hopefully alleviate some of the stress and pressure the holiday season can create, and help you stay organized.
  • Are Your Babies Wearing Really Cool Baby Clothing?  By : K. Green-20414
    With today’s socially conscious crowds transitioning into parenthood it’s becoming more and more important to balance style with personality.
  • Money Management Starts with Allowance  By : familyman
    What is with parents? They have bought a package of gum here or a chocolate bar, paying for something that I have to take extra $ 100 jeans and a trip up the hill of the ski resort, and then when you look 18, about the same time Most of us leave the house, which shut down the portfolio complain and say that it is time to learn to manage our money. Money management begins with money, your money, and even a kindergarten can begin to learn that a penny saved is a penny earned.
  • Cognitive Therapy for Troubled Teens  By : gatewaytl
    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a psychotherapy based on modifying cognitions, assumptions, beliefs and behaviors, with the aim of influencing disturbed emotions. The general approach, developed out of behavior modification, Cognitive Therapy has become widely used to treat various kinds of behaviors in adolescents including mood disorders and anxiety disorders.
  • The Best Toys for Christmas 2008  By : Jay Gaulard-24434
    Christmas is coming up upon us and the kids want toys. They know that it is a given that they're going to get what they want for Christmas, within reason.
  • A Christmas Gift … with a difference  By : Michael Grose
    The New Year is an ideal time for reflection and renewal so for the last four years I have given readers a gift designed to help you reflect on your parenting – I am giving you a damned good question …… to ask your kids! Read the following article to find out what that question is and how it can make you have a hard look at yourself and put some changes in place!
  • Protecting Your Children with National Criminal Background Checks  By : Andrew Bicknell
    The safety of your children is the most important part of being a parent. There are many aspects of child safety that are relatively easy for a parent to control. The food they eat, buckling up in child/booster seats in the car, and the toys they play with can all be easily controlled by a vigilant parent. But what about the people they are in frequent contact with? By doing national criminal background checks on your computer you can now check on anyone who your child has contact with.
  • Common Sense Parenting - Never Use Harsh Words  By : Wendy Greif
    When disciplining your child, never use harsh words because you are angry. I have found that it is better to give your child a time out before talking with them about whatever they did. This also allows you a time out and time to think about what you want to say. Because we are human and sometimes don't think before we speak, it is important to take a time out and really think about what to say. The wrong words can just make the situation worse.
  • Common Sense Parenting - Love  By : Wendy Greif
    As a parent love is something that should be easy to give to your child. Children need to hear the words, see the actions and feel the feelings of love. Parents can easily demonstrate how they feel about their child by being involved with the day to day routines. Be an active parent.
  • Tainted Toys At A Yard Sale Near You  By : Jim DeSantis
    Mattell Inc. has settled a major lawsuit with 39 states over lead tainted toys. While the suit gives millions of dollars to the states, children may still be in danger should the dangerous toys find their way back on the market.
  • Bolt Birthday Party Ideas  By : Crystal McLain
    If your giving your child a Bolt themed birthday party and need some ideas, we have plenty that will make your child's birthday a great success.
  • How to inspire a kid to playing football?  By : Anirban Bhattacharya
    We never forget to congratulate our kids for securing fair grades in their exams. We understand that a good academic track record is one of the most vital aspects that build ground for the better future of the kids.
  • Will Santa Come Over Daddy? (Yes Dears, Trust Our Payday Loans)  By : Brendon Heins
    The innocent question stabs your heart and endangers your anemic pocket. You cannot explain recession to a 6 year old or tell him that Daddy and Mommy might not have a job next year. So you bravely answer the question with all the honesty you can muster - "Yes honey, he's coming over but Santa is not giving away tons of gifts this year because he cannot hire all the elves this Christmas to make wonderful toys."
  • Toys: How To Buy Safe Toys  By : Jim DeSantis
    Buying toys these days has become a self-defense exercise. With lead paint and low quality construction, you need to know how to buy your child the toy of their dreams that will be safe and priced fairly. Here are some tips.
  • Trauma and Dating Violence Common Among Troubled Teens  By : gatewaytl
    Dating violence usually involves abusive or aggressive behavior in a relationship in various forms. The motivation most certainly will be to attempt to gain power and control over the victim. It can include verbal, physical and emotional abuse in a variety of presentations. This can include purposeful humiliation, destruction of personal items, blackmail, threats of physical bodily harm including slapping, choking, biting, pinching, kicking, shoving, hair pulling or any other type of physical
  • What are Teen Drug Abuse Symptoms?  By : gatewaytl
    Most parents of teens fear that their child will discover, experiment with, and get hooked on alcohol and/or other mood altering substances. Though they try to be ever-vigilant, many miss signs and symptoms that are fairly obvious to those who have used drugs themselves, and those professionals who work in the drug and alcohol recovery field.
  • The Real Life Resentments of a Stay at Home Mom  By : Ann Bustamante
    The true story of how one mom stopped blaming others for feeling unsatisfied with her life.
  • What to Look for When Buying a Stroller  By : dnwebsiteseo
    What to keep in mind when finding a stroller
  • Ben 10 Birthday Party Ideas  By : Crystal McLain
    Need some Ben 10 Birthday Party Ideas? Don't worry, we have you covered.
  • Common Sense Parenting - Respect  By : Wendy Greif
    Respect has many different definitions in the dictionary. The one I’m going to use is from Webster‘s New World Dictionary and it says: to show consideration for.
  • Understanding The Significance Of Antipsychotics As Autism Medical Treatments  By : TheProblemSolver
    Both typical and atypical antipsychotics are types of Autism medical treatments prescribed to children with Autism Disorder, especially those who experience repetitive behavioral patterns and/or aggression and self-injurious behaviors.
  • How To Reduce Autism Symptoms Through Diet  By : TheProblemSolver
    Much has been written in the popular press about the dramatic behavioral improvement in children with autism when they are put on a special diet. This diet, devoid of gluten and casein, two major proteins in the Western food supply, is reported as being a powerful weapon to reduce autism symptoms through diet.
  • The Definite Differences Between Autism Syndrome And Aspergers Syndrome  By : TheProblemSolver
    Autism and Aspergers syndrome both involve problems with mental processes. Children with either disorder tend to be inflexible with regard to daily routine, their likes and dislikes, the way things are done, etc. They share a similar impairment in decoding language and fail to grasp metaphoric speech, taking everything literally. There are differences between autism and Aspergers syndrome, though. The two conditions appear to have some overlap.
  • Tips for Improving Social Skills In Autistic Children  By : TheProblemSolver
    Developing the child’s communication and social skills before the age of two prevents the atrophy of any latent skills he already possesses. Using intensive therapy strategies from an early age alleviates communication problems somewhat, allowing the child to develop near-normal social and communication skill levels.
  • The Signs And Symptoms In Diagnosing Autism  By : TheProblemSolver
    Autism is a bioneurological disorder characterized by a profound lack of social interaction and language skills. Its more common signs are repetitive motions, ritualistic behaviors that have meaning only for the person with autism, and emotional outbursts. Diagnosing autism -- its signs, symptoms, and treatments --becomes possible within the first three years of life.

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