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

Mothers Share Buying Habits of Childrens Bedroom Furniture
Author: Teresa Schahczinski
Just two months ago, a group of mothers from three generations (Gen Y, Gen X and Baby Boomer demographics) shared their buying habits with retailers and manufacturers on purchasing childrens bedroom furniture and baby products. This occurred at the fifth

You Are Your Child's First Teacher
Author: 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 ask myself as a parent, will she be ready? Have I prepared her well

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Reminds Us to Set Boundaries for Children
Author: Nicky Vanvalkenburgh
Have you seen Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? Watching the movie recently caused me to think about boundaries, and how children desperately need them. To recap the movie, Willy Wonka is a famous candy maker who opens his doors to

Are Your Children Growing Up Too Fast?
Author: Kimberly Chastain
Each time our children graduate from one stage to another (i.e. crawling - walking, preschool - school, highschool - graduation) we as parents are excited and a little sad as well. We want our children to grow up, but we reminisce about the good old

Kid Time And Couple Time
Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D.
Summary: Are you having trouble finding time to be with your children and to be with each other? Discover how important this balance is, and what may be the underlying issue in the way of couple time. A reader emailed me the following

ADD / ADHD Children : Being Your Child's Best Friend
Author: Kate Hufstetler
Do you live with an ADD / ADHD child? If so-- my hat is off to you! ADD / ADHD children are brilliant, full of energy, smart as a whip (as grandma says), and tons of work. They are also the rising sun and the setting star: meaning much of life revolves

A New School Year
Author: 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 children wont admit it, but they are ready to get back to school and see their friends. As much as I love

Games Of The Past Meet The Present
Author: Brandie Valenzuela
Recently, our family had the opportunity to care for sisters' children for a couple days, when she and her husband traveled to a bed and breakfast for some much need rest and relaxation. They don't have a chance to get away that often, so I was more than

How To Teach Your Children To Beat Stress
Author: Art Turner
We are sending our children into a future filled with stress and conflict. Parents and teachers have the responsibility to model behaviors and teach skills that will enable our children to be productive, accepting, healthy, and above all, resilient.

Calming Tips for Hyperactive Children
Author: 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 a number of tips to help parents settle their hyperactive child down. These quick tips and relaxation

Bunk Bed Shopping - 10 Point Safety Checklist To Protect Your Children
Author: S.A. Smith
Every year thousands of children are admitted to hospital emergency rooms due to incidents involving bunk beds involving improper use, manufacturing, or set up. If your follow our 10 point safety checklist, bunk beds can still be a great bedding

Children Get Constipated, Too
Author: Dr. Loretta Lanphier, ND, CCN, HHP
Do you notice your child putting off going to the bathroom because he/she is busy doing more important things? Do you notice avoidance of the bathroom for fear of a painful bowel movement? Is your child not experiencing daily bowel movements? These

Counter the Effects of Media Violence on Children
Author: Brent Sitton
Despite the fact that their own ratings systems found the material appropriate only for adults, the motion picture, music, and video game industries practice pervasive and aggressive marketing of violent movies, music, and electronic games to children.

Hot Tub Safety for Children
Author: Terri Greene
Thousands of children are injured every year in hot tub and spa related accidents. Some of these incidences have even resulted in the fatality of young children. Taking the necessary precautions before allowing children into the hot tub can significantly

Play Is Serious Business For Childrens' Intelligence
Author: Jon Weaver
Too many parents consider play as simply a means of diverting and distracting their children. Playthings are often seen as a means of keeping children happy, rewarding them, keeping them out of mischief, and giving parents free time. Not often

Are You Addicted to Your Children?
Author: 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 become an addiction even our children! If your children are your whole life if you dont have a strong spiritual

Children's Discipline: How To Resolve Divorce Parenting Differences?
Author: Ruben Francia
Did you know that inconsistency on matters of discipline gives double messages, produces anxiety and can be very confusing to your children? Children need to know where they stand in their behaviors. It is therefore critical for parents to resolve

Parents, Kids And Time Alone
Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D.
What are some of the ways in which you explain to kids that mom and dad need time alone, without feeling guilty about it? A journalist, writing an article on having time alone and couple time when you have kids, asked me this question. Parents

Late Night Adventures with Your Children
Author: Kate Hufstetler
Vacations are fun ! Weekends with the family are nice. But, Late Night Adventures are simply marvelous. If you really want to shine in your child's eyes on a more regular basis-- try some late night adventures with them. By late night I am