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Bird Flu Blues – Helping Kids Cope With Bad News

Our kids hear so much bad and frightening news, such as Avian (bird) Flu. It is important that we as parents are talking and praying with our kids about what they see and hear in the news before their fears blow up. My son Josh was scared.
Ron KernahanNovember 28, 2005

How Do I Know If My Child Is Ready To Be Potty Trained?

Well, as they say, if I knew the answer to this question and I could apply it to every child, I’d be rich! The simple answer is there no simple answer that can be applied universally.
Mary EuleNovember 28, 2005

Quiet Moments

Quiet time alone is a "must have" for happy couples. With all of life's modern conveniences, you would think that we would have more time to ourselves. Yet study after study continues to report just the opposite.
Askme BlaxNovember 28, 2005

Indigo/Crystal Phenomena: ADD/ADHD Children

Who are these Indigo and Crystal Children? Am I one? How can I help my own child who seems to be one?There are many things that we can do to help these new breed of children, but the most important thing to know is that the Indigo/Crystal phenomenon...
Lisa WhatleyNovember 28, 2005

Pacifier or Not?

Before I had children, I swore my child would never use a pacifier. To me, they were simply signs that a child was just not very well taken care of. You know, Mom doesn’t want to pick the baby up and comfort her, so she just puts a pacifier...
Sarah VedaNovember 28, 2005

Bathing Your Newborn

Bathing a newborn baby can be a traumatic event for a first time Mom. Newborns can seem so fragile, and wet, slippery ones downright frightening. But, don’t fear; once you get the hang of it, you’ll feel like a pro.
Sarah VedaNovember 28, 2005

Are You Meeting ALL Your Child's Basic Needs?

This may come as a surprise, but many parents are unaware ofthe full extent of their child's basic needs.Do you remember the old song by Lennon and McCartney aboutthe girl leaving home after 'living alone for so manyyears'?
Frank McGintyNovember 28, 2005

Double Strollers: What Do You Really Need?

Is baby number two on the way or are you expecting twins? Then you definitely need a double stroller. Before you begin your search among the countless models that are available, you need to determine what your stroller needs are for your particular...
Anik Gigučre-BiolloNovember 28, 2005

Stop 'Shoulding' on Yourself: Parenting Without Resentment

Parenting extroverted children sure can be exhausting for an introvert. Constant noise, questions, chatter. No room in my head to hear myself think. Actually, now that my kids are finally in bed, and I CAN hear myself think, I realize that...
Karen AlongeNovember 26, 2005

When Your Teenager Is Out Of Control: Troubled Teen Programs

Introduction to Troubled Teen ProgramsMore than ever, teens today are facing an uncertain future. With political instability across the globe and unrest in local communities, it’s no wonder that our teens are confused and scared about their...
Paolo BasauriNovember 24, 2005