Parenting Articles (Sorted by date)

Overcoming Fear Of The Dark

"I'm at my wits' end. I just don't know what to do withher."This comment came, not from a parent whose teenage daughterwas causing havoc, but from one whose teenager was stillexperiencing fear of the dark.
Frank McGintyFebruary 23, 2006

MMR Vaccine - Is It Safe Or Not Safe - Or Is There A Better Way

The MMR Vaccine is a very controversial subject, leaving a large percentage of Parents of young children at best confused,and at worst a number of people frightened.This is a compound vaccine which innoculates against Measles, Mumps and Rubella all...
Steve ReynoldsFebruary 23, 2006

The Mom Connection

The Mom Connection - the place for support and guidanceIn our hearts we all are like children, there is always room to learn. Therefore it is my intention to present a weblog that can be a forum for advice and support.
Debbie VasenFebruary 23, 2006

When a Child is Born

When your child is born, it is the most wonderful moment ofyour life. No one can explain that feeling fully, and whenyou first come home and that tiny bundle is wholly yourresponsibility, that is an awesome feeling.And that tiny bundle already has...
Carmel BairdFebruary 23, 2006

Giving The Unborn Child What It Needs

The unborn child is fully dependent on its mother for everything.Therefore most of the food she eats will be used by the unborn child so it can grow and survive inside her.A great many things are essential for both the mother and her unborn...
Eva MoffatFebruary 21, 2006

Choosing a Safe Babysitter

You want to go out - just Mommy and Daddy. That's perfectly normal, but you can't find a family member that is available to care for your children. So you decide to hire a babysitter.
Amanda BakerFebruary 21, 2006

Baby Proofing Your Home

A baby is a both a joy and a responsibility. Taking precautions help to ensure that your new addition is safe can ease some parenting burdens.Before bringing your baby home, slowly investigate each room. Get down on the floor. Lay down if possible.
Nikola MarshallFebruary 20, 2006

Standardized Testing Teaching Tips

Standardized tests can be very stressful for children. Here, therefore, are some tips for parents and children that may help.Before the Test...for Parents and Children1.
Freda J. Glatt, MSFebruary 20, 2006

Miracle Mantra

“Wow Mom, I think I’m very lucky to have parents like mine!” For a teenager to praise parents, sounds unthinkable. This profound statement was the culmination of her school friends discussing parents in general.
Mrs. Shaila Mahesh AndarFebruary 20, 2006

How we Talk to Children with Autism

I'd like to discuss how we talk to children with autism. One of the things that strikes me is the wide range of what is considered acceptable. I'm not talking about teaching methods.
Sandra SinclairFebruary 20, 2006