Parenting Articles (Sorted by date)

A Bad Naming Trend

Ever hear a name you just thought sounded perfect, that you just loved to say over and over again, but then you realized what it meant and couldn’t help but cringe a bit? If you answered no, then a very lucky person.
Jake RoseFebruary 27, 2006

A-B-C’s Of Parenting

Common sense in parenting is a rather relative idea. Some parents simply do not have it and they need to be told just how to parent. That is why there are so many bestselling parenting books out there.
Dana GoldbergFebruary 27, 2006

The Beauty and Benefits of Breastfeeding

In recent years, there has been a lot of debate surrounding the issue of breastfeeding. While the decision to breastfeed is a personal one, there are countless benefits for both mother and child that ought to be explored.
Rachel ThompsonFebruary 27, 2006

Four Alternatives to Hitting Children

National surveys show that over the past twenty years, more than 90 percent of parents with small children admit to using one or more forms of corporal punishment.Corporal punishment includes pinching, shaking, slapping, punching, a spanking,...
Kerby T. Alvy, Ph.D.February 27, 2006

What Parents Need to Know About Child Safety and Identification

There seems to be a general misconception concerning child safety and child identification. In speaking with parents, one thing becomes very clear. Parents commonly believe, that by recording their children’s fingerprints and DNA information,...
Scott IrwinFebruary 27, 2006

A Little Creativity in an Old Process

Naming your child is never an easy process. Not only is there pressure from your family and friends, but society will also help accept or disprove of the child’s name very quickly.
Jake RoseFebruary 27, 2006

How To Get Your Kid To Clean Their Room

Here is a simple plan to help your child/teen keep their rooms clean. Don't worry if the room is a disaster. Just set the timer for 15 minutes each day and get started.
Jessica KnutsonFebruary 23, 2006

11 Effective Ways to Make Playtime Fun for Children with Special Needs

To get the most from playtime activities you have to stick to a set of rules. The rules may change according to the child but generally these rules help to achieve constructive play gaining the benefits listed above.Play it their way - Encourage...
Ben SidmanFebruary 23, 2006

Tracking Children

With today technology, it is enable parents to know exactly where their children are. GPS technology offers an exciting new means by which parents can ascertain their children's whereabouts at all times.
George WilliamsFebruary 23, 2006

The Top 7 Tips On How Kids Can Save Money And Stop Wasting All Their Allowance At The Candy Store!

Your 10-year-old son has just come back from the candy store, the day after you gave him his allowance with his pockets full of candy. Not that there's actually anything drastically wrong with that, as long as he brushes his teeth after & still...
Rachel IncollFebruary 23, 2006