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Your Child’s Self-Esteem is in The Cards

Research has shown that the present generation of children worldwide is demonstrating more social-emotional challenges (from low self-esteem to depression) than ever before. Families, schools, recreation programs etc.
Susan HowsonOctober 20, 2004

Twin and Multiple Births are on the Rise

Did you know that the number of twin births have more than doubled since the early 1970s? Today, about one of every 35 births in the United States are twins.
Nancy WurtzelJuly 21, 2004

Buying Gently Used Baby Clothing

Remember that adorable outfit you bought for your newborn - the one that cost you nearly $40, and got worn three times before it no longer fit? For such tiny things, baby clothing is expensive - and as fast as babies grow, they seldom see much wear.
Mark FreemanAugust 25, 2005

Parents Need to Vent Anger! 4 Steps to Serenity

Parents are losing their self-control to their own anger. A friend called me today and told me a very troubling story. She had seen on a T.V. news program the story of a mother driving with her four-year-old child.
Linda MiloJanuary 02, 2006

Alternative Clothing For Babies

While the concept of "baby tees" has taken on a whole new meaning in the new millennium, some companies have made a real dedication to the original intent of the phrase.
Kirsten HawkinsSeptember 14, 2005

Attitudes-Based Learning

The greatest discovery of my generation (about 1900) is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind.William James'Sow a thought, reap an action.Sow an action, reap a habit. Sow a habit, reap a character.
Dr. Alvin Chan Kok ChuenNovember 09, 2004

How To Stop Bullying

(NC)—According to Family Services Canada, approximately 12% of children are bullies. Additional research confirms that bullying occurs frequently: once every seven minutes on the playground and once every twenty-five minutes in class (Craig and...
News CanadaNovember 17, 2003

Integrate Fun and Learning with PC Games

Children are always up for a good game. Well, who isn't? Pretend that you are back in school. For the rest of the class period you have two choices as to how you can spend your time.
Steve HallAugust 01, 2005

Divorced Parents: 3 Mistakes and 3 Solutions for Building Character in Your Child

If you're a divorced parent, avoid these 3 mistakes and create these 3 solutions when building character in your child. Your child will reward you with respect, trust, and love.My parents divorced.
Jean Tracy. MSSNovember 08, 2006

How Do I Talk About Dating And Sex With My Teen?

Tips for Parents on Teaching Respect & Healthy DatingBelow are the seven most common questions parents ask me when I am speaking in their schools or with their community organizations:Without sounding like you are lecturing and without endorsing...
Mike DomitrzDecember 19, 2005