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Boarding school: Parental substitution?

The general misconception is that boarding schools are places where parents send their children, because they don't have time to keep up with kids. It might be true at some extent.
Cielo Amor PalomaNovember 22, 2007

What Kids Learn That’s POSITIVE from Playing Video Games

“Our family engages in "mindless" video games from time to time ... but it's treated like "junk food"…. It really has no "nutritional" value for our minds.” – Ben Armstrong 1Like the observer...
Marc PrenskyJune 14, 2004

8 Keys to Improving Self-esteem for Teenage Girls

Experts on facial expressions are not fooled by the big smiles of teen-age girls. It is evident when a girl is truly happy inside, because she has a “Duchienne smile.” With this smile the involuntary muscles around the eyes are wrinkled.
Dr. Linda MilesNovember 20, 2006

Top 100 Baby Names And Helpful Tips To Consider When Naming Your Baby

Are you an expectant parent anxiously waiting for that little package of joy? Yet, you and your spouse are still looking for that perfect name? Well...fret no more!
Christy HollisSeptember 02, 2005

Rainy DAy Activities for Kids

ACTIVITY FOR A RAINY DAYSchool's out for the summer and the kids are bored. What are you going to do? Keeping kids busy on a rainy day can be a chore. Next time it rains, try making play dough with your children.
Carline BroseJuly 09, 2007

Solving Baby Slep Problems - The Ferber Method

Nothing can prepare new parents for the mind numbing weariness that comes with lack of sleep. A new baby may be tiny but the havoc they wreak to your sleep is huge. It can take work to establish good sleeping habits.
Debbie WalkerMarch 20, 2006

How To Use A Token Economy To Shape Your Child's Behavior.

A token economy is a behavioral modification technique that was first used in mental institutions to reinforce and establish desirable behaviors in their patients.
Destry MaycockOctober 29, 2005

Clean Your House in Half the Time!

When cleaning your house, the first thing you need to do is to find a supply and tool apron. (gardening apron works well) The apron should contain several large, deep pockets. In these pockets, you will keep your cleaning supplies ....
GranMammaFebruary 15, 2005

Secret Life Of Babies

A miracle has happened. A baby was born. Your first, although very short, acquaintance has happened. Let’s try to learn what happens with babies after they are present solemnly to mothers. The first thing a new-born baby needs is warmth.
Yana MikheevaApril 03, 2006

Parenting Books for the First 12 Months

Being a ParentBeing a parent is considered the hardest job in the world, and everyone needs a little help and advice from time to time. There are many books written by parenting experts and doctors to help guide you through your baby's first 12...
Jacqueline CourtiolOctober 30, 2006