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Are Your Children Growing Up Too Fast?

Each time our children graduate from one stage to another (i.e. crawling - walking, preschool - school, highschool - graduation) we as parents are excited and a little sad as well.
Kimberly ChastainOctober 13, 2004

Ten Suggestions For The Overscheduled Child

Ever wonder what happened to the family dinner hour? Or for that matter the family dinner half hour? Monday is Soccer Practice, Tuesday is Piano lesson, Wednesday is Church Activities, Thursday is a Soccer Game, Friday a birthday party to attend.
Kimberly ChastainOctober 13, 2004

Choosing a Baby Name

Take Your TimeThe worst thing you could do when choosing a baby name is to rush into it. Settling for second best may affect you and your child for a lifetime! Don't commit yourself to the first name that you fancy.
Sarah MitchellAugust 28, 2004

Ten Books Every Boy's Gotta Read

Boys don't read - hundreds of reports and newspaper articles have made that clear.The mantra of the literary community is to just get boys to read anything, even the back of a cereal box.This message ignores the fact that literacy is not the...
David SkuyMarch 08, 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

Self-Esteem and Teens

Ideally, we raise our children from the cradle to have a positive sense of self-esteem. A child that has always had a strong sense of who they are and were they want to go with their life isn't as likely to dabble in drugs, alcohol, and...
Skye ThomasJanuary 13, 2006

Planning the Perfect Baby Shower

One of the most exciting events an expecting mother looks forward to is celebrating her baby shower.Deciding to Throw a Baby ShowerBaby showers are often thrown by a friend or family member.
Adriana CopaceanuAugust 31, 2004

How Early Should Dental Care Begin For Your Baby?

The majority of people take a long time before they embark on taking dental care for their kids. Before reaching age five, twenty five percent of children have their first cavity, and a lot more cross that number also – 50 to 70 percent of...
Chris HindeSeptember 01, 2006

Single Parents and the College Financial Crunch

The price of gas and college continue to go up, up and up. The cost of college and university attendance is twice as expensive as eight years ago. Gas prices may ease, but financial experts are not predicting any drop in college expenses within the...
Dale Clifton, The Scholarship DoctorJanuary 26, 2006

Dads Are Heroes

My friend, Dovid Grossman, who is the father of nine children, told me he intended to have a website and teleclass series dedicated to the Hero’s Journey for Dads.
Alvah ParkerApril 14, 2005