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Choosing A Babysitter

Whether you are looking for a babysitter while you work or for a few hours while you enjoy an evening out, there are some things you need to know about choosing a babysitter.
Rina ZegerSeptember 01, 2006

Parents, Kids And Time Alone

“What are some of the ways in which you explain to kids that mom and dad need time alone, without feeling guilty about it?”A journalist, writing an article on having time alone and couple time when you have kids, asked me this...
Margaret Paul, Ph.D.October 28, 2005

7 Ways To Guarantee Success For WAHM (Work At Home Moms)

Are you a WAHM (work at home mom)? Or maybe you’d like to be one?You’ve made a great decision. As a work at home mom you get the best of both worlds.
Kara JankowskiDecember 06, 2006

Violence in Media

In the news, we hear and see an increasing number of reports about violence among children. This goes from rude fights on the playground to armed incidents in schools that result in injuries or even casualties.Now asking ourselves where this...
Brigette MeierApril 05, 2005

5 Love Languages and Those Who Contribute at Home

The work around a house or apartment has got to be some of the least thanked work ever created. Whether it is the yard work on the weekend, plumbing as it arises, daily dishes & errand running, we tend to overlook the assistance that our spouse and...
Kate HufstetlerJuly 28, 2004

Toddler Quirks: Shoes

Most women I know love shoes. We love to shop for them, and we’re always checking out each other’s shoes. Finding that perfect pair is like a little slice of heaven.Even so, I was amazed to find that my 17-month-old daughter already has a...
Teresa KolvekOctober 13, 2006

6 Ways To Tell If Your Child Is Being Sexually Abused: The Grannie Detective tells all ...

One of the saddest sights I have ever seen as a private investigator was a young mother who had just been told that her young daughter was the victim of an ongoing sexual abuse situation and the perpetrator was her 2nd husband.I aksed her "How...
Laura Lanfield, P.I.October 09, 2006

It's OK for your child to be bored. In fact, it's recommended!

NY -- Strange as it may sound, bordom promotes happier, creative kids who are better problem solvers. When children use their own creativity with unstructured play, they find ways to amuse themselves -- even if it means simply daydreaming.
Alan M. HessSeptember 04, 2004

Parenting – The Foundation For Learning

Much of a child’s ability to learn comes from their motivation to learn and much of their motivation and effort they put into their learning is based on the value they put on learning and their ongoing education.As a parent, you need to know...
Mary JoyceNovember 10, 2006

Have Fun With Dora The Explorer Live Show

Almost all the kids know the Dora the Explorer live show. It is a cartoon show, which is aired only on the Nickelodeon, which is a channel for kids. This live show is most loved by kids because it has a lot of featured stories that boosts the...
Low JeremyNovember 06, 2006