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Fizzy Sherbet – A Sweet Science Lesson For Your Kids

Fizzy sherbet in a paper bag with a strawberry lollipop was probably my favorite treat as a child, but I never knew what was in the sherbet and why it sparkled and tingled on my tongue!
Lindsay SmallAugust 31, 2005

Baby Safety Checklist - Protecting Your Baby

When bringing home your new baby, there are so many things to do in order to get ready. Making your home a safe haven for your new little one is one of the most important things you will do to get ready. Each room contains its own set of dangers.
Alli RossMarch 21, 2005

Pay Attention! It's Your Most Important Job

Anyone can become a parent; there are no tests or interviews to pass. Children can become parents, mentally disabled people – it’s even possible to become a parent while in a coma!
Audrey BurtonNovember 12, 2003

Breastfeeding My Baby, Where Do I Start?

Congratulations you have a new baby! Having a new baby is hard enough but when you choose to breastfeed you sometimes feel that you made this experience even harder.
Melida CohenJanuary 09, 2006

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

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

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

5 Steps to Raising an Optimistic Child

I had just completed a session with 17-year old Julie who suffered from severe depression. Julie believed she was a total failure and would never be able to change anything in her life. Julie also felt all her shortcomings were her own fault.Where,...
Dr. Tony FioreJune 25, 2004

So, The Thing Is... We Reap What We Sow

So, the thing is… we reap what we sow.A few weeks ago, my daughters and I planted some seeds. It was a fun project to do together because it involved digging in the dirt and talking about how plants grow, plus the sun was warm on our faces.
Barbara CooperMarch 11, 2003

Parenting Tip: The 7 Step Guide to Child Development Using Teaching Material with Child Stories

Child stories are an excellent way to promote child development. You can use teaching material along with children's stories to teach moral lessons, factual knowledge or emotional intelligence.The beauty of using child stories in this way is...
Paul ArinagaMarch 08, 2006