Parenting Articles

Family » Parenting | By Jane Saeman @ Monday, 14th January 2008 @ 10:03 PM

It doesn't matter whether your child is in junior high or high school, there's a great advantage academically to them having you actively involved in their education. If you focus on making education an important part of life in your home (not forced, just important!) from an early age, there's a good chance that your teen will accept that education is an integral part of their growing up and doing well academically will lead to success later when they enter the employment market... more...

Family » Parenting | By Jeremy Johnson @ Friday, 11th January 2008 @ 5:09 PM

LIke any job, keeping your home clean is better accomplished through a system. Using a home cleaning system, you are able to keep up with the individual tasks, remember to do all the "little things," and avoid feeling overwhelmed. Additionally, if the system can include all members of the family, you may achieve some level of family harmony and bring a sense of accomplishment and cooperation to your home that you would not have had otherwise. The system my family has used for ... more...

Family » Parenting | By Stephanie Foster @ Wednesday, 9th January 2008 @ 2:05 AM

There have been a variety of reports through the years on how much a stay at home mom's work is worth. I don't pay too much attention to those because, frankly, moms who work outside the home do much of the same work. How much of it they do may vary, especially if the kids are in daycare. But any good parent works very hard for their family. What matters to me most is how much I value being a stay at home mom. This is something that will be different for every family. For... more...

Family » Parenting | By Salena Kulkarni @ Tuesday, 8th January 2008 @ 5:31 PM

Moms, we are not in this new motherhood thing alone, men have to deal with it too. Really, they aren't getting the easy end of the deal either. They may not have had to give birth physically, but emotionally they are pretty level with us. Because becoming a new dad is just as tough as becoming a new mom, parenting can lead to difficulties for a couple. Most couples will tell you that they were surprised about the impact having a baby had on their relationship. It really doesn't... more...

Family » Parenting | By Eddie Yakubovich @ Tuesday, 8th January 2008 @ 2:20 PM

Moving you family can be filled with mixed emotions for everyone involved. It can be a very exciting time in their lives and for yours as well but also a move can be a sad and stressful time. There are a few things that as a parent, you can do to support your child or children through this emotional time of uncertainty in their lives. Just because you and your spouse may be excited for all the changes that lie ahead of you don't necessarily mean that the children involved share in yo... more...

Family » Parenting | By Ranju Kumar @ Monday, 7th January 2008 @ 2:53 PM

We all like to be connected with our children and be engaged with them. Children feel more confident, assured and have a great self esteem when their parents are involved with them. They usually do extremely well in their studies and extracurricular activities with the encouragement they get from parents. But is there anything called too much involvement? It is very crucial to involve with your school-aged child's activities and education that you recognize the line of what being... more...

Family » Parenting | By Richard Runion @ Friday, 28th December 2007 @ 11:46 PM

Toys have played a crucial role in enhancing children's lives, and this has always been considered as vital to their development. Museums and libraries that display toys, the world over, have chronicled shifts in social thinking and the popularity of fads, from time to time. The toys that are currently available are very dissimilar from the ones that existed in the ancient past. However, the end they seek to serve has not changed: bringing joy to children, and aiding children in learning an... more...

Family » Parenting | By Britt Michaelian @ Wednesday, 26th December 2007 @ 3:38 PM

Finding things to do with the entire family in tow is not always an easy feat. There are many reasons for this, one being agendas. A lot of times family outings end up with the children in tears and you wishing you were in bed, with the covers pulled up and a pillow over your head. Eventually, we develop a sort of mental block as to what is fun as a family and what can be traumatic for everyone involved. Have no fear! The following is a list of engaging activities for you and your chi... more...

Family » Parenting | By Art Gib @ Monday, 24th December 2007 @ 11:33 PM

Families have found an alternative to public education by homeschooling with good results -- statistically proven results even. Polls done nationwide have shown children who have been home schooled rank consistently higher than the national average in scholastic tests, often ranked above the 70th percentile in standardized achievement tests. Studies also show that a large number of home schooled children are enrolled in a grade level that is higher than their peers of the same age, and th... more...

Family » Parenting | By John Myre @ Sunday, 23rd December 2007 @ 9:47 PM

Grandchildren are truly a blessing. They rejuvenate and bring a great new sense of excitement and discovery. And there's always that wonderful feature that you can hand them back to your children when you're exhausted or can't handle them anymore. But there's also the serious downside of knowing that if anything happens on your watch, you've failed your own children. Grandparents face a lot of pressures, but there are ways to lighten the load. (And these tips also... more...

Family » Parenting | By Jeremy Johnson @ Sunday, 23rd December 2007 @ 1:08 AM

Have you ever tried to go on an extended outing with a big group of kids? And by "big group," I mean one or more, and by "extended outing," I mean 20 minutes or longer, or any outing that requires that you and the kid(s) have to get out of the car. If you have, then you know that traveling with kids requires you to be flexible, prepared, and ready to have fun. Traveling with kids almost always requires flexibility. You never know when your child will need to eat, sleep, ... more...

Family » Parenting | By silvana clark @ Saturday, 22nd December 2007 @ 1:25 AM

Feeling stressed from the holidays? Co-workers getting on your nerves? Wondering how to pay for those holiday gifts? Need to figure out what to buy your daughter's dance teacher? People try to balance the social events of the holidays, along with buying gifts and keeping up on work duties. No wonder they feel extra stress during December,says Silvana Clark, a professional speaker on Humor in the Workplace. Instead of feeling you have to decorate your house to make Martha Stewart pr... more...

Family » Parenting | By Ajeet Khurana @ Tuesday, 18th December 2007 @ 7:24 AM

When I had my first child, my life complete changed. All parent report this. The problem for some parents is spending enough time with their babies. Unfortunately, this usually means that the parents are worn out, bored, and exhausted. Wouldn't it be really nice if you were able to incorporate one of your favorite activities into bonding time with your child? Well, if you enjoy bike riding, your prayers have been answered. A casual bicycle ride can be a lot of fun. You get to feel th... more...

Family » Parenting | By Dean Caporella @ Friday, 14th December 2007 @ 11:47 AM

The dating effects of single parents is a real parenting issue which can often be overlooked by those who are on the search for companionship. Many parents underestimate their children's emotional needs during this intriguing time. Children often hide their feelings and won't express them until pushed into a corner either through frustration or unconscious neglect. The latter is hard to estimate especially when mom or dad are consumed with a new love interest. So what are... more...

Family » Parenting | By Stephanie Foster @ Wednesday, 12th December 2007 @ 9:50 PM

Shopping for kids can be a bit difficult sometimes. This is especially true if you get stuck shopping at the last minute, and what you thought you would buy isn't available. There are a few options to handle this kind of a situation. You can keep hunting all over town, check to see what is available online, or give your child a lesson in patience or not getting what he or she wants. Driving all over town is often much too time consuming, not to mention plain exhausting. It... more...

Family » Parenting | By Susie Cortright @ Sunday, 9th December 2007 @ 5:54 AM

My husband's idea of being prepared for a day hike is taking enough Oreos to enjoy at the summit. This has always been a point of debate for Ty and I, or at least since a winter camping trip from which we, quite literally, almost never returned. He and I were first dating and had more passion than wisdom, more zeal than experience. We packed the Kahlua and the skis but no dry clothes. Really. Now, as a mom, I am as cautious as they come. I read about encounters with Hantavirus... more...

Family » Parenting | By Susie Cortright @ Sunday, 9th December 2007 @ 5:52 AM

We strive to create balance in our families. We strive to live each day in the knowledge that our family is a gracious gift; a gift to be treasured and celebrated in the every day. We strive to create a sense of peace and joy. We strive to live out our values by simplifying our lives. But the competing demands of a family can be anything but simple. Sometimes simplifying means, quite simply, asking ourselves what is truly important in our lives, and then renewing our focus to encompass m... more...

Family » Parenting | By Susie Cortright @ Sunday, 9th December 2007 @ 5:50 AM

There is just something about a daddy. If Mom is a sustained, lasting light, then Dad is a spark. It is certainly true in my family, where the men simply produce a different kind of energy. Dads and Grandpas are wonderfully familiar but, at the same time, exotic. Some of my most vivid memories from childhood took place during weekend car rides, just my Dad and I. They are engraved in my memory not because we did anything particularly exciting or adventurous (these were mostly just... more...

Family » Parenting | By Susie Cortright @ Sunday, 9th December 2007 @ 5:50 AM

"I took care of Callie," my three year old announced. Callie had been starting with that little whine that babies adopt to alert mothers and sisters that their new crawling tricks have them wedged behind the furniture. But the whining had stopped, rather suddenly it seemed in retrospect. "Thanks, Cassie. You are such a big help," I said. "How did you manage that?" "I got her a beer." Sure enough, Callie was still wedged behind the table... more...

Family » Parenting | By MIKE SELVON @ Saturday, 8th December 2007 @ 2:35 PM

Everyone comes to a point in their lives when they must leave childhood and enter into adulthood. Most instances are marked by the person leaving school and entering the workforce. Choosing among the different careers available can be difficult. Do you go with money or fame? Or do you opt for a job that makes little money, but benefits? The true calling of a career is whether or not it is something you love doing. If you find yourself considering a career in childcare, then there... more...