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Family » Parenting » Children | By Matt Chang @ Thursday, 24th July 2008 @ 2:28 AM

The worst thing that can happen is that you become your parents! Right? Remember thinking that you would never become like your parents, and when you grew up and had kids of your own, you'd be cool and hip, and your kids would love you. Then what happens? You become your parents right? All of the same things that stressed out your parents are now the same things that stress you out. Well, that's okay things happen and now you realize why your parents were the way they are. The botto... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Brian Walsh @ Wednesday, 23rd July 2008 @ 6:42 PM

What are the most frustrating years of being a parent? An overwhelming consensus of parents believe it is when children are two, and then around fourteen. Neuroscience now gives solid validation that something striking is happening during these times. It all comes down to brain-wiring. Virtually overnight, around age two, the first significant change appears when a child recognizes that he or she is an individual with a separate identity. At this point, children begin to assert th... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Paul Hata @ Wednesday, 23rd July 2008 @ 1:37 PM

It has often been said that what your child does at thirteen very much decides what he will be doing at thirty. And this does hold some truth! If a child learns to hold his head high no matter what comes, he will most certainly sow seeds of happiness, success and prosperity that he can reap when he becomes an adult. It is the duty of every parent to create an atmosphere where their child can learn to be self-confident, responsible and courageous. As parents, you have the duty to believe in h... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Paul Hata @ Wednesday, 23rd July 2008 @ 11:37 AM

Raising a child has never been easy and in fact it is one of the hardest job you will ever have. It is challenging, exciting, nerve-wracking but provides you with one of the most amazing experience you will ever have. Along with the joy of raising a child often comes self-doubt - the fear of doing something that is not right, the permanent psychological damage that you may cause your child, or a whole list of other things that could possibly go wrong. But relax! There are a few simple thing... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Art Gib @ Thursday, 17th July 2008 @ 4:51 AM

As a child, I vividly remember my mother telling me that I must stay at the table until I finished my plate of hamburger casserole. I ate enough to satisfy my hunger even though I disliked the food, because I was hungry. However, the combining factors of disliking the food and not being hungry anymore made it a seemingly impossible task to finish my plate. The portion was too big, and I didn't need that much food. I didn't know how to explain this to my mother, so I responded by smashi... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Steve Doss @ Thursday, 17th July 2008 @ 2:05 AM

Admit it. When the going gets tough at home, we've all plopped the kids in front of the television and breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, we can get started on dinner, maybe check email or sort that massive pile of laundry. But when your five-year old yells at you "Mom, Kids Rule!" or your ten-year old horrifies you with language that would make a sailor blush, you realize there must be something amiss with what these family programs really teach our kids. And sadly, it'... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Sara Jones @ Tuesday, 15th July 2008 @ 1:22 PM

Invention has been a part and parcel of human beings ever since they have come into existence. From the invention of fire, to that of the wheel, invention has been an ongoing process that has been going on and will continue in the future as well. Everything that we use today was invented or developed by someone at some point of time in history. All this is because of man's incessant thirst for newer things which drives the wheels of invention. It is a well known fact that a ch... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Bart Icles @ Thursday, 10th July 2008 @ 8:22 PM

All parents should learn how to do kids face painting. Why? Because every child loves to get their face painted. Let me prove my point. What comes to mind when you think of summer? I can hear you saying carnivals, fairs, parades, fireworks, barbecues, swimming pools, and all kinds of sports to name a few. Kids love all of these events but which is their most favorite activity? That may be hard to answer but if you throw in face painting then it doesn't matter what the activity... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Patrick Omari @ Thursday, 10th July 2008 @ 7:28 PM

There is an 'epidemic' sweeping the western world and affecting millions of children every year and the governments have yet to produce an inoculation that will eradicate it in the near future. This terrible disease that allegedly affects almost 60 per cent of American children and remains without a miracle cure is called "childhood obesity". You will have heard the words said many times on their own but recently they were put together to create a terrifying phrase that ... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By john mce @ Thursday, 10th July 2008 @ 12:50 AM

Choosing where to send your child to school is probably one of the most important decisions you will ever make. Do you send your kids to the local public school or do you think that they will get a better education if you pay for it? Maybe your child has special needs or some kind of learning disability, be it physical or mental which means that they may benefit from going to a special school? Or maybe they will actually learn better if they attend a mainstream school? The majority of par... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Warren Wong @ Tuesday, 8th July 2008 @ 11:15 PM

Breastfeeding is a very special phase of life after pregnancy not just for you but for your baby as well. What you do and what you eat are important for your baby's wellbeing and development. Therefore, there are several dos and donts that you need to follow regarding a breastfeeding diet. Let me give you a brief insight into the same. However, you must make sure that you consult your lactation consultant or health care professional before making any significant changes in your diet or life... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Steve Doss @ Tuesday, 8th July 2008 @ 9:33 PM

A childhood obesity epidemic is sweeping across the country. One in three children ages 6-19 is overweight, a number that has doubled in the last decade, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Being overweight is one thing children should be warned about early. Overweight adolescents have a 70 percent chance of becoming overweight or obese adults, the surgeon general's office says. Obesity has serious health and social implications. Health problems ... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Joe Smith @ Tuesday, 8th July 2008 @ 6:29 PM

In this fast-paced world, we sometimes find it hard to drag ourselves away from work to spend time with our children. Play pens are a fantastic way of taking a baby to work with us, giving the baby a warm and inviting place to play while we do the activities that help make our lives possible. Let's detail some other ways beyond a travel play yard to spend more time with our kids. In this article we'll discuss a number of those choices, hopefully giving you various thoughts about how to... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Caleb Anderson @ Tuesday, 8th July 2008 @ 10:48 AM

Having a baby is the start of a most wonderful journey in a person's life. Babies bring with them the pleasures of watching a new individual grow and develop, the love that comes with concern and the awareness that someone needs you for everything. A toddler's world grows rapidly between one to three years of age. This is a period of change for toddlers. The most crucial learning for children is that they are independent, separate people in these years. It is important ... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Kim Patrick @ Monday, 7th July 2008 @ 7:36 PM

My boys had a punch up today. There you go, I said it. Now you know that my kids are not perfect. But remember, we can't always control what our kids say or do. But we sure can control our reactions to it. I was in the kitchen when I heard some language that wasn't allowed in our house. I walked into the lounge and one of my boys had another boy in a head lock, and the other one was on top of someone. For those of you who only have girls, you will never understand. This is defi... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Warren Wong @ Monday, 7th July 2008 @ 7:28 PM

Breastfeeding is a very special phase of life after pregnancy not just for you but for your baby as well. What you do and what you eat are important for your baby's wellbeing and development. Therefore, there are several dos and donts that you need to follow regarding a breastfeeding diet. Let me give you a brief insight into the same. However, you must make sure that you consult your lactation consultant or health care professional before making any significant changes in your diet or life... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Seth Daugherty @ Sunday, 6th July 2008 @ 12:29 AM

Finding toys for cheap is really the wish of many parents. This is because parents are struggling with paying the mortgage and paying the babysitter along with the hundreds of the other things that go along with parenting. But how does a parent who is trying to save money go about this? There are actually three good ways to find child toys for cheap. The idea is that you will have to put a little extra time into finding these toys, and a little extra effort, but overall, it is possib... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Joyce Jackson @ Wednesday, 2nd July 2008 @ 7:32 PM

Fourth of July is upon us this week! Just about all of us grow up watching the fireworks and parades after a day of family bar-b-ques, swimming and picnics. Here are a few safety reminders for you, your family and your children for a safe and happy holiday. At the pool or lake, even for parade viewing, makes sure you have plenty of sunscreen. Oh, and use it, too. A good 30 SPF will do and if you can make it waterproof for your kids, all the better. Reapply it often throughout t... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Ann Knapp @ Wednesday, 2nd July 2008 @ 2:09 AM

For those of us who are old enough to remember classrooms with walls, the methods we used to learn math were teacher-centered and method-based. Those who came of age before cooperative learning became prevalent in schools probably remember learning one method of solving problems and some of us may have felt the sting when we could not understand or even use that method at all. My own encounter with The Mathematical Wall came in the second grade, when my class was learning to borrow in su... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Kim Patrick @ Monday, 30th June 2008 @ 11:20 PM

Right now I have one very moody child. It is school holidays and the kids are nagging me to go on the computer. That is fine, only there are four of them and only one computer. Not only that, but I need my computer for my work each day. Nevertheless the children are bombarding me for a turn on the computer. I wish I had more than one computer in the house but I don't. Actually, I am in the process of buying one right now but the kids will just have to wait for a few more weeks. No... more...