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- Nail Biting Basics By Christopher J. Henry
Nail biting in all its various forms is problematic behavior beset by peculiarity and contradiction. Technically speaking, the correct word for nail biting is ANONYCHOPHAGIA.
Nail biting typically begins between the ages of five and 10 and is common among children as well as adults. As many as one in three Americans bite their nails.
One of the more noteworthy and generally surprising things about nail biting is its high instance. It crosses every social and economic barrier. Prevalence fi…
- The Free Ride In Public Schools By Joel Turtel
To protect children’s self-esteem or deflect complaints by parents, many public schools today automatically advance failing students to the next grade level. In other schools, some students are left back a maximum of one year, then promoted again regardless of their academic skills.The No Child Left Behind Act tries to solve this problem. The federal government is pressuring public schools to set minimum standards that each student must pass before advancing to the next grade.However, in spite…
- In Defense of the Jelly Bean By Abe Kass
Should a parent give a child a tangible reward when he or she has behaved properly or performed some important task such as doing homework, or helping around the house? Understandably, many parents are hesitant to use incentives, such as prizes, or food treats, to influence their children, especially considering the negative comments by some, but not all, contemporary parenting experts. For many parents, giving their children rewards feels like bribery and to them, should be thus avoided. So…
- How To Develop Your Baby's Brain By Ishi Bansal
Have you ever wondered why toys for babies tend to have so many bells, whistles and lights? Or why they have so many different textures, and materials and colors?
It's almost as if we want to provide young babies with a whole world of stimulation and we can't quite get it to them fast enough.Play gyms or activity gyms as they are sometimes called tend to be a firm favorite with babies from newborn up to about 12 months. These play gyms and activity nests mostly come
in the form of comfortabl…
- Raising a Violent-Free Teen in 10 Easy Steps By Peggy Butler
The disquieting behavior of teenagers in the 21st century, is being hailed by experts as a disturbing trend among troubled youth. Such an interpretation may be factual, but mental heath advocates maintain there are guidelines parents can utilize before problems reach the critical stage.They contend the problems of youngsters who defy parental authority is rooted in changes in the outside world as well as relationships in the home. For example, in recent years, we have witnessed …
- The Popularity Of Preschool Games By Sandy B
Throughout the web, you will see that one of the most targeted audiences for games is for children under school age. Are preschool games good for the child? And, should you be using them as part of your child's early education? With so many marketing geniuses working on promoting these games to parents of younger children, it is wise to take a step back and analyze the game prior to choosing it as the right one for your child.There is no doubt that preschool games are popular. Some of the bigg…
- Now, They're Bullying My Daughter In Our Home: Welcome To Cyber-Bullying By Derek Randel
Last night Tom’s daughter, Sue, came out of her room to see her dad and said, “I got another one of those instant messages. It says, ‘tomorrow you had better not show up at school or else‘.” She has been getting messages like this now for weeks. The result of this is that she no longer likes to turn her computer on.Sue is now 14 years-old and in the 8th grade. She has been bullied at school for a number of years and they have had a difficult time getting the Principal and teachers to put a sto…
- Is Your Child Learning Nothing? By Vince Wilmot
You send your child to school and the teachers teach them. If that is what you think, you could be way wrong !
While most teachers are good at presenting information to a class, learning happens ONLY if kids actually want to learn. Teachers may have little time for individual work, and you can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink.
And in many schoolrooms today a majority of the class see learning as not cool, with kids trying hard to not learn !
You may think that the school will …
- Follow Your Teen's Dreams! By Linda Gray
As parents, we often complain of troublesome three year olds. Three year olds are troublesome because they are developing from babyhood to childhood.Teenagers get the same reaction - developing from childhood to adulthood is not an easy transition, and so much communication can be lost along the way, especially with parents,
who could, with a little effort, be the teenager's best friend....A certain understanding of the roots of a problem, and a lot of acceptance can bridge so many gaps and e…
- Child Abuse - Survey & Comments By Stuart Malkin
Beyond cases reported to authorities, little knowledge exists on the types, amount, and effects of childhood victimization. Through a national survey of adolescents, researchers examined the prevalence of sexual assault, physical assault, physically abusive punishment, and witnessing an act of violence and subsequent effects on mental health, substance use, and delinquent behavior problems. Gender and racial/ethnic specific findings are translated into national estimates.Research findings incl…
- Second Borns – Lucky Position or Victims of Bad Timing? By Michael Grose
“What about me?”This seems to be the second borns’ lament. It was certainly the response my daughter (a second born) gave when she read an article in Sunday Life published by Fairfax newspapers last Sunday, where my birth order book Why first borns rule the world and last borns want to change it was the basis of an article about siblings.She claimed that the article was three pages long and only one paragraph was devoted to second borns. Only a second born would take notices of that!Certainly …
- Parents and Children Working Together By Debbie Long
When parents help their children learn to read, they help open the door to a new world. As a parent, you can begin an endless learning chain: You read to your children, they develop a love of stories and poems, they want to read on their own, they practice reading, and finally they read for their own information or pleasure. They become readers, and their world is forever expanded and enriched.This newsletter focuses primarily on what you can do to help children up to 10 years of age. During t…
- Eco-Parenting By Arabella Greatorex
Arabella Greatorex, owner of The Natural Nursery, reports on the rapidly rising demand for natural, environmentally friendly and ethically sound parenting products and highlights some of the concerns that have fuelled these demands.Organic FoodThere has been much media debate around the promotion of heavily processed foods to children, part of a long standing concern about the quality of food on offer in the UK. While some say the jury is still out on issues such as pesticide residues in frui…
- ADD / ADHD Children : Being Your Child's Best Friend By Kate Hufstetler
Do you live with an ADD / ADHD child? If so-- my hat is off to you! ADD / ADHD children are brilliant, full of energy, smart as a whip (as grandma says), and tons of work. They are also the rising sun and the setting star: meaning much of life revolves around them in one way or another. One tactic you might employ is to: be your child's best friend.Hear me out just a bit. I am not promoting parents in "jammies" all day-- everyday, messy homes filled with increasing whirlwind clutter that no-on…
- The Schoolhouse & the Stepfamily - It's Time to Communicate By Dawn Miller
When my oldest stepson went to college last year, it was the first time I felt “in the loop” educationally with my stepchildren. We talked over the dinner table about his classes and what life away from home would be like. Our first parents’ club newsletter with dorm move-in advice and university booster news arrived right away.I can’t say that communicating with my other stepchildren’s schools has been as easy or stress-free. My husband’s ex-wife chronically neglects to share report cards wi…
- Trip, Trip, Trip... Here Is Your Night Visitor Again! By Linda Jenkinson
Night Visits From Your ChildIn the middle of the night you hear, trip, trip, trip and your bedroom door opens. It’s not hard to imagine who it is and when you feel your little one climbing into your bed, you are sure.Rest assured, this behavior is both common and healthy. Your toddler or preschooler is searching for comfort and security and you are the one in his or her mind that provides for it. Plus, nature has a built in mechanism that, almost automatically, causes you to provide for that …
- Co-Sleeping - Is It Right For You And Your Baby? By Jennifer Houck
Since civilization began, mothers have taken advantage of the convenience of sleeping with their babies. It has only been in the past two centuries among industrialized and Western nations that sleeping separately from your baby has become appropriate. Research shows that infants who share a bed with their mothers cry less often and nurse for longer periods of time. Co-sleeping will provide extra nourishment at night and added protection for your baby. Sleeping with the mother gives the b…
- Simple Key to Dissolving Parent-Child Power Struggles By Nicole MacKenzie
Who is really "in-charge" in today's family? Do kids have too much power? Many parents today's are overwhelmed when it comes to parenting. They find themselves constantly explaining, arguing and negotiating with their children. Parenting becomes frustrating and not much fun. The "quality time" is often spent in a power-struggle.Parents know they don't want to raise their children in an authoritarian, diminishing, character-crushing style. Yet, the "laisser faire" approach doesn't work either –…
- Building Teen Character: Part-Time Employment By Rachel Paxton
The teenage years are a crucial time in a child's life. They are
not children anymore, but they are also not adults. During this
time the choices they make may have an effect on them for the
rest of their lives. It is the parents' responsibility to guide
their teenagers in the right direction by helping them make
responsible choices and building their character to the point
that when their teenagers move out of the house they are on the
road to being responsible adults and have the tools th…
- Build Character with this Delicious Triple A Recipe! By Jean Tracy
Vinegar or honey, what do kids really want? “Toys, candy, and their own way,” answer millions of parents.They say you can catch more flies with a spoonful of honey than with a cupful of vinegar. So why do too many toys, too much candy, and constantly giving in to our children, create sour little characters? Aren’t these the ingredients for honey?Let’s consider the most delicious ingredients: what kids really want and how to give it to them. The Triple A Recipe for honey – attention, appreciati…
- School Issues: When Should an ADHD Child Be Held Back In School? By Douglas Cowan, Psy.D.
This can be a very complicated issue, so I don't mean to suggest that my comments here are the definitive thoughts on the subject. For a parent to even consider the issue, things have to be pretty problematic at school. So, even though these thoughts may be inadequate to cover your individual situation, I will share them with you anyway...
Consider these things:
1. How old is your child? If you child is 4 or 5 years old (especially with males) and is struggling in Kindergarten, he may simp…
- Parenting Your Teenager: 6 Tips for Effective Discipline and Consequences By Jeff Herring
A parent writes in, ``We are having a hard time in our family deciding on appropriate punishments when our teen-ager breaks family rules. We can't tell if we are too strict or too lenient. What can we do?''This seems to be a place where many parents get stuck. Questions about appropriate punishment and consequences are very important.Now notice, if you will, that I just said punishment and consequences, not just punishment. This is because I believe there is an important distinction to be made…
- Childhood Friendships By Rexanne Mancini
Childhood friendships are as special as they are a necessary part of growing up. While some of our children will maintain these friendships into adulthood, many will not. Kids move away or they find other friends with more current interests and grow apart. Whatever form a childhood friendship is taking, know that these relationships are vital to your child’s well-being and growth as a human being.Your child may have one very special friend from the time they are in diapers or they might have a…
- Managing Sibling Rivalry By Garrett Coan
It is human nature to feel competitive and envious toward others. A moderate spirit of competition is a positive and productive attribute in school and in business. Sibling rivalry is a normal part of growing up in families. The competition between siblings starts when the second child is born. Unfortunately, many parents ignore it and some even make the situation worse.When occasional fighting becomes a constant series of arguments and fights, it must be dealt with to avoid years of discord a…
- From Go Fast Kids to Calm Kids By Jennifer Jefferies
How excited do kids get with the start of school approaching? Getting kids to go from the freedom of school holidays to move to that place of being settled and ready for school can be a challenge for some parents. Many children now days are identified as being ADD and ADHD I call these kids “go fasts” and the transition from holidays to school can be a bit more of a challenge for these kids. Being a “go fast” kid is fine, they are full of excitement and life, but it does not always suite the…
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