Living in an era where anyone can become an author, it’s easy to feel bombarded by the possibilities. However, books can come and go, but some books are priceless. They never lose their appeal and possess a sort of nostalgic aspect. Children’s books are used for so many things, like calming an upset child or […]
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We have all done it. Your kid does that one thing one more time that drives you crazy. Whether it is being late for dinner or playing rough in the house, the result is the same. You lose it and tell them they are grounded. Probably the same way your own parents did. But does […]
Dress codes have been a hot topic for years. Now, with schools becoming even stricter, I sometimes wonder just how far the schools will go before someone stops them. Dress codes started innocently enough, requiring skirts to be longer, and shirts to be tucked in. However, over the years schools have started to go even […]
Most parents who discover that their child is autistic go through a number of different emotions and feelings. It can be a shock at first but ends up answering so many questions at the same time. Finding out that your child has autism means that there are a few things that you will need […]
Sports can help your child in a number of different areas of their development and improve upon their life. They can make new friends, build relationships, learn something new, become physically fit and healthy, and even learn how to be a part of the team. While you might be tempted as a parent to pick […]
While something might seem completely normal for people in one part of the world, it can seem completely strange where you live. For instance, in some parts of the world, what seems like a great thing is something that other parts of the world frown on. No Praise in China Chinese parents […]
In 5th grade my son started DARE classes at school and I was a bit overwhelmed with the thought about talking to him about drugs. I will admit that I was not a saint when I was a teen and I fear that my children will make some of the poor decisions that I did. […]
One of the hardest things that we as parents have to teach children is how to admit when they are wrong. This is something that most adults do not even like to do, so it is a very hard concept for children to learn. Now factor in that as parents we all make mistakes and […]
As parents we all want what is best for our children. While we might not always understand them it is important that we listen to them when they are talking to us. It can be especially important in the case of cyber bullying. I will admit that I did not realize that it was as […]
One of the best things that you can do for your toddler is begin to teach them their ABCs. This is because the younger that they learn their letters, the better that they are going to do when it comes time to read and write. There are some things that you should consider when teaching […]
Children have a hard time learning to spell because so many words are not phonetic in the English language. With that being said when a child is first learning to read and write it is important that they be able to spell words on their own and learn to do so. So many parents get […]
Learning to read can be one of the most rewarding and exciting experiences for your child but it can also be one of the hardest and most challenging. These tips will help you with helping your child to be successful on their journey to reading. Read to your child. If you want a child […]