The Importance of Healthy Self-Esteem in Children
By Jayne A. Major
People with healthy self-esteem have an abundance of confidence. Failure does not slow them down. When one direction does not pan out, they look around for and expect a new direction to become available to them. They are tenacious, and their stick-to-it thinking keeps them motivated [...]
Archive for January, 2009
The Importance of Healthy Self-Esteem in Children
On January - 9 - 2009
What is Infant Potty Training?
On January - 7 - 2009
What is Infant Potty Training?
By Paul J Easton
Have you ever wondered how mothers managed without diapers in the past or how families toilet train in different cultures? There is an age period from birth to 6 months and that some babies remain receptive beyond this age to teach your baby potty training.
The basics of infant [...]
When Should Children Start Learning to Read?
On January - 7 - 2009
When Should Children Start Learning to Read?
By James Spellman
Most western countries start primary school education at age six. That is the age at which we believe most children can start learning to read. However, some children arrive at primary school already able to read. This does not happen by chance. Invariably, these children’s parents have [...]
Creating Respect Around Your Children
On January - 7 - 2009
Creating Respect Around Your Children
By Paul Quinnell
Have you ever felt exasperated at the apparent lack of respect you receive from your child? Does it irk you that your child argues with you constantly or simply walks away while you are speaking? Does your child mix with peers of dubious behaviour? Are you having problems enforcing [...]
Children, Christmas, and Hard Economic Times
On January - 7 - 2009
Children, Christmas, and Hard Economic Times
By James Beverly
The current difficult economic times has many parents struggling over Christmas gifts and how it will affect their children this year. There are many families that are going to be forced this season to choose between food, mortgage payments, prescriptions, gasoline, and heating their homes. Although everyone is [...]
Angry Children – How to Help Them
On January - 7 - 2009
Angry Children – How to Help Them
By Jim DeSantis
When it comes to showing anger, adults do not hesitate to verbally express it but children have much different ways of dealing with anger. Here are some obvious signs that your child may need help and what to do to help them.
Kids are normally forthcoming with regards [...]
Bedwetting – Help Your Child Stop Bed Wetting
On January - 7 - 2009
Bedwetting – Help Your Child Stop Bed Wetting
By Deidra Bales
Bed wetting is a difficult situation for a child. A negative reaction or discipline will add to the stress they are already feeling and should be avoided. To help your child stop wetting the bed, it’s important to get at the root cause of why the [...]
What I Learned From Being a Parent
On January - 7 - 2009
What I Learned From Being a Parent
By Ron Afable
Becoming a parent is embarking on a journey that never ends. Parenting may take different forms and functions as time progresses, but I believe no one ceases being one. Long after your child outgrows you, and leaves you, you remain the parent that loves and cares for [...]
Teenage Parenting – How to Help Your Troubled Teen
On January - 7 - 2009
Teenage Parenting – How to Help Your Troubled Teen
By Jim DeSantis
Is your teen son or daughter driving you over the edge? You are not alone! Parents of troubled teens around the world are realizing, that because of today’s stressful life, they need help dealing with a son or daughter who is making poor decisions. There [...]
Picky Eaters – 10 Things You Can Do to Get Them Eating
On January - 7 - 2009
Picky Eaters – 10 Things You Can Do to Get Them Eating
By Ai Lian Lim
It’s quite stressful when you have a picky eater at home, don’t you agree? Everyday you crack your head thinking what you can cook that they will eat. The meal battles are no joy either. Having little children that are picky [...]
