Jul 26th, 2010
Homework Hell? Part I: How To Turn It Around
Has homework time become the seventh circle of hell in your house, with you nagging your kids to do their assignments and fighting with them over each math problem? If you and your child are battling nightly over schoolwork, read on to hear the real solutions James Lehman offers to this frustrating problem, in Part I of Homework Hell.
Jul 25th, 2010
ADHD Kids: 10 Tips For Dealing With A Hyperactive Child
Raising a hyperactive child can be incredibly challenging for any parent. You cannot do anything to prevent hyperactivity in a child, but you definitely can manage it. Here are some tips to help you better respond to your hyperactive kids.
Jul 24th, 2010
What Parents Should Never Say To Their Kids: 10 Blind Spots To Avoid
What blind spots are in your parenting system or how you communicate with your spouse? Here is a list of 10 phrases, beliefs and behaviors to avoid in family communications. These are all toxic and considered poisonous.
Jul 24th, 2010
Good Parenting: Catch Your Kids Being Good
Children crave attention, whether it is positive or negative. The kind of behavior that gets them the attention they want is the kind parents will get the most of. Encouraging positive behavior works better than discouraging the negative. Here's how to catch your child being good.
Jul 23rd, 2010
Kids And Cell Phones: All Things in Moderation
Many of the new technologies available to families are amazing, but there are many potential problems associated with these advancements. Things like cell-phones, computers, internet games, vehicles, and televisions are wonderful devices. But they can present devastating problems for parents if they are not willing to monitor the devices.
Jul 22nd, 2010
Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child By John Gottman: Book Review
In his book, Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child: The Heart of Parenting, Dr. John Gottman shows you the way to the heart of parenting, where when feelings run high and the child is angry, sad or scared, the parent is able to be there for them, in a way that engages them to be with their emotions that enriches their life experience.
Jul 22nd, 2010
From IQ To EQ: Your Child And Emotional Intelligence
In 1995, Daniel Goleman in his record breaking book ‘Emotional Intelligence’ talked of social and emotional learning (SEL). Today, research shows that SEL not only helps children enhance their character, it also reduces violence and improves academic achievement. Here's what parents can do to foster it in their children even before the school gates open.
Jul 21st, 2010
My Child Is Being Bullied – What Should I Do?
Being bullied as a child can be devastating, if it goes unchecked. Peggy Moss, an expert on bullying, is also the author of Say Something, an award-winning children’s book that helps parents and educators start conversations with kids about actions they can take when they are being bullied, or are a witness to other kids being tormented at school. Here's her advice on what parents and kids can do to stop the bullying.
Jul 21st, 2010
Celebrity Kids: Behind The Spotlight
Most of us grow up believing that celebrities lead perfect lives. With such ideas, many parents cherish a desire to see their kids in an advertisement or movie. This would make their child famous and certify their child as cute, talented and a success. But being in the limelight is not a simple task, and definitely not child’s play.
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