Nov 13th, 2010
Life Skills For Children: Two Key Areas Parents Don’t Prepare Their Kids For Adulthood
Being a parent brings with it the responsibility to prepare our children for adulthood. Two key areas where parents often pass on bad habits to their children are money habits and relationship skills. Here's how you can make sure you pass on the skills to help your child cope with these key areas.
Nov 12th, 2010
Healthy Eating: Start Growing Healthy Children Before Pregnancy
Healthy nutrition for babies starts with us making healthier food choices for ourselves. Our babies are what we eat while we are pregnant, and then are what they eat once they are born. Educating yourself regarding good nutrition is a major part of good parenting.
Nov 11th, 2010
Kids T’ai Chi And Yoga: Proven Health Benefits For Children
Part of every child's exercise program should include the most ancient and practiced forms of physical, mental, and energetic exercises in the world - Yoga, T'ai Chi, and Qigong. Animal frolicking allows kids to pretend to be powerful, graceful animals, providing a rigorous workout with no harmful side effects.
Nov 9th, 2010
Single Parenting: 4 Tips For Single Moms To Raise Happy Kids
Single moms don't have it easy. From setting limits to self-care decisions to involving the kids in family decisions, Kim Patrick offers some excellent tips to single mums about raising happy, well-adjusted kids.
Nov 8th, 2010
Children And Divorce: Family Life And Co-Parenting After Divorce
Family life does not stop after a divorce, it is just likely to be altered or different. Getting used to new arrangements can be stressful and upsetting for all parties involved. Here's how to manage your co-parenting responsibilities and family life arrangements after the separation.
Nov 7th, 2010
Family Vacations: 10 Tips For A Fun Family Holiday With Teens
Even if you've been traveling for years as a family, your kids may begin resisting the family vacation when they become tweens or teens. The main reason being that they miss their friends and regular teen activities. Here are some tips for traveling successfully with tweens or teens.
Nov 6th, 2010
Building Self-Esteem In Children: 10 Ways Parents Can Help
Children with a positive sense of self-esteem are happier, better adjusted and have an easier time in life. It is important that each child receives sufficient guidance early in life to ensure a healthy sense of self-esteem. Here are 10 ways to instill high self-esteem in your child.
Nov 5th, 2010
Teaching Responsibility To Children: Create A Culture of Accountability
It's never too early - and it's never too late - to start a Culture of Accountability in your home. The word 'accountable' means responsible, or taking responsibility for one’s actions. So how will you make sure your child accounts for his or her actions?
Nov 5th, 2010
Child Not Sleeping? Use Guided Imagery As A Soothing Sleep Aid
Guided imagery has been an especially effective tool in alleviating many kinds of sleep disturbances. When children and adolescents have difficulty sleeping at night, imagery can offer a soothing and comforting way to drift off into dreams.
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