Archive for: Parenting

Positive Discipline: Teaching Children ‘Inner-Discipline’

Jan 10th, 2011

Positive Discipline: Teaching Children ‘Inner-Discipline’

Attitudes about corporal punishment are strong, but they are finally beginning to change. The Government of India approved a new bill and joined hundreds of other countries abolishing the use of corporal punishment in all schools – “ No corporal punishment of any kind will be permitted in Indian Government and private schools.”

School Buildings: How They Boost The Perception of Education

Jan 9th, 2011

School Buildings: How They Boost The Perception of Education

School buildings and their quality and structure play important roles in bolstering people's perceptions of education and learning. Its not surprising that parents judge schools with the most beautiful campuses as among the best. without even looking into the overall quality of education available.

Conscious Parenting: Are You Present With Your Children?

Jan 8th, 2011

Conscious Parenting: Are You Present With Your Children?

When I was growing up, my mother was always busy. While she said that she loved me and that I was important to her, I never felt it. Words don't cut it when the actions don't follow. How often are you fully and completely present when you are with your children?

Teaching Values To Children: Challenge A False Sense Of Entitlement

Jan 7th, 2011

Teaching Values To Children: Challenge A False Sense Of Entitlement

If you give in to every little want and need your child expresses, you are really feeding and nurturing a sense of false entitlement - which can lead to problems later on. How do you challenge that false sense of entitlement in kids, and why is it so important to do so?

Kids And Money: Teaching Financial Literacy For Kids In 2011

Jan 6th, 2011

Kids And Money: Teaching Financial Literacy For Kids In 2011

Do you want to teach your teens money smarts and not sure how or where to start? During these tough economic times, many American teenagers are seeing their allowances dwindle along with their parent’s 401K’s. Parents and teens are getting help from published author Patti Handy who offers free weekly tips in a fun video format.

Popular Children’s Books: Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Review

Jan 5th, 2011

Popular Children’s Books: Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Review

This book by Jeff Kinney is the first of a very successful children's graphic novel series, and it looks like Greg won't be stopping any time soon. Middle-schooler and middle child, Greg Heffley, is your typical underachieving, lazy, bad-influence kind of kid. That's exactly why his journal, Diary Of A Wimpy Kid, by Jeff Kinney, is such a hit with kids and adults alike.

Home-Made Clay Crafts For Kids: Wheat Flour Photo Frame

Jan 4th, 2011

Home-Made Clay Crafts For Kids: Wheat Flour Photo Frame

In the twelve years I’ve been in this profession, I've worked with various media like soap, cornflour, various powders from the market, bread and even regular wheat flour. Anything that can be converted into a dough form can be used as molding clay. Here are some interesting home-made clay recipes for you.

Healthy Cooking For Kids: 4 Tips for Yummy, Healthy Meals

Jan 3rd, 2011

Healthy Cooking For Kids: 4 Tips for Yummy, Healthy Meals

When cooking meals for our kids, there are techniques and considerations that can help make the meals you prepare even healthier. Cooking healthy for kids can actually be easy and convenient if you plan out your activities well. Not sure where to start? Here are 4 things you can start doing today.

Parenting Tips For Dads: How To Be A Better Father To Your Kids

Jan 2nd, 2011

Parenting Tips For Dads: How To Be A Better Father To Your Kids

Being a day in the 21st century has never been a more fun - or confusing - role to fill. Men today are still questioning what it is exactly to be a great modern day Dad. Here are a few expert-proven tips for being the best dad to your kids ever!