3 ‘Speak Up’ Tips For Helping Girls Respond to Relational Aggression

Oct 23rd, 2010

3 ‘Speak Up’ Tips For Helping Girls Respond to Relational Aggression

Girls are hungry for help in dealing with friendship problems. They crave answers to their questions about bullying, and they LOVE to role play. When you want to teach girls how to speak up, here are three great tips.

Parenting Daughters: Girl Fighting And Your Child

Oct 23rd, 2010

Parenting Daughters: Girl Fighting And Your Child

Movies and television tend to portray girls as back-biting, manipulative monsters. While there are horrifying instances of girls destroying each other’s lives, it’s important to keep in mind that girls get many more positives from their friendships than negatives.

Dad, The Superhero: ‘Roots And Wings’ Book Excerpt

Oct 22nd, 2010

Dad, The Superhero: ‘Roots And Wings’ Book Excerpt

There are intrinsic differences in the way men and women parent. Children with highly involved fathers benefit in many ways. While each father is a unique person who parents in his own style, there are some characteristics that good fathers have in common.

Diwali Interior Decorating Ideas For An Attractive, Welcoming Home

Oct 22nd, 2010

Diwali Interior Decorating Ideas For An Attractive, Welcoming Home

Diwali is a festival where Goddess Lakshmi, who is the goddess of wealth, is welcomed into the house and so the house is cleaned and kept ready for that day. Here are some tips to decorate your home and give it a stylish and welcoming look this Diwali.

Fun Family Vacations: Tips To Create Wonderful Holiday Memories

Oct 21st, 2010

Fun Family Vacations: Tips To Create Wonderful Holiday Memories

Family vacations are a chance for everyone in the family to get reacquainted and spend quality time together. Parents can really bond with their teens and find out what's going on in their lives. It's important to keep the communication lines open, and a holiday with family is a good time to do that.

Kids Halloween Movies: 9 Creepy Flicks To Scare Your Little Gremlins

Oct 20th, 2010

Kids Halloween Movies: 9 Creepy Flicks To Scare Your Little Gremlins

Why not start the Halloween holidays off with some great kids Halloween movies? Some of the kids most popular characters have a holiday DVD out, characters like Dora The Explorer, Fairly Odd Parents, Little Bear, Max and Ruby, Spongebob Squarepants, Backyardigans, Wow Wow Wubbzy and Yo Gabba Gabba.

Nutrition For Children: Why You Should Limit Your Kid’s Sugar Intake

Oct 20th, 2010

Nutrition For Children: Why You Should Limit Your Kid’s Sugar Intake

From dental caries to hyperactivity, addictions and obesity, products containing refined sugars cause a great deal of damage in young children. There are many good reasons why you should control your child's sweet tooth and introduce healthier ways of eating. Here are some tips.

Parenting Teenagers: What To Do When Your Child Ignores You

Oct 19th, 2010

Parenting Teenagers: What To Do When Your Child Ignores You

Kids purposely ignore you because it gives them a sense of power and control. If your child deliberately ignores you, pretends not to hear your requests, and refuses to greet you or others, read on to see how you can deal with their behavior without losing your cool.

Diwali Diyas: Brighten Up the Festivities With Traditional Clay Lamps

Oct 19th, 2010

Diwali Diyas: Brighten Up the Festivities With Traditional Clay Lamps

Deepavali, in the literal sense, means a row of lamps and is symbolic of the lighting that are integral to the festival. Traditionally, Diwali is celebrated with exquisite lamps that are crafted out of clay. They are an integral part of the festivities and add to the fervor of the celebrations.