Jul 5th, 2010
The swine flu epidemic has us all worried about whether our families are vulnerable. Well, do you want to take chances? Preventing such infections is not rocket science – all it takes is the meticulous practice of proper hygiene at the family level. Of course, getting Junior to comply is another matter.
Jul 4th, 2010
Swearing is an issue at some time in all families. But if your child curses, don’t pick up that bar of soap yet! James Lehman, MSW has great advice for parents on what to do when their child has a foul mouth, from generalized cursing to verbal abuse.
Jul 4th, 2010
The environment in high-conflict homes is not conducive to bringing up well-adjusted children. Children exposed to domestic violence tend to have a distorted view of family relationships and run the risk of developing emotional, behavioral, academic and social problems.
Jul 3rd, 2010
The most important thing that you can teach your children is that Well-being abounds. And that Well-being is naturally flowing to them. And that if they will relax and reach for thoughts that feel good, and do their best to appreciate, then they will be less likely to keep the Well-being away, and more likely to allow it to flow into their experience.
Jul 3rd, 2010
As any child instinctively knows, play is essential to life. But when is the last time you played or goofed around with your kids? Life has made us so serious, so focused, that we’ve lost the joy of the simple things, and play was one of the first to go. Here's why you should rediscover the wonderful secrets of playing with your child.
Jul 2nd, 2010
Most parents want to be good parents. Yet parenting is one of those things that does not have hard and fast rules. So how do we know what to do? How do we know what will support our children in being all they can be?
Jul 2nd, 2010
In the previous article, we discussed how to make divorce easier on a child before it takes place. This article offers suggestions on how to tackle the aftermath and help your child cushion the pain of the divorce so you can all come out as stronger, secure and balanced individuals.
Jul 1st, 2010
It is not the act of divorce itself but the process involved that determines its effects on children. Separation and divorce can be very distressing for children, but there are ways to ease the agony. Here's how you can let the experience be relatively smooth sailing for the child.
Jul 1st, 2010
The hazards facing children on the Internet vary widely. There's the chance they'll find inappropriate content. They might make friends with people who aren't who they claim to be. They may face cyber-bullying. While not every child will encounter all of these problems, they are very real. It's important that parents help their children know how to cope.