Everyone knows that having everything in the world does not lead to happiness. There is something more than material things that is needed to make people happy. It's imagination. Imagination can turn even the most mundane things into something to be celebrated, and is something that every parent should try and instill in their child at an early age

This horrible, debilitating disease can transform even the kindest, sweetest children into horrible thoughtless monsters! Has this ever happened to you? --You walk into the grocery store with your little angel by your side. She asks if she may please have a box of Starry Fish Gummy Fruit Snacks, and when you say, "Not today honey," your prin

Your child can protect themselves from bullies. Bullying can make your child feel anxious and fearful about going to school each day. That's why it's important to pay attention to warning signs like faking illness, scrapes and bruises or even depression. Go over these bullying safety tips with your child to make sure they understand what to d

Musical toys can certainly become irritating after a while, either playing the same monotones electronic tune over and over again, usually not being allowed even to play the fully ditty, but restarting the first bar over and over again as your darling little one keeps pressing that exciting button. The alternative is that the delightful chorus is b

Did you know that children really are just the same as little adults, they have all the same faculties that adults have with the possible exception of vocabulary and experience. They usually have a far more imaginative mind than adults and are far more open minded. We generally allow our children to explore their imagination through role play,

As a writer of children's music, I always make a mental note when I hear an artist performing a song that was not intended for kid listeners but would suit them just fine.There are lots of songs like this, but most of them are from another era, when lyrical content was less, uh, robust than it is now. Kid-friendly songs in the adult marketplace are

In the 1980s one of the most popular line of toys was the My Little Pony toys. They were small ponies that were made of plastic and had hair you could brush. Today they are back on the shelves, allowing the daughters of the original My Little Pony lovers to play with them too. Instead of having to save their old My Little Pony toys for their dau

The one word that strikes terror in the minds of school going children is report card. It almost seems like D-Day has come when the heavens will fall and all hell will break loose. The constant rebukes of parents who will probably remind you for the rest of the year how you need to catch up on lagging grades if you need to pass and how they want yo

As a parent of two grown boys, I did my best, but I could have done better. I learned from my experience. I have a wonderful granddaughter with whom I practice personal leadership and it works. I must admit though, that she teaches me. I am going to share with you powerful thoughts about modeling, understanding personality differences, and e

When planning a birthday part start with a budget, how much are you willing to pay for this and how many people you want to invite. Do you think your birthday party should have many guests, or do you prefer a more intimate and small birthday party? Try not to plan a long party; children usually start to break down after a hour and a half. So a goo

This article is mainly suited for parents who are looking for childcare and daycare owners who are constructing policies on what their daycare center rules should be. The main objective of a parent handbook in the daycare setting is to establish rules and boundaries for the parent and daycare provider. Without boundaries and rules many issues er

Unfortunately, young children have been the prey of a good many mentally ill individuals in this world. Their pattern is to seek out children in friendship only to pounce upon them when the child lets down its guard in learning to trust the stranger. You must first accept that there is indeed a problem as well as accepting that there may be someone

It's time to get the kids back to school, and that always means extra expenses. With the clothes, backpacks, lunch totes and school supplies, we parents can spend a small fortune. But it is possible to save with smart shopping strategies. Here are six tips you can use to save money today. School Supplies 1. Stick to Your List. Plan to ta

Saving money on birthday parties is something anyone can do. All it takes is a good plan and some savvy shopping skills. Here are nine tips for celebrations that are frugal and fun. Keep it Small. The easiest way to reduce your birthday party spending is to limit the number of guests. Let your child know the limit, and be firm. Don't Sche

Whether you are having your first baby or your fifth, there are some items that you will need to get your home and your life ready for the new little person who will be joining your family. Traditionally, friends and family provide some of these items as baby shower gifts. How do your baby shower guests know what you need and want for your baby