Parenting Articles
166: Toys%3B A Vital Part Of Early Development
During the first three months of infancy, babies spend most of their time eating and sleeping. Their eyes are just learning to focus on objects near their face and they are unable to grasp a toy with their own hand. Even in these helpless first few months, babies are beginning to discover their surroundings by seeing and hearing.
As your new
167: Trampoline SafetyStaying Safe While Having Fun
Trampolines are a fun activity for people of all ages to enjoy. It is a way to get the whole family outdoors goofing around. In addition, a trampoline provides each person with exercise without them even realizing it. However, trampoline safety is something that anyone who owns one needs to be responsible about.
It is never a good idea to allow
168: Traveling With Babies Without The Worry
A trip is not a real trip until you discover the joy of sharing and celebrating new and exciting places with your kids. Without worrying too much about the possibilities of taking good care of your kids or babies, while you are on the road, making sure that they are always safe and comfortable, you can plan and enjoy the trip of your dreams if cons
169: Want A Great Speller Now
If your child suffers with low spelling grades every week, here is an Instant Learning strategy excerpt from my Learning vs Testing book, proven to raise spelling grades pronto!
Answer the following questions:
Does your child use an outdated technique like writing their spelling words 10 times each and using them in sentences?
Do you stu
170: What Kind Of Home Schooling Driver Ed Program Is Best For Your Family
The days of sending your child to a class for drivers ed are
over, as home schooling driver ed has become so popular. There
are so many resources and classes online to help your child
learn the basics of driving and all of the laws and regulations.
Home schooling driver education also allows your child to
continuously study online as oppose to
171: What Kind Of Parent Are You
Psychological research has identified two broad dimensions of parental behavior that influence greatly the development of children and their personalities. These parental factors, first noted by Diana Baumrind, have been labeled responsiveness and demandingness.
The first dimension, responsiveness, includes the degree to which parents express a
172: What Should Parents Do About Webkinz
It can be really amazing sometimes to see the toys that take off to huge popularity. Webkinz are an example of this. They're hugely popular with kids.
Why is that?
It's really not all that hard to understand. For those unfamiliar with these toys, they're a stuffed animal. But you don't just play with it at home. You can interact with a virtua
173: When the Child Won t RideGetting Children Accustomed to Motorized Riding Toys
friend of mine, who shall remain nameless, recently went all out at Christmas time to buy her child the latest and most expensive motorized outdoor riding toy she could find; a John Deere jeeplike toy with a driver's seat and a passenger seat and a space in the back to carry toys or anything else that caught the child's fancy. The parents knew the
174: Why ADD Kids Have An Advantage When It Comes To Memorizing
When I sit down and think of ways to make connections between two things, I'm flooded with ideas. In fact, I don't even have to think of them. They just come.
Maybe it's a sound or something I see that suddenly takes my mind somewhere. It's automatic and has been going on my whole life.
I'm sure it has a lot to do with my ADD and it was a pre
175: Why You Should Buy More Than One Infant Car Seat Cover
After you get a good car seat for your baby, you need to be fully aware of how to maintain it. It's not that car safety restraints for children are high-maintenance as a rule, not even the more expensive ones... but as with any appliance, you need to take good care of your child seats so they will consistently serve you in top condition. From time
176: Will You Keep On Slaying Dragons Or Be A Hero
"Well, Johnny," said his Mom, as she closed the book, "that's it for dragons tonight."
As she tucked him under the covers, she noticed that he was frowning.
"Do you have something on your mind, son?"
"I think St. George had it easy."
"No, he didn't he killed the dragon. It wasn't easy at all."
"Anyone can kill a dragon, Mom. It's n
177: Writing a Life Bio for Your Graduating Class After 40 Years of Healing %7E Part Two
In "Writing a Life Bio for Your Graduating Class After 40 Years of Healing ~ Part One" I said,
"When my only real high school buddy, Bob Cisco, threatened to kill himself, I didn't believe that he would do it. I was right. He didn't end his life by his own hand that time. While I had departed from that church, Bob had become a Catholic.
I'm
178: Your Gay Child Is There A Place For Him At the Table
One of the hardest things for many parents to hear are the words, "Mom, Dad...I'm gay." Some parents, especially very religious parents, find themselves turning away from their child, believing somehow that God does the same. A man I know tells this story:
"At a meeting of gay university students, a former student of mine recognized my wife and
179: 10 Surefire Tips To Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft
In this day in age, identity theft is a very real and unfortunate occurrence, knowing how to protect yourself is your first defense.
Identity Theft: Learning To Protect Yourself
We live in a world in which identity theft affects us all. At every corner, at every turn, there may be a thief just waiting for us to let our guard down, constant aw
180: 14 Amazing Things That Newborn Babies Can Do And What They Cannot
It is an exciting time for new parents when their newborn arrives into this world. They may seem vulnerable, and they are, but there are a couple of amazing things that newborns can do, much to the delightful amusement of many people.
Healthy newborns can typically do the following at birth or within the first few weeks of their life:
1. See
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