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Help My Middle School Child Do Homework!

Is your 12 year old avoiding his homework?  Does he spend all his free time on X-Box?  Is your 14 year old daughter spending more time on the Internet social Websites than completing her homework?  Than, this article is for you! Help! My Young Teen Will Not Do His Homework! Is your young teen, or middle...

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Children Who Argue Lower Their Brain Power

There are many things I worry about as a parent. I never thought I would worry about my child lowering his brain power due to his arguing with me. can it be true? Can a child’s brain development really be reduced just for arguing? Author, Steve Gillman seems to think so.  The following parenting article will open your parenting...

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17 Jan Posted by in Academics, Child Development | Comments

Is Your Male Child Ready For School?

Wondering if your son or boy is ready for school?  It’s important that a parent realize that there is difference in preparing a male for school than a female.  Generally speaking, females often mature faster than boys.  Females also have a tendency to pick up verbal cues, a language and are often more calm when beginning...

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Why Does My Child Steal?

Parenting becomes especially difficult when it is discovered that a child is stealing or taking items that do not belong to him or her. Your child may be stealing because he or she feels that is the only way to obtain what is desired. Too often, we parents, in an effort not to spoil our children, say ‘no’ when...

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06 Dec Posted by in Family Stress | Comments

Ending Family Holiday Conflicts

For many, the holidays may be an uncomfortable time to gather with family members.  Old or new conflicts that are unresolved between brothers and sisters (or other family members) may make it unbearable for some.  This article will focus on some helpful hint to end holiday family feuds by implementing the following conflict resolution strategies. Forgive and...

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Parenting a Gay Child: What Can Parents Do?

Parenting a child or young teen that has or is beginning to come to the conclusion that he or she is gay can be life changing for both the child and the parents.  Lesbian, gay bi-sexuals, and transgender (LGBT) youth often feel rejected, isolated and withdrawn from society.  Some LGBT face depression and hopelessness that causes some to turn...

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11 Oct Posted by in Discipline | Comments

Positive Parenting In Action

Positive Parenting In Action

Many of us have been raised by parents who used the old parenting techniques that taught us to be tough on our kids and “don’t give them an inch.” Then came the generation of “praise.” Wow! Many kids read right though that technique and took advantage of our parenting skills…or, a lack there of.  So,...

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23 Sep Posted by in Child Development, Discipline | Comments

Does The Total Transformation Program Really Work?

Does The Total Transformation Program Really Work?

The answer to this article’s title in one word…Yes! You may have heard The Total Transformation Program radio advertisements, or seen this highly ranked parenting program advertised on television.  The creator of this program, James Lehman, is a well published parenting expert who has truely devised a parenting program that will meet many, if not all, parenting challenges parents are...

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Jacob Schlottke: Dying With Dignity & Love

Jacob Schlottke: Dying With Dignity & Love

Death is a part of life. Death is not forgiving. Death provides no time when it comes. But death can come with dignity and love. This past week I was saddened, but honored to be present when my son-in-law, Jacob Schlottke, passed away in his home and move on to meet his maker. Jacob died...

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01 Aug Posted by in Academics, Childhood Stress | Comments

Fear of Going to School

As the school year approaches, many children are beginning to develop anxiety and fear of attending school for the first time, or going back to school after summer vacation ends.  Although many children look forward to attending school after summer vacation, some student dread returning due to numerous reasons.  Some students become anxious about leaving...

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