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Helping Kids with Homework

Learning about child psychology with respect to child behavior patterns in homework completion varies from elementary to high school. Younger elementary children are often more excited about completing homework assignments outside of school than middle or junior high school students. Some parents question the value of homework after their child spends 35 to 40 hours a […]

Parents Guide to the Internet

Child behavior on the internet has taken center stage in the U.S. in respect to child safety and child social development. More and more younger children are beginning to surf the Internet without their parent’s knowledge or understanding of the dangers that exist.

Like most parents, you probably have rules for how your children should deal with strangers, which […]

Parenting Children: Showing Acceptance and Love for Your Child

Parenting With Love

Accept your child as is. Don’t try to make your child into another person that he or she does not want to be. It common for children to strive to be someone different than their parents. It’s also common for children become more like their parents, as they grow older. Love […]

Moral Issues To Discuss With Your Child

Morality and Parenting

Part of our education as we grow and develop as human-beings is to establish a set of beliefs. Many of our beliefs and character traits pivot around our moral values. One of the benefits of raising children is not only passing on our family history and cultural beliefs, but moral beliefs, as […]

I have Trouble Saying “NO!”

Does your parenting philosophy include the responsibility of having to make uncomfortable decisions for your children and family? You are not alone as a parent or an adult when it comes to feeling uncomfortable in telling someone, especially a child, “No.”

More and more parents are searching for a way to tell their child, […]

How To Be A Non-Judgmental Parent

Child do not want us to judge them; especially in a manner that compares them to other children. Successful parenting involves developing a relationship that includes open, positive conversations with your child.

Ask your child how he or she feels about the situation that you are discussing before you state your feelings or present your opinions.

Strive to keep […]

Helping Your Child Make Good Decisions

Discuss with your child that you feel he or she is at a developmental stage in life capable of making “this” decision. Take time to discuss the decision that is being considered, what they feel the outcome will be and what options are available if the decision is correct, or incorrect. Helping […]

Building Self Esteem In Your Child

Self-esteem is just that… SELF esteem! Self refers to the person who owns or possesses his or her own esteem. Is it possible to build someone else’s esteem? Parents, educators and child psychology and behavioral specialist have all pondered that question. Here are some self-esteem factors for parents to consider.

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Enforcing Rules and Setting Limits

Television? Phone Use? Instant Messaging? Eating? Friends? Late Nights? Homework? Activities?

Do Children Need Limits?

It’s important for parents to enforce rules and set limits for their children. Youth surveys indicate that children feel more secure when parents set limits. Consider the following when enforcing rules and setting limits:

Consequences should […]

Discussing Peer Pressure with Your Child

Peer pressure is a tough issue for every child to manage. Everyone wants to have and keep friends. Parents need to help their child realize that peer pressure is a normal part of life and child behavior. Parents also need to help their child cope with peer pressure. The following brief steps are written […]


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