As parents we all have a strong desire to protect our children, especially when it comes to the Internet. Social networking continues to grow in popularity and children are attracted to it because it's a great way to interact with their friends and to make new friends. Children … [Read more...] about Social Networking Safety Tips for Kids
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Anger Builds Unless Safely Vented
A wise and funny man, Dr. Laurence J. Peter once said, “Speak when you are angry — and you’ll make the best speech you’ll ever regret.” Not only was he wise, he was right. No matter who you are angry with — children, spouse, boss, a clerk, even your government — it does not pay … [Read more...] about Anger Builds Unless Safely Vented
Helping Your Child Cope with Separation Anxiety
Human beings are born completely dependent on their parents. Unlike many other mammals, much of our brain development takes place outside the womb. A newly born foal can stand and walk within hours. A human baby takes years. This dependence on parents or caregivers means that … [Read more...] about Helping Your Child Cope with Separation Anxiety
Helping Our Kids See Our Point of View
I met a friend in the supermarket and she said, I loved your last piece but next time you write an article it needs to be for kids, teaching them to see the world through their parent’s eyes. I said laughingly, “That would never work!” But she got me thinking and the more I … [Read more...] about Helping Our Kids See Our Point of View
Need to Know: Firstborn Child Personality Traits
Birth order has been shown to affect the personality a child has. Because a first born child has no one to detract attention from them, they are often the child who gets the most attention in a family. They typically seek that attention for the rest of their lives, often well … [Read more...] about Need to Know: Firstborn Child Personality Traits
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to