Archive for October, 2008
The idea of your teen dating can strike fear into the hearts of the parents in question. You’ve been around the block and know that things can go wrong in the dating scene. After all, you were once a teenager!
October 29th, 2008 | Posted in Todays Parents Now | No Comments
Does it dismay you that after years of bold claims for “New and Improved” cleaning products that we are now finding that the ingredients used in our favorite cleaners is bad for our long-term health? The pendulum is changing direction, and it is no longer about the latest additive, but the impact on health that matters. Green is not just about saving oil, but about saving your life.
October 29th, 2008 | Posted in Todays Parents Now | No Comments
I was very fortunate in that my parents and my brothers and sisters and I had a great family upbringing. There wasn’t much money but we had lots of fun. We spent lots of fun time together. We camped, hunted, fished, played board games, had cooking and reading weekends and worked together in the vegetable garden. One thing that impressed me was the way my parents related to each other with warmth and affection.
October 28th, 2008 | Posted in Todays Parents Now | No Comments
Sometimes I feel like I am the only one in the world with this problem. But I’m sure there are many others who experience the same thing as I do. Dynamics change between families and I guess having four kids makes it tough for me. But I would like to share some of my experiences with other parents in the hope that I might help a few.
October 28th, 2008 | Posted in Todays Parents Now | No Comments
Homeschooling used to consist of four or five children sitting around a table scribbling away in a pile of workbooks, while a stern parent stood over them and lectured. With the help of innovative teachers like Charlotte Mason, homeschooling has come a long way. Today, there are many different methods of homeschooling. The Charlotte Mason method has become quite popular with homeschooling parents today. If you’re thinking about homeschooling, you should definitely consider the different practices out there and see which will suit your children and family best. In this article, I will introduce you to Charlotte Mason method of homeschooling.
October 26th, 2008 | Posted in Todays Parents Now | No Comments
One of the most important things in our family is our value system. As a family we often talk about what is important to us and why. One of these values is that I promote honesty above all else and the consequences are never as severe for children who own up to something.
October 25th, 2008 | Posted in Todays Parents Now | No Comments
Do not enter into power struggles with your children. Nobody wins in a power struggle. It’s just not worth it. Most power struggles happen as our children come into their teenage years however younger children can be very good at this too.
October 24th, 2008 | Posted in Todays Parents Now | No Comments
Do you ever wonder what you have done wrong when your child does something wrong? Well, this morning I couldn’t get my daughter motivated to get ready for school. She just stayed in her bedroom and pottered around and I was getting quite concerned about the time.
October 24th, 2008 | Posted in Todays Parents Now | No Comments
Tips for Baby Stroller Safety
October 23rd, 2008 | Posted in Todays Parents Now | No Comments
ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorders) is described as a grouping of serious development problems that is caused by some sort of distress in a young child’s brain. ASD usually shows itself before age three and continues manifesting for the rest of the person’s life. Recognizing and treating the disorder early will effect how severe the disorder can be. All of the forms of Autism hinder the ability to communicate and interact with others. The causes of ASD is still unknown, as is the prevention and cure for autism. Treating Autism early on will make a huge difference.
October 22nd, 2008 | Posted in Todays Parents Now | No Comments