http://todaysparentsnow.info Todays Parents Now Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:28:05 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It seems like now a days more and more children do less in terms of sports and activities. The children of today spend a good portion of their time on a computer, playing various types of video games, listening to their Ipod, or using their cellphones to text message their ... http://todaysparentsnow.info/a-well-rounded-student-parenting-tips-for-helping-your-student/ by Albert Wellsom Homeschooling is becoming an increasingly popular option with many American families. Not only do you have a controlling power on what is being taught to your child but you could even personalize homeschool curriculum according to your child's specific learning needs and stay away from the pressures of ... http://todaysparentsnow.info/disadvantages-of-homeschooling/ by Dane Masters 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! Some memories from your own teen dating experience ... http://todaysparentsnow.info/your-teen-just-stated-dating-what-do-you-do-talk-and-listen-to-your-child/ by Michael Richmond 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 ... http://todaysparentsnow.info/green-clean-products/ by Dr Jeff 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 ... http://todaysparentsnow.info/tips-for-being-a-better-dad/ by http://www.mychildcanbehave.com 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 ... http://todaysparentsnow.info/when-kids-wont-get-ready-for-school/ by Diane Noble 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 ... http://todaysparentsnow.info/homeschooling-the-charlotte-mason-way/ by http://www.mychildcanbehave.com 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 ... http://todaysparentsnow.info/are-your-kids-being-honest/ by Kim Patrick 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. Recently I had a battle with 13 ... http://todaysparentsnow.info/kids-and-power-struggles/ by http://www.mychildcanbehave.com 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. At just ... http://todaysparentsnow.info/kids-and-dawdling/