Children and Night Terrors
Author: Noel Swanson
Q. My 7-year old son wakes up periodically in the middle of the night. We find him sitting bolt upright, staring straight ahead, and screaming at the top of his lungs. He sounds like he's being viciously attacked. This goes on for a while, during which

The Untold Secrets of Writing Best Selling Children's Books
Author: Caterina Christakos
Ever wondered how the most successful children's book writers get their ideas? The answer may surprise you. Most children's books are based on the same exact story - good versus evil. Ex. Harry Potter vs Voldomort. Cinderella vs her wicked

Games Of The Past Meet The Present
Author: Brandie Valenzuela
Recently, our family had the opportunity to care for sisters' children for a couple days, when she and her husband traveled to a bed and breakfast for some much need rest and relaxation. They don't have a chance to get away that often, so I was more than

The Seven Keys to Child Obedience
Author: Anthony Kane, MD
Learning obedience is an important part of child development. This is the tool that allows you as parents to train your child. Through obedience your child will learn self-control and develop other positive character traits that he will need as an

Educational Toys Can Cost A Fortune For Some Mums. See How These Mums Slashed That Cost By 80%
Author: Ute Fumeaux
August 2005 - Sydney, Australia. Sydney mothers have discovered a way of providing their children with high quality children's educational toys and they're only paying 20% of store price. These mothers aren't spending hours in discount stores or second

Childhood Obesity—The Modern Health Dilemma
Author: Steven Hall
You see it on the playgrounds, at roller rinks, at swimming pools, and in classrooms. Obesity is a modern health dilemma for today's children, who are struggling with weight as never before. It is a difficult problem to combat, given the fact that you

Counter the Effects of Media Violence on Children
Author: Brent Sitton
Despite the fact that their own ratings systems found the material appropriate only for adults, the motion picture, music, and video game industries practice pervasive and aggressive marketing of violent movies, music, and electronic games to children.

Making Science Less Abstract for Preschoolers
Author: Nicole Brekelbaum
A simple experiment that can help preschoolers discover and enjoy the wonders of science. Most childcare businesses supervise children for more than three hours a day, five days a week. Such long hours in care can have a serious impact on a child's

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Reminds Us to Set Boundaries for Children
Author: Nicky Vanvalkenburgh
Have you seen Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? Watching the movie recently caused me to think about boundaries, and how children desperately need them. To recap the movie, Willy Wonka is a famous candy maker who opens his doors to

Finding Fun Ways to Travel With Children
Author: Chloe Bilboa
Tips for Traveling with Children A lot of people believe that travel is an essential part of any child's education, and quite rightly so. But how often have you heard the parents complain about how cumbersome their kids have been to them when

Violence in Media
Author: Brigette Meier
In the news, we hear and see an increasing number of reports about violence among children. This goes from rude fights on the playground to armed incidents in schools that result in injuries or even casualties. Now asking ourselves where this

Choosing a Provider
Author: Melissa Newby
You've called and called and finally found a provider you want to meet. What now? Here are some tips to help you when meeting with a potential provider. Remember, you know what's best for your child. Make sure you feel comfortable with the person and the

Build Character with This Triple A Recipe
Author: Jean Tracy
My mother often said, You can catch more flies with a spoonful of honey than with a cupful of vinegar. Let's build character by finding out how this applies to parenting. Vinegar or honey, what do kids really want? Toys, candy and their own way,

Muscle Pain And Children Do Not Mix
Author: David Leonhardt
I am in pain. I've been in pain all day. Last night, I was in searing pain, which is pain multiplied by pain, divided by relief, then multiplied by pain to the tenth power. In case you are not a math whiz, that equals pain with 33 zeros after it.

Play Is Serious Business For Childrens' Intelligence
Author: Jon Weaver
Too many parents consider play as simply a means of diverting and distracting their children. Playthings are often seen as a means of keeping children happy, rewarding them, keeping them out of mischief, and giving parents free time. Not often

Parents, Kids And Time Alone
Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D.
What are some of the ways in which you explain to kids that mom and dad need time alone, without feeling guilty about it? A journalist, writing an article on having time alone and couple time when you have kids, asked me this question. Parents

Are Your Children Growing Up Too Fast?
Author: Kimberly Chastain
Each time our children graduate from one stage to another (i.e. crawling - walking, preschool - school, highschool - graduation) we as parents are excited and a little sad as well. We want our children to grow up, but we reminisce about the good old

Spare Your Kids To 7 Most Distressful Divorce Parenting Situations
Author: Ruben Francia
What 7 most distressful situations to kids that divorced parents should avoid? Learn them to spare your kids from the painful consequences. 1. Carrying Message Between Parents A child doesn't like the feeling that he or she must act as a

Back to School Responsibilities Again
Author: Paul M. Jerard Jr.
It's that time of year when mom and dad look for ways to improve their child's academic standing during the upcoming scholastic year or, at least, they should be. There are many options to weigh in such as: new school clothes, school supplies, peer

Communication Tips Helping Parenting
Author: Nivea David
Through parenting we can prepare our children to survive and thrive in their environment. The environment that today's society provides children is full of challenges and big issues like drugs, violence, and sex. That is why it is so important for childre

Self Publishing Success Starts With Marketing
Author: Jean Fritz
Self-publishing is not for the faint of heart. The publication process is lengthy, involves a considerable number of detailed, administrative tasks and can be expensive. This is the easy part; the real challenge involves S & M sales and

Business Loans ? Your Ready Financial Reservoir
Author: Angelo Drew
For running something as big as a business, no matter on how small a scale it is working, you need money for meeting different requirements. Availing business loans is a great way to meet urgent financial needs.

Enjoy Visiting Greece And Especially Greek Islands By Sea
Author: Nick
In Greece sail vacations are considered the most fulfilling way to reveal the beauty and splendor of her coastlines and islands.

Marriage Problem; Is Your Marriage Problem Severe Enough To Warrant Getting A Divorce?
Author: Karl Augustine
Having a marriage problem can be agonizing especially if you're trying to do all you can to make your marriage work. Depending on how your marriage was prior to thinking that you had a marriage problem, you could be in for a hurtful time if you don't

7 Top Marketing Tips To Put You Ahead Of The Game
Author: Ken Hill
1. Publish an ezine. You'll be able to capture more sales, increase your traffic, and cash in by selling ad space to your visitors and subscribers. Publishing an ezine can also open up more joint venture opportunities for you. For example,