2014 November | Your Parenting Info

When Tweens Test Limits

by Ronald A. Rowe November 27th, 2014| Behavior, Tweens

Tweens test limits. That’s just what they do. From the best behaved to the most trying, they all test the limits of their freedom in one way or another. It’s all a natural part of a child’s development. Tweens are growing up and learning to distinguish themselves from the

When is it Safe to Move to the Front Seat?

by Ronald A. Rowe November 26th, 2014| Elementary, Safety

Car safety is an important consideration with any child. Car seats are recommended for children up to age 8. The biggest problem that we encountered with enforcing this rule was that so many of our children’s friends were allowed to ditch the seat early. We’ve all had the “All

Genetic Disorders: You and Your Unborn Child

by R. Carnavale November 24th, 2014| Pregnancy

There's the true story of a young woman who was expecting a child, had a successful delivery and gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. Early on, it became clear that something was very wrong with the baby -- she gradually started to lose her eyesight, became deaf and

Communicating with Your Teen

by Jennifer S. Rowe November 21st, 2014| Communication, Teens

The two words teens and communication for the most part, do not necessarily go together very well, and that is a shame, because it doesn’t always have to be that way. I want to make clear that I am not under the illusion that things are always going to

Calm Down, Dear: ADHD or Not?

by Lori Sciame November 19th, 2014| Behavior, Elementary

An elementary school teacher recently related that many of his students seem to be hyped up. They jump up from their seats at the wrong times, they blurt out the answer before the question is completed, and they have trouble waiting their turn. What's going on? Is there something

Teaching Preschoolers About Stranger Danger

by Tania Cowling November 18th, 2014| Preschool, Safety

There are going to be times when you have to take your child on excursions. My main concern when I took my children and now my grandchildren anywhere is safety. With all the stories about kidnapped kids you can’t be too careful.

Children this age are very trusting and we

Losing a Close Relative

by Sam P. November 14th, 2014| Teen Perspective, Teens

The sad fact is that by the time we are sixteen the majority of kids have lost a close loved one, whether it be an aunt, uncle, grandparent, or even a parent. When a situation like this occurs, people expect you to cry, or to lash out, but people

Rites of Passage

by Ronald A. Rowe November 13th, 2014| Social, Tweens

I had what you would call an “awakening” this Halloween and it was somewhat alarming to me since it involved my thirteen year old son. Now we don’t take this holiday too terribly seriously. Let’s face it: the kids want candy and fun costumes! The one thing that was

How to Tame Your Preschooler’s Tantrums

by R. Carnavale November 11th, 2014| Behavior, Preschool

As a parent, there's nothing more frustrating than when your preschooler suddenly erupts into a temper tantrum filled with shrieking, crying, kicking and throwing himself onto the ground. You're likely to feel out of control, angry and embarrassed, especially if you're in public. Though the "tantrum phase" is a

Baby Monitors for Safety & Peace of Mind

by R. Carnavale November 10th, 2014| Pregnancy

If you're like many soon-to-be moms, you probably are thinking about all of the ways you can prepare to make your home safe for your new baby. Unless you plan on keeping your baby with you wherever you go in your home and yard, you'll want to be able

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Archives for November 2014

Morning Routines: Teens Are Hands Off

TV as Family Entertainment: Tweens

TV as Family Entertainment: Elementary Years

Allowing Preschoolers to Experience the Consequences of Their Choices

Discipline & Little Ones: Natural Consequences

Back to School Shopping for the College Freshman

The Terrible Tween Years?

Dealing with Children’s Emotions