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Is Your Toddler Ready For The Potty?

by T Akery July 29th, 2011| Helpful Hints, Infants/Toddlers
Potty training is seen as one of the major milestones of a toddler. It is a thrill when they finally figure out that the potty is a friend instead of a thing to throw toys in. Potty training is one of those things where every toddler is different. For

Dealing With an Obese Child

by Jacob P. July 27th, 2011| Teen Perspective
Childhood obesity is becoming a more and more prominent issue in today's world.  With an estimated 1 out of 3 kids being obese, it can not be considered a minor problem.  Sadly, the fight against obesity itself is fraught with problems.  Both sides of the coin are wrong.  So,

Preparing Yourself and Your Toddler for Eating Out

by T Akery July 15th, 2011| Infants/Toddlers
At some point, you and your toddler will face the prospect of eating somewhere that is not McDonald's. These sit down restaurants are a challenge for both toddlers and parents. Creating a peaceful eating experience for everyone means preparation, planning, and knowing how your toddler is going to react

Chores

by Jacob P. July 13th, 2011| Teen Perspective
This month, my parents determined that they would take part in a new household program.  Before anyone can use an electronic (computer, TV, Xbox), they must complete their daily chore.  This is a solid system, but has both its ups and downs.  Chores are  important building blocks to responsibility,

Introducing Strange Food To Toddlers

by T Akery July 1st, 2011| Infants/Toddlers
"Yucky" is the usual response to an introduction of a new food. Oftentimes, this is said before a single bite has been eaten. This is because toddlers are very set in the foods they like and anything strange is immediately rejected. It is very hard to get them to

Talking To Tweens About Sextexting

by T Akery June 30th, 2011| Tweens
Sextexting is a growing trend among tweens. Parents are often unaware of exactly what their kids are texting. But in trying to sound grown-up, kids often text things they don't mean or don't quite understand. This can led to unintended consequences for your tween. While you can't guard them

Approaching The Big Kid Bed

by T Akery June 20th, 2011| Infants/Toddlers
Toddlers are naturally anxious at the thought of sleeping in the big kid bed. It will likely be all excitement until it is time to go to bed. That is when all the excitement dies and you are left with a very tired toddler who doesn't want to go

Parties: From the Teen’s View

by Jacob P. June 3rd, 2011| Teen Perspective, Teens
Stereotypes tend to be stereotypes because they are at least somewhat true.  For example, teenagers like to party.  And I would guess greater than 90% of teens like to party.  I can tell you  I do.  There are few things more fun than hanging out with several or tons

Prescription Drugs and Teens

by Lori Sciame May 23rd, 2011| Teens
Parents of teens beware. A new health threat looms on the horizon. What is this new danger?  The abuse of prescription drugs by teenagers. Information supplied by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) states that "Every day, 2,500 youth age 12 -17 abuse a pain

Moving

by Ronald A. Rowe March 4th, 2011| Elementary
Moving is hard on everyone. Even a cross-town move is stressful for adults. For kids, it can be rough - especially if it is their first move. Giving up the security of the only home they've ever known can be hard on some kids.

Others may see it only as

Follow Through

by Michele February 25th, 2011| Infants/Toddlers
Parenting a toddler isn't an easy job.  Truthfully, parenting children of any age isn't an easy job, there just are unique challenges at every age and with each individual child.  With toddlers, one of those challenges is teaching your child about consequences.

How many times have you heard (or said)

Compliments

by Ronald A. Rowe February 4th, 2011| Elementary
We all love to get compliments. Whether it's your clothes or your car or your penmanship - you know you love to hear good things about you and your stuff. There is nothing that I love to hear more than a compliment about my children. Whether it's about his
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