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Noisy Preschooler Toys

by T Akery January 3rd, 2013| Preschool
They are loud, obnoxious, and have the power to bring on migraine headaches. No, this is not your preschooler but the toys that your preschooler plays with on a repetitive basis. Some of this is because you buy toys that you think your preschooler will love. Some
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Solution: Talking to Kids About School Shooting

by Editorial Team December 28th, 2012| Parenting Predicament
How do we help children feel safe and deal with their feelings after hearing about something terrible like the school shooting in Connecticut?

"The good news is that children and youth are usually quite resilient," says the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. However, they'll still need
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Gun Safety for Toddlers

by T Akery December 27th, 2012| Infants/Toddlers
Toddlers are curious creatures, especially when it comes to handguns. Many have died just because they have gotten their hands on them. The bulk of the responsibility lies on the parents. So if you intend to bring a gun into your home with toddlers around, here are

Gun Safety for Tweens

by T Akery December 24th, 2012| Tweens
The temptation to have a gun in the house is greater than ever. With the tragedy of Sandy Hook Elementary still looming, your tween's safety has moved to the forefront. Thus, the urge to get protection is strong. But as parents, it is up to us to instill a

National Tragedy

by Ronald A. Rowe December 19th, 2012| Elementary
The unthinkable tragedy that hit Newtown, Connecticut last week has no rational explanation, no silver lining, and no moral. It’s senseless and horrible and painful for everyone touched by it it. As parents of elementary children, we will be faced with the challenge of if, when, and how to

Dealing With Newtown, Connecticut’s Tragedy

by T Akery December 18th, 2012| Elementary
Emotionally, this is probably my most difficult article to write. The tragedy at Newtown, Connecticut, really made no sense. There are no words to describe this tragedy. One lone gunman turned a parent's hope into a parent's worst nightmare.

At this point, all we can do is grieve with the

Predicament: Kids Hearing About School Shooting

by Editorial Team December 17th, 2012| Parenting Predicament
How do we help children feel safe and deal with their feelings after hearing about something terrible like the school shooting in Connecticut?

Solution: Brother and Sister Staying Close

by Dr. Bonnie Eaker Weil November 30th, 2012| Parenting Predicament
My 15-year-old daughter, who has always enjoyed a great relationship with her 17-year-old brother, is very upset when he is on the computer playing games with his friends.  She says she misses him. Today we came back from a visit at a friend of hers and as soon as

Politics: From the Teen’s View

by Jacob P. November 28th, 2012| Teen Perspective, Teens
I understand that the elections have already occurred, but I didn't feel a need for this article until the night of the election.  The effect of parenting on political views has always been obvious, but I never really considered how powerful it is, because I'm a relatively independent minded

Three Competencies for Tweens

by Lori Sciame November 26th, 2012| Tweens
Teetering on the brink of being teens, tweens must be competent in three areas before they hit middle school. These competencies will help any child develop the fortitude to resist negative peer pressure -- pressure that can come in the form of sexual activity, drug use, and other unhealthy

Out of the Mouths of Babes

by Ronald A. Rowe November 22nd, 2012| Elementary
Tonight, as I struggled with a major life decision, my 11-year-old son sensed the tension in my manner.  I explained to him my dilemma -- it was the good kind of dilemma in which I was forced to choose the better of two good options -- and he gave

3 Ways to Develop the Self

by Lori Sciame November 15th, 2012| Preschool
Preschoolers love everything about their bodies.  For instance, they enjoy making faces at themselves in the mirror just to see how many different expressions they can convey -- sad,  happy, mad, goofy, and scared. They may also stare in amazement at their hands as soon as they realize how
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