Parenting: The Challenge

Teaching kids even at the preschool age to help around the house is important. As they grow up they need to learn these skills that promote responsibility. With very small children have them pick up their toys, bring their plate to the kitchen after eating or have them help you unload laundry from the machine. [...]

As summer reaches its end some kids may be sad or anxious about returning to school. In order to ease them back into their school routine let them know that you are there for them and understand how they are feeling. Ask them if they can talk to you about why they are apprehensive about [...]

I recently found a really cool site for kids aged 9 to 14 where they can learn and have fun. Science News for Kids  is a place just for kids to learn about science in a fun and interesting way. Subjects range from animals to plants to space. There are links for games, science projects, [...]

You’d think your kids would be extremely excited for summer camp, but that’s not always the case. They may be a little apprehensive about leaving home and meeting new people. There are some ways to help with the anxiety. Sometimes camps will have an event to get to know people, go with them to that [...]

There are so many other ways to discipline children without hitting.  More often than not hitting a child will lead them into hitting others. Hitting only reinforces, violence and doesn’t teach them anything except, fear, shame and anger. Children learn from their parents for the most part, being kind and firm with your discipline will [...]

It can be difficult for parents when they learn that their child has stolen something or has been stealing in general. They could be doing this for a variety of reasons, a need for attention, peer pressure, or because they are angry. First of all let the child know that stealing is not ok. Have [...]

These parenting books are quite interesting dealing with different types of parenting. From "free range" kids to raising your children not to become wimps. These are really great books on how to raise self reliant children and how to prepare them for becoming successful adults. One book also deal with how parents get caught in [...]

I came across a very cool web site for fathers , an online parenting resource just for dads. It provides tips, articles and news on how to be a better parent for your kids whatever age they are. There is even a form where fathers can meet and share experiences and get advice. It’s important [...]

Every parent has gone through these times when their child will not listen and they are often repeating themselves in order for them to listen. They don’t do it on purpose, when they are doing something they find fun, they become very focused and want to keep doing it. There are some things to try [...]

Parenting is a tough job and at some time or another everyone needs some help. There are many groups, web sites, books and classes that can help with this big job. This web site has very effective parenting classes to help parents who are really struggling as well as those who just want some additional [...]