Children Stealing

by SandyOctober 4, 2009 all ages

Is one of your children stealing?
If so, there is no need to go into a total panic.  Stay calm.  There are a number of reasons that this may occur.
Behavior problems in children seem to be increasing, but it is important not to simply assume that your child has a problem.
Pretty nearly all kids steal [...]

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Children lying to their parents

by SandyOctober 2, 2009 all ages

children lying to their parents
All parents have a problem with their children lying to them at some stage or another.  This is not unusual, particularly where toddlers are concerned.  
Every one of us, even you, tells lies at some time or another.  It may well be a “white lie” designed to prevent pain to another [...]

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Benefits of home school education

by SandyOctober 1, 2009 Education

Home school education is becoming more and more popular.  If you are a parent who is considering home schooling  your children and are looking for the pros and cons, I have put a list together for you.  I must admit though that I haven’ t found much in the way of negatives.
I am rather sad [...]

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Family behavior and consequences

by SandyOctober 1, 2009 family

Family behavior and consequences seems to be a subject that few people really consider.  The behavior of each person in a household has a consequence on every other member in the home.
The other day, around the dinner table, my daughter suddenly reminded me of a “lecture” that I used to give to all and sundry, [...]

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Teenage peer pressure

by SandySeptember 25, 2009 Teens

Teenage peer pressure can be very frightening, wonderfully exciting or incredibly reassuring.  Ok, “very frightening” speaks for itself and means that they needs to get out of a very bad situation – if they can.  “Wonderfully exciting” sounds good, but usually means that whatever is being done is not really a good idea and will [...]

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Teenage drug abuse

by SandySeptember 24, 2009 Teens

Teenage drug abuse is a frightening thought for all parents.  We desperately want to keep our children safe, but in this world of ours today that is becoming harder and harder to do.
Where possible, it is important  to stop teenage drug abuse before it actually occurs.  But that can only be done if you have [...]

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Let your toddler help with the daily chores

by SandySeptember 23, 2009 Toddlers

Let your toddler help with the daily chores.  He or she will love it.
Every toddler should be taught to do chores as soon as he or she is old enough to walk, while at the same time being able to carry something. Of course, it requires an enormous amount of patience and LOTS of discipline [...]

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Dealing with toddler biting issues

by SandySeptember 21, 2009 Toddlers

Toddler biting problems can be extremely embarrassing for the parents of a biter. This issue is fairly common, and usually stems from teething and or pure frustration where the toddler is concerned.
It is very important that both parents and caregivers remain calm.  Getting worked up and yelling or smacking the child, or worse still, biting [...]

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Benefits of kids after school activities

by SandySeptember 18, 2009 Education

Kids after school activities are a sure way to help protect your child from  being led astray.  Young people need to be kept busy doing those things that they find interesting and fun.  In that way they are more likely to be kept away from from those influences that could prove destructive such as negative [...]

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5 Terrific tips to raise kids

by SandySeptember 17, 2009 all ages

It is not always an easy task to raise kids, but it is certainly rewarding.
If you are lucky enough to have one or more children, you may wonder, at times, how to best raise the children effectively.  
Have you ever read out loud while pregnant?
  Do you hug your little one often?
  Do you talk [...]

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Stop Bed Wetting

by SandySeptember 16, 2009 all ages

In order to stop bed wetting, it is necessary to first understand the reasons behind the the problem.  Wetting the bed is common (although embarrassing to the sufferer) and in many cases treatable. There are millions of people from young children to adults who wet the bed at night.
There are two types of bed wetting [...]

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Effective Discipline

by SandySeptember 10, 2009 all ages

Providing effective discipline for your kids does not have to be a traumatic experience. In fact, at times it can be quite amusing.
Effective discipline is an essential part of any child’s life. Without basic family rules and regulations, young people have a tendency to run wild.  This is not good for them, and it [...]

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