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41. The Truth About Only Children
[MOMS]
Think your child will be lonely if she's an only? Think again. There are many families these days who are opting for just one child. And despite what your mom, neighbor, best friend or the random lady in the grocery store might say, you're not putting your only child at a disadvantage. As the costs of living rise - especially during the recent economic downturn - there are more only children than since the Great Depression. And... Read More
Think your child will be lonely if she's an only? Think again. There are many families these days who are opting for just one child. And despite what your mom, neighbor, best friend or the random lady in the grocery store might say, you're not putting your only child at a disadvantage. As the costs of living rise - especially during the recent economic downturn - there are more only children than since the Great Depression. And... Read More
42. Empty Nest Syndrome
[MOMS]
Paula's last child had just gone off to college and Paula was struggling with a deep inner emptiness. While she knew this day was coming, she was not really prepared for the intense hollowness that welled up within. After all, she had a life of her own. Her work as an occupational therapist, which she had gone back to after all her three Read More
Paula's last child had just gone off to college and Paula was struggling with a deep inner emptiness. While she knew this day was coming, she was not really prepared for the intense hollowness that welled up within. After all, she had a life of her own. Her work as an occupational therapist, which she had gone back to after all her three Read More
43. Caretaking Parents, Entitled Kids
[MOMS]
Demanding children - children who have entitlement issues - seem to be common these days. Like the obnoxious child, Veruca Salt in Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory, who was constantly demanding that her father get her whatever she wanted ("I want an Umpa Lumpa! Get it for me NOW!"), we hear many children today uttering the fairly... Read More
Demanding children - children who have entitlement issues - seem to be common these days. Like the obnoxious child, Veruca Salt in Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory, who was constantly demanding that her father get her whatever she wanted ("I want an Umpa Lumpa! Get it for me NOW!"), we hear many children today uttering the fairly... Read More
44. Basic Tips to Be a Great Parent
[MOMS]
It is important that we discipline in a way that teaches responsibility by motivating our children internally, to build their self-esteem and make them feel loved. If our children are disciplined in this respect, they will not have a need to turn to gangs, drugs, or sex to feel powerful or belong. {relatedarticles} The following ten keys will help parents use methods that have been proven to provide children with a sense... Read More
It is important that we discipline in a way that teaches responsibility by motivating our children internally, to build their self-esteem and make them feel loved. If our children are disciplined in this respect, they will not have a need to turn to gangs, drugs, or sex to feel powerful or belong. {relatedarticles} The following ten keys will help parents use methods that have been proven to provide children with a sense... Read More
45. Self-Serve After-school Snacks
[MOMS]
Kids are normally ravenous when they come off the bus and running through the door in the afternoon. Satisfying their appetites without serving junk and spoiling dinner can be a challenge. But you don't have to get fancy or expensive when it comes to unique, tasty and healthful noshes.{relatedarticles}Sometimes the simplest snacks will satisfy. Keep a bowl of washed fruit out in the kitchen for the kids to grab a piece of "nature's... Read More
Kids are normally ravenous when they come off the bus and running through the door in the afternoon. Satisfying their appetites without serving junk and spoiling dinner can be a challenge. But you don't have to get fancy or expensive when it comes to unique, tasty and healthful noshes.{relatedarticles}Sometimes the simplest snacks will satisfy. Keep a bowl of washed fruit out in the kitchen for the kids to grab a piece of "nature's... Read More
46. After-School Snacks to Satisfy Hungry Mouths
[MOMS]
"I'm hungry!" How many times a day do you hear those dreaded words? By the time most children arrive home from a long day of school, they're likely famished. And we're guessing your children probably aren't much different. If you're one of those parents who are on the never-ending quest for innovative yet healthy snacks, stock up on these scrumptious suggestions.{relatedarticles}Think big with these small snacks. Toss a handful of... Read More
"I'm hungry!" How many times a day do you hear those dreaded words? By the time most children arrive home from a long day of school, they're likely famished. And we're guessing your children probably aren't much different. If you're one of those parents who are on the never-ending quest for innovative yet healthy snacks, stock up on these scrumptious suggestions.{relatedarticles}Think big with these small snacks. Toss a handful of... Read More
47. Have a Heart: Teach Your Children Wellness
[MOMS]
It's never too early to start teaching your children about the value of heart health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated one in every four deaths can be attributed to heart disease. February marks National Heart Health month, and it's important to teach your children healthy habits. Currently, at least 12 million children are obese. And it's not hard to understand that unhealthy children grow into... Read More
It's never too early to start teaching your children about the value of heart health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated one in every four deaths can be attributed to heart disease. February marks National Heart Health month, and it's important to teach your children healthy habits. Currently, at least 12 million children are obese. And it's not hard to understand that unhealthy children grow into... Read More
48. Making Reading to Your Child a Habit
[MOMS]
Words can open up a world of knowledge and adventure for your children, and reading to them is so important in their development. Here are 5 ways to make reading to your child a habit. {relatedarticles} Read your child's favorite book over and over... and over... (you know the drill). Choose a book with a particular character whose stories are serialized (like Magic Treehouse or Lemony Snicket). Read... Read More
Words can open up a world of knowledge and adventure for your children, and reading to them is so important in their development. Here are 5 ways to make reading to your child a habit. {relatedarticles} Read your child's favorite book over and over... and over... (you know the drill). Choose a book with a particular character whose stories are serialized (like Magic Treehouse or Lemony Snicket). Read... Read More
49. Easter Activities for Your Kids
[MOMS]
Searching for some great ways to entertain your kids this Easter? Well, hop to it with these innovative ideas that are sure to stimulate your young ones. What's Easter without an old-fashioned Easter egg hunt? Provide each participant with their own basket or bag. Opt for plastic eggs that you can reuse over and over. Fill eggs with trinkets, money and candy. Hide eggs in a safe area, away from roads, pools and other potential... Read More
Searching for some great ways to entertain your kids this Easter? Well, hop to it with these innovative ideas that are sure to stimulate your young ones. What's Easter without an old-fashioned Easter egg hunt? Provide each participant with their own basket or bag. Opt for plastic eggs that you can reuse over and over. Fill eggs with trinkets, money and candy. Hide eggs in a safe area, away from roads, pools and other potential... Read More
50. A Parent's Guide to Early Childhood Education
[MOMS]
More and more children under the age of six are now in school. The sweeping social, economic, and technological changes of the last decade have made school an increasingly important part of our children's lives at ever-younger ages. We no longer see early childhood schools as the luxury our parents once did. For many parents it has become a necessity. As our society has become ever-more complex and our lives more fragmented, our needs... Read More
More and more children under the age of six are now in school. The sweeping social, economic, and technological changes of the last decade have made school an increasingly important part of our children's lives at ever-younger ages. We no longer see early childhood schools as the luxury our parents once did. For many parents it has become a necessity. As our society has become ever-more complex and our lives more fragmented, our needs... Read More
