Parenting is an extremely rewarding job. Unfortunately, there are no preparatory classes to ready you for every challenge that comes with the full-time profession of raising children. However, there are tips and strategies that experts and other...
In my book "How Tiger Does It", which explores the peak performance attributes of Tiger Woods and how to apply them to your own goals, I devote a chapter to the concept of parenting and explore the fascinating and unusual example of Tiger Woods's...
Parenting difficult children can be particularly challenging. New York University's Child Study Center defines difficult children as being slow to adapt to new situations, having irregular eating and sleeping schedules, or becoming easily upset or...
Teaching social skills to your child at a young age helps him learn appropriate behaviors. He learns how to interact with peers and adults in various social settings. Pointing out specific behaviors as your child does them offers an effective way...
Learning to read can be one of the most exciting milestones your child will reach during elementary school. Many children struggle to read fluently and can become frustrated and unwilling to keep trying. As a parent, you have the ability to work...
Parenting young children is a rewarding but challenging endeavor that often leaves parents overwhelmed and frustrated. According to Healthy Children, the parent child relationship begins at the moment that a baby is born. Effective parenting...
Parenting can be a very challenging task, one that seems to have a never-ending learning curve. Parenting requires a lot of patience and comes more naturally to some than others. Fortunately, some positive parenting skills can be learned by anyone...
Although your child is the one going to school each day, you as the parent are equally as responsible for his success in school. It's your duty to make sure that your child finds success in school through completing assignments, loving to learn...
Kids are persistent and often will not take "no" for an answer. They continue to ask for something, nagging you until you give them a defeated “yes.” While giving in may seem like the best option, since it gives you peace and...
Parenting is a stressful job with no regularly scheduled breaks or off-hours. Whether you're a new parent or have been one for a while, you may find yourself feeling frazzled and exhausted by the end of the day. Before you turn to desperate...
If you're a new mother-to-be getting ready for labor, it can seem as though there are numerous things on your "to do" list to check off before your baby arrives. Your hospital bags are packed. Your newborn's crib, changing table and diapers await...
The internet has become a valuable resource where children and adults can find answers to questions, research topics and catch up on daily news. However, if you are a parent, the Internet can also be scary. An innocent online search can bring up...
According to the Michigan Department of Education, research has shown that students whose parents are actively involved in their education have higher test scores, a higher chance of graduation, better attendance, and less of a chance of being...
When it comes to keeping your kids safe, the Minnesota Department of Corrections recommends a combination of action and prevention. Younger kids will require more help to stay safe, while older children need to learn how to protect themselves....
All adults can benefit from moderate exercise for 30 minutes a day at least five days a week, and this is a key recommendation in the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. Busy lives make that difficult to accomplish sometimes,...
Almost 600,000 children are in the foster care system each year, 46 percent of which reside with non-relative foster families, according to 2009 data from the U.S. Child Welfare Information Gateway. If you've made the decision to become a foster...
If you think what your kids are doing online may seem harmless, you might be surprised. According to the National Center for Missing or Exploited Children, 71 percent of teens who surf the internet reported receiving some sort of message from a...
Potty training is one of the first opportunities that your child will have to control a situation, and it's likely he'll take full advantage of that. Power struggles and boundary testing are a normal part of potty training--as are compliance and...
The first step in helping your child who suffers from depression is to recognize that she's depressed. Some parents ignore the signs and symptoms of depression, because it's hard to realize that your child suffers from depression. Depressed...
As a parent, one of your worst nightmares is probably the prospect of your teen telling you that she's pregnant, or worse, finding out that your teen daughter is pregnant and she didn't tell you. Before you do anything, take a deep breath and know...
Having a troubled teen can be one of the pitfalls of being a parent. All of your parenting skills and techniques are effectively thrown out the window when your teenager begins to rebel. Some parents of teens feel like clueless new parents again...
Helping your child with her homework may not result in higher achievement, according to a study conducted on middle school students by the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Duke University. The results, published in the May 2009 issue...
Eighty-five percent of public schools reported at least one violent crime, theft or other crime such as vandalism in 2007, according to the "Indicators of School Crime and Safety Report: 2009," published by the National Center for Education...
Toilet training is a big step for any child. And like any big step it can take time and effort to succeed, so it's best to approach the process with patience. Most children start showing signs that they're ready to start potty training anywhere...
Staying involved in your child's education reaps many benefits. According to the Michigan Department of Education website, a parent's participation in school activities "reinforces the view in the child's mind that school and home are connected."...
As a parent, you do everything you can to protect your children from harm. Don't forget to address fire safety. The time you take now to learn fire safety tips and teach them to your children can make the difference between everyone getting out...
As a parent of a child whose hearing is impaired, it's normal to feel frustrated or challenged sometimes. Deafness or hearing impairment affects not only the child with the impairment but also the child's family, friends and teachers, reports the...
If you have a teenager who is college bound, you may be feeling overwhelmed by the process of transitioning a dependent child into a self-sufficient student. While every teen feels that hitting their 18th birthday makes them an adult in every way,...
Parents are the primary educators for their children, according to Scholastic. Parents guide children in learning moral character as well as offering support for what happens in the classroom. It is important that parents support children's...
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