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Category: Activities for Kids
- Hobbies are Healthy (06/05/2013)
- Five Springtime Crafts for Little Hands (24/04/2013)
- Teens: How to Conquer Boredom (03/08/2012)
- Miniature Golf - Fun for the Whole Family (02/07/2012)
- Why Kids Should Learn to Cook (27/06/2012)
- Sled Safety for Children (19/12/2011)
- Rainy Day Activities for Preschoolers (03/11/2011)
- Why Puzzles Are Good for Your Child's Development (02/11/2011)
Category: ADD-ADHD
- Attention and Concentration Problems (11/06/2012)
- Is my child’s behavior a side effect of medication? (28/03/2012)
- Another Study Finds Kids With ADHD Helped By Diet (02/03/2011)
- 8 Secret Tips for Parents of Children with ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (22/01/2011)
- Childhood ADHD May Predict Depression and Suicidality (07/10/2010)
- Nearly One Million Kindergarten Children Per Year Misdiagnosed With ADHD (21/09/2010)
- Rewards may work like drugs for children with ADHD. (13/07/2010)
- Guesswork in prescribing medications for ADHD moves one step toward elimination due to recent genetic research. (08/07/2010)
- Your child diagnosed with ADHD? May want to check their zinc and iron levels. (06/07/2010)
- Melatonin May Help ADHD Sleep Problems in Children (23/06/2010)
- ADHD Kids can have a great summer with a little planning ahead (14/06/2010)
- ADHD: Disorder or Difference? (29/05/2010)
- How to Stop Arguing and Start Talking with Your ADHD Child (29/05/2010)
- ADHD: To Medicate or Not to Medicate? (24/05/2010)
- ADHD Kids Helped by Relaxation Techniques (24/05/2010)
- ADHD: A Treatment with No Side Effects? (24/05/2010)
- ADHD Medication: Can Your Child Go Without? (24/05/2010)
- 5 Simple Concentration Building Techniques for Kids with ADHD (23/05/2010)
- Do Food Additives Make Hyperactivity Worse in Kids with ADHD? (Maybe it’s a Food Allergy…) (23/05/2010)
- Early Intervention Helps Children with ADHD (23/05/2010)
- Your ADHD Teenager and the Car (23/05/2010)
- Your ADHD Child and School: Quick Tips on Eliminating Homework Hassles This Year (23/05/2010)
- Under the Radar: How Girls with ADHD Go Undetected And Why the Correct Diagnosis is Important for Girls and Boys Alike (23/05/2010)
- New Study: Kids with ADHD have Different Brain Development (23/05/2010)
- Does Your Teen Have ADHD? Help Them Stay on Track in School and in Life (23/05/2010)
- Your ADHD Child and School: You Are Your Child’s Best Advocate (23/05/2010)
- ADHD and Pesticide Exposure (17/05/2010)
- ADHD in Adolescents Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Stimulants (18/04/2010)
- ADHD and Young Children (29/03/2010)
Category: Child Health News
- 5 Tips To Help New Parents Get Some Sleep (07/05/2013)
- Dental Care for Your Toddler (24/04/2013)
- Pacifier Pros and Cons (12/12/2012)
- Gossip around the Bowl: Conquering Constipation in Kids. (03/12/2012)
- How to Spot Signs of Hearing Problems in Toddlers (29/11/2012)
- Remembering to rest? (05/11/2012)
- Sleep Problems and What to do About Them (08/08/2012)
- Pet Ownership May Decrease Infections in Children (27/07/2012)
- FDA acts to Protect Kids from the Drug Industry (21/07/2012)
- Mothers' Migraines Linked to Infant Colic (15/06/2012)
- Measles Making a Comeback (29/05/2012)
- Autism (19/04/2012)
- Vaccines Myths and Facts (20/02/2012)
- Food Allergies (20/01/2012)
- Benefits of Family Meals (24/10/2011)
- Summer Food Safety Tips (01/07/2011)
- Adolescent Health Visit (20/03/2011)
- Pediatric Obesity: The Unspoken Epidemic (28/02/2011)
- The Family that Eats Together Stays Healthy Together (09/02/2011)
- Infant Breastfeeding (04/02/2011)
- How to Manage Children with Food Allergies (20/01/2011)
- Encouraging your child’s vegetable eating (18/01/2011)
- Strength Training Improves Insulin Sensitivity in Liver for Teens (05/12/2010)
- Stress Research Sounds Health Alarms for Children (20/11/2010)
- Are 3-D Movies and TV Harmful to Children? (14/11/2010)
- Baby Blues - Perinatal and Postpartum Depression (10/11/2010)
- FDA Warns Against Over the Counter Chelation (26/10/2010)
- Puberty starts younger and younger . . . Should we be doing something? (07/10/2010)
- Pertussis Vaccination Should Include Parents and Caretakers (27/09/2010)
- Supplements in Toddlers (21/09/2010)
- Soap & Water Wipes Prevent Skin Infections in Wrestlers (20/09/2010)
- Exercise in Boys Improve Insulin Resistance and Body Fat (27/06/2010)
- Pertussis Cases on the Rise in California (25/06/2010)
- Teen Males "Sack Tapping" (15/06/2010)
- Binge Eating Severity Found to be Directly Related to Severity of Childhood Sexual or Emotional Abuse (25/05/2010)
- Gluten-Free Cassein-Free Diet May Not Improve Symptoms of Autism (25/05/2010)
- AAP Updates Drowning Prevention Recommendations (24/05/2010)
- Rotavirus Vaccine Reduce Hospitalizations (14/05/2010)
- Children's Medication Recall (01/05/2010)
- Asthma and Vitamin D (23/04/2010)
- Obesity Gene Can Be Counteracted (10/04/2010)
- ADHD diagnosed in Adults (10/04/2010)
- FDA Temporarily Suspends Rotarix Vaccine (26/03/2010)
- Baby Sling Recall (24/03/2010)
- Montelukast Helpful in Recurrent Wheezing (24/03/2010)
- Time for Spring Cleaning (20/03/2010)
- Earlier Than Expected Allergy Season (20/03/2010)
- Allergy and Asthma Season (17/03/2010)
- First Lady Comments on Childhood Obesity (21/02/2010)
- Ways to Control Acne in Your Teen (02/02/2010)
Category: Children Media Safety
- Teenagers and Personal Security Online (07/05/2013)
- How to Stop the Cell Phone Wars (24/04/2013)
- Protecting your Kids on the Internet (03/01/2013)
- Teaching about the Internet (25/09/2012)
- Cell Phone Etiquette - How to Teach Your Kids to Use Them Responsibly (17/09/2012)
- Sassy kids watching sassy TV (12/06/2012)
- Surprising Videogame Benefits (24/04/2012)
- Video Game Addiction, Obsession, or Habit: How Much is Too Much? (06/02/2012)
- Cell Phones - When to Consider Buying One for Your Kid (01/11/2011)
- Plugging In and Quality Time with Kids (07/10/2011)
- Movie Ratings: What You Should Know About It (10/04/2011)
- Media: Monster or Magician (25/02/2011)
- Teen Cyberfights (14/02/2011)
- Violent Video Game Debate (02/11/2010)
- Simple Steps to Protect Kids Against Media Influence (02/11/2010)
- Reviewing Parental Control Software (21/10/2010)
- TV and Video Game Time Associated with Psychological Problems (13/10/2010)
- Cyber-bullying - An Explanation (10/07/2010)
- Sexual Media Influences Teen Decisions About Sex (28/06/2010)
- Cyber Bullying (17/04/2010)
- The Internet Dilemma (07/04/2010)
- Cellphones, A Hazardous Convenience? (27/03/2010)
- What Are Your Kids Doing Right Now? (31/01/2010)
Category: Craft - Hobby Projects
- Top Tips for Creating a Baby Scrapbook (25/01/2013)
- Halloween Decoration Craft Ideas (25/10/2011)
Category: Development
- Honey, Don’t Stare (07/05/2013)
- Encourage your Child to Feel Important (26/11/2012)
- Encouraging Play Encourages a Child’s Development (20/11/2012)
- Teaching Responsibility (16/10/2012)
- Teach Your Children the Importance of Voting (15/10/2012)
- Speech Therapy - When Should You Consider It? (11/10/2012)
- Celebrate your Child's Uniqueness (17/11/2011)
- Easy Chore Ideas for Elementary School Kids (31/10/2011)
- Easy Ways to Raise Responsible Kids - A Guide for Parents (25/10/2011)
- Our Ever-Changing Role as a Parent (24/05/2011)
- Having the Puberty Talk (19/05/2011)
- Mother and Daughter Bonding Ideas (21/01/2011)
- Nesting for the New Baby? Don’t Forget These Essentials... (31/10/2010)
- Two and Three-Year-Old Children are Excellent Negotiators (29/06/2010)
Category: Family Building
- 10 Fitness tips for the whole Family (07/05/2013)
- Successful Two-Way Communications with your Child (24/09/2012)
- Taking Your Teenager on Vacation (08/08/2012)
- Listening to Your Child's Inner Voice (19/03/2012)
- It’s All About Family Fun (08/02/2012)
- The Importance of a Regular Routine to your Child (07/11/2011)
- How to Boost Your Emotional Intelligence (30/05/2011)
- Forming a Stronger Parent Unit (25/04/2011)
- Eliminate Chaos: The 10-Step Process to Organize Your Home and Life (17/03/2011)
- Teaching Family Values to Your Family (17/02/2011)
- Why Sharing Meals Is So Important (25/01/2011)
- Family Meetings – Great Ways for a Family to Stay Connected (10/01/2011)
- Is it Time for a Family Meeting? (09/11/2010)
Category: Family Finances
- Teaching Kids about Money (24/04/2013)
Category: Fitness for Kids & Teens
- How to Prevent Teenage Obesity (24/04/2013)
- How to Encourage Your Teen to Make the Right Food Choices (05/12/2012)
- The Family that Eats Together Stays Healthy Together (09/10/2012)
- Sports Psychology (15/09/2012)
- Scuba Diving for Kids - What You Should Know about It (30/07/2012)
- Help! I'm raising a Pop Head! (07/05/2012)
- How to Inspire Kids to Embrace Exercise (22/09/2011)
- Why Sports Are Great for Teens and How to Get Started (21/04/2011)
- Yoga and Martial Arts (12/04/2011)
- How to Inspire Kids to Embrace Exercise (22/02/2011)
- Reasons Why Children Should Avoid Fad Diets (13/01/2011)
- Nickelodeon Creates Kid Fitness for Wii (14/11/2010)
- Nintendo Gets American Heart Association Stamp of Approval (22/05/2010)
Category: Fun Family Activites
- Inexpensive and Fun Family Days Out This Spring (07/05/2013)
- Educational Family Nature Fun (24/04/2013)
- Springtime Activities for the Whole Family (24/04/2013)
- Outdoor Winter Activities for the Whole Family (13/12/2012)
- Ice Skating – Great Family Fun (08/11/2012)
- Scrapbooking with Children (06/10/2012)
- Crafting with Kids (21/09/2012)
- Spending the day at the amusement park with your kids (05/07/2012)
- Take a Hike - Family-Friendly Walking Tips (28/03/2012)
- Suggestions for Making Picnics More Fun (05/07/2011)
- The Moveable Feast - A Picnic Cookbook for All Seasons (29/06/2011)
- Family Fun Runs - A Great Day Out for the Whole Family (31/05/2011)
- Ideas on How to Enjoy a Fun Family Night In (01/02/2011)
Category: Healthy Meals for Kids
- Five Healthy Lunch Box Tips for Teens (07/05/2013)
- Super Foods for Kids and How to Serve Them (26/07/2011)
- Back to School Nutrition – Why It Is Important for Your Child’s Success at School (16/09/2010)
Category: Holiday - Seasonal Articles
- Three Basic Steps to Holiday Stress Reduction (24/12/2012)
- Old-Fashioned Holiday Crafts (20/12/2012)
- Young Children during the Holidays: How to Find Some Quality Time (19/12/2012)
- Tips for Spending Time with Your Tweens and Teens This Holiday Season (19/12/2012)
- Smart Ways to Stay Safe This Holiday Season (18/12/2012)
- How to Stay Organized and Sane This Holiday Season (17/12/2012)
- Thanksgiving Activity Ideas for the Whole Family (21/11/2012)
- Holiday Traveling Tips (15/11/2012)
- Easy Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids (13/11/2012)
- Summer Fun and Learning Can Co-Exist (01/08/2012)
- Ways to Avoid Boredom While School's out for the Summer (23/07/2012)
- Safety Tips for Enjoying Fireworks this Independence Day (29/06/2012)
- Summer Safety Tips for Kids (23/05/2012)
- Fun and "Scary" Halloween Party Food (27/10/2011)
- How to Carve a Pumpkin - Top Tips (26/10/2011)
- Halloween Fun for Toddlers – How to Keep Things Easy and Safe (21/10/2011)
- Halloween Safety Tips (20/10/2011)
- How to Shape Up Your Family This Summer (27/07/2011)
- Bored Teens? Keep Them Organized This Summer (07/07/2011)
- Food Allergies and Summer Camp: What to Consider (06/07/2011)
- Water Sports - A Great Way to Get the Whole Family Active This Summer (30/06/2011)
- Fireworks Safety - How to Have a Safe 4th of July Fireworks at Home (28/06/2011)
- Happy Birthday USA - How to Celebrate Independence Day (27/06/2011)
- Summer School: When to Consider It (13/06/2011)
- Summer Camp Guide for Parents (03/06/2011)
- Top Five Summer Jobs for Teens (02/06/2011)
- Tips and Ideas on How to Have a Fantastic Summer Fun for Less (01/06/2011)
- Top Tips to Avoid the Winter Blues for Stay-at-Home Parents (14/01/2011)
- A Frugal Thanksgiving Celebration: A Guide to Saving Money for Your Thanksgiving Celebrations (11/11/2010)
- Lessons from our Summer Trip--Part 2 (08/11/2010)
- Outdoor Activity Games to Play for Labor Day Weekend (25/08/2010)
- Fun Summer Outdoor Games for Children (14/08/2010)
- No Cost, Fun Summer Activities for the Whole Family (13/08/2010)
- Fun Summer Idea for Kids: Writing/Journaling (11/08/2010)
- Fun Summer Ideas for Kids: Reading (06/08/2010)
- Seven Tips to Help Moms Enjoy Summer (31/07/2010)
- A Family Vacation Might Be Just What Everyone Needs (27/07/2010)
- How to Make a Decorative 4th of July String of Stars Garland (28/06/2010)
- Fun Independence Day Games (28/06/2010)
- Summer is the Season to Take Back Learning! (07/06/2010)
Category: Learning
- Getting Your Kids Interested In Learning (07/05/2013)
- Reading for Fun - Top Tips to Encourage Your Child (23/01/2013)
- Storytelling for Children (20/09/2012)
- Language Immersion Programs - Is It Right for My Child? (26/05/2011)
- My Child Cheats – What Can I Do? (14/03/2011)
- Increasing Empathy for Children with Learning Problems (18/10/2010)
- First Day at School Checklist (10/09/2010)
- Back to School – How to Get a Good Routine Going (25/08/2010)
- Mothers: science's new rock stars? (09/05/2010)
Category: Learning - Homework Help
- Top Tips for Your Child’s Academic Success (04/12/2012)
- Why and How to Get Involved in Your Child’s School (28/11/2012)
- School Issues: How to Keep Your Teen Motivated (14/11/2012)
- Learning Includes All Types of Learning Challenges and Problems (12/11/2012)
- Homework – How to Get Your Kids to Take Responsibility (06/11/2012)
- How to Deal with Your Kids' Homework Challenges (17/10/2012)
- Teens: Smart Ways of Organizing your Study Time for Maximum Efforts (01/02/2012)
- Teach Your Children Well . . . By Reading to Them (24/10/2011)
- Sure-Fire Ways to Get Your Teen to Read Every Day (03/08/2011)
- Helping Your Children Thrive in School (18/05/2011)
- The Positive Influence of Being Involved in your Child’s Education (18/11/2010)
- Remember, Mistakes are for Learning (05/10/2010)
- What to Do When Your Teenager Wants to Drop Out (20/09/2010)
- Top Tips for Your Child’s Academic Success (10/09/2010)
- At-Risk Children who Display Self-Regulation of Behavior have Better Academic Performance (29/04/2010)
- Leaving No Child Left Behind (03/02/2010)
- When is a learning problem a PROBLEM? (31/01/2010)
Category: Parenting
- Take the Bite out of your Toddler's Biting Problem (07/05/2013)
- Help Your Child's Interruption Habit (24/04/2013)
- How to Diffuse a Temper Tantrum (02/01/2013)
- Successful Time-Out Tactics for Children (11/12/2012)
- Chart your Child's Accomplishments with a Chore Chart (06/12/2012)
- Connect with Your Child but Don’t Overdo it (01/11/2012)
- Five Manners Kids Should Know and Use (31/10/2012)
- How to Tame Bedtime Battles (29/10/2012)
- How to Handle Unwanted Parenting Advice (29/10/2012)
- How to Declutter Your Children's Toys (10/10/2012)
- Parenting Phrases That Defy Argument (08/10/2012)
- How to Better Understand Your Teen (18/09/2012)
- Making Boys Better Men (29/03/2012)
- The Process of Negotiating the Rules with your Child (19/01/2012)
- Teach Children to Respect by Treating them with Respect (28/11/2011)
- Bridging the Communication Gap Between Parents & Children (29/09/2011)
- The Importance of Teaching Manners to Kids (17/08/2011)
- Why Nagging Doesn't Work (08/07/2011)
- Helping Kids Deal with Parents’ Unemployment (27/05/2011)
- Control your Anger, Don’t let it Control You (31/03/2011)
- Working Mother Advice – How to Manage Your Kids' After-School Activities (27/01/2011)
- Help – My Child Hits Me (26/01/2011)
- Secrets of an Organized Mom (24/01/2011)
- Considering adoption? The statistics are favorable. (04/12/2010)
- We say yes, teens say no. (24/11/2010)
- How to Survive Sleepovers (22/09/2010)
- Getting Your Toddler to Sleep in Their Own Bed after Co-Sleeping (21/09/2010)
- Working Mother’s Fitness Tips (17/09/2010)
- Offer Rewards and Get your Kids to Tidy Up (24/07/2010)
- Kids out of Control? Inconsistency may be the Problem. (14/06/2010)
- How to Address Your Teenagerís Big Spending Behavior (04/02/2010)
Category: Parenting Books
- Bringing Up Geeks: How to Protect Your Kid's Childhood in a Grow-Up-Too-Fast World (14/07/2010)
Category: Psychology
- Choosing good Friends (24/04/2013)
- What Are the Habits of Highly Successful People? (24/01/2013)
- Doctor's Notes Not Recommended for School Avoidance (19/11/2012)
- Heroin Abuse Increasing Among High School and College Students (08/10/2012)
- Building You Child’s Self Esteem (17/09/2012)
- Is your Teen Involved in a “Mine-Field Relationship?” (25/06/2012)
- Positive Praise for your Child’s Pride (21/03/2012)
- Mirror, Mirror, in the Brain (23/01/2012)
- Top Tips for Helping Your Preschooler Make New Friends (18/01/2012)
- Importance of Family Time on Kids Mental Health and Adjustment to Life (04/01/2012)
- Stress-Busting Tips for Teens (22/11/2011)
- Learning Disabilities and Extreme Patterns of Thinking (14/11/2011)
- Teens Cutting and Other Self Injurious Behavior in Children and Adolescents (20/05/2011)
- Learning Disabilities and Extreme Patterns of Responding to Others (28/04/2011)
- A Quick Guide To Understanding Your Child (12/04/2011)
- Celebrate your Child’s Uniqueness (02/02/2011)
- Things Not to Say to Your Kids (17/01/2011)
- Autism and Freeways: more questions than answers at this point. (05/01/2011)
- The Anti-Aging Message and our Kids (07/12/2010)
- The Anxiety Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Deal with Anxiety and Worries (29/11/2010)
- Amount of Television Viewing in Early Childhood Negatively Impacts Later Functioning (23/11/2010)
- When Does Worry Become Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder? Part 1 (04/11/2010)
- Helping Shy Children Become Social Adults (03/11/2010)
- Adolescent Boys Who Practice Mindfulness Meditation Show Improved Mood and Contentment (01/11/2010)
- The Anger Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Deal with Anger and Frustration (30/10/2010)
- "Because" Just Isn't the Answer (29/10/2010)
- One in Five Adolescents Have Psychiatric Disorder (25/10/2010)
- Therapy Dogs Reduce Stress in Autistic Children (21/10/2010)
- Autism, Asperger's and Family Life (08/10/2010)
- Do As I Say and As I Do (18/09/2010)
- Teaching Conflict Resolution to Your Children (09/09/2010)
- New Study Find Signs of Schizophrenia in Babies (29/06/2010)
- "Coach Yelled at Me!" (20/05/2010)
- Parental Suicide Increases Rate of Suicide and Psychiatric Disorders in Children (19/05/2010)
- Current Criteria for Diagnosing Eating Disorders May Exclude Sickest Patients (19/04/2010)
- Parental Spanking Linked to Aggressive Behavior in Children (14/04/2010)
- When fears turn to phobias (06/04/2010)
- Young Bullies seek power, status, and affection. (29/03/2010)
- Rethinking ‘‘Generation Me’’ (19/03/2010)
- Troubled Children Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder May Fare Better with a Different Diagnosis (19/03/2010)
- Superior Academic Performance Linked to Increased Risk for Bipolar Disorder (25/02/2010)
- Antidepressants Cut Risk of Hospital Readmission for Suicidal Youth, Study Suggests (21/02/2010)
- New Research Uncovers How Antidepressants Work (21/02/2010)
- Introduction to Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (31/01/2010)
Category: Safety Issues
- Providing a Safe and Secure Home for your Child (06/05/2013)
- Child Safety Tips for Yard and Garden (24/04/2013)
- Top Tips to Keeping Your Kids Safe When Home Alone (10/12/2012)
- Safety Tips for Teen Drivers (27/11/2012)
- How to Protect Your Child’s Hearing (30/10/2012)
- Stranger Danger - How to Talk to Your Kids (19/09/2012)
- Which Houseplants Are Potentially Poisonous for Toddlers and Pets (20/08/2012)
- Risky Teen Driving Habits Predicts Future Crashes (22/02/2012)
- How to Prevent a Fire at Home (24/01/2012)
- Baby-Proofing Your Home - Top Tips (26/10/2011)
- Stranger Danger - How to Talk to Your Kids (21/09/2011)
- Summer Safety Tips: Sun and Heat (18/07/2011)
- Summer Safety Tips: Water Safety (11/07/2011)
- Tips for Keeping Your Teen Safe on the Road this Summer (28/06/2011)
- How to Protect Your Child during Outdoor School Sports (10/04/2011)
- Turn Down the Volume: Noise and Kids (19/09/2010)
- School Bag Safety – What to Look For (13/09/2010)
- Summer Safety Tips: Insect Bites (12/08/2010)
- Bullying: the one child-safety hazard we don't address (09/04/2010)

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Honey, Don’t Stare

Take the Bite out of your Toddler's Biting Problem

5 Tips To Help New Parents Get Some Sleep

Hobbies are Healthy

Providing a Safe and Secure Home for your Child

Five Springtime Crafts for Little Hands

Educational Family Nature Fun