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4 Warning Signs Your Child May Be Using Inhalant Drugs

Inhalant drugs are dangerous chemicals you cannot see. They are harmful vapors emitted from products such as glue, paint, gasoline, polish for shoes, and fluid ...

5 Ways to Improve Family Communication

Healthy communication skills amongst family members can be some of the most difficult and trying to develop and maintain. They may be directly related to ...

4 Easy Ways Parents and Teachers Can Get Boys to Read

The number of boys who are proficient readers is significantly lower than it is for girls. This should be a matter of grave concern to both ...

Parenting 101: Food Allergies

These days, the possibility of food allergies lurks everywhere. The doctor warns the new mother not to let her 6-month-old try shellfish or eggs. The ...

Being a Stay-at-Home Dad: What to Expect

Times are changing. Things that were considered unheard of a few decades ago are becoming more common each day. With the norm being changed so ...

Lessons Children Learn from Playing Team Sports

Studies have shown that when children get involved in team sports, their overall educational experience is greatly improved. But what about the child that isn’t ...

How to Help Your Tween Start a Blog

Is your child amazed and inspired by stories? Have they expressed interest in creating his or her own stories or writing about their life? Ask your ...

When to Leave Your Teen Alone

Raising teenagers can be a terrifying experience. Often there are no easy answers, and every parent has a different struggle with their teen. However, every ...

Bond More and Stress Less With These Solutions to Common Road Trip Perils

Family road trips are great ways to draw families together and create memories that will last a lifetime. Unfortunately though, they also provide an opportunity ...

Toys for the Under Ones – A Parent’s Guide

It’s natural to want to buy toys for your new baby, but how do you know what to choose? How much notice should you pay ...

Television and Academic Performance: How to Develop Good TV Habits in Children

The benefits that television has given to society are immense. It acts as a medium of entertainment that keeps us in good spirits, it relays ...

Helping Your Teen Develop Her Sense of Style

Before you know it, the little girl who you dressed in pretty outfits that you chose will be ready to make her own fashion decisions. ...

Easing Your Children’s Fears After a Break-In

You never thought it could happen to your family. But it did. Someone broke into your home, and now you are left with the task ...

Establish a Daily Routine With Expectations Clearly Defined and Discussed in the Family

When giving chores or responsibilities around the house, be sure they are reasonable, limited in number, and developmentally appropriate for your child. Check out these ...