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Never Too Young: Talking to Our Children About Sex |
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Written by Bright Horizon
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Friday, 25 April 2008 |
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According to the Center for Effective Parenting, Children begin to develop an awareness of their own bodies and an interest in sexuality at an early age. This is a normal process.
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Written by Elizabeth Pantley*
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Tuesday, 03 July 2007 |
I know my kid's going to grow up to be a lawyer! He argues whenever he's asked to do something. He debates his rights when he's asked to stop doing something. He pleads his case when I tell him he can't do something. He disputes every rule I create. How can I put an end to this?
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Effective Praise: Applaud the Effort, Not Just the Outcome |
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Written by Better Kidz
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Friday, 08 June 2007 |
All children carry unique pictures of themselves, shaped in large measure by messages communicated by significant people, especially parents. A child is not born with a self-image; a self-image is learned through experiences beginning from birth.
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Five Steps to Raising a Money-Smart Kid |
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Written by Teri Cettina*
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Wednesday, 23 May 2007 |
My older daughter, Sophie, and I have a pretty good routine going at the mall. She understands that most stores are like museums: She can "ooh" and "ahh" at stuff, but she usually can't take it home. On one particular day recently, though, Sophie's willpower was at a low point. She really wanted a stuffed animal, a favorite character from a movie. After several minutes of listening to her pleas, I finally said I didn't have the money. "OK, Mom," she said thoughtfully. "Then could you just pay for it with that silver card in your wallet?" |
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Increase Academic Success by Teaching Your Child Patience |
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Written by Better Kidz
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Tuesday, 08 May 2007 |
We live in an instant society. From instant oatmeal to instant messaging, we want things right away. Our children are no different. And yet a multi-year study shows that children who learn to wait for what
they want do better throughout their lives and in school. In the study, researchers took preschoolers
into a room and showed them a small sweet treat.
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