1,046 articles on "children"

To Do or Not To Do: Behavioral Books for Kids

If you deal with children on a regular basis, then you know that a great kid with a not-so-great behavior can disrupt activities. As a mother of three children, I understand. However, I didnt always. The Ugly Discipline Mommy Monster had to show up m...

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Parents Should Teach Children to Read

The United States is the most affluent and technologically advanced of all the industrial nations on earth. With its "free" compulsory education for all, a network of state-owned and state-operated teachers' training colleges, strict teacher cer...

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Performing Magic For Kids

Performing Magic For Kids by: J.L. Siefers You have just discovered the wonderful world of magic. Trip after trip to the magic shop has added to your ever growing arsenal of magic tricks. Thirty-three days later the credit card bills arrive to r...

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Five Tips for Successful Grandparenting

Five Tips for Successful Grandparenting by: Don Schmitz 1. Boundaries are necessary for control and safety. All children need and must learn to respect boundaries. Being clear about expectations before an activity begins frees you and the child...

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What is ADHD?

What is ADHD? by: Jeannine Virtue It seems that the "What is ADHD" question is not very easy to answer, despite the plethora of studies, research and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity testing over the past decades. In asking the question, "What is...

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The Human Investor Part II

Emile Gouiran was only getting started as a benefactor. He applied to charity the modus of his professional forte; fixing what wasn't working, putting a shine on what others had neglected, sometimes even to the point of heroic rescue as with a n...

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Stranger Danger revisited Concentrate on situations and actions!

Children do not understand the concept of "stranger". When you try to explain to them, it is even difficult to explain. Therefore, situations need to be discussed and acted out for young children to understand what to watch out for! It needs to be c...

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Homeschooling Results

Academic resultsThe academic effectiveness of homeschooling is disputed. While homeschooled students generally do extremely well on standardized tests[5], critics argue that such students are a self-selected group whose parents care strongly about th...

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Do You Want Your Children to Be Like You?

Do You Want Your Children to Be Like You?  by: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. There is an old saying regarding children: “Do as I say, not as I do.” Whoever coined this phrase didn’t know much about children. Children often do not “do as we say.â€...

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Can Your Child Ride Or Skate Safely?

Your Child Ride Or Skate Safely? by: News Canada (NC)-Riding a bike, scooter, skateboard or using in-line skates is great for kids. These activities help build physical fitness, motor skills and self-esteem. But the number one cause of injuries ...

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