Everyone knows how to ride a bike, right? Well, most adults do but like all things children need to learn and for that to happen, someone needs to teach them. It isn't until you try teaching your child...

It can be difficult explaining the idea of 'stranger danger' to a child. Often times they can't work out why anyone would want to harm them. Come to think of it that is pretty difficult for most parents...

Loss and death are as much a part of life as birth but there is a tendency to block it out where children are involved for fear that it will somehow damage them.At some point or another you and your children...

Trauma associated with divorce doesn't end for children when the divorce is finalised. Often, it is the ongoing adjustment to a new set of sometimes tense circumstances which can be more upsetting.It is...

Choosing the right daycare for your child can be a difficult decision. What should you look out for? What can you expect as normal and what is outside the bounds of daycare?In this article we are going...

Children learn from those around them - their peers, teachers, and parents. While it may feel at times that your influence on them is diminished once they commence school there are still many things that...

As any parent will know, looking after your child's physical and emotional needs are not the end of the story. You can play an active role in shaping your child's views on the world and how they handle...

One of the drawbacks of the affluence of the western world is conditions in children which twenty years ago would have been unheard of. One of those conditions is high blood pressure in children.The abnormal...

Does it feel like each milestone in your child's life is flashing past at lightening speed? Can you remember their birth? Does it feel like yesterday? Or is it light years away from where you are now?Each...

When you think about having a second or third child, you don't normally envisage that your children will fight with each other. Instead there are usually images of sibling togetherness and fun as they...

Can you remember getting your own brand new notebook when you were a child? It may have been plain or it may have had some decoration but the best part was that it was all yours! Well, now you can go one...

If your child is struggling at school or you feel they are lagging behind their peers then there maybe some action you can take to help them.According to Diane Ackerman (An Alchemy of Mind - the Marvel...

If you are concerned about how safe your child is then take action to make sure that your child doesn't become a statistic.ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Every 40 seconds a child becomes missing or abducted, but parents...

Mother's Day has become a massive industry over the past few years as more and more companies tie in advertising to mother's day. But it is not all about what gifts you give or what you do for your mother...

Often talk of parenting revolves around a child, about what is right for the child, about what they need and what they don't need. While there is a time and place for that, don't forget about the most...

Do you remember the expression 'spare the rod, spoil the child'? While routine corporal punishment has largely been adandoned by today's parents the whole issue of whether we are spoiling our kids is an...

If you've been thinking that you are not happy with the way your parenting is going but you don't know what you can do about it, then reading this article could be an important first step. To change you...

Sleep is one of those things we all take for granted before becoming parents. If you don't get enough sleep one night because you were out partying late or slaving over an important project at work then...

While it is helpful to be able to pinpoint your child's medical condition by adding a name to it, it can also brand your child as trouble in the eyes of your child's school.In order for your ADHD affected...

Parenting, when it is going well, can be amazingly empowering but when it isn't going well it is easy to feel like you are the worst parent on the planet because you can't figure out how to get your child...

Anyone with small children knows that they are demanding and there is often little time left over for yourself. It is easy to begin thinking that your own needs don't matter but that isn't true.There's...

Everyone has an inherent parenting style. It maybe relaxed or strict or a mishmash of the two. Usually that style comes from the way you were brought up and your life experiences. But it can change, it...

Is there such a thing as guilt-free parenting? Is it kind of like guilt-free chocolate? A nice idea but just not
possible!There is so much talk of how guilty mothers feel about their children and the...

There are many things that you need to purchase or organise when you are expecting a baby. Sometimes the list feels endless! However, as you will soon learn (if you haven't already), some of the things...

Reading aloud to your child can become another thing on your to-do list that you don't quite seem to get around to at the end of a long day. But it can be a great way to relax with your child and enjoy...

In my experience parenting problems have a habit of sneaking up on you just when you thought everything was going really well and life was starting to slip into cruise mode. Then next thing you know you...

The ability to think is one of the greatest skills you can help develop in your child. But how do you teach thinking skills?1. Encourage Questions. Don't answer every question, instead ask what do they...

Children are very good learners. They quickly work out what works to get them what they want and what doesn't. They also know what techniques work with each adult that cares for them.Watching a young girl...

Taking the time to get to know your child is something that is easy to overlook. But just because you've known them their whole life doesn't mean you automatically know everything about them that there...

Sometimes parenting lessons come from the most unlikely places. The important thing is not to dismiss something just because it comes from an unusual source.Have you seen Roald Dahl's "Charlie and the...

You probably take vitamins. Have you ever wondered when your children are on to their fourth cold for the year whether they should be taking something too?It probably won't surprise you that experts disagree...

Have you ever thought about what would happen if you had a car accident through no fault of your own and your child was not wearing a seat belt? How would you explain your ommission to the hospital staff...

Child abuse doesn't end when the abuse stops. The damage that is done needs to be redressed before it becomes a life pattern that is replicated over and over again.Many children who suffer from the psychological...

Many adults know that writing is a great way to order your thoughts and express your feelings. But explaining that to a child can be a struggle.How in the world do you get your child to write? This is...

What does it mean to be a committed parent? It is something that just happens or is it a conscious decision on your behalf?When you think about it, probably the one thing that our children need most in...

There are as many different styles of parenting as there are parents in the world. But remember that the kind of parenting style you have is not a caste that you slip on. You do not have to adopt the...

When you think of childhood you may not immediately associate loneliness with it. Of course, to a large extent this depends on your own childhood experiences. If you had a happy full life growing up then...

Have you ever thought about home schooling your child? Do you wonder if you could cope with that much responsibility? After all you are already responsible for their wellbeing, do you really want to take...

Some parents need to return to the paid workforce after a child is born for their own sanity and well-being. Others need to return because of financial concerns. And unless you have a relative who can...

When you're busy rushing around caring for children and getting on with life it can feel like there isn't enough time in the day to actually enjoy your children. As a proud mother of a two-year old daughter...

Being a single parent is not easy. Being a single dad when single moms are still the norm can be even more difficult. Here is some advice you can use."Mama said there'd be days like this," are strikingly...

Have you ever thought about how great it would be if you and your partner could share the full-time parenting of your children? If you've ever wondered what it would be like and how to work it then read...

Does it feel like you are asking your child to do you a favor when it comes to them completing their chores? If so, you need to re-think how you approach it and how you explain them to your child. Chores...

When I hear the word obedience I think of training puppies and Victorian times where children were supposed to be seen and not heard. Maybe a more appropriate phrase would be following the rules. There...

Are you struggling to work out whether you are going OK with this parenting thing? Sometimes life can be so busy there feels barely time to draw breath let alone reflect on how you are going and where...

From the moment most mothers and fathers are aware that a baby is on the way they worry about their parenting style. Will they permanently damage their child by being too firm, not firm enough? Should...

Acting is something that many children enjoy but only a few will want to pursue it further. How will you know? And what do you do next?You're youngster has been in several school plays and says she really...

It is ironic that while many children in the world are starving, the western world is facing an overabundance of overweight children. But if your child is obese then what the rest of the world is doing...

Books are wonderful imaginative experiences for children. Even in today's world of computers and whizz bang electronic toys, nothing quite beats the magic of opening a book and reading from it.We all know...

Do you ever wonder if your children know how much you love them? Do you think they have any idea of the scope of your love for them? Maybe it's time to make it clear to them.Our children are our most important...

Watching your child struggle socially can be devastating for a parent. You want to help them and make other children be kind to them but you know you can't directly intervene.Developing healthy peer relationships...

Just as there is no guidebook which comes when your child is born, there is no handbook for how to handle divorce where your children are involved. But there are strategies that have been tried and tested...

Do you always feel on edge around your children? Waiting for the next cry or problem that you can rush in and solve? While that may make you feel useful, it isn't really teaching your child how to handle...

Do you wonder whether your children will have the neccessary motivation to keep on with their martial arts training? If you feel their attention or desire maybe slipping then keep reading for advice you...

You've heard of guerilla marketing right? But guerilla parenting? What does that mean? And will it mean scooting around the house with your knuckles dragging along the floor?When you hear the phrase, 'guerrilla...

No matter how ready you think you are to welcome a baby into this world, parenting is still an unknown proposition. There are so many unknowns in the situation that it is difficult to work out how you...

It may help to think of parenting as a new career - one that you will mostly learn about on the job. With that learning will come frustrations as you struggle to solve difficult dilemmas, learn to handle...

Did you ever wonder where the instruction manual that you expected would come with your baby went? Perhaps it was misplaced because really there are so many things to learn how can there not be some kind...

Do you sometimes feel sick with all the material possessions that your children have access to compared to the vast majority of the world's population? This is often heightened at birthday time.As a parent,...

Close families don't just happen, they are created just as any close relationship is formed with love and respect. While you shouldn't necessarily aim to be your child's best friend (after all it is not...

Parenting is something that we all learn as we stumble along the rocky road of parenthood. Some find the path strewn with bolders while others appear to be cruising on soft sand. But one thing is for sure,...

Blogging is easy to do once you get the hang of it. So easy a child could do it!Flush out the writer in children. Blogging could draw out a young writer and open doors to their future. Consider encouraging...

It seems that guilt has become synonymous with being a modern day parent. We all want and expect so much for our children that if we can't give it to them then we instantly feel we've failed and in chimes...

It's nearly time for your child to more into the next phase of their life and begin school. You want to help ease the transition for them but what can you do?Mom, Dad, play with your child. Take out some...

Too often when it comes to parenting we buy into what others tell us we should do without taking the advice and determing whether it is right for our family. Some things will fit and others won't. The...

Divorce where children are involved is a far different prospect to the idea of getting divorced when you are two independant individuals. Regardless of who has primary responsibility for the children you...

We all parent differently based on our own life experiences and values and each generation has a unique attitude to parenting too in response to the world we find ourselves living in.Every grandmother...

If you have watched children role playing then you will know that the saying that 'children are sponges' is very true. They are often able to mimic the adults in their lives with amazing accuracy. You...

Is there such a thing as a perfect parent? What would a perfect parent be like? Perhaps they would know how to handle any given situation or always be prepared or always be smiling and composed. I don't...

Sometimes just caring for your children and attending to their basic needs can take up all your time, especially if you are also involved in paid work, but it is important to take some time to stop and...

Have you ever noticed how when you are feeling off your children seem to pick that moment to play up and do things that they wouldn't normally do? This is unlikely to be a deliberate attempt on their part...

We all want so much for our chilldren these days and in some instances that has led some parents to take on homeschooling their children. If that is you or you are thinking about doing that then you will...

There are many things that your child will do and may have already done which will be embarrassing to you. While it is easy to turn that embarrassment into anger and blow it off onto your child, that often...

Having their child abducted is every parent's worst nightmare. But don't panic. There are steps that you can take to reduce the risk of this happening.6 Ways to Prevent Child Abduction1. Never leave your...

Have you ever wanted to give your child a bit of courage when you are out in public and you can feel them retracting into themselves or sometimes into your legs? All the enouragement you can provide will...

There is a quote that I love from Dave Green, a philosopher friend of mine which is 'Use what you need to use until you no longer need to use it.' Your child needed a pacifier when they were younger and...

Parenting is not only a personal challenge but it can be a difficult time in a relationship, especially where you both have strong ideas of how your children should be raised. Lets face it, you are not...

Before you have children it is difficult to comprehend just how unsafe your home is for a baby. Seems perfectly OK to you! But babies are inquisitive, they operate at a different height and for some time...

Diarrhea in a baby is something that requires swift action because your baby can easily dehydrate, especially if they are not yet on solids and are getting all their nutrients and liquids from milk. How...

ADHD and ADD are tossed around so often these days it seems that any mildly hyperactive child is labelled with the condition. But ADHD and ADD are real medical conditions and those with children suffering...

Step aside Mom, it's Dad's turn to step up to the plate (if he isn't already!). There is a reason that children are born with two parents - they need the input of both to grow and make the most of their...

It can seem like all children get to do is play. But play for children serves a very important purpose - it helps them learn. When you are young every experience is a new learning opportunity.To help your...

Our parent's would have scoffed at the notion that children could feel stress. After all they'd argue, everything is done for them - they don't have to prepare food, wash and clean up, earn money - all...

A father's contribution to their children often seems to be downplayed in any talk of parenting. It is easy to get the impression that parenting is all about the role of the mother but that is not true....

Sometimes children get stuck in behavior patterns that are unhelpful for their development. In adults it is called a rut. If you think your child may have fallen into their own rut then don't panic and...

Is there such a thing as a successful divorce? How can something which splits a family apart be considered a success?A successful divorce is one in which the parents divorce each other but do not require...

Most children today are savvy enough to work out when their parents are experiencing difficulties in their relationship. So dismiss the thought of not telling your children that you are getting a divorce...

Every decision has its consequences. Everyone learns this--some easier than others. Some people have to learn the “hard way”. Some learn early from the discipline of parents that there are consequences...

Having a child who is overweight can be distressing for parents with many other parents and school staff quick to judge your child and your parenting style. So what can you do about it? How do you know...

If you saw a recent episode of Oprah where several mothers discussed the emotional void that their children fill for them then you may well have asked this question:Is it possible to be using our children...

Sometimes parenting can feel like lurching from one crisis to another and like all this stuff is just happening to you and that you have little control over it. While it is true that you have limited control...