Parenting Articles

Many parents suffer the problem which they commonly describe as “he just won’t do as I say�. It is often the case that children will not adhere to our request, need to be reminded time and time again or will not learn, whatever we say or do. When this happens, more often than not, we look predominantly at our child’s behaviour – his stubbornness, laziness, or however it is manifesting. But, even though we think we have done and said all we can, it is often our own (parents’) behaviour we fail to really, objectively, look at.

Whatever the circumstances, whether we are moving home, going on holiday, Spring cleaning, or even dropping our child at school, being considerate and respectful to our child’s needs with regard to his belongings and favourite possessions can make such a difference to his life and to the parent-child relationship.

A funny yet informative article examing the craziness of allowing kids to watch TV in the car while providing helpful ideas for alternatives to car-boredom-induced TV viewing.

Children are very creative. Their craft supplies can add up, but there are plenty of free things around the house that could be used for art projects.

The concept of an au pair is not new. A young woman or occasionally a young man comes to stay in this country offering childcare services in return for room and board and a small weekly stipend.

Our children are born with some amazing qualities. They believe they can do anything, and won’t give up until they do, or get what they want. Unfortunately though, through life they pick up messages to the contrary, and their once exuberant confidence may dwindle. But there are ways that parents can teach their children that will empower them to have the confidence to try new things and focus on their abilities rather than their failures.

Parenting help on how to get to the root cause of a child's behavioral problem and address the real issues.

Webkinz are a very popular toy right now, but having too many can mean kids spend too much time online with them. What should parents do when their kids love to play with Webkinz?

What if I could tell you a way to enhance your child's cognitive development, future educational performance, and even job opportunities as an adult?

How much do you know about what makes your child happy? Parenting help on raising deeply happy and content children.

Being a new mom doesn't mean you have to let the relationship with your husband go down the drain. Discover simple ways to inject your relationship with a little fun and spiciness!

Younger kids get bored during the winter when it's hard to play outside for long periods. Parents need to have activities planned to help them deal with it.

It doesn't matter whether your child is in junior high or high school, there's a great advantage academically to them having you actively involved in their education.

Prince Andrew was reported as saying “I believe fundamentally that the family is the most important thing in life�. And this belief probably holds true for most people, but like the diet we have every intention on going on, or the cigarettes we have every intention on giving up, we just don’t get around to it, often until it’s too late. So, given that we are so caught up in work, DIY, housework, and life, how do we make time for the family and put family first?

LIke any job, keeping your home clean is better accomplished through a system. Additionally, if the system can include all members of the family, you may achieve some level of family harmony and bring a sense of accomplishment and cooperation to your home that you would not have had otherwise.