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Teaching Reading : Part Two


We know that you want your little guy or gal to have the best start. The greatest thing you can do for your child is to provide a home filled with love and laughter.

Empty Nest Syndrome


Paula's last child had just gone off to college and Paula was struggling with a deep inner emptiness. While she knew this day was coming, she was not really prepared for the intense hollowness that welled up within.

The Added Advantage In African American Childrens Education: Computer Homeschooling (Part 2)


We've got spirit, yes we do! We've got spirit how 'bout you!We left our parents and friends in our last article discussing the commitment it takes to homeschool african american children. In part 2 of 4 we will discuss finding resources to make sure that african american parents commitment to their children's education is not hampered because of anything easily available.

Develop Your Childs Genius: Improving Concentration and Focus


Some people can concentrate on an assignment, to the exclusion of all distractions around them. My husband, who is an avid reader, can sit at a public place and read, no matter how much noise exists around him.

Build Character Now! Practical Tools for Busy Parents


"To educate a person in mind and not in morals is to educate a menace to society." -Theodore Roosevelt, U.

Patterns For Plus Size Children


Plus size children and overweight children need patterns and clothing that fit THEIR "larger than average" measurements. Sadly, neither ready made clothing nor commercial patterns address the real issue of children's measurements.

The Value of Play


Isn't it ironic that a country whose constitution allows for the pursuit of happiness now feels a collective guilt about the very idea of anything fun? How did this happen? When did we begin placing so much priority on productivity and so little on leisure or on having a good time? Even given the Puritan work ethic, life in America has become so unbalanced that one side of the seesaw is pretty much grounded.But why must we insist that our children, who by their very nature are playful, share these particular values? Why are we so anxious for our children to "act like adults?"But wait, you may be thinking, kids play plenty these days.

Promote Physical Fitness for Your Child


If your child is to derive the benefits of physical fitness, then physical activity must be habitual and lifelong. Moving should be as routine as brushing teeth and bathing.

Couch Potatoes Beware!


It's no surprise that the self-image and self-esteem of overweight children are generally quite poor. And this is only exacerbated by the teasing and ridicule of their peers - a situation that, in these post-Columbine days, can result in much more than hurt feelings.

Tackle, Tackle


I don't know how people raise daughters because I have 2 sons. In my in-sanest moments, I have thought about having a daughter and have entertained thoughts about rushing into Toys'Rus straight to the Barbie doll section.

Pregnancy and Excercising - 6 Reasons to Excercise During Pregnancy


Everyone knows that exercise is good for your health. Exercising during pregnancy can have additional benefits.

Theres Never a Bad Time To Start Helping To Spread The Word of God


Q. What's the right age to start giving a Bible quiz to my child?A.

Should Your Child Watch TV News? Surprising Opinions of Top Anchors


KIDS AND THE NEWSMore than ever, children witness innumerable, sometimes traumatizing, news events on TV. It seems that violent crime and bad news is unabating.

Teaching Reading: Part 3, Whole Language Vs. Phonics


There are two methods for teaching children to read; whole language and phonics. Whole language is a "whole - part" method of teaching children to read, while phonics is a "part - whole" reading method.

Teenagers and Trouble - How Parents Can Keep their Teens Out of Trouble


Teenagers are a work-in-progress, and parenting teenagers can be tricky business. Many kids get into some kind of trouble at some point, and, although this can provide them a powerful learning opportunity, taking a "kids will be kids" attitude is downright irresponsible parenting.

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