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Math Facts - Try Some Fun Ways to Learn Them


Memorizing math facts is a necessary part of elementary school. Flash cards and repetitive chanting have their place, but, for my children, were pure drudgery.

Coping with the Stress of Moving Home and Childrens Concerns


Moving house can be an emotional experience for adults, so imagine how much more unsettling it can be for children who don't really understand what's going on.There are many things to consider when relocating, none more important than the impact of moving on your children.

Teach Your Children - Without Them Knowing They Are Learning!


The great thing about children is they absorb knowledge like a sponge. The downside to this is that they are typically wise to the fact that they don't want to sit down and be taught, fortunately as parents we can think of ways around that! Here are some great ideas of ways to promote learning with your children.

Time To Connect With Your Teen


While on a recent trip to the grocery store, I happened to hear a mother telling her teenage daughter not to answer her ringing cell phone. Of course, the daughter explained to her mother that "she just had to answer it" As the mother was in the middle of stating how she barely gets two minutes of her daughters time in a day, and her daughter answering the ever so "important" call anyways, all I could think was how much I could relate with this poor woman.

Parenting Your Teenager: What to Do When Your Teen Feels Left Out


On a recent Saturday evening, I noticed a young teen-age girl crying alone. My first impulse was to go over and check on her.

Sanity Savers For Busy Mums Page


Question 1 "How do I get more time to play?" Answer: Schedule it in. Why? Because if you don't schedule it you will generally let other things have a higher priority and put yourself and a life further down the list.

From Go Fast Kids to Calm Kids


How excited do kids get with the start of school approaching? Getting kids to go from the freedom of school holidays to move to that place of being settled and ready for school can be a challenge for some parents. Many children now days are identified as being ADD and ADHD I call these kids "go fasts" and the transition from holidays to school can be a bit more of a challenge for these kids.

How to End the Misery of Bedwetting


When a child wets the bed they worry. Children tend to become dry during the day more easily than at night.

How Useful Are Bed Wetting Alarms


Whenever parents discuss how to deal with bed wetting, the topic of alarms inevitably gets raised. Bed wetting alarms can be useful devices, but in spite of the popularity with which they get discussed, they should not really be considered a first line option.

More Water, Not Less, Will Help End Bedwetting


Children are notoriously bad at drinking enough liquids. They are so busy playing they sometimes 'forget' to drink.

How to Assist Troubled Teens


What parents of a teen haven't wondered where their sweet child went and who the angry and rebellious child is that took his or her place. After all, adolescence is a time of change.

Types of Schools for Troubled Teens


It can be difficult on all family members to have a teen move to a boarding facility. As a result, many parents choose to take their troubled teen to an alternative school.

Effective Troubled Teen Programs


Not all parents subscribe to the notion of "tough love," which is used so extensively in many troubled teen programs. Some parents want their children close by and want to avoid placing their troubled teen into an environment that may build even more resentment and anger.

Camps for Troubled Teens: Disciplines and Wilderness


Parents looking for a quick fix usually choose troubled teen camps. There are two types of teen camps: boot camps and summer or wilderness camps.

Homes for Troubled Teens: Therapeutic and Residential


For troubled teens who are struggling with drug abuse, depression or other serious issues, residential treatment centers that offer therapy-based solutions might be the best option. Residential treatment centers usually have a complete psychiatric staff available to monitor each troubled teen closely and provide therapy in addition to a curriculum of academics, exercise and personal development.

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