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The POWER of Reading


Reading to your child at a young age is one of the most effective tools for expanding his mind and instilling a lifelong love of learning. Reading a good book allows your child to travel to places she has never been, to meet people she has never met, and to develop an understanding of how to deal with a variety of physical and emotional situations.

The POWER of Your Words


Words are truly powerful things. They are something that becomes a part of us, our history, and our legacy. From my own life experiences, I have understood how words, simple words said in passing to a child, can leave an impression and help manifest a future purpose.

Play the Ball, Not the Man!


As parents and teachers, sometimes we want to praise, at other times we need to rebuke. Either way, how do we put our point across with maximum effectiveness?

Whos Your Daddy? How to be a Great Dad in 5 to 7 Minutes


I am a dad. I have been now for over 8 years. And I suppose I don?t know just everything there is to know about being a dad, good bad or otherwise.

Meet The Twixters!


There is a new stage of development for parents to consider.

The Personality of a Virgo Child


Your Virgo Baby..

7 Powerful Ways to Show Love to Children


Our children are our most important legacy to the world. However, our love is our most important legacy to our children. Here are seven ways to show love that will help children build sturdy foundations for the future.

Nights by a Pinocchio Lamp


Sitting by her Pinocchio lamp, she smiled at me as her tiny shadow puppet danced on the bedroom wall. "A bunny!" she giggled with all the jubilance of a four-year old. Her blue eyes sparkled with pride as she showed me the animated image she had created.

Help Your Kids Learn More About Managing Their Personal Economy


Remember when cash was a tangible commodity in all of our personal economies? As kids, we went to the bank, shopped with our parents and frequently watched them pay with cash. Now with cash on the endangered species list, today?s kids see their personal economic situation much differently. As we enjoy the convenience of charge cards, stored value cards, debit cards and ATM cards, the challenge of teaching kids about an invisible commodity like money is magnified. If you?re searching for ways to teach your kids more about what makes up their personal economy, including the importance of saving and how to set and reach their financial goals, here are some practical tips.

Homework Doesn?t Have to Be a Battle of Wills


Homework. It doesn?t have to be a daily battle of wills between child and parent. There are several strategies and elements that a parent can use to maximize an opportunity to support a child?s education and to massage the parent/child bond. For the parent, it is a way to understand what is going on at school and an opportunity for communication. Simply put, a parent has the ability to guide a child to positive feelings about education and to the rewards of good efforts.

Difference


There are times when my ideas of raising a child is different from the elderly and others. To begin with, my baby is not an easy one. Because we're all different and have contrasting ideas about raising their own children, we should expect contradiction...especially if we have to depend on others to help take care of our children while we're away at work.

A Little Love, Please?


Article based on a friend's experience

Just Average


What do you mean average? Not good? Just doing good enough?

The Best Gifts Ever: Life Experiences Every Child Should Have


This past holiday season Canadians spent over $45 billion?with parents paying out almost $1.8 billion of that on their children?s presents alone. However, the best gifts we can give our children can not be purchased in a store. And while they are within the grasp of all parents to give, not all children receive them.

Ready, Aim, Achieve! - Become An On-purpose Family Through Goal Setting


Successful families don't just happen. They take time, talent and planning. This month, in addition to any personal resolutions you make, consider sitting down with your family to reflect on your collective accomplishments and dreams. Then set some family goals for the year ahead.

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