Parenting

Let’s face it, middle kids get a bad rap and it’s not always easy to raise them to their best advantage. The renowned psychologist, Alfred Adler, was one of the first of scores of researchers to study the effects of birth order on siblings.... Full Answer

I'll give you specific solutions based on the latest research, to help you turn around this troubling materialistic trend with your child.University of Minnesota researchers found a quick solution to turn materialism around is to compliment your... Full Answer

If you’re frustrated in trying to get your kids to listen, take heart: you’re not alone.” Here are tips to tune up your child’s listening skills from my book, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions: 101 Answers To Your Everyday... Full Answer

Believe me; your children are far better off hearing this news straight from your mouth. So where do you begin to talk to your child about such a tough topic as a job layoff or financial crisis? Here are a few guidelines to get you started.Keep the... Full Answer

On average, children 8 to 18 spend more than 7½ hours per day using entertainment media, often more than one at a time, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation survey. Managing electronic use and establishing rules is crucial, whether... Full Answer

Let’s face it: it is a different world, and one big crucial parenting task is to make sure that our kids learn how to be safe online from cyberbullying.  One way is to teach kids “rules” via acronyms. I teach kids the acronym,... Full Answer

Positive reinforcement can go a long way. Learn how to help your child be happiest person he can be in this video from Discovery Health.   Full Answer

If your family is visiting or moving to a foreign country, I urge you to plan ahead. (Gee, surprised by that? That’s pretty much me in a nutshell— be prepared and plan ahead.) You need to be sure that you’ll have good hospitals at your... Full Answer

The following are tips of how to raise your child as a lifelong learner: As your child grows, help her to see that learning is an ongoing process and share with her your enthusiasm for discovery. If you’re excited about something... Full Answer

You, along with the other caregivers in you child’s life, provide the stimulation that is essential for growth. By talking to your children, singing to them, and reading to them, connections develop within the brain and become stronger with time... Full Answer