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Hi! Below you'll find all the articles related to Parenting, Children, & Family :). | Parenting, Children, & Family | Safety | Health | Education | | Internet | Business & Finance | Miscellaneous | | Monthly Columns | Author List | Parenting, Children, & Family Articles 3 Effective Ways to Reduce Stress & Depressed Mood During the Holidays: Perception has a great deal to do with your mood. This article discusses a few ways to deal with stress during the holidays. 4 New Ideas to Help You Motivate Your Children: Teaching children about motivation and goals at an early age will give them the necessary tools for a happy and prosperous future. 5 Tips to Avoid a Holiday Meltdown: A few simple steps to ease holiday stress! 7 Steps to Organizing Your Child's Toys: Read this article for some easy-to-implement tips! 8 Great Baby Products that Make Mom’s Life Easier: See if these will help you :)! 8 Ideas for Organizing Your Child's Room: Your child's room needs a little organizing -- but where do you begin? Here are a few ideas :). 8 Steps to Financially Intelligent Parenting: This article reviews eight key behaviors that will help parents raise financially responsible children. 8 Ways to Boost Bonding With Baby: Learn how to form the foundation of the parent-child relationship. Achieve Emotional Availability with Your Child: Read this article excerpted from the book, "Raising a Secure Child: Creating an Emotional Connection Between You and Your Child." Add Education to Summer Family Vacation: Take an opportunity to help your children learn -- it can happen anywhere, even on a family trip. Alternatives to Spanking: It's really possible to get children to listen to you without spanking - find out how! A Parent’s Guide to Preparing For the New School Year: How can you guide your children to sustain academic success, and also help them have a more enjoyable start to their school year? A Security Money Can't Buy: Talking to My Kids about War and Peace: How one author speaks to his children about war. A Wedding with the Kiddies: A Wedding is more fun with children attending, but how can you make them feel like a part of it? After the Divorce First Take Care of Yourself: This excerpt is from a new book that will help you help your children after a divorce -- what to say, what to do and what to expect. All You Need is Love: Sometimes the most important things in our lives are directly in front of us. Announcing Expectations: Always let your children know what's expected of them. Are You Preventing Your Baby From Sleeping Through the Night?: Find out more from Elizabeth's new book! Babies Have Learning Styles Too: Beginning as early as the first few months of life, children reveal their particular preference for learning. Help your baby get the most benefit from your playtime together! Baby Names: Choosing Trendy or Traditional: So many...how do you choose :)? Baby Shower Tips for a Fabulous Party: Here are some ideas to surprise your guests. Backpacks and Bullies: Is Your Child Prepared?: Read this author's tips on how to prepare your child. Balance Your Roles: Partner vs. Parents: Keeping connected with your partner makes you a better parent. Becoming a More Consistent Parent – A Simple Suggestion: Parenting with consistency leads to better behavior in children. Being Different: One parent's experience living with a child who has the Recessive Dystrophic form of Epidermolysis Bullosa. Beyond Heartbreaking - Samantha Runnion: Gone too Soon: This little girl was cruelly snatched from in front of her house on July 15, 2002. This article is in her memory. Big Changes That Could Increase Your Child's Risk for Drug Use: Many parents have had "the talk" with their children...have you? Booster Seat Basics: Learn how to keep your children safe in a car. Boundaries - Why Are They Needed?: Do your children understand the concept of boundaries? Read this article and find out why boundaries are important. Breaking Down: This author reminds us that the journey through motherhood deserves a lot of support :). Breastfeeding, a Gift of Nourishment: One Woman's Decision to Breastfeed; includes Online Guide to Breastfeeding. Bringing Your Baby Home from the Neonatal ICU: Great advice from this pediatrician, one of the "The Best Doctors in America. Bringing the Lessons Home: How can we help children blossom socially and emotionally? Read this article for some specific tips. Building Your Child’s Self-Esteem: Read this article from the author of a new book. Bully Advice for Kids: Here's some great advice for children. 1 in a series of 4 articles. Bully Advice for Parents & Teachers: What can be done to help stop bullies and violence? 1 in a series of 4 articles. Bullying: This article includes tips on what parents should do if their child is a victim of bullying. Bullying in Elementary & Middle Schools: Learn more about bullying and how to talk about it with your children. Buying Baby's Layette on a Budget: Get some great advice on how to prepare for your newborn's clothes and accessories. Calming Tips for Hyperactive Children: Learn some tips that produce incredibly different results in hyperactive children. Can I See Daddy?: How do you explain to children about their Daddy's absence? Car Travel Activities for Kids: This article has some great ideas for keeping your kids busy in the car! Casual Remarks: Isn't it true that children always hear what you don't want them to. :) Read an excerpt from Elizabeth's book. Catch a Kid Doing Good!: Let's not forget to notice our children's positive behavior, as well as the negative. Back to Top Cereal Mom: Working at home with your children should be fun! Read what this work-at-home mom thinks! Check Ingredients Before Blending: Before blending families together, find out how to make it easiest for all the children involved. Chemical Straight-Jacketing: Are today's children "drugged into submission"? Child Abduction: Waking Up To Every Parent's Worst Nightmare: How can parents teach safety to their children without keeping them in constant fear? Children and Anger: How can we help children deal with their anger? Children & Pets: A Likely Team for Learning: Children learn from people, but could they also learn from their pets as well? Children and Play: Children love playing - whether it's educational, stimulating, or just plain fun! Children & Television: How Much Do Parents Really Need to Monitor?: Parents are forever asking the question, "How much television is too much?" Children: Coping with Fears and Stress: Help children cope -- from everyday problems to traumatic events. Children, Money, & Allowance: a Connection Worth Making: Children, Sports & Parents: 3 Informative Articles: A winning combination if you learn how to balance the three :). Children, Stress, Signs, & Solutions: How can we recognize stress in children and help them recover? Choosing a Provider: Here are some things you should check before you leave your children with anyone. Choosing Toys that Encourage Baby’s Development: Find suggestions on choosing age appropriate toys and activities during baby’s first year. Communication in Childcare: Communication makes for a great relationship between parents and providers. Co-sleeping: Is a Family Bed for You?: Read one mom's view. Control Your Children's Clutter!: Parents, read this article and learn how to "Trap the R-A-T!" Cross-Cultural Adoption: The Do's and Don'ts for Grown-Ups: Read this article from the authors of the book, "Cross-Cultural Adoption." Danny the Disrespectful Kid: Read an excerpt from Elizabeth's book! Dating with Kids: 12 Tips for Single Moms: Here are a dozen tips on how they can help or hinder your social life. Daughters: From a mom's and dad's point of view. Defeating the Homework Blues: Is your child having trouble remembering or doing their homework? Read this article for some solutions. Designing Children's Rooms: From Kids to Teens: Sooner or later your youngster will outgrow her "child" room. Get some ideas on how to ease the transition to the next phase in your child's life! Dining Out With Kids is In! More Families Eat Out in August Than Any Other Month!: This article introduces a new family dining website. Dishonesty: How should you react when your child lies? Divorce and Successful Shared Parenting: How can divorced parents keep their good relationship with their children? Divorce Initiates Careers: One of the most life altering hardships a divorce imposes on us are financial. What are some of your options after a divorce? Do Expecting Parents Expect Too Much?: There are many decisions that expecting & new parents will have to make. How do you decide what the right decision is? Dog Doo To Do: I'm sure every parent has experienced this :). How can we get our children to do their chores when we ask them to? Read an excerpt from Elizabeth's book! Don't Let Marketers Ruin Your Holidays: Should we buy our children whatever they want, just to show them how much we love them? Don't Mourn for Us: An autism message to parents and others who care. Double Trouble: Read this story from a mother of twins. Driving Seniors: When Is It Time to Put Down the Keys?: All families face this issue at some point - how do we know when it is time? Editorial Response to September 11, 2001 Events: Read an editorial written by the Editor of Parenting Plus Magazine. Empowering Kids to Deal with Bullies and Low Self-Esteem: Bullying and child violence have become quite common themes in every school. Learn how to help your child learn the skills they need to deal with bullies and low self-esteem. 1 in a series of 4 articles. Entering Adolescence: What Can Parents Do to Stay in Touch with Their Children?: If you're about to enter the wonderful world of adolescence with your child, then these articles are for you :). Essential Parenting Tips for Raising Kids with Medical Issues: An article from the authors of the book, "Parenting Children withHealth Issues." Explaining Death and Suffering to Children: How do you answer children's questions such as, "Why does God allow so much suffering in the world?" - Here is some helpful advice. Failure - Boon or Burden for Children: How can we teach our children to not be afraid of and learn from their mistakes? Families That Think - Creating the Proper Family Environment So Our Kids Can Think for Themselves: Creating the proper family environment so that our children are comfortable with who they are, is the foundation we must first lay down if we're to raise self-directed kids. How can we get our kids to think for themselves? Family Mailbox: This method of communication may work well for your family - why not give it a try! Family Time: Here are some ideas on how to cherish your family. Finding Joy in Your Children: Including this little word is a vital ingredient for a parent and child relationship. Focus is on Family Health in October: October can be the most delightful month of the year, and a great time for families to enjoy the great outdoors together. Fostering Independence or Irresponsible Parenting?: This article discusses how some parents allow their children to travel alone to certain destinations. From Children's Stories to Study Skills: Help Your Children Succeed in School: Get some ideas on how you can help your children. From Partner to Father - The Importance of Expectations Management: Babies bring many challenges into a relationship. Read this article for some ideas on how you can keep your husband feeling special and like a new father during this time. 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