Monthly Archives: August 2009

Ellie Dixon asked: Being able to read is fundamental to sucess in today’s society and acquiring early reading skills should, above all, be fun for your child. It’s one thing to be able to teach a child to read, but … Continue reading →

Susan Giurleo asked: One of the most important routines to establish, especially for kids with ADHD and autism spectrum disorders, is the bedtime routine. But why are these routines so important? If you have a child who is hard to … Continue reading →

Alex Martin asked: ABSTRACTThe importance of parental involvement as an accelerating and motivating factor in their children’s education is a worldwide-accepted fact. This research project provides an in depth explanation along with specific reasons, the importance of parents’ involvement in … Continue reading →

Nicholas Tan asked: A fussy or crying baby can make for a fussy and often frustrated parent.  There are many reasons a baby could be fussy or unable to sleep, including illness, colic, or something as simple as either too … Continue reading →

Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW asked: Separated parents may take issue with each other if there are any differences in parenting style, expectations or structure.However, while consistency of parenting style, expectations and structure are helpful they are not rigidly required. Even … Continue reading →

Tim Bryce asked: “Most children are raised by amateurs, not professionals.”- Bryce’s LawINTRODUCTIONWant to know what to expect of the work force in the years ahead? Look no fartherthan our schools or homes. Let me preface my remarks by saying … Continue reading →

Dwayne ONeil asked: Young and old children alike will do just about anything to stall bedtime. I really think that children are born as pros at that. I recently heard an interview with a Christian singer and writer Steven Curtis … Continue reading →

Laura Doerflinger, MS, LMHC asked: Co-parenting isn’t easy. It’s actually quite a chore. When neither parent is willing to negotiate or communicate, the child has the job of transitioning from one parenting style to the other. As a parent educator … Continue reading →

Marcia Chumbley asked: There are many fun activities to do with your grandkids. Grandparents often have an opportunity to spend special time with their grandchildren that parents may not get in the hustle and bustle of their work week. When … Continue reading →

Michel Jayne asked: By the age of three a toddler requires eleven hours of consistent, quality sleep.   Toddler sleep problems stand in the way of this and can  lead tohealth issues such as a lower immunity, temper tantrums, a slower … Continue reading →