See this at: nytimes.com| Added on 09/15/09

As a father, I know this is a tall order, but it becomes even more challenging now that so much of the advice we are given amounts to exactly the opposite. In effect, we’re given tips in conditional parenting, which comes in two flavors: turn up the... See more

As a father, I know this is a tall order, but it becomes even more challenging now that so much of the advice we are given amounts to exactly the opposite. In effect, we’re given tips in conditional parenting, which comes in two flavors: turn up the affection when they’re good, withhold affection when they’re not. Thus, the talk show host Phil McGraw tells us in his book “Family First” (Free Press, 2004) that what children need or enjoy should be offered contingently, turned into rewards to be doled out or withheld so they “behave according to your wishes.” And “one of the most powerful currencies for a child,” he adds, “is the parents’ acceptance and approval.” Likewise, Jo Frost of “Supernanny,” in her book of the same name (Hyperion, 2005), says, “The best rewards are attention, praise and love,” and these should be held back “when the child behaves badly until she says she is sorry,” at which point the love is turned back on. Conditional parenting isn’t limited to old-school... See less

See this at: latimes.com| Added on 07/06/09

When my son's preschool teachers recommended that we send him to speech therapy, I can't say that my husband and I were completely surprised. Clay wasn't entirely easy to understand; his "r" sounded like a "w," his "th" was indistinguishable from an... See more

When my son's preschool teachers recommended that we send him to speech therapy, I can't say that my husband and I were completely surprised. Clay wasn't entirely easy to understand; his "r" sounded like a "w," his "th" was indistinguishable from an "s," and his "l" was essentially nonexistent. But he was only 3 years old. We believed his speech would clear up on its own with time, but agreed to have Clay tested for a speech disorder. We did it in part to eliminate nagging doubts of our own that he had a problem, in part to appease the people expressing concern. Several hundred dollars later, we had our answer: Clay's speech was perfectly normal. See less

See this at: expatwomen.com| Added on 05/29/09

A little girl, asked where her home was, replied, "where mother is." Keith L. Brooks Living overseas with children can be a very rewarding experience for both you and your children. However, the experience usually also presents new challenges for you... See more

A little girl, asked where her home was, replied, "where mother is." Keith L. Brooks Living overseas with children can be a very rewarding experience for both you and your children. However, the experience usually also presents new challenges for you - especially if you are changing your role from a busy Professional to a busy full-time Mother. Not only do you have to adapt to a new environment and culture, but so do your children . The beauty of children is that they tend to adapt well. but it is not always an easy transition and it does require hard work on your part. For this reason, we encourage Mothers everywhere to network with other Mothers to share your experiences, helpful hints and strategies, and your ups and downs of expat motherhood. We have many links below for you to find resources for Expat Mothers, that we hope will help you and if you know of more great sites that would appeal to Expat Mothers, please Contact Us with the details and remember... we have plenty more... See less

See this at: coolmompicks.com| Added on 05/25/09

Nothing can turn our family vacation sour faster than arriving at the airport only to find out it'll be five hours before we can board the plane. That's why I could kiss the people at CheapFlights.com for thinking of parents like me when they put... See more

Nothing can turn our family vacation sour faster than arriving at the airport only to find out it'll be five hours before we can board the plane. That's why I could kiss the people at CheapFlights.com for thinking of parents like me when they put together a comprehensive, absolutely free, online 2009 Kids' Airport Diversion Guide. (Warning, that's a pdf there.) Listing airports in 24 major U.S. hubs and 10 international airports from Dallas to Hong Kong, I can use my cell phone or laptop to look up an airport quickly, which is important when I've got one eye on a couple of kids. The Airport Diversion Guide not only lists the all-important kid play areas, but also has some tips for what to do after the play area has lost its luster -- or what you can do with the kiddos if the airport hasn't even bothered to put a kid play area in at all. (For shame!) While several major airports have a great array of things for kids, I think that some major U.S. airports (coughJFKcough) would be smart... See less

See this at: childrensnational.or...| Added on 04/30/09

As the threat of swine flu gains more public attention and media coverage, it’s likely that children will hear something about it on television or at school. Here are some tips to help you minimize your child’s fears while providing tips that can... See more

As the threat of swine flu gains more public attention and media coverage, it’s likely that children will hear something about it on television or at school. Here are some tips to help you minimize your child’s fears while providing tips that can help him or her stay healthy. Flu Worries and Your Child’s Mental Health Children are happiest when they can continue in the routines that make them feel comfortable and safe. Therefore, keeping your child inside and restricting social interactions with peers when flu rumors begin to circulate may be stressful for your child. By staying informed and teaching sensible precautions, you can keep life as normal as possible and help your child feel more secure. What to Say Find out what they know. Ask your child to tell you what he or she already knows about the topic. Having your child tell you what she or he has heard, instead of you telling them about it, lets you know what misconceptions or misunderstandings you may need to address. Your child... See less

See this at: huffingtonpost.com| Added on 04/19/09

One of my Twelve Commandments is "Lighten up," and I have a lot of resolutions aimed at trying to be a more light-hearted parent: less nagging, more laughing. We all want a peaceful, cheerful, even joyous, atmosphere at home -- but we can't nag and... See more

One of my Twelve Commandments is "Lighten up," and I have a lot of resolutions aimed at trying to be a more light-hearted parent: less nagging, more laughing. We all want a peaceful, cheerful, even joyous, atmosphere at home -- but we can't nag and yell our way to get there. Here are some strategies that help me: 2. Sing in the morning. It's hard both to sing and to maintain a grouchy mood, and it sets a happy tone for everyone--particularly in my case, because I'm tone deaf and my audience finds my singing a source of great hilarity. 3. Get enough sleep yourself. It's so tempting to stay up late, to enjoy the peace and quiet. But morning comes fast. Along the same lines... 4. Wake up before your kids. We were so rushed in the morning that I started getting up half an hour earlier than my children. That means I can get myself organized, check my email, post to Slate, and get my bag packed before they get up. It's tough to wake up earlier, but it has made a huge difference in the... See less

See this at: sfgate.com| Added on 04/10/09

For parents and guardians and those who care for children, the video clip from the afternoon of March 27, when Sandra was last seen, is more than...

See this at: havingthreekids.com| Added on 03/31/09

So you're thinking about having a third child, or you just found out you're pregnant with it. Maybe you already have three (or more) kids, or maybe you're horrified by the idea of having a third baby but you're curious about what it's like. Then... See more

So you're thinking about having a third child, or you just found out you're pregnant with it. Maybe you already have three (or more) kids, or maybe you're horrified by the idea of having a third baby but you're curious about what it's like. Then again, maybe you meant to Google "Having three ids" because you recently discovered that you have multiple personalities, and a simple typo brought you here instead. No matter. Welcome. My name is Jennifer Eyre White, and I'm a writer and mother of three -- and this is my website. I have written a bunch of columns about life with three kids and published them here, along with links to articles about having three kids, my survey of 50 mothers of three, and a discussion forum. If you're looking for information about what it's like to have three kids, you've come to the right place. If this is your first time visiting, I suggest that you start with this column, because that's where everything started for me. See less

See this at: nospank.net| Added on 03/16/09

Throughout the years I have spent working at the European Commission for Human Rights and the Court of Human Rights -- before taking up my duties as the Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe -- I came across many cases involving children.... See more

Throughout the years I have spent working at the European Commission for Human Rights and the Court of Human Rights -- before taking up my duties as the Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe -- I came across many cases involving children. And what struck me in most of these cases is how adults perceived the concept of rights related to children. They would systematically speak about the rights of their child, but what they had very often in mind were their rights about the child. See less

See this at: paper-source.com| Added on 03/15/09

This humorous Control a Kid remote will surely push a child's buttons. Buttons include commands such as "stop sulking," "do dishes," and "eat greens," among others. Just point remote at child, press relevant button for desired outcome, and hope for... See more

This humorous Control a Kid remote will surely push a child's buttons. Buttons include commands such as "stop sulking," "do dishes," and "eat greens," among others. Just point remote at child, press relevant button for desired outcome, and hope for the best! Results may vary. A great gag gift or stocking stuffer for a parent in your life! See less

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See this at: kidsgardening.org| Added on 03/13/09

Looking for some guidance on how to make the most of your family garden? Our Parents' Primer can help! Many other writings on kids’ gardening start with what to grow and how to design and build a kids’ garden, prepare soil, and plant, but this primer... See more

Looking for some guidance on how to make the most of your family garden? Our Parents' Primer can help! Many other writings on kids’ gardening start with what to grow and how to design and build a kids’ garden, prepare soil, and plant, but this primer is not just about creating one garden for your kids. It’s about taking advantage of “gardening moments” with your kids every week in your own backyard ... and front yard and in the garage and at the windowsill and in the basement ... The Parents' Primer is the Family Resource Room feature for this month -- find out how to engage your children in outdoor explorations that cultivate their love of plants, gardening, and the environment. See less

See this at: jbfsale.com| Added on 02/05/09

No need to shop overpriced malls and department stores! No more garage sales, no more hit and miss at consignment stores! We put it all under one roof! Once you discover Just Between Friends, it will be an event that you will never miss again! Find... See more

No need to shop overpriced malls and department stores! No more garage sales, no more hit and miss at consignment stores! We put it all under one roof! Once you discover Just Between Friends, it will be an event that you will never miss again! Find an event near you! See less

See this at: campinquiry.org| Added on 02/05/09

Kids today navigate through a reality that previous generations could never have imagined. Popular culture, whether in the form of entertainment, chatrooms, or pseudoscience, is a turbulent and unpredictable sea. Too often, what seem to be beacons of... See more

Kids today navigate through a reality that previous generations could never have imagined. Popular culture, whether in the form of entertainment, chatrooms, or pseudoscience, is a turbulent and unpredictable sea. Too often, what seem to be beacons of light are nothing more than illusions: quick-fixes and easy answers just don’t hold up. What does? How do we begin to address these questions that seem so unprecedented? Consider first that they are at root as old as time: who am I? Where do I fit in? How can I be a good friend, a good member of my community? How can I live with respect for the natural world? In short, kids today are asking how to live a good life. Too much for kids? We don’t think so. In fact, we think kids are uniquely situated to enjoy a new “Age of Discovery.” Where others may see turbulent seas and dangerous impasses, we see opportunities—to create, to forge new paths, to open new communications, to tell new stories. And the best part is, the tools have been around... See less

See this at: graphichildevelopmen...| Added on 01/11/09

Take a visual tour of preschool developmental stages with Early School Skills Development. User-friendly graphic lessons focus on the process of early skills acquisition as a basis for school. Click on links to descriptors for in-depth explanations.... See more

Take a visual tour of preschool developmental stages with Early School Skills Development. User-friendly graphic lessons focus on the process of early skills acquisition as a basis for school. Click on links to descriptors for in-depth explanations. The downloadable pages are a useful tool for teachers, child care professionals, caregivers and parents of babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Purpose: This website is for teachers and child care professionals to use with parents. For step-by-step instructions on lesson implementation, click here! Parents and caregivers of young children can understand the developmental process of school readiness skills, can form suitable expectations, and provide age-appropriate activities. See less

See this at: coolmompicks.com| Added on 12/13/08

So many of you have written to us out of concern regarding the new Consumer Products Safety Improvement Act, that we created this page as a source of information, resources and breaking news. If you want to help spread the word, you can post this... See more

So many of you have written to us out of concern regarding the new Consumer Products Safety Improvement Act, that we created this page as a source of information, resources and breaking news. If you want to help spread the word, you can post this button on your blog or website. It's our hope that together, we can encourage Congress to amend the act so that we can both keep our children safe and protect the handmade toys and clothing that we love so much. Adorable handmade bear image courtesy of Bumblebird--a true artist worth saving! And design by Laurie Smithwick of LEAP Design. Overview We're all for strengthening the safety standards of mass-produced toys, clothes, and accessories made in China, and banning toxins like phthalates and lead. But this year, the CPSC passed the ill-conceived Consumer Products Safety Improvement Act which goes into effect in two months and will absolutely decimate the small toy manufacturers, independent artisans, and crafters who have already earned the... See less

See this at: ubah.com| Added on 11/26/08

Swimming Lizard Books: Where kids DIVE into learning! Featuring Usborne, the books kids love. Award-winning non-fiction and fiction, for all interests and all ages, babies to teens. Contests and fundraisers.

Swimming Lizard Books: Where kids DIVE into learning! Featuring Usborne, the books kids love. Award-winning non-fiction and fiction, for all interests and all ages, babies to teens. Contests and fundraisers. See less

See this at: cool-kids-places.com| Added on 10/17/08

Is it time to plan your child's next birthday party? Your kid asked to see real penguins? interested in acrobatics? This is the site for you! From birthday party places to animal parks and gymnastics - we have it all!

Is it time to plan your child's next birthday party? Your kid asked to see real penguins? interested in acrobatics? This is the site for you! From birthday party places to animal parks and gymnastics - we have it all! See less

See this at: slate.com| Added on 10/01/08

Where do all the soccer balls go? There must be a hidden graveyard for them or a coach who picks them up after practice and cuts them up to make leather jackets. Two Fridays ago, we had four soccer balls: two for 8-year-old Eli to practice with; a... See more

Where do all the soccer balls go? There must be a hidden graveyard for them or a coach who picks them up after practice and cuts them up to make leather jackets. Two Fridays ago, we had four soccer balls: two for 8-year-old Eli to practice with; a slightly See less

See this at: driveforexcellence.c...| Added on 09/21/08

Our Goal Our goal at Drive for Excellence is to help keep families safer both at home and on the road. Teen Drivers Getting out on the road with their new license can be very exciting for your teen but frightening for you. It is one of the many times... See more

Our Goal Our goal at Drive for Excellence is to help keep families safer both at home and on the road. Teen Drivers Getting out on the road with their new license can be very exciting for your teen but frightening for you. It is one of the many times in our lives as parents where we are faced with that fine line of protecting our "babies" and letting go, giving our children a piece of their independence. At Drive for Excellence we want to provide you a little peace of mind by letting others on the road be your eyes when you can't be there. We do not want your teenager to feel like they are being spied on or you do not trust them. We hope the reports you get from our service will be positive compliments!! Something both of you can be proud of! We encourage fellow drivers to let us know when your teenager is making unsafe decisions as well as good, safe decisions. Two-fold Approach By being aware that there is a method for someone to tell us how they are driving and subsequently you as... See less

See this at: schoolfamily.com| Added on 08/13/08

What can you tell a teacher that will help him do his job better? You might be surprised. While your child’s teacher is the expert in education, no one knows more about your child than you do. It’s just as important for parents to tell teachers about... See more

What can you tell a teacher that will help him do his job better? You might be surprised. While your child’s teacher is the expert in education, no one knows more about your child than you do. It’s just as important for parents to tell teachers about issues at home that may affect school performance as it is for teachers to report how children are doing in the classroom. Students do best when parents and teachers work together as partners. The start of a new school year is a great time to open a dialogue with your child’s teacher. Not sure where to start? Here are seven things teachers wish you would tell them. Sharing this information with a teacher will help her better understand your child’s needs and lay the groundwork for a cooperative relationship throughout the school year. * Health conditions: If your child is diabetic, uses an inhaler, is allergic to peanuts, or has a serious health condition, her teacher should know. It’s also helpful to let the teacher know whether your... See less

See this at: savvysource.com| Added on 08/13/08

It sounds like such a truism to say that children see things that we grown-ups don't, but of course it's a truism because, well, it is true! And when their little eyes (and minds) alight on that little tiny detail in the sidewalk or in the sky, it... See more

It sounds like such a truism to say that children see things that we grown-ups don't, but of course it's a truism because, well, it is true! And when their little eyes (and minds) alight on that little tiny detail in the sidewalk or in the sky, it makes our hearts leap - and reminds us that we move... Read more > See less

See this at: rather-be-shopping.c...| Added on 07/31/08

As I mentioned earlier, having 3 kids and living on a tight budget, you have to come up with some affordable ways to get out of the house during the summertime and have some fun as a family. So here are some tips that my wife and I either came up... See more

As I mentioned earlier, having 3 kids and living on a tight budget, you have to come up with some affordable ways to get out of the house during the summertime and have some fun as a family. So here are some tips that my wife and I either came up with, or were given to us by friends. All of these tips are either free or cost very little to do. 1- Barnes and Noble Storytime. Our local B&N has a free storytime every Saturday morning and evening. Typically a very engaging person reads a story to the kids, often with a guitar or some other instruments and the kids love it. Totally free. Once the story is over let your child pick out some books and find a quiet corner to read to them or let them try and read. Always fun. 2- Local Parks. We are lucky that the town we live in has some very nice parks, often shady, where the kids can run around and play. Great way to let them burn off some energy and meet some new friends. One of the parks in our town, called Kids Kingdom, even has a water... See less

See this at: ecokidsusa.com| Added on 07/02/08

Eco-dough is an all natural alternative. We make it with plant, fruit and veggie extracts! No chemicals, artificial dyes or metals. Our containers are made from cornstarch and 100% compostable. Also it doesn't dry out like name brands. If it's left... See more

Eco-dough is an all natural alternative. We make it with plant, fruit and veggie extracts! No chemicals, artificial dyes or metals. Our containers are made from cornstarch and 100% compostable. Also it doesn't dry out like name brands. If it's left out overnight just add a few drops of olive oil and it comes right back! See less

See this at: sengifted.org| Added on 05/23/08

“As a child, I was misdiagnosed as having a learning deficit and being defiant in school, but in the eighth grade, I was challenged by a remarkable teacher. I was no longer bored, and was found to be gifted, as I attained straight As, was elected... See more

“As a child, I was misdiagnosed as having a learning deficit and being defiant in school, but in the eighth grade, I was challenged by a remarkable teacher. I was no longer bored, and was found to be gifted, as I attained straight As, was elected president of my high school stud... See less

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See this at: tipsontripsandcamps....| Added on 01/28/08

Tips on Trips and Camps is an excellent camp referral service that helps parents choose the right summer camp programs for kids ages 7 to 18. Choose from sleepaway camps, teen camps, sports camps, adventure camps and horseback riding summer camps.

Tips on Trips and Camps is an excellent camp referral service that helps parents choose the right summer camp programs for kids ages 7 to 18. Choose from sleepaway camps, teen camps, sports camps, adventure camps and horseback riding summer camps. See less