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Predicament: Test Anxiety 26 Aug 2013 | 07:00 pm
With school about to start, I'm dreading my fifth-grader's first test. Last year he began getting very anxious over tests -- I think he has test anxiety. Is there any way to stop it in advance?
Solution: Keeping Toys Outside 24 Aug 2013 | 07:00 pm
My kids are always coming in and leaving their toys outside because they say they might go out and use them again later. The stuff gets so dirty I wouldn’t want it inside anyway. But I don’t want it t...
Is My Child Gifted? 23 Aug 2013 | 01:09 am
All parents have high hopes for their children. Some wish for sports stars, and others dream of being the parent of the next Einstein. Yet, the chances that a child will rise to superstardom are low. ...
Developing Independent Playtime 21 Aug 2013 | 07:00 pm
Playtime is a time of learning for many toddlers. There are skills they develop during this time. While they do need parental supervision during playtime, they can also learn to play a little bit by t...
Battling Through Sickness: From the Teen’s View 20 Aug 2013 | 07:00 pm
Right now, I'm one week into football practices and dealing with a major cold at the same time. (When I say major cold, I'm not exaggerating. This might be the worst cold I've ever had.) This combinat...
Fire Safety and the Preschooler 19 Aug 2013 | 07:00 pm
Flames can appear mesmerizing to a young child. For instance, a yellow flame dances on top of a birthday candle, and blue and orange flames appear to lick the underside of a piece of wood in the firep...
Encouraging Tween Potential 16 Aug 2013 | 07:00 pm
Part of this great parenting adventure is encouraging our Tweens to explore their talents and interests. I recently challenged my 12-year-old son to write a short story, in three hundred words or less...
Making the Most of Virtual Preschool 15 Aug 2013 | 07:00 pm
You have finally settled that your preschooler is going to learn through the virtual world. While this decision is one you have probably thought about a lot, it is one that will require a lot more of ...
Teen’s Perspective on Family Vacations 14 Aug 2013 | 07:00 pm
Family vacations. Two words that can send shivers of horror through most older adolescents' bodies. Terrifying memories of being forced to smile while standing next to the clearly fake and quite creep...
Six Ways to Make Ultrasounds Less Uncomfortable 13 Aug 2013 | 07:00 pm
You'll probably undergo at least two ultrasounds during your pregnancy, once between 10 and 13 weeks, then later between 18 and 22 weeks. If you're carrying multiples or have a history of problems, th...
