Parenting Articles

Frugal Ways To Show Your Love - Posted by JmL.

At one time, I would have never wanted to share my frugal ideas for showing love to those around you. My reason for keeping it to myself? At one time I thought that no one would be interested. Afte...

Parenting Predicaments - Posted by JmL.

Predicament: My son is 4 1/2 years old. His younger brother is 2 1/2. From the time his brother was born, until now, he has been loving, giving, and caring. Like all siblings sharing has not always c...

Give Presence Not Presents - Posted by JmL.

Throughout the year we have many gift-giving opportunities to show love to those around us. From Christmas to Birthdays, Valentines Day and more, our thoughts turn to finding the perfect gift. Before...

Stop, Look, Listen! Steps to Better Parenting Communication - Posted by JmL.

As a parent is seems that the majority of your day is spent trying to get your children to listen to what you are trying to teach them. Make them understand how to me a responsible child. Convince th...

Is Your Child Ready For an Allowance? - Posted by JmL.

Children think money grows on trees. Maybe not literally, but they sure think there is a never-ending supply of it. They see you at the grocery store pushing a cart overflowing with the week's grocer...

Three Steps To Safety On Wheels - Posted by JmL.

(NC)-Are your kids safe when riding on wheels - bicycles, scooters, skateboards or in-line skates? Safe Kids Canada, a national child safety program, has launched the "Got Wheels - Get a Helmet!" cam...

Dyslexia: Is the Shoe Perhaps on the Wrong Foot? - Posted by JmL.

Reading is the most important skill that a child must acquire at school, because one must learn to read to be able to read to learn. The implication of this is that the child who is a poor reader wil...

It Doesn't Take Much Force To Cause A Head Injury - Posted by JmL.

(NC)-Head injuries are the number one cause of serious injury and death to kids on wheeled equipment such as bicycles, in-line skates, scooters and skateboards. Few people realize that the human skul...

Helmets Work: The Trick Is Getting Your Child To Wear One - Posted by JmL.

(NC)-Bikes, scooters, skateboards and in-line skates are popular with Canadian children. But it's important to stay safe, stresses Safe Kids Canada. Head injuries are the number one cause of serious...

Helping Parents Cope with Children's Disabilities - Posted by JmL.

(NC)-Parents of children with disabilities face extra demands on their time, energy and resources. Most cope well, despite the fact that increased stress takes a physical and emotional toll. Why do s...