Kids and Teens Articles

The Giving Jar - Posted by JmL.

Giving with a happy heart. If you teach a child to give with a happy heart you will raise a child who will never hesitate to lend a helping hand. Children enjoy helping others, especially if they see...

Teaching Kids the Value of Money - Posted by JmL.

My husband and I have a 12-year-old daughter who wanted to go to a winter retreat with her church youth group last year. Price of trip - $45. I told her I'd talk to her dad about it. "HOW much is it?...

Back to School Feng Shui - Posted by JmL.

How Rearranging Your Child's Room Can Make Better Study Habits This Year Every school year parents and students dutifully trudge through the malls in search of the perfect sneaker or the cool new out...

Your Job as a Role Model - Posted by JmL.

A certain educator was once asked at what point should a parent begin to prepare for child raising. "How old are you?" the educator inquired. "Twenty-three." "You should begin twenty-three years ag...

Why Other Children are Rejecting Your Child - Posted by JmL.

Introduction Developing healthy peer relationships is critical for the normal development of a child. Peer relationships have been found to be an important predictor of positive adult adjustment an...

How to Create an Emotional Bond with Your Child - Posted by JmL.

One of the most powerful tools that parents have for raising their children is the natural emotional bond that exists between them and their child. Children who feel close to their parents will have...

Jammin' with Your Kids: The Wonderful World of Music - Posted by JmL.

Does music need to be "dumbed-down" for kids? The answer became quite clear to me and my husband as we observed how our own child responded to complex melodies and varied musical styles in the first ...

Educational Toys That Stimulate Chidren's Mind - Posted by JmL.

When children start to walk more steadily, run, push, pull, climb and grab things - they are growing from infants to toddlers. Between their first and second birthdays, they are self centered and get...

Rasing a Violent-Free Teen in 10 Easy Steps - Posted by JmL.

The disquieting behavior of teenagers in the 21st century, is being hailed by experts as a disturbing trend among troubled youth. Such an interpretation may be factual, but mental heath adv...

ABC's of Becoming an Effective Teen - Posted by JmL.

A: Acquire a Strong and Positive Attitude B: Break Out of Your Shell C: Characterize Your Hero D: Demand Respect For Your Standards, Yourself and Your Beliefs E: Energize Yourself Everyday With a Goa...