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Legal and Physical Custody - What Are Your Grandparents Rights? By : Roy Carter You could be seeking custody of a grandchild because you feel the child's welfare is threatened. You will be expected to provide categorical proof to the courts and this can be a very difficult process. Only a qualified attorney can assess the merits of your case. Grandparents rights issues are complex and difficult not to mention mentally exhausting. When Parents of Teens Have The Summertime Blues - Tips For Better Parenting By : Rick Kirschner School’s out, and your teenagers are home. An apt metaphor for this moment is a messy room. A metaphor for what? For any area of their life(and your relationship with them) that’s currently a mess! Keep reading to learn how to deal with a messy parent-teen relationship! 10 Tips For Child Safety By : Marvin J Markus 10 important tips to keep your toddler safe at all times. How To Introduce Your Toddler To The Piano By : Janice Tuck This article is an easy to follow guide to introducing a toddler to playing the piano with a parent or carer on a home piano or keyboard. Parents, It's Time to Stop Drinking By : George Chao How much you drink affects your parenting ability. Drinking just a little bit can affect child raising. If you are drinking that is wasted time that could be spent with your children. Energy Drinks Being Marketed to Teens are Harming Their Health By : Angelle Batten Your child's health is being compromised if he or she is a part of the energy drink craze like so many other young people. Find out how these 'witches' brews' of sugar, caffeine and herbs are negatively affecting your child's health now and in the future. The dreaded subject...... drugs By : Sue Atkins Top Tips for Talking To Your Teenager about Drugs Personalized Children's Books - Why They Make Perfect Presents By : Richard Lave Personalized children's books are becoming ever more popular. It is not hard to see why as they make an unusual, wonderful and educational gift. Find out more about them in this article. Today's Trendy Baby Blankets By : Melinda Franklin Information about the plush Max Daniel Baby blankets, throws and burp cloths. They come in a variety of colors and patterns for Mommy and baby. Your Child Needs a Set Routine if They are with Other Caregivers By : Raquel Matos If you are tired of hearing NO from your child when its time for bed, or to get ready for school or brush their teeth or take a bath; you will be interested in this article. This working mom created a loving environment to bring about change. Five Ways to Prepare for Teenage Drinking By : Steve Dahl Parents are legally responsible for allowing or supporting kids drinking at home. Social Host laws are getting more severe so this is what you need to know to protect yourself and your teen. Learn how to handle teen drinking challenges before they come up in this concise and direct article. 5-Steps To Teach Your Kids The Value of Money! By : Janet Majoulet Foust Education is important for ourselves, but also for our children. We are not taught in schools about how to manage money. We learn how to count money, but thats about as far as it gets. This article is a great one for those who have children or thinking about having kids some day. Getting Right Parenting Tips By : Joseph Then There are many parenting advises out there. Which one should you listen to? This article will help you weed out the useless ones. Expert advice regarding baby bouncers By : Angela Minister You want to buy a baby bouncer but have many questions like why do I need a baby bouncer, what to draw my attention at or is it safe for my baby? Sure, you are absolutely right. If you want to get more information regarding baby bouncers and take some piece of advice from an expert in this sphere, follow the article below. Boost your child's school results By : Liz Jones The story of how I managed to increase my child's grades at school, that any parent can follow. Can I Quit? Seven Tips to Get your Kids to Commit By : Dr Robyn Silverman "I Wanna Quit" is a phrase we never like to hear. As parents, we know that that these three words start a predictable battle of push versus pull. We plead; We beg; We even bribe. And if that doesn't work, we give in. This article focuses on 7 easy to implement strategies that parents can use to help their children develop commitment. Parents Should Think Like Kids When Using the Internet By : Thomas Anglero Protecting your children online is one of the most important daily responsibilities you have as a parent. This article will provide you with "5-Steps" that you can follow to improve your child's safety online including recommendations to services that parents can use online to better understand the internet. What Should You Do if Your Child Has a Dental Problem? By : Steven Brazis This article describes some common problems parents can expect with their children's teeth and some tips on how to be prepared and what to do about them when they happen. Four Key Tips to Providing A Balanced Life for Your Kids By : Len Stauffenger When you know the four parts to life's mental sandwich, you can insure that your kids are living a balanced life. Guide To Children's Tooth Development For Parents By : Steven Brazis Parents often ask whether their children's teeth are developing normally with the proper timing of eruption, position, spacing, etc. This article answers the most common questions in a general way, giving parents a general guidline for their children's development. How Food Effects your Child's Brain? By : Angelica Marquass What is the difference between the learning and behavior of kids who eat junk and high GL food and those who are following a potentially well-balanced diet? If there is a difference between these children, then why is there a difference? Recent study shows that what you feed your child can and will increase intelligence, attention span, concentration, and problem-solving ability, as well as improve emotional response and physical coordination. 5 Ways To Encourage Your Child To Play An Instrument By : Andrew Jamaz A short article describing five ways to get your children insterested in learning a musical instrument. If your clients have a problem with their children - sort out the parents! By : Olivia Stefanino Very often as therapists, we're seen as a sympathetic ear for all kinds of problems. Parenting - Challenging Child Warning Signs That May Lead to ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder) By : Debra Sale Wendler Ever wonder if your child is just being a kid, or if he's challenging? Read this to know what to look for. My Kids Never Finish Anything By : Fred Nicklaus Kids learn by finishing what they start. Helping kids realize the value of doing what you say you're going to do is a valuable life lesson that all parents should strive to teach their children. Commitment, hard work, and not giving up when things get tough are essential to survival and success Real World Money Tips for Young Adults By : Vince Shorb Everyday we send young adults into the real world with dangerously little preparation for the financial realities of life. Often the results are disastrous. This article will give parents and educators three tips so that your child is prepared for the financial realities of today's society. Success Secrets for Kids By : Mary Ann Copson Help your child be his or her best with these simple success secrets that I used with my five children. Probably your mother told you some of these. Potty Training Is Not For The Fainthearted By : Jeff Sliger A fatherhood experience, involving a young sons potty training and how a father and son embrace that training in a public facility. GPS Tracking For Children: What You Need To Know By : Alvin Toh PS tracking for children uses a lightweight tracking device that can attach to a backpack or clip onto pants. Some GPS tracking devices for children are worn like watches or even attached to the shoes. The GPS tracking for children allows parents to easily find a child who gets lost or wanders away. It can also be used to help locate a child that is abducted. The Diaper Debacle: A History From Hides To Huggies By : Mischelle Weedman Davis For thousands of years parents have struggled with the diaper debacle. How to contain, manage, and dispose of the bodily excretions of their little bundles of joy until they are old enough to manage the issue themselves. 5 Sure-Fire Ways to Silence Communication With Your Teenager By : Terre Grable Communication is an essential tool for any parents, especially those with teenagers. Inside are 5 things that will help parents build communication with their teenager. Small Children And Food Allergies By : Mischelle Weedman Davis A child is at higher risk for food allergies if one or more close family members have allergies or allergy-related conditions, like food allergies, eczema, or asthma. How To Handle The Next generation Of Bullying By : Sue Atkins The dramatic effects of Cyber Bullying Good Parenting is, in many ways, simply the positive attitude you show to your children. By : Brendan McKeogh This article explains that a good relationship between a parent and a child begins with the parent's own positive mental attitude. Appropriate praise and encouragement from the parent, combined with good role modeling, ensures the child's good behavior. Five Essential Oils for Happy Healthy Children By : Misty Rae Cech ND, M.Ir. Busy parents are always on the lookout for natural, effective alternatives to support their children’s health and happiness. Here’s a quick primer to help you safely and effectively use five valuable essential oils with children. Are your children's toys safe? By : Rachel Harding Children love toys and playing but how safe are those toys? Seeing Things from Your Child's Perspective By : Anthony Kane MD Our children see the world differently than we do. Although you may have very important things going on in your life, you cannot expect your children to understand that. You always must consider how your children will see and understand what you say and do. Teaching your toddler to feed himself By : Cecilia Koh This article aims to help parents teach their toddler how to feed themselves and how to start plus the right types of food to use at each stage. There are a few tips on how to handle different types of the toddlers eating pattern. Reading with Your Kids By : Jerry Carpos One’s future begins with a library of varied topics that presents various aspects of life. Bedtime stories and other reading materials can bring truth, nobility and beauty into your life. Share that positive character and build good traits among your children through reading. School’s Back in Session…For Mom! By : Debi Silber, MS, RD, WHC As the kids go back to school to learn, grow and evolve, mom has an opportunity to take a few classes herself. Lessons in self growth and development are some of the classes many moms may want to look into this school year! Why Kids Tell Lies and What You Can Do About It By : James Lehman Catching your child in a lie is frustrating, painful and worrisome. What else does he lie about? How can I trust him? Behavioral therapist James Lehman, creator of The Total Transformation Program, explains the surprising reason why kids tell lies and a better way for parents to deal with it. Pass It Along By : Gary Crow As you think about what you ought to do for other people, passing your character along to your children is both a responsibility and an opportunity. Children don’t come into the world with their character pre-packaged. Rather, it develops and evolves through their early years. Character is learned and thus, is taught. This article shows you how you are key to their learning process. Alternatives to gangs By : Mike Scantlebury What are teenagers really getting up to in their spare time? Should parents worry, or is there something more positive they can do? Join self-help expert and Internet Author Mike Scantlebury in an exploration of social trends and sample a sliver of the book he is currently working on, full of useful, no-nonsense advice for parents. 3 Free, Must-Use Baby Resources For Easy Parenting By : Dalene Joubert To make the best decisions raising your baby, you want the information most suited to your situation. Here are 3 free baby resources to help any parent easily achieve that goal. Children Are People Too By : Gary Crow “Children are our most important resource.” This is usually simply asserted as a given, with no further justification or explanation. You have likely heard it so many times that it has become little more than a cliché. It sounds right so everyone just takes it for granted that it’s right; but are children actually “our most important resource?” More to the point, are they a resource at all? This article explores this important question. All about Child Aspergers Syndrome By : Dave Angel Describes children with Aspergers Syndrome. Six Steps for Reading Aloud to Your Kids By : Faye Walker You can help your child be a better student, become a committed reader, and build bonds with him/her. How? Read aloud to your child every day. Reading aloud to children helps them with schoolwork, creates committed readers, and builds bonds between you and your child. Parental Negotiating By : Mario Carini Negotiating isn't just for business. Families negotiate too. You should know some basic rules to insure that your home life doesn't resemble a war zone. What Type of Learner is Your Child? By : Sheryl Wood Each person has a unique learning style. Auditory, visual, tactile and iterative learners respond best to different teaching techniques and environments. Acknowledging learning styles and providing opportunities to learn that consider those styles will increase the probability of successful learning. Do You Dread Potty Training Your Toddler? By : Christy Czekaj Enjoy your toddler every day because the time that they are small goes by in the blink of an eye. Christy Czekaj is a Professional Parenting Coach and Speaker. Christy has 30 years experience as a mother, Adoptive Parent, Foster Parent and Childcare Professional. Christy can be reached at http://www.CoachMom.net Things to Consider When Choosing Your Baby's Name By : Patricia Bennett Naming a child is an extremely serious affair. A name stays forever and, if the child hates his name during his growing years, it can adversely affect his mind and psychology. Therefore, it is very important ..... Teen-age Suicide: A True Story By : Helene Rothschild Are you a teen-ager contemplating suicide or the parent of one? The following case study may help you solve your problem. Are You Using Emotional Intelligence When You Parent? By : Maurine Patten Emotional Intelligence is the ability to access and make use of your feelings in order to be motivated and make good decisions. Researchers have discovered that emotional awareness and the ability to handle feelings determines your success and happiness, including family relationships. Emotional Intelligent parenting focuses on five main principles. It is not too late to learn how to put these principles into action with effort and practice. Introducing Fruits to Small Children By : Cecilia Koh It is best to give fresh fruits to your baby after he/she is over 8 months old when the digestive system is more mature. As far as possible do not give fruit juice to your baby. TOOLS: A Proven System for Successful Baby Stimulation By : Dalene Joubert Effective baby stimulation can be done cheaply, with very little effort, by all parents. All they need to do is to use the right TOOLS to encourage their child. TOOLS is an acronym for the 5 areas to specifically encourage in your baby's development.