As a parent I have found that, not only is free entertainment helpful financially but it also benefits the kids. I have friends whose kids are not satisfied unless they are being entertained usually at one of those hideously expensive theme parks where you have to pay to get in and then spend a...

Paulas last child had just gone off to college and Paula was struggling with a deep inner emptiness. While she knew this day was coming, she was not really prepared for the intense hollowness that welled up within. After all, she had a life of her own. Her work as an occupational therapist,...

Getting your toddler to perform toileting independently is a welcome milestone for any parent. Few of us want to be changing diapers much past the childs second birthday. However, children vary greatly in their adoption of the potty routine which is influenced by a childs innate ability,...

Diaper rash is a really annoying baby problem. It can get out of control easily, and can make your baby miserable. Luckily, it can be controlled with a little effort on your part. Following are some remedies that worked well with my children.

Some babies are just more prone to diaper rash...

Older sister, younger brother, or middle child are more than just labels that people have in a family; psychologist say that birth order has an effect on all aspects of a childs personality.

First Born: First born children are born as natural leaders. They also tend to be perfectionists,...

There is much to be said about how much television is too much television for children. As parents we are constantly reminded that our children should not be watching television at all. We hear about the risks of Attention Deficit Disorder, overall disobedience, and many other terrible...

Ecstasy is known as the “club drug” since it is often used in dance clubs and music raves. Many teens believe that ecstasy is harmless and just enhances the party experience. But in fact ecstasy is dangerous and even deadly. In 2003 1 out of every 12 twelfth graders said they had...

Easy Tips To Keeping Kids Quiet While Youre On The Phone

One of the easiest ways to get into the telecommuting industry is to get a phone job. These phone jobs are more readily available than other telecommuting jobs and usually pay pretty well.

When you first start working on the...

Moms have a tough time. They are the cook, the maid, the taxi driver, the teacher, the referee, and the list could go on. Moms know how to get everything done for everyone else, but by doing this they often dont take care of themselves. There is no question that it is hard; children keep parents...

Centuries ago, midwives and mothers advised pregnant women to stay happy, listen to music, be around nature, and embrace good health. Now advanced research in child development shows that brain development in children does not occur after birth but begins in the womb itself.

So, it is...

The availability of drugs at schools has increased over the last ten years although the overall use of illicit drugs has declined. Yet too many teenagers are still abusing drugs. In the National Institute on Drug Abuse 2005 Monitoring the Future survey researchers found that 50% of high school...

Jackets and coats make a huge difference!

When most people think of baby clothes they conjure images of cute sailor suits and frilly pink dresses or perhaps little white Onesies, soiled with spit-up Isomil formula. Rarely do they think of heavy winter coats and wind resistant jackets. In...