You think you’re stressed?

Understanding newfangled math concepts and learning unfamiliar vocabulary words are just part of your child’s day. With the rest of the day devoted to juggling homework, extracurricular activities, friends and chores, it’s clear that you may...

All of us want our children to succeed in school. But for many kids and teens, concentration in this always-pressured, starved-for-time era can be difficult. Here are some tips for helping your son or daughter improve concentration and do better in the classroom:

* Take time for...

Parents don’t have to be computer experts to keep their children safe online.

According to the University of New Hampshire’s Crimes Against Children Research Center, the first step is to realize that one out of every five youths who use the Internet receives an online sexual...

Any time parents spend with their kids can be a good time to talk about not smoking cigarettes-and if it seems hard to find the time, maybe it’s a good idea for parents to set a date.

It’s important to set up special times to talk to your kids about critical issues like not...

Finding the right pediatrician is not always an easy task.

Many managed-care plans limit your choices. Furthermore, many families will live in several different towns before their children are grown up, making it necessary to choose a new pediatrician more than once.

But once you...

Its not the childs fault; Believe it or not, poor parenting is the main cause of bad behaviour in children.

Kids can be frustrating, annoying and down right infuriating at times and yet youre still expected to love and care for the little angels through thick and thin.

They wont...

Selecting a daycare is one of the most important decisions youll make before returning to the workforce.

Why? The center you choose will ultimately be responsible for your childs well being and safety the 5-9 hours a day they are left in the care of the center.

Whether you are...

Pedophiles don’t look like the picture that many people have in their mind about them, they don’t look like the dirty old man hanging out by the arcade, or in an alley. Quite often they are people in authority, a camp counselor, the person sitting next to you in church, or an...

Increased parental involvement provides the best foundation for a successful start to the school year.

“Back-to-school offers an opportunity for parents to get to know their children’s teachers and be involved in education year-round,” said Reg Weaver, president of the...

Moving can upset children of any age. It frequently causes them to feel apprehensive and insecure. But, dont despair; there are many things you can do to make the moving experience less scary for your children.

Involve Them from the Very Beginning.

Tell your children as soon as...

Whether your child is starting first grade or heading off to college, back-to-school time can wreak havoc on your wallet. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to.

From shopping for clothes and desk accessories to computers and dorm-room furniture, it’s important to plan ahead. If you...

For many people, adoption is a wonderful way to have a child and start a family. Although not an easy decision for the birth mother or the adoptive parents, with the assistance of a reputable adoption agency and facilitator, good matches can be made and the adoption process successful and with...