Single Mothering: Life After Divorce
You are still a parent after divorce. Find out how to adjust to the single parent lifestyle as a mother. read more
May 31, 2007
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"Open" or "Closed" Adoption?
Learn the difference between an open and a closed adoption, and find out which one is better for you and your family. read more
July 25, 2006
Taming Toddler Tantrums
Find tips that can help you stop tantrums before they start. read more
August 23, 2007
Are You Ready for Adoption?
Read tips and take a quiz to see whether adoption is right for you. read more
July 25, 2006
April 13, 1999
Avoiding Homeschool Burnout
In this article, a homeschooling mom discusses how to reduces stress from overloading. read more
December 1, 2000
Watch Out Helicopter Parents, Lawnmower Parenting Is Here
Helicopter parents have evolved and it's not good for anyone, especially children. Have you heard of lawnmower parenting? Lawnmower parents are simila... read more
January 11, 2019
The Kindergarten Kickoff
Literacy, social skills, self-esteem, and peer-relations are the four areas of development that determine school readiness. How do your children meet ... read more
June 15, 2000
10 Tips for Living in Peace with Your Preteen
Living with a preteen can be like walking through minefield -- one wrong move could set them off. Here are ten ways to keep the peace while making sur... read more
November 9, 1999
A Typical Seventh Grader
This article describes what experts define as typical behavior for an twelve-year-old. read more
June 20, 2000
Shaking Instruments: Rattles
You can make different types of rattles -- meant for children of all ages -- with these easy ideas. read more
November 2, 2006
Why Independent Play is Vital for Raising Empowered Children
All children are born with the capacity, and the drive, to get lost in their imagination. But our culture is slowly knocking this type of play. Here's... read more
February 13, 2019