: How to Protect Your Children Online
Mary Kay Hoal tried everything she could to keep her daughter off of myspace. She forbade her from using the site, put password locks on the computer and even blocked the site. Still, her daughter fo...

: Apple Pie, Grandma, and an Outdoor Porch Swing
Outdoor porch swings are as American as apple pie and baseball. Do you have fond memories with grandma sipping lemonade or watching the parade, all from an outdoor porch swing? I sure do. There’s just nothing like a porch swing as a place to bond with a child, share a secret with a friend, or watch the world go by....

: Baby Care-How to Reassure Each Other
If you both start out in the knowledge that these first few months can seem like hard work, you'll be able to reassure each other that you're coping extremely well. If you accept the validity of each other's feelings, for more detail go to: www.baby-care-book.com. And hold on to the fact that any difficulties are temporary, you'll discover that parenthood really is as pleasurable as you expected....

: Are You Feeding Your Child's Inner Artist?
Los Angeles, CA- When children start pre-school, it begins. They dabble with construction paper, finger paints, and glitter. They bring art work home nearly every day and we proudly plaster it across ...

: Children's clothes -- shopping for them, storing them, keeping them clean
I shop often for children's clothes. Since I have a boy and a girl, there's no such thing as hand-me-downs, except for what I wash, store and then give away to charities and local shelters and communi...

: Princess Dress Up and Imagination
Dressing up is one of the most enjoyable and creative activities for your little ones. It allows them to use their imagination and strengthens their minds. This growth is especially important for them...

: Recognizing Teenage Depression
Many times adolescent depression occurs during the teenage years. Some symptoms are persistent sadness, discouragement, lack of self esteem, and a lack of interest in usual activities....

: Cognitive Therapy for Troubled Teens
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a psychotherapy based on modifying cognitions, assumptions, beliefs and behaviors, with the aim of influencing disturbed emotions. The general approach, developed out of behavior modification, Cognitive Therapy has become widely used to treat various kinds of behaviors in adolescents including mood disorders and anxiety disorders....

: Hey Mom and Dad-- Pencil Some Silliness into Your Schedule!
El Segundo, CA - We all enjoy having fun with our children. So why when we finally get home at the end of a grueling day, do we suddenly transform into the stern and dour ‘eat your vegetables’ and...

: Baby Furniture: A Wonderful Baby Gift for Mothers to Be
A baby on the way means there are lots of preparations to make. One big cost a mother who is expecting a baby can plan on covering is the purchase of baby furniture. There are certain items most famil...