251: Talking With Kids About Illness
I asked the doctors, "So how do I talk to my children about their illness What do I tell them when they ask questions about how long they’ll live...

252: Disney Princess Party Ideas
The Disney Princesses are arguably the most recognizable princesses on the planet Every little girl dreams of being a Disney Princess and what better time to become one than on her birthday...

253: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Party Ideas
A perfect combination of martial arts, actiNinja adventure and cute turtles, these characters are the perfect basis for a boy’s birthday party Most little boys I know love at least one, if not all of the characteristics of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles...

254: Talking Politics With Teens
It can be challenging to discuss politics across generations without someone melting down (usually you) or tuning out (usually them), but it’s not impossible Here are six traits of adults with the power to engage teens and inspire them to activism...

255: License To Drive: Six Steps To Get Your Teen Safely Behind The Wheel
The day your child starts to learn how to drive is an exciting day for them--and a potentially terrifying day for you As you get ready to put your teenager on the road toward driving independence, make sure he or she is prepared with this must-do checklist: 1...

256: How To Raise Active Kids
No one likes to see a fat child We automatically assume that they are spending all their free time in front of the TV with a box of Twinkies and sodas...

257: Coping With The Anxieties Of Being A Parent
As a result, here is a brief list of techniques that a person can use to help manage their every day stresses and anxieties while taking care of the kids and other family members....

258: When A Parent Struggles With Fear And Anxiety
What do you do when you struggle with fear and anxiety and you have to maintain the family and kids? It can be tough but there are ways to manage your fears and take care of your family at the same time. Here are some techniques a parent can use to manage his or her anxiety....

259: Do You Have An Incredible Kid?
What parent doesn’t think his or her children are absolutely incredible I know I do...

260: Falling (Or Feeling) Out Of Love?
Love Probably the most misused word in the English language...

261: The Webkinz Craze Explained
There are few global crazes that have driven the entire population of young girls and boys (and coincidentally, their parents) to insanity One such craze is the Webkinz craze something of a new spin on an old market of plush toys...

262: Helpful Hints in Choosing the Right Kind of Toy for Your Three-Year-Old
Children are truly our bundles of joy. There is certainly nothing more joyful in seeing them when they first open their eyes to the world, when they have their first spoonful of solid food, when they take their first faltering step, on to the blowing of their first birthday candle....

263: The Top Science Sites For Kids
Choose kid friendly sites with caution. Here are some points to keep in mind....

264: Math Help Can Be a Good Family Activity
We all use math in our everyday lives. Many of us consider ourselves to be "math phobic", "math deficient" or "mathematically challenged." Perhaps we communicate these ideas to our children or perhaps we and our children truly are any or all of the above. In educational institutions, where math is taught largely in the abstract and without practical application....

265: What Does Your Child Really Need From You?
Most parents want to be good parents Yet parenting is one of those things that does not have hard and fast rules...

266: The Real Benefits Of Pretend Play
Watching children play offers an enlightening experience into their individual learning process Pretending is one of the many ways that children learn about life and themselves...

267: You Can Be A Work At Home Mom!
Many moms are looking for a way to stay home with their children They want the flexibility to take the kids to school...

268: Generation Engage: Raising Kids Who Change The World
By the time the next President is in the third year of his or her term, my teenagers will be eligible for the draft Believe me, we’re watching the candidates closely when it comes to their views on war - and arguing about them...

269: Breastfeeding - Take Your Time
Having spent the last 9 months focused on labour and delivery, you’ve now got your new little bundle of joy - and guess what He wants feeding and he will be looking at you...

270: The Principle Behind DNA Paternity Testing
DNA stands for deoxyribose nucleic acid. This is a factor present in the chromosomes of the human nucleus. Each human nucleus contains 48 pairs of chromosomes which contain the deoxyribose nucleic acid....

271: Seven Important Facts You May Want To Know About Saving For College
Major Corporations want to be able to hire college graduates The average college graduate makes approximately 70% more than the average high school graduate in his working career...

272: Family Time: Instant Protection Against Dangerous Influences
Family time is a necessity for those wishing to build happy and healthy families Parents that take time out to eat as a family, play, read, and talk together, teach children that they matter, that relationships are worth nurturing, and that strong family bonds breed success...

273: Child Recipe For ADHD - Is There A Recommended Diet For ADHD
A child who suffers from ADHD is hyperactive and diet plays a rather significant part in their behaviour as well as the severity of the symptoms Observe for yourself the link between certain food stuffs and their behaviour, perhaps keeping a diary so you can identify and record what food types causes the worst reactions...

274: Daddy-daughter Dating
Whether you realize it or not, you alone are the greatest factor in determining what type of man your daughter ends up marrying Quite likely, she will choose someone just like you...

275: Whining And Dining
Have you ever gone to a restaurant to relax after a hard day’s work only to have a child at the next table screaming, crying, or throwing temper tantrums throughout your entire meal It’s not easy, if not impossible, to enjoy yourself, let alone carry on a nice conversation with whomever you’re dining with while listening to a screaming child...