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Articles by Chris Lowrey
Does Astrology Explain Personalities Of Parents And Children?
It can be fun to take a look at how the planets may be able to describe family personalities. Is the child like Neptune and yet the parent more like Saturn? Can you take credit for the great part of your child's personality and blame the planets for the traits that aren't so great? Even if you can't, it certainly might be comforting to try!
Parents Can Explore With Their Kids Whether UFOs Are Little Green Men Or Bugs!
When parents and children see something mysterious in the night sky, fun conversations can stimulate bonding moments that will last a lifetime.
Parents Can Show Off To Their Kids With These Fun Facts
The older our kids gets, the more the parents confess they have forgotten. This article is written humorously for parents to keep a pocketful of useless information readily available to share with their children when the need arises.
How Do Parents Know When Kids Have The Cold Or The Flu?
Getting the cold or flu is never easy. Especially if you are a parent. But, it is important for parents to know if they or their kids have the cold or the flu. What for the symptoms so you can help your child feel better as soon as possible.
Potty Training Tips For Both Parent And Child
Potty training is an obvious necessity but it doesn't have to be stressful. Here are some quick and easy training techniques that are for both parent and child.
Parents Teaching Children About The Moon Can Grow Into Amazing Conversations
A perfect setting for a Parent and Child bonding moment can be looking at the Moon. The sky is an amazing place and with the curiosity of children, parents can take advantage of this opportunity to both educate and bond with their children.
A Cute Craft That Teaches Kids To Read
Looking for an easy craft for kids that nurtures their creativity while teaching them to read? Easy game to play with kids and the fun can last for hours.
Rock music has a strong influence on children today. But, is it safe? What should parents do? There are many positives to both the music and the artists. It is up to the family how to do the filtering. Listening to the songs your children enjoy may gain you valuable insight into your child.
Where Do Our Children Get Their Political Opinions? Parents Or Hollywood?
As the election approaches, more and more family discussions will turn to politics. At the same time though, Hollywood will also come out in full force to influence opinions. Parents have the formative years of children. While they are young, teach kids to form their opinions based on experiences and research.
Money is tight these days. Many parents are struggling to make ends meet. Families are making significant sacrifices. Here are some very simple and yet very helpful suggestions on how a family can save money on gas.
Fun Weekend Ideas For The Family
Weekends can be fun for the whole family without spending a lot of money. With a little preparation, plan games for the kids that are fun to play, research crafts for the kids, take hikes and so much more. Make the weekend a fun family event and make some memories.
Help Kids Earn Money And Learn Responsibility
Parents, make a game out of learning the responsibility of money and watch the whole family benefit. There are many ways for kids to have fun and learn the value of work and effort. Help kids' activities turn into a life-long lesson.
Math is a vital necessity in the lives of children. There are math games for kids to play that take little time or trouble. Make math fun and an everyday part of kids' lives. Here are some easy suggestions.
Parenting Advice 101: Parents Need More Than A Date Night, They Need Adventure
Parenting advice can come in all shapes and sized but the best parenting tip available is to take care of the marriage. Focus on the family the majority of the time but take time to enjoy each other as a couple. Don't just plan a 'night out without the kids', plan an adventure.
Although We Grow Up, Sometimes Our Feelings Don't
Even as adults, our feelings get hurt. We often let our emotions have control and take action that we later regret. We all need to work on forgiveness, whether it is for ourselves or others. Forgiveness is healing for all.
Teach Street Smart Without Making Your Child Fearful
Empower your children and family with parenting tips to keep your children safe. Stranger danger lessons are essential but must be done in accordance with your child's development without putting an unhealthy fear of every new adult they might meet.
Don't let bedtime wear you out. Focus on the Family, Series 2 offers helpful bedtime suggestions for you and your children. Help make bedtime pleasant.. avoid the battle.
When you see a woman that you would describe as a strong woman and you wonder how she acquired that personal strength, know that you, too, can become that woman through goals, self help and self improvement. Look inside and see what you are made of.
Choose To Be A Survivor, Attitude Counts!
Life may not always be fair but if you maintain a positive attitude, you will give your family a lifelong lesson of empowerment through your state of mind. Be a survivor, not a victim!
True Listening Is A Gift To The Listener
Families all too often nod their way through routine conversations. Brush off your listening skills and remember what life is all about; interaction with others! Modern technology can make it a habit to neglect our communication skills, don't let it. You will miss too much.
Your Happiness, Your Responsibility
You may think it is easier said than done but you can control your own happiness. They are your emotions and you have the responsibility to change them, when needed. There are many ways to be happy.
Learn how to handle unwanted or unwarranted advice. Focus on the family and actively seek solutions to parenting advice not requested. Although you love your extended family, ultimately you must raise your children how you and your spouse decide.
Being a parent, grandparent or educator requires a lot of energy. Are you giving yourself the time you deserve for relaxation? Take care of yourself so you can keep giving to others. A little stress relief will go a long way.
Although We Grow Up, Sometimes Our Feelings Don't
Sometimes we all find ourselves acting immature when we get in an argument. But sometimes we need to learn to forgive ourselves and others.
Color Your World & Change Your Mood
Can color really change your mood? Yes it can! Learn what colors affect you in different ways and how you can use that to your advantage and improve your life.
Parents, 5 Important Strategies To Teach Your Children
There are so many values parents want to pass on to their children. Here is a list of 5 that will assist them to see the joy the world has to offer.
Is your family making too many negative comments? Do you want to help them find the positive? Try this great family activity. Ignore the negative and reward the positive! This is simple to do and fun for the entire family.
Family fun and games make precious memories. Plan a family fun night. Tired of frustrating car rides? Car time can actually be a lot of fun. There are so many wonderful games to play with your kids that will you enjoy too. And, they don't have to cost a single penny!
Setting goals is important for the entire family. Here is an easy tip for setting goals a family event!
Is Your Child Too Sick For School?
How do you know when your child is too sick for school? Here are some easy tips that will help you judge their level of sickness. And, if they are faking, here are some tips to stop that from happening.
Be Careful What You Wish For, You Just Might Get It!
Parenting advice on teaching children to value themselves but others, too. We all want to raise healthy, happy children. That also means well-balanced. Teach children the importance of doing for others as well as themselves.
How To Give Your Children Clear And Positive Direction
Between children testing our resolve and our hectic schedules, it is so very important to give children clear and positive direction without our emotions. Being clear and consistent will ultimately make family life easier.
Reading with your children can establish a lifelong love of books. Understand why some children read easily and readily while others never understand the joy.
Build Self Esteem While Teaching Your Child To Self-Advocate
All parents want their children to respect authority, but what do we do when our children are unjustly accused? Building self esteem is very important and goes hand-in-hand with teaching our children to self-advocate.
Enjoy The Stars In The Night Sky With Your Children
As parent and child begin their journey of the solar system, remember, it is suppose to be fun. There are so many stars in the sky that you might want to start simple and build your way. Astronomy for kids does not need to be confusing or intimidating. It can simply be fun and bonding!
Communication skills are required of the parent when teaching children how to follow directions. How we talk to our children plays a major role in their compliance as well as their attitude.
We Chocolate Lovers Can Now Say "I Told You So."
There are many of us that are truly loyal to our chocolate and yet don't know its origin much less the honest health benefits (not just the ones we make up). If we are going to defend our blessed chocolate, we should at least know the history of chocolate and why it makes our problems feel so much better!
Step-parent… A Really Tough Job
To discover the strengths of a blended family requires commitment and patience. When accomplished, the treasure of a loving family is well worth the journey. Co-parenting is crucial though and quite different than anything you would have expected.
Parents need to first learn to say no to their children and mean it. To acquire effective parenting skills means a lot of practice and even more willpower. Learn to say no to your children without over-challenging your parenting skills.
Parents need to first learn to say no to their children and mean it. To acquire effective parenting skills means a lot of practice and even more willpower. Learn to say no to your children without over-challenging your parenting skills.
Manners Keep The World Civilized
An article about the importance of manners and how to make the world a better place by passing on kindness.
The actual act of disagreeing is probably healthy for your children. Think about it this way... children learn from the examples that the adults in their lives set. If the children only ever see the positive aspect, how will they learn to appropriately deal with conflicts? Conflicts in life are a given. What we do with conflict is a choice.
Parents: Guard Your Child Against Bullies
Bullying is senseless. And, it is devastating. The old saying of "sticks and stones" just isn't true. A physical bruise from a bike accident will heal. The pain we feel from cruelty can follows us into adulthood.
Road Rage... Does It Really Help?
Humorous look at parental temper. During our moments of road rage or any other adult temper-tantrum, remember, our children are learning from us. Is what we are teaching them what we want them to learn? Parents beware! The kids may be learning parent habits.