What should you say to your child about drugs?

You should probably start the conversation sooner than you think and here's some guidelines. Unfortunately, your child will be exposed to some information about drugs possibly from their friends, and possibly from someone with bad intentions. Look for opportunities to talk with your child about the dangers of alcohol, drugs,…

How much of what you say can your child understand?

Every child advances at a different rate, but the toddler and preschool years are the time of tremendous advances in vocabulary. During the first year your child can usually understand (her reflective vocabulary) more than she can say (her productive vocabulary), so you can help her learn by looking at…

Learn how to raise super kids.

All children have the potential to be amazing super kids. Anders Ericsson, a psychologist from Florida State University who has spent over twenty years studying geniuses, prodigies, and other outstanding performers in sports, the arts, and entertainment, is convinced there are no special inherited qualities that distinguish people with expert…

How can you help your tweenager deal with peer pressure in an emotional state?

People, especially tweens, respond to peer pressure and behave differently in a “hot state” and a “cold state.” When we are calm, we believe we will act rationally in an emergency. When we are in an emotional state, we usually follow emotions over logic. In order to prepare your tween…

When should your baby talk?

There’s no magic age when your baby will start talking, but here are some guidelines . . . Between 2 and 6 months your baby will start to babble. Respond to him as if you understood, to establish that communication is a back-and-forth activity. Now is a great time to…

How does your neighborhood affect your child’s future?

It takes a village to raise a child, and the quality of your neighborhood can greatly affect your child’s future. Children are not raised in isolation: There are relatives, neighbors, school systems, churches, and even gangs that will affect your child’s growth and development. Recent research shows that where you…

Which colleges are best for upward mobility?

Many people assume the Ivy League colleges are best for future success and upward mobility, but research has shown that those two things may be different: Ivy League colleges produce outstanding success rates for their graduates, but Ivy League colleges tend to be attended by students with a high socioeconomic…

What’s the Worst Thing you can do to your Unborn Baby?

Well, except for abortion, the worst thing you can do to an unborn baby is make her go through withdrawal during the first week of her life. Most adults agree that quitting an addiction cold turkey is hard. Just imagine being born addicted to drugs, alcohol, nicotine, or even caffeine.…

How can you help your child earn better grades?

Two great resources for helping your child “learn how to learn” to earn better grades are https://jimkwik.com/ and https://kwiklearning.com/. Jim Kwik offers some great advice like being a FAST learner: Focus – Focus on one thing at a time. Active – Be Active: Learn by doing. Think it, feel it, do…

When should you start potty training?

The best answer to when to start potty training is, “When your child is ready.” As with most other milestones, it’s best to take toilet training cues from your child. When she begins showing an interest in the potty, being aware of peeing and pooping, and expressing the need to…

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