Raising a Competitive Child
Ever since Eileen Dina could remember, her son Matthew has had a competitive edge. “He was two when his brother was born and already had three older siblings, so he was constantly vying for my [Read More]
Article Category: Parenting
Practicing Gratitude: It’s More Than Good Manners
At the restaurant, a young girl fidgets in her chair. The server places a tall glass of milk in front of her. “What do you say?” reminds her mother. “Thank you,” responds the child dutifully. [Read More]
10 Tips for Parents with Shy Children
Childhood shyness is a common concern among parents, who fear their youngsters may lack self-confidence and lag behind in social development. But with preparation, practice and patience, most reserved children can learn how to successfully [Read More]
How to “Speak” Adoption
Even the most well–intentioned people rarely know how to ask about adoption or discuss adoption without “saying the wrong thing.” I’m not talking about being politically correct; I mean being sensitive about your words on [Read More]
College Test Prep 101
Guiding your high school student through college entrance exams can be intimidating, especially for parents navigating the process for the first time. But there’s no reason to worry. While you may not be able to [Read More]
Bundles of Hope
It’s amazing how many diapers an infant or even a toddler can go through weekly, much less daily. But what if you had to decide between buying diapers and paying for the necessities of life, [Read More]
How to Handle Lice
When Traci Bryant’s son first went to preschool in 2013 at age 4, she says he brought home a special treasure with him – lice. And before she knew it, it had spread to both [Read More]
Why Planning for Camp is Planning for Your Child’s Future
Since Junior’s birth, you’ve been socking away savings from every paycheck to ensure he has money for college. After all, responsible parents make sure he has the education to prepare him for the workforce, to [Read More]
Literature Resources to Keep Your Kids Reading
Literature is one of the pillars of any educational system, and of course the key to literature is reading a lot of books. Fortunately, many of the great books we often want our children to [Read More]
Getting Ready for Your Child’s IEP Meeting
If you have a child with special needs, chances are you will be attending an IEP Meeting in your near future. The Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP) has collected IEP meeting tips from advocates at some [Read More]