http://www.articleburn.comfree submit original articleen-EN Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:47:45 GMTCopyright 2007 articleburn.comhttp://www.articleburn.com/articles26303-the-trouble-with-parents.html Like most parents, my partner and I work hard to develop our children into healthy, well adjusted people. We want them to have the skills to persue whatever objectives they choose for themselves in this world. None of us are perfect parents and we all learn from the past. The purpose of this article is to pass on one of ou ...Sat, 08 Mar 2008 12:27:47 GMThttp://www.articleburn.com/articles26354-how-to-grow-your-own-parent-support-group.html Parent support groups are a terrific way for parents facing similar, challenging situations in life to offer each other encouragement, share ideas, and generally reduce the stress of a trying time. Unfortunately, parent support groups are often started and lead by Moms who may have little experience organizing and managi ...Sat, 08 Mar 2008 12:27:47 GMThttp://www.articleburn.com/articles26395-10-slamdunk-crafts-for-little-kids-and-bigger-kids-too.html Crafting with young children really isn"t about creating something in particular. Most young children don"t have the foresight to see what a project is going to be. For young children it"s more important that they have the opportunity to play and experiment with art. Kids need to use as many of their senses as possi ...Sat, 08 Mar 2008 12:27:47 GMThttp://www.articleburn.com/articles26773-the-basics-of-baby-laundry.html Ah, the sweet smell of a clean baby! You may be tempted to enhance that clean, fresh smell by running baby diapers and onesies through a final rinse with fabric softener - but don"t! The perfumes in fabric softener can irritate a baby"s sensitive skin, or spark allergies that cause uncomfortable ras ...Sat, 08 Mar 2008 12:27:47 GMThttp://www.articleburn.com/articles25581-do-you-want-your-children-to-be-like-you.html IMPORTANT – Publication and Reprint Terms The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Please ask permission if you want to ...Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:16:32 GMThttp://www.articleburn.com/articles25033-church-service-family-style-how-a-3-year-old-preacher-a-beagle-made-our-sunday-unforgettable.html One unforgettable Sunday our church had a three-year- old preacher, an organist who could play one song, an altercation involving the offering and a visiting beagle who knocked over the pulpit. It happened this way. Our family car was down at the shop getting its indigestion cured and our shop recuperating from an over-exposure of truck bumper ...Mon, 25 Feb 2008 04:45:19 GMThttp://www.articleburn.com/articles24989-3-things-every-parent-needs-when-raising-a-child-with-special-needs.html When I travel by plane I"m always reminded of the "way things are". It is a fact of life that we must care for ourselves before we can effectively care for someone else. That"s why flight attendants instruct us before every flight, "position your own oxygen mask before assisting others traveling with you". The lesson: You can"t help anyo ...Mon, 25 Feb 2008 03:20:59 GMThttp://www.articleburn.com/articles24873-have-fun-with-baby-halloween-clothes.html There are lots of great things about being a new parent. For example, the joy of bringing a new life into the world, the thrill of shaping a young mind, the pride with each new stage of your baby"s life. Few things are more exciting, however, than the license to be a kid again. What better way to celebrate your newfound childhood with your ...Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:38:39 GMThttp://www.articleburn.com/articles24844-how-to-choose-a-diaper-bag.html Even though it"s a popular shower gift, you may want to choose a specific type of diaper bag, either because you"ve learned through experience what works and what doesn"t, or your friends and relatives have given you tips on what to look for or avoid. It"s pretty elementary to figure that you"re going to need room. Lots and lots of room. ...Mon, 25 Feb 2008 10:43:04 GMThttp://www.articleburn.com/articles24813-breast-feeding-basics-for-your-newborn-baby.html It is a myth that bottle-feeds and breast-feeding is equally good. Mother’s milk is the best for proper growth of the child. There are certain nutrients in the mother’s milk that helps the baby fight illnesses while also promoting brain development. As compared to breast fed babies, the formula-fe ...Mon, 25 Feb 2008 09:43:39 GMThttp://www.articleburn.com/articles24538-what-should-you-consider-when-choosing-baby-clothes.html Are you expecting a baby? You might be tempted to buy baby’s clothes, although you know most of the time baby will always sleeping and crying during their first months, which obviously don’t need fancy clothes to wear. But still you find dressing your baby with cute outfit will be an unforgotten moment. You will find various kin ...Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:54:39 GMThttp://www.articleburn.com/articles24264-the-truth-about-your-acne-problem.html Like a good many people I have been the victim of acne vulgaris (what an appropriate name for such a vulgar disease) the medical term for pimples. My acne problem has made me aggravated, made me cry, and made me angry. Thousands of people each year are afflicted by an acne problem, and their acne problem makes recluse ...Sun, 24 Feb 2008 05:30:53 GMThttp://www.articleburn.com/articles24162-signs-of-teething-baby.html If you are wondering if your baby is teething here are a few surefire signs that your little one is about to get his first set of choppers: ·Increased fussiness. ·Nighttime crying. ·“Clingy" behavior. ·Excessive dribbling (drooling). ·Chewing on fingers, teething rings, and other objects. ·Swollen, red, inflamed gums. ·Increased d ...Sun, 24 Feb 2008 02:47:41 GMThttp://www.articleburn.com/articles24126-halloween-opens-creativity.html Halloween is a time for both adults and kids alike to delve into their creative sides and dream up inventive Halloween costumes. It is also a time when people want to be something that they cannot be in their everyday lives. Some people choose to use their minds and try something clever, while others stick to the traditional choices of ghos ...Sun, 24 Feb 2008 01:50:05 GMThttp://www.articleburn.com/articles23887-learning-styles-and-the-home-schooler-part-ii-of-iii.html Create the best learning environment for your child. In addition to receiving and processing information, learning is affected by how the child responds to the organization of the material. Consider these four basic types. (Remember it is not a box to keep your child in...these are cues to keep in mind when you create and teach lesso ...Sun, 24 Feb 2008 07:27:41 GMThttp://www.articleburn.com/articles23865-do-you-speak-the-language---of-special-needs.html Your child has just been diagnosed with a disabling condition. Suddenly you are surrounded by professionals. Usually they are: *** Using words so long they give you a headache *** Wanting permission to do a test you aren"t familiar with or *** Asking you choose between options you don"t fully understand Are you overwhelmed yet? Recei ...Sun, 24 Feb 2008 06:52:29 GMThttp://www.articleburn.com/articles23675-rainy-day-fun-crafts-for-kids.html Rainy days can be so boring for a child…and just as hard on moms. So we give some ideas to brighten your day and chase their rainy day blues away! Shadow puppets In a room that is fairly dark set up a flash light so it is facing a wall. Have the children make hand shadows…If they get really good at them they could even put ...Sun, 24 Feb 2008 01:48:29 GMThttp://www.articleburn.com/articles23078-baby-needs-a-new-pair-of-shoes.html Baby"s first Nike"s may be absolutely adorable, but are they necessary? According to most experts - and not just modern ones but for at least the last thirty years - babies don"t need shoes till they"re up and walking around. Even at that point, it"s good for the little tikes to get in lots of barefoot time ...Sun, 24 Feb 2008 12:33:29 GMThttp://www.articleburn.com/articles21887-what-are-the-signs-of-ovulation-and-what-is-the-most-fertile-time-in-my-cycle.html Menstruation is the normal, periodic discharge of blood, mucus and cellular debris from the cavity of your uterus. The usual interval for menstruation is 28 days, but that can vary widely and still be considered normal. The duration and amount of menstrual flow can also vary – the typical time period is 4 ...Sun, 24 Feb 2008 12:33:15 GMThttp://www.articleburn.com/articles22401-the-benefits-of-baby-massage.html There are actually many benefits to consider when contemplating the art of baby massage. This practice is becoming more commonplace than ever before. One of the most important benefits of baby massage is the added and continuing bond it creates between you and your baby. Even if your baby is premature, you can still p ...Sun, 24 Feb 2008 12:33:15 GMThttp://www.articleburn.com/articles22533-parents-say-the-darndest-things.html How productive are today"s parent/teacher conferences? Not as productive as they once were; or so it appears. Clashes in the classrooms between parents and teachers have recently been identified as "the new power struggle." In one account, Gref Sarette, a Grade-school music teacher from Lakewood, CO, gave this statement. "I called the pa ...Sun, 24 Feb 2008 12:33:15 GMThttp://www.articleburn.com/articles22548-babies-bring-love-joy-and-opinions.html The old saying “babies aren’t born with instruction manuals” has opened the door for unwanted advice from family and friends, alike. If you’re a mother, specifically a “new” mother, at first you may appreciate the guidance of those that went before you. But eventually even the most patient of women will break. You will most likely become ...Sun, 24 Feb 2008 12:33:15 GMThttp://www.articleburn.com/articles21722-parents-the-no-child-left-behind-law-wont-do-much-for-your-child.html Past experience with federal education programs predicts that the No Child Left Behind act (NCLB) will also fail parents whose children are doing poorly in school. The federal government has spent over $120 billion on Title 1 programs for low-income students since 1965. Yet the literacy rates for these children today are appalling and ...Sat, 23 Feb 2008 09:48:29 GMThttp://www.articleburn.com/articles21289-ten-tips-to-prevent-or-subdue-temper-tantrums.html CHALLENGE: “Whenever David doesn’t get his way he throws himself on the floor, screams, kicks and cries incessantly. What can we do to help him overcome this behavior?” TIP: What is David getting out of this behavior. First make sure that you are not rewarding this type of behavior, positively or negatively because both ...Sat, 23 Feb 2008 11:40:53 GMThttp://www.articleburn.com/articles21109-top-100-baby-names-and-helpful-tips-to-consider-when-naming-your-baby.html Are you an expectant parent anxiously waiting for that little package of joy? Yet, you and your spouse are still looking for that perfect name? Well...fret no more! The list of the top 100 baby names may be the answer to your prayers. Searching for your baby"s name is loads of fun, whether you"re seeking a name for ...Sat, 23 Feb 2008 07:28:53 GMThttp://www.articleburn.com/articles20820-picky-eaters-the-dawn-of-understanding.html "In general my children refuse to eat anything that hasn"t danced on television." (Erma Bombeck, 1927-1996) Once upon a time not so very long ago, you probably envisioned that your children would be good, healthy eaters while growing up. Naturally, they would like everything you placed before them on the dinner table, and would ...Sat, 23 Feb 2008 03:22:19 GMThttp://www.articleburn.com/articles20700-fizzy-sherbet--a-sweet-science-lesson-for-your-kids.html Fizzy sherbet in a paper bag with a strawberry lollipop was probably my favorite treat as a child, but I never knew what was in the sherbet and why it sparkled and tingled on my tongue! Try making some with your kids and enjoy a mini science lesson in the process. The basis of the sherbet is icing sugar (confectione ...Sat, 23 Feb 2008 03:22:00 GMThttp://www.articleburn.com/articles19713-make-your-own-sandwich.html When lunch or snack time rolls around sometimes it can be difficult to keep children occupied and make the meal at the same time. Letting the children help prepare the food is an easy solution to a difficult situation. The following are some ideas of sandwiches that most children can help make themselves. *Peanut Butter Sandwiches Put out some ...Sat, 23 Feb 2008 03:21:29 GMThttp://www.articleburn.com/articles19865-child-separation-anxiety-does-your-child-have-it.html If you are a parent, then more than likely you may face the common problem of separation anxiety in your child. What exactly is child separation anxiety? In a nutshell, this is the type of anxiety or stress your child may encounter when you leave him/her alone and they get upset or cry due to the separation involved. The reason they ...Sat, 23 Feb 2008 03:21:29 GMThttp://www.articleburn.com/articles19920-buying-baby-clothes-at-a-discount.html Dressing your little darling doesn’t have to cost a fortune It is no secret that having and providing for a new baby is an expensive job. With the expense of those all-important early doctor’s visits, necessary items for the nursery, and the rising prices of formula, diapers, and various infant accessories, it seems a wonder that anyo ...Sat, 23 Feb 2008 03:21:29 GMT