WHY DO WE TELL CHILDREN TO READ ?

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We're always telling children that books

Imaginations Soar
by Debbie Long

Have you ever sat and watch a child struggle with a blank page? Have you ever wondered why some children just seem to detest anything to do with writing? Have you seem them

Parents Dealing with Worry and Fear
by Lawrence Vijay Girard

Dear Vijay,

I worry about not being a good parent. My daughter Tracy is six and my son Michael is four. They seem happy. Our family does things together. It

Five Reasons For Preparing Your Own Baby Food
by Nancy Miller
Here are 5 good reasons to start preparing your own baby food, as opposed to buying it in the store.

1. IT'S HEALTHIER AND MORE NUTRITIOUS Commercial baby foods contai
   
   Why Mother’s Day is Important For Children
   by Michael Grose
   

   Mother’s Day is important for children.

   This Mother’s Day take note how your children celebrate the occasion. They will probably celebrate it in much the same way y
   
   Holiday Fundraising
   by Kimberly Reynolds
   Many schools, youth groups and sports teams can benefit from having a holiday fundraiser. By supplying items that people will purchase anyway, everybody wins.
   
   Sending smoke signals!
   by David Perdew
   Sending smoke signals!
   by David Perdew
   
   Okay, I admit it.
   
   I'm a radical anti-smoker. When Atlanta, GA, passed a
   ban on smoking in public places
   
   Baby Clothes Daywear, Nightwear And Special
   by Roy Thomsitt
   When choosing and buying baby clothes, parents can be faced with many choices that, in the baby's younger days, can seem quite confusing. Striking a balance between practical
   
   Ready Your Child For Reading
   by Brent Sitton
   It's never too soon to start your child on the path to reading. Simply talking to your infant and toddler helps her develop the vocabulary she will need as she enters school
   
   Fundraising Ideas: Keep It Safe
   by Kimberly Reynolds
   When your youth group is doing a fundraiser, it is imperative to make sure that the proper safety precautions are followed.
   
   Never allow door-to-door sales wit
   
   Is Education Tax Deductible
   by GranMamma
   Families with children already in college may qualify for tax deductions for educational expenses. The maximum Hope credit is available for the first two years of undergraduate
   
   Make Valentine’s With Your Kids
   by Nicole Dean
   Homemade Valentine’s are great for your kids to give to the really special people in their lives like Grandma’s and Grandpa’s, Aunt’s and Uncle’s, brothers and sisters, best f
   
   Baby Name Bracelet: The Perfect Gift For A Newborn Baby
   by Christopher M. Luck
   It happens all the time: someone close to you, a friend, a family member, a close colleague, has a baby and you have no idea what to give them. You feel guilty, you fi
   
   How Can I Motivate My Child
   by Esther Andrews
   How can I motivate my child to study and get good grades? To do his homework? To succeed in school, so that he can go to the best college? To go to college? To practice pla
   
   Parenting An Angry Kid: The Secret To Getting The Respect You Deserve
   by Kelly Nault, MA
   Parenting Question
   
   I have a parenting question regarding the challenges I have with a strong willed child. The challenge we have is with our 12 year old. When cor