http://factoidz.com/experts-in/raising-kids/ raising kids articles on Factoidz en-us http://factoidz.com/summer-camps-are-a-fun-way-to-learn/ http://factoidz.com/summer-camps-are-a-fun-way-to-learn/ It's summertime!  School's out, or soon will be.  Now, you wonder what the kids will do all day.  Before you hear, "Mom, I'm bored!" as you run around in circles cleaning up after your children all summer long.  Here's help!  Summer camps could be your answer.  What better way for your chil... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST raising-kids http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/fun-day-trips-for-toddlers.jpg http://factoidz.com/great-tips-on-potty-training-your-child/ http://factoidz.com/great-tips-on-potty-training-your-child/ In my opinion, potty training is the most difficult part of parenting a small child.  I'm on my third, and this time I decided to just stay relaxed about the entire experience.  It will happen.  As I was told when potty training my son - "he will not graduate high school still in diapers."  Whil... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST raising-kids http://factoidz.com/images/post/great-tips-on-potty-training-your-child.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-to-do-if-your-child-is-being-bullied-at-school/ http://factoidz.com/what-to-do-if-your-child-is-being-bullied-at-school/ There are many things that you never want for your children to have to deal with, and one of them is being bullied.  My oldest child has been bullied several times, this past year, and last school year.  I have tried, as any other mother to console her, and tell her my reasons for their behaviors,... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST raising-kids http://factoidz.com/images/post/what-to-do-if-your-child-is-being-bullied-at-school.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-importance-of-providing-your-kids-incentives-to-achieve-better-grades/ http://factoidz.com/the-importance-of-providing-your-kids-incentives-to-achieve-better-grades/ The report card: The document that states how well a child has performed academically. It is ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST raising-kids http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-importance-of-providing-your-kids-incentives-to-achieve-better-grades.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-talk-to-your-teen-about-pornography/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-talk-to-your-teen-about-pornography/ Facebook, MySpace even Twitter has made technology the number one tool for reconnecting with old friends. Last year I was delighted to see a familiar face, Brian, f... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST raising-kids http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-talk-to-your-teen-about-pornography.jpg http://factoidz.com/are-sites-like-myspace-safe-for-teenagers/ http://factoidz.com/are-sites-like-myspace-safe-for-teenagers/ Generally speaking, I feel that it is not the websites that are dangerous , but the people who are using it are! I think we need to use the internet in a responsible manner and think of it as a means of communication and fun. It is only when there are deranged and bullying minds like that of Lori Dr... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST raising-kids http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/are-sites-like-myspace-safe-for-teenagers.jpg http://factoidz.com/parenting-a-teenager-is-a-lot-like-trying-to-be-the-ruler-of-another-planet-youve-never-been-on/ http://factoidz.com/parenting-a-teenager-is-a-lot-like-trying-to-be-the-ruler-of-another-planet-youve-never-been-on/ I have heard many stories about teenagers, none that were good or had happy endings unfortunately. Still I had no idea what I was in for. My sweet little angel was the apple of my eye, mommies little girl, just peaches and crea... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST raising-kids http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/parenting-a-teenager-is-a-lot-like-trying-to-be-the-ruler-of-another-planet-youve-never-been-on.jpg http://factoidz.com/time-out-techniques-5-steps-to-calming-a-toddlers-tantrum/ http://factoidz.com/time-out-techniques-5-steps-to-calming-a-toddlers-tantrum/ Here's a little advice from one mom to another: I am the proud mother of an overactive, out spoken, fearless, independent and lively three year old.  I assume 90% of three year olds have these characteristics.  Thinking that I am not the only mother out there living with this miniature version of ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST raising-kids http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/time-out-techniques-5-steps-to-calming-a-toddlers-tantrum.jpg http://factoidz.com/child-bedwetting-problems-is-there-always-a-solution/ http://factoidz.com/child-bedwetting-problems-is-there-always-a-solution/ I don’t remember wetting my bed, but my some claim to have been well above the average age where bet wetting ceases before stopping. I have children an... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST raising-kids http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/child-bedwetting-problems-is-there-always-a-solution.jpg http://factoidz.com/common-sense-parenting/ http://factoidz.com/common-sense-parenting/ The revolutionary Thomas Paine wrote in his most famous pamphlet, “In the following pages I offer nothing more than simple facts, plain arguments, and common sense”. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST raising-kids http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/common-sense-parenting.jpg http://factoidz.com/teaching-children-to-express-compassion/ http://factoidz.com/teaching-children-to-express-compassion/ As many great writers have pointed out, children learn behaviors from the example their peers and parents set. Saying "please," and "thank you," and "I'm sorry" are a part of that learning process. But there's more to it than that. As parents, we know what it means to say "I'm sorry." We understand ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST raising-kids http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/teaching-children-to-express-compassion.jpg http://factoidz.com/finding-temper-tantrum-triggers/ http://factoidz.com/finding-temper-tantrum-triggers/ Children usually start having tantrums when they have about a 100-200 word vocabulary. The big problem is having some words, but not enough words yet. The result can be a tantrum. A child asks for food and is given a PB&J when he or she wanted PB & bananas. ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST raising-kids http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/finding-temper-tantrum-triggers.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-negative-impact-of-video-games-on-your-child/ http://factoidz.com/the-negative-impact-of-video-games-on-your-child/ Although this topic mostly applies to boys, girls can also be affected by the addictions, habits and lessons that are developed from the use of Gameboy, GameCube, Xbox, Playstation, Wii, and other video games that are competing for your child’s attention. If your middle school child has one or ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST raising-kids http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-negative-impact-of-video-games-on-your-child.jpg http://factoidz.com/recognizing-postpartum-depression/ http://factoidz.com/recognizing-postpartum-depression/ Most women experience some sort of Baby Blues after delivery but do you know the difference between Baby Blues and Postpartum Depression?  I gave birth to my 3rd child at age 46.  It was an unexpected pregnancy and we were totally unprepared.  Add to the stress of turning our retirement dreams in... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST raising-kids http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/recognizing-postpartum-depression.jpg http://factoidz.com/thoughts-on-how-to-be-a-better-single-parent/ http://factoidz.com/thoughts-on-how-to-be-a-better-single-parent/ Being a parent is one of the most difficult jobs a person can take on in life. This is the one job while in the middle of producing a child, one never thinks they will have. However, this coul... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST raising-kids http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/thoughts-on-how-to-be-a-better-single-parent.jpg http://factoidz.com/baby-naming-websites-a-review-of-the-best/ http://factoidz.com/baby-naming-websites-a-review-of-the-best/ http://babynamesworld.parentsconnect.com/ This website has 27,000 baby names. ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST raising-kids http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/baby-naming-websites-a-review-of-the-best.jpg http://factoidz.com/why-parents-must-be-good-listeners-for-their-kids/ http://factoidz.com/why-parents-must-be-good-listeners-for-their-kids/ When children begin to talk, something long awaited by excited parents, it never seems to be what anyone expects or wants to hear. It's not always interesting to listen to a child babble about their ... 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