BetterKidz.com site syndication http://www.betterkidz.com 2008-09-08T07:51:14+01:00 http://www.betterkidz.com http://www.betterkidz.com/images/M_images/kidz_rss.png text/html 2008-04-25T15:10:22+01:00 http://www.betterkidz.com http://www.betterkidz.com/tips/never-too-young-talking-to-our-children-about-sex.html According to the Center for Effective Parenting, Children begin to develop an awareness of their own bodies and an interest in sexuality at an early age. This is a normal process. text/html 2007-07-03T09:41:38+01:00 http://www.betterkidz.com http://www.betterkidz.com/general/arguing-and-back-talk.html I know my kid's going to grow up to be a lawyer! He argues whenever he's asked to do something. He debates his rights when he's asked to stop doing something. He pleads his case when I tell him he can't do something. He disputes every rule I create. How can I put an end to this? text/html 2007-06-08T18:19:52+01:00 http://www.betterkidz.com http://www.betterkidz.com/tips/effective-praise-applaud-the-effort-not-just-the-outcome.html All children carry unique pictures of themselves, shaped in large measure by messages communicated by significant people, especially parents. A child is not born with a self-image; a self-image is learned through experiences beginning from birth. text/html 2007-05-23T14:26:01+01:00 http://www.betterkidz.com http://www.betterkidz.com/general/five--steps-to-raising-a-money-smart-kid.html My older daughter, Sophie, and I have a pretty good routine going at the mall. She understands that most stores are like museums: She can ooh and ahh at stuff, but she usually can't take it home. On one particular day recently, though, Sophie's willpower was at a low point. She really wanted a stuffed animal, a favorite character from a movie. After several minutes of listening to her pleas, I finally said I didn't have the money. OK, Mom, she said thoughtfully. Then could you just pay for it with that silver card in your wallet? text/html 2007-05-08T09:58:06+01:00 http://www.betterkidz.com http://www.betterkidz.com/tips/increase-academic-success-by-taching-your-child-patience.html We live in an instant society. From instant oatmeal to instant messaging, we want things right away. Our children are no different. And yet a multi-year study shows that children who learn to wait for what they want do better throughout their lives and in school. In the study, researchers took preschoolers into a room and showed them a small sweet treat.