BetterKidz.com site syndication http://www.betterkidz.com Mon, 08 Sep 2008 07:06:45 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.betterkidz.com/images/M_images/kidz_rss.png http://www.betterkidz.com BetterKidz.com site syndication http://www.betterkidz.com/content/view/340/2/ 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. Articles - Tips Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:10:22 +0100 http://www.betterkidz.com/content/view/339/2/ 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? Articles - General Tue, 03 Jul 2007 09:41:38 +0100 http://www.betterkidz.com/content/view/338/2/ 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. Articles - Tips Fri, 08 Jun 2007 18:19:52 +0100 http://www.betterkidz.com/content/view/337/2/ 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? Articles - General Wed, 23 May 2007 14:26:01 +0100 http://www.betterkidz.com/content/view/335/2/ 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. Articles - Tips Tue, 08 May 2007 09:58:06 +0100