NewAre Kids Pressured to Be Smarter Sooner? FavoriteZipZapSendTopic:Parenting Resources Ages & Stages: General Interest Are kids being pushed too early to be smart? This is a great article that I came across on MSN. The article talks about how kids today are pushed to attend school at an early age. For example a lof of young kids attend preschools more... NewSchool Uniforms Debate FavoriteZipZapSendTopic:Parenting Resources Ages & Stages: General Interest This is a very interesting article that I found on MSN. The article aims to answer whether school uniforms make better students. My son is in a private school and has to wear a uniform everyday to school. This has definetely more... NewGoing to Church is Good for Kids? FavoriteZipZapSendTopic:Parenting Resources Ages & Stages: General Interest This is an interesting article that I came across on AOL. It is about a study conducted by University of Notre Dame which had found that kids who attend church have a higher GPA in school. I don't necessarily agree with more... NewDiaper Rash Remedy FavoriteZipZapSendTopic:Parenting Resources Ages & Stages: General Interest My son had a bleeding rash from a bad bout of diarrhea when he was about 6 months old. I was concerned about it getting infected etc. My doctor said use a spray water bottle to clean the bum area or run under water to clean, more... +5Ways to Motivate Child FavoriteZipZapSendTopic:Parenting Resources Ages & Stages: General Interest This is a great website that I came across on Msn.com. The article lists 10 ways to motivate your child to learn inside and outside of school. These are all very simple ways such as reading books, turning everyday into learning more... +12Back to School Tips FavoriteZipZapSendTopic:Parenting Resources Ages & Stages: General Interest The School Family site is great. I'm trying to find some strategies to get us ready for school this year and this site has it all! The site offers way more than I expected and intend to reference it through more... +5List of Best Places to Raise a Family FavoriteZipZapSendTopic:Parenting Resources Ages & Stages: General Interest We all want to raise our children somewhere safe, where they can attend good schools, have access to museums, parks, and pediatricians. Best Life editors have to put together a list of best places to raise a family more... +215 Reasons Mr. Rogers Was the Best Neighbor Ever FavoriteZipZapSendTopic:Parenting Resources Ages & Stages: General Interest I just had to share this article about Mr. Rogers! The 15 topics mentioned in this article are so wonderful and you will love them too. My favorite one was when his car was stolen from the tv studio and once the more... NewDerrick Barnes's Books on Parenting FavoriteZipZapSendTopic:Parenting Resources Ages & Stages: General Interest Derrick Barnes has written several books on parenting, including The Ruby & the Booker Boys series - Book one: Brand New School, Brand New School, Book two: Trivia Queen Third Grade Supreme, Book three: The Slumber Party more... NewReal Solutions to Gun Violence FavoriteZipZapSendTopic:Parenting Resources Ages & Stages: General Interest Eight children are killed by guns every day in the United States according to the Chicago Parent magazine. It is an akward and overlooked conversation topic for a parent to talk about with their child, yet it is a very important more... +7Reading Rewards Program for Kids FavoriteZipZapSendTopic:Parenting Resources Ages & Stages: General Interest Book Adventure is a free reading rewards program created and maintained by Sylvan Learning. Kids in grades K-8 can participate. The program is really simple. Kids put their own book lists togethe, take quizzes more... +4Top Parenting Mistakes to Avoid FavoriteZipZapSendTopic:Parenting Resources Ages & Stages: General Interest If you have difficulty dealing with your children, you are not alone. Many parents seem to be quite at loss when it comes to enforcing good behavior in their children. Research has shown that some parenting styles definitely more... NewSafest Family Cars According To The NHTSA FavoriteZipZapSendTopic:Parenting Resources Ages & Stages: General Interest Whether you use the family car to drop kids to school or for that weekend trip with your family, safety should be the first priority when you buy one. Here are some of the safest family cars according to the National Highway more... NewList of 5 Worst Celebrity Dads FavoriteZipZapSendTopic:Parenting Resources Ages & Stages: General Interest You have already seen GreatDad's list of the best celebrity dads. Here's one with the worst celebrity dads. However much you may admire any of these celebrities, you wouldn't want to take parenting advice from more... NewGlow in the Woods, for Grieving Parents FavoriteZipZapSendTopic:Parenting Resources Ages & Stages: General Interest A resource that I wish noone ever had the need for. This site is "for mamas of still babies, tiny babies, lost potential of all kinds." It is a collaborative blog written by six women who have experienced more...