Like driving a car and going off to college, attending a high school prom is one of life?s defining moments on the road to adulthood. You probably still recall your own excitement at attending your own prom even though it may have been decades ago and the giddy feelings of anticipation of what it would be like to experience adult things like dressing up in formalwear and partying all night with your classmates. Now that you are a parent, prom season can take on a different...

As you're child grows to toddler age you begin to wonder when is the best time to begin potty training. Like so many other parents who've spent years and years changing diapers you are well beyond ready to have your child out of diapers and fully potty trained. You are aware, though, that starting to potty train too early can have a negative effect on the progress of the training. It's hard to know when the best time to start really is. Don't we all wish that there was ...

Often, parents are seen to be anxious about toilet training. Some of them see it as some sort of competition as though toilet training proves the intelligence of their child or how good they are as parents. It?s all nonsense of course! On the contrary, if you try to potty train your child before he or she is ready, you will be frustrated and you will traumatize the child unnecessarily.

Once your child begins walking, he will become more and more independent. Toddlers and preschoolers want to try to do a number of things on their own and parents have a tremendous opportunity to instill good, healthy habits as they teach self-care skills during this stage of development. Your child will best learn how to care for herself by watching you and her older siblings. Set a good example by taking good care of yourself, keeping yourself well-groomed, and followin...

Computers have become a common and needed part of life in today?s society, making computer education imperative for children. Young children will typically begin to show an interest in the home PC by their toddler years. While it is may be a good idea to begin introducing your toddler to the computer in very short sessions, most children can began to learn and understand a computer?s functionality by preschool age. Preschool age children can learn to turn the computer on...

Money plays an important role in our society. A person?s ability to earn, spend, and save money influences their success in life as well as a person?s skills in managing and sharing their money and their willingness to repay their debts. As with most essential life skills, a good parental example is your child?s best teacher in money concepts, but there are a number of other things you can do to teach your child to be responsible with their money. Start by having an open...

Choosing a Nanny for your child care requirements is actually not easy! You require a person responsible for the child care as you are away to be a person of veracity, with a clear understanding of the desires your children have. You should be able to trust that your Nanny is not going to leave your child without care.

Television is a fact of life, and there are few families that don't have one, or that never watch one. Television can also be educational, informative, and uplifting. But, let's face it - the vast majority of what is shown on TV is pure drivel - it is far from uplifting or educational, and often portrays behavior that would be quite unacceptable in most social circles. Even worse, it often portrays that behavior as normal, or even desirable.

The need for consistency in parenting cannot be over-emphasized. You need to be consistent in what you say and do, and you need to be consistent between the two of you.

This is a common problem faced by parents. It is the main cause of many a fight and argument that lead to frustration. Here are some tips to handle this: