Battles over homework can disrupt family life any evening of the school week. To lessen the trauma, parents frequently step in to help and occasionally step over the line. We asked Anita Pollic, a fourth grade teacher at Lebanon Christian School in Lebanon, Ohio, about this important topic.
The Thumb Versus the Pacifier
There’s no reason to introduce pacifiers to older children who’ve been doing just fine without them.
“Our Daughter is Growing Up”
Our only child is away this week. It’s a first for us, 11 busy years after we triumphantly carried our daughter home from the adoption agency.
Why Girls with ADHD Go Undiagnosed
ADHD is not a male disorder, and yet “most people have the misperception that it’s a disorder of hyperactive elementary school-aged boys,” says Patricia Quinn, M.D., a developmental pediatrician and director of the National Center for Gender Issues and ADHD in Washington, D.C. So why are girls diagnosed so much later than boys, if at all?
What’s the Deal with DNA Testing?
As genetic testing continues to make headlines, more parents are wondering whether a simple cheek swab can teach them something about their child. We help you sort the facts from the hype.
What You Need To Know To Breastfeed Your Baby
Few adoptive mothers will tell you that nursing is easy, but almost all will say it’s worth the effort.
Parent-to-Parent: Sleep Problems
We asked our readers, “What sleep problems did you encounter after you adopted your child, and how did you handle them?” Here’s what they said.
Creating a History for Your Teen During Infancy
What we record now about our child will help him or her later in the difficult teen task of forging a positive identity.
The Diaper Wars
There’s no one best diaper for baby. Just choose the one that suits your style.
The Benefits of Homeschooling
Our families are well represented among a diverse national community of homeschoolers for lots of smart reasons.
“Ode to Joy”
A simple radio broadcast can bring up my worries for my daughter’s future, and my fears as an older parent.
Help Your Child Sleep Through the Night
Waking in the night is very common and can have many causes.
“More Love Is More Love”
In many families, relationships come without exact names. While adoption highlighted this truth, it was already a given in my family—and maybe in yours, too?
“My Christmas Dream Come True”
When I bought the ornament, I imagined hanging it on the tree with the child I was carrying. But after I miscarried, I packed it away for years.
“Finally, Our Turn!”
First-time parent at 41? If this is my mid-life crisis, I couldn’t have hoped for a sweeter one.
Learning to Listen with Auditory Integration Training
A child who has trouble with speech and language may actually be overwhelmed by sound. Auditory training, though controversial, may help.
“Thankfully, My Son’s Personality Didn’t Come from Me”
When people have kids, they are often hoping their child will be just like them. In our case, we’re happy our son has beautiful characteristics that are all his own.
“Mr. Tooth Fairy”
We had known about this tooth for many years, before we even met our daughter.
“We’ve Always Done It That Way”
The uncharted journey of our first Christmas together etched a road of new, heart-warming traditions.
Early Intervention: Spotting Problems in Your Child’s Development
If your baby or toddler isnt hitting developmental milestones, help is here—at little or no cost—thanks to Early Intervention services nationwide.