On Children and Parenting

Do you have a child between the ages of 5 and 9? That special season is a time of enormous growth and development and can be a whirlwind to observe. I am privileged to be parenting my fourth elementary-age child. Here are some of my favorite 10 parenting tips for early school-age kids.

1. It’s a big world.

The first few years of school are exciting and stressful. Learning how to listen to adults besides mom and dad and being on their own for several hours each day is a tremendous leap forward in a child’s life. As a parent, keep in mind this transition your child is moving through and be patient and understanding.

2. Give them your confidence.

A child this age often will doubt his abilities. Sometimes he will verbalize this lack of self-confidence; sometimes it stays his little secret. You can help him by sharing your own confidence in

In this day and age when drug abuse is extensive and rampant, parents should be alert in monitoring their children’s behavior and habits. An immediate enrollment in a teen drug rehab center during the early stages of addiction can make a big difference in solving the problem in no time at all.

This problem is more common for teenagers who are at the prime of their lives but are led to a different direction mostly by peer pressure and lack of attention from their parents. Early detection is important so you must watch for signs such as depression and secretiveness from your teens. A usually happy child can suddenly become gloomy and solitary, wanting only to be left alone in his room. In cases like this, you may seek the help of a teen drug treatment center for counseling and advice. The professionals will always be able to handle