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A Child Can Make a Difference - Sometimes dreams really can come true! May 8th - 11th, 2000, my daughter and I traveled to Disney World in Orlando, Florida, because of a dream my daughter, Amanda, has to make a difference in this world.

Ant War Lessons - Kids these days really have it made. I know this gets said a lot, but it’s the truth. They have it made, and then some.

Back to School Feng Shui - Every school year parents and students dutifully trudge through the malls in search of the perfect sneaker or the cool new outfit for the coming school year.

Breaking the Mold - Creative Boys Bedrooms - Decorating boys bedrooms with licensed characters and themes is an easy but expensive option. While most children do have a preferred character or theme that they would enjoy having in their rooms, there are more affordable ways to achieve a similar desired result.

Children Who Talk to Angels - What do you do when your child begins talking to some unseen entity? How do you determine if it's a psychic event, an imaginary playmate, or some sign of a mental health issue?

Educational Toys That Stimulate Chidren's Mind - When children start to walk more steadily, run, push, pull, climb and grab things - they are growing from infants to toddlers.

Fun Kids' Party Balloon Games - Here are some kid party balloon game ideas your kid and his/her guests will love!

Good Friends, Great Life! - While I was in high school, I developed this habit of always watching people and how they responded to things. When I’m walking, when I’m talking, and when I’m eating, I love to watch people.

How to Cope With Colic - When my oldest daughter was born, I walked the floor night and day, rocking and swaddling, singing and even crying...anything to make my new little miracle stop her endless crying.

How to Create an Emotional Bond with Your Child - One of the most powerful tools that parents have for raising their children is the natural emotional bond that exists between them and their child. Children who feel close to their parents will have a strong desire to obey them.

Is The World of Fiction Good for Kids... - Ghosts, vampires, demons, wizards...all items you could easily find in a fictional story. Or all items that some parents may feel would give their child nightmares.

Jammin' with Your Kids: The Wonderful World of Music - Does music need to be “dumbed-down” for kids? The answer became quite clear to me and my husband as we observed how our own child responded to complex melodies and varied musical styles in the first months of her life.

Quality Time with your Teen - It's sometimes difficult to find ways to be involved with your teen without totally intruding in his/her life. You want to talk to them, they don't want to talk to you (most of the time anyway).

Raising a Self-Sufficient Teen - Teens don't learn responsibility overnight. If you haven't been working with your teen on gradually giving them a sense of independence and ownership of their lives, then you're going to have your work cut out for you. Don't wait until it's too late.

Real Friends - About a year ago, I was talking to a friend of mine on the telephone. He had just experienced a big success in his career and wanted to brag. We had a great time cheering and laughing over his big moment.

Role Models for Your Teen - By the time your children reach their teens, there is only a limited amount of time left to influence them and get them started in life in the right direction.

Starting a Teen Book Study Group - If you're looking for a way to connect with your teenage daughter this summer, consider starting a girl's book study group with your daughter and her friends.

Ten Careers For High School Seniors Who Hate School - Let’s face it…not everybody likes going to school and high school can be a terrible experience for many students.

Teaching Kids the Value of Money - My husband and I have a 12-year-old daughter who wanted to go to a winter retreat with her church youth group last year. Price of trip – $45.

Why Other Children are Rejecting Your Child - Developing healthy peer relationships is critical for the normal development of a child. Peer relationships have been found to be an important predictor of positive adult adjustment and behavior.