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Is Your Child Having Trouble Learning To Read?: Learn the Five Phases of Reading

Dr. J. Richard Gentry, author of "Raising Confident Readers" has advice for parents of infants, kindergarteners and elementary school students learning to read.

Does Your Child Hate Middle School? Or Are You Just Burnt Out On Their Bad Attitude and Social Problems?

Harriet S. Mosatche, Ph.D. and Karen Unger, M.A., authors of "Too Old For This! Too Young For That!: Your Survival Guide for The Middle School Years" have advice on how to help your pre-teen get through the middle school years successfully.

Dream a Little Dream: Positive Ways to Guide Your Child’s Future

Blogger, poet and mother Cristina Carlino reveals her hopes and wishes for her young daughter, and the difficulties of letting a child find her own path.

Cristina Carlino

Building Connections with Your Adopted Child

Adoption expert and co-editor of Adoption Parenting: Creating a Toolbox, Building Connections, Jean MacLeod, explains how parental awareness can help parents better understand their adopted children.

How Single Moms Can Raise Great Boys!

Gina Panettieri and Philip S. Hall, Ph.D., authors of The Single Mother's Guide to Raising Remarkable Boys, offer guidance on how single moms can provide support and guidance for their sons

Are Gender Differences a Product of Nature - or of Nurture?

In her book, PINK BRAIN, BLUE BRAIN, Dr. Lise Eliot shatters the myths about gender differences, arguing that the brains of boys and girls are largely shaped by how they spend their time.

Parenting a Teen - Without Having a Nervous Breakdown!

In her memoir 13 is the New 18, author Beth Harpaz explains how she deals with the attitdue, behavior - and smells - of her teenage son!

The Joy Of A Treehouse: Did You Grow Up With A Treehouse? Thinking Of Building One For Your Kids? Learn How To Build A Treehouse That Will Give Your Child A Place Where Their Dreams Can Soar and They Can Escape Into A World of Make-Believe

The Joy Of A Treehouse: Did You Grow Up With A Treehouse? Thinking Of Building One For Your Kids? Learn How To Build A Treehouse That Will Give Your Child A Place Where Their Dreams Can Soar and They Can Escape Into A World of Make-Believe

David and Jeanie Stiles, authors of "Treehouses You Can Actually Build" share their best ten tips for building a perfect treehouse that will give your children their own getaway and a feeling of independence.

Renee Rayles Explains How Single Moms Can Be Super - And Sexy!

In her book, The Super, Sexy, Single Mom on a Budget, Renee Rayles offers money-saving tips, and explains why "me time" is so important for single moms!

Guidance for Single Women Choosing to Become Moms

Mikki Morrissette, author of Choosing Single Motherhood, offers advice and information to single women contemplating motherhood.

It All Started With A Letter Written To His Deceased Father: Bill Zimmerman's New Book, "100 Things Guys Need To Know" Has All The Advice He Wished His Dad Could Have Given Him

Bill Zimmerman's father died when he was a teenager, but despite a challenging childhood that included his parent's divorce and reading problems, he went on to be an editor at Newsday and author of 18 books. Now he offers advice for boys on growing up.

Great Ideas for Projects That Give Teens A Chance To Make A Difference

Is your teenager motivated to help others and make a difference? Barbara A. Lewis, author of "The Kid's Guide to Service Projects" offers her best ideas for teens who want to help the environment, their neighborhood, animals and put a stop to bullying.

Attention New Moms and Moms-To-Be: Worried About Doing All The Wrong Things For Your New Baby? Here's Everything You Need to Know From Two Of The Nation's Leading Experts

Dr. Glade Curtis and Judith Schuler, M.S., authors of "Your Baby's First Year: Week by Week" share their best advice on preparing for your baby's birth, bonding with your new baby, finding a great pediatrician and coping with infant illness and fevers.

Cooking with Kids!

Gooseberry Patch, publishers of Kids in The Kitchen Year 'Round Fun, explains why cooking with kids is so much fun!

Breastfeeding is a Relationship

How to use a right-brained approach to breastfeed your baby

Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, Ph.D. IBCLC and Nancy Mohrbacher, IBCLC

Helping Moms Break the Ice about S-E-X

Mary Jo Rapini and Janine J. Sherman, authors of Start Talking: A Girl’s Guide for You and Your Mom About Health, Sex or Whatever offer advice on how talk to our daughters about sex in an honest and open way that allows them to listen - and learn.

A New Mom is Tired, Lonely and Seeking Advice

Claudine Wolk, author of "It Gets Easier!...And Other Lies We Tell New Mothers" has tips for new Moms embarking on "the hardest, most important job in the world."

Learn About Your Baby's Personality While You Are Pregnant! "Postcards from The Bump": What Your Unborn Baby Is Trying To Tell You

Authors Ame Mahler Beanland and Emily Miles Terry Discuss The Messages or "Postcards" Your Unborn Baby Is Trying to Send You

Should She Force Her Son To Go Back To School?: A Commitment Mother Seeks Advice On How To Help Her Son Return To School Despite His School Anxiety

Diane Peters Mayer, author of "Overcoming School Anxiety" has advice for a mother whose six year old son refuses to go to school because of a bully and a problem with his teacher.

How To Handle A Fresh-Mouthed Sassy Teenager

Michael Bradley Ed.D., a psychologist specializing in adolescent behavior and author of “When Things Get Crazy With Your Teen: The Why, the How and What to do NOW” discusses how parents can get along better with their teenagers.

Answers for Mothers of Teenage Girls: Why Do So Many Teenage Girls Hide Their Talents? End Up Hating Themselves? Fight Constantly With Their Mothers?

Dr. Sylvia Rimm, author of "See Jane Win" says while you cannot 'anoint' your daughter with self-esteem, you can help her earn it independently and enjoy positive life-transforming experiences. She also has tips on getting along with your teenage daughter

Q & A With Stepfamily Expert Izzy Rose

Izzy Rose, author of The Package Deal: My (not so) Glamorous Transition from Single Gal to Instant Mom, answers CommitmentNow reader questions about the stepfamily experience.

A New Treatment for Children with Neurological Disorders Like ADHD, Autism and Dyslexia from a World-Renowned Expert in Childhood Neurological Disorders

Dr. Robert Melillo, author of "Disconnected Kids" shares groundbreaking information about his revolutionary brain balance program, that is changing the lives of kids with autism, ADD, and Dyslexia.

Does Teaching Good Character To Your Children Something That Matters Anymore? Or Is It Just An Old-Fashioned Idea Whose Time Has Gone By?

Do children in our fast-paced, materialistic society have the life coping skills they need to get by and be happy? Anne Mather, author of Character Building Day by Day shares her thoughts on the five traits every child should be taught.

What To Expect During Your Baby's First Year

Authors Sandy Jones and Marcie Jones help navigate the highs - and the difficulties - of your baby's first year.

Could Playing Outside More Help Your Child's Emotional, Spiritual and Social Development?

Judy Molland, author of "Get Out!: 150 Easy Ways For Kids and Grown-Ups To Get Into Nature and Build A Greener Future" shares her best tips on getting your kids interested in playing outside, from turning an ordinary walk into a safari to adopting a tree

Great Ideas for Creating New Family Traditions

Jennifer Trainer Thompson, author of “The Joy of Family Traditions: A Season-by-Season Companion to Celebrations, Holidays, and Special Occasions” shares some great ideas for creating new family traditions, like making soap in the spring

Adoption Awareness in School Assignments

How to help your adopted child navigate "family tree" or "bring a baby picture" school assignments that might make her feel uncomfortable.

Christine Mitchell

Falling in love with him... but not necessarily with his children

Izzy Rose, author of The Package Deal: My (not so) Glamorous Transition from Single Gal to Instant Mom, discusses her "Stepmom Rules" and explains why love between a stepmom and stepkids takes time.

The Good And Bad News About Siblings: The Rivalry and The Relationship

10 Tools To Help With the Rivalry and 5 More To Enhance the Relationship

Barbara Joy

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Is Your Child Having Trouble Learning To Read?: Learn the Five Phases of Reading Is Your Child Having Trouble Learning To Read?: Learn the Five Phases of Reading Dr. J. Richard Gentry, author of "Raising Confident Readers" has advice for parents of infants, kindergarteners and elementary school students learning to read.
Does Your Child Hate Middle School? Or Are You Just Burnt Out On Their Bad Attitude and Social Problems? Does Your Child Hate Middle School? Or Are You Just Burnt Out On Their Bad Attitude and Social Problems? Harriet S. Mosatche, Ph.D. and Karen Unger, M.A., authors of "Too Old For This! Too Young For That!: Your Survival Guide for The Middle School Years" have advice on how to help your pre-teen get through the middle school years successfully.
Dream a Little Dream: Positive Ways to Guide Your Child’s Future Dream a Little Dream: Positive Ways to Guide Your Child’s Future Blogger, poet and mother Cristina Carlino reveals her hopes and wishes for her young daughter, and the difficulties of letting a child find her own path.	Cristina Carlino
Building Connections with Your Adopted Child Building Connections with Your Adopted Child Adoption expert and co-editor of Adoption Parenting: Creating a Toolbox, Building Connections, Jean MacLeod, explains how parental awareness can help parents better understand their adopted children.
How Single Moms Can Raise Great Boys! How Single Moms Can Raise Great Boys! Gina Panettieri and Philip S. Hall, Ph.D., authors of The Single Mother's Guide to Raising Remarkable Boys, offer guidance on how single moms can provide support and guidance for their sons
Are Gender Differences a Product of Nature - or of Nurture? Are Gender Differences a Product of Nature - or of Nurture? In her book, PINK BRAIN, BLUE BRAIN, Dr. Lise Eliot shatters the myths about gender differences, arguing that the brains of boys and girls are largely shaped by how they spend their time.
Parenting a Teen - Without Having a Nervous Breakdown! Parenting a Teen - Without Having a Nervous Breakdown! In her memoir 13 is the New 18, author Beth Harpaz explains how she deals with the attitdue, behavior - and smells - of her teenage son!
The Joy Of A Treehouse: Did You Grow Up With A Treehouse? Thinking Of Building One For Your Kids? Learn How To Build A Treehouse That Will Give Your Child A Place Where Their Dreams Can Soar and They Can Escape Into A World of Make-Believe The Joy Of A Treehouse: Did You Grow Up With A Treehouse? Thinking Of Building One For Your Kids? Learn How To Build A Treehouse That Will Give Your Child A Place Where Their Dreams Can Soar and They Can Escape Into A World of Make-Believe David and Jeanie Stiles, authors of "Treehouses You Can Actually Build" share their best ten tips for building a perfect treehouse that will give your children their own getaway and a feeling of independence.
Renee Rayles Explains How Single Moms Can Be Super - And Sexy! Renee Rayles Explains How Single Moms Can Be Super - And Sexy! In her book, The Super, Sexy, Single Mom on a Budget, Renee Rayles offers money-saving tips, and explains why "me time" is so important for single moms!
Guidance for Single Women Choosing to Become Moms Guidance for Single Women Choosing to Become Moms Mikki Morrissette, author of Choosing Single Motherhood, offers advice and information to single women contemplating motherhood.
It All Started With A Letter Written To His Deceased Father: Bill Zimmerman's New Book, "100 Things Guys Need To Know" Has All The Advice He Wished His Dad Could Have Given Him It All Started With A Letter Written To His Deceased Father: Bill Zimmerman's New Book, "100 Things Guys Need To Know" Has All The Advice He Wished His Dad Could Have Given Him Bill Zimmerman's father died when he was a teenager, but despite a challenging childhood that included his parent's divorce and reading problems, he went on to be an editor at Newsday and author of 18 books. Now he offers advice for boys on growing up.
Great Ideas for Projects That Give Teens A Chance To Make A Difference Great Ideas for Projects That Give Teens A Chance To Make A Difference Is your teenager motivated to help others and make a difference? Barbara A. Lewis, author of "The Kid's Guide to Service Projects" offers her best ideas for teens who want to help the environment, their neighborhood, animals and put a stop to bullying.
Attention New Moms and Moms-To-Be: Worried About Doing All The Wrong Things For Your New Baby? Here's Everything You Need to Know From Two Of The Nation's Leading Experts Attention New Moms and Moms-To-Be: Worried About Doing All The Wrong Things For Your New Baby? Here's Everything You Need to Know From Two Of The Nation's Leading Experts Dr. Glade Curtis and Judith Schuler, M.S., authors of "Your Baby's First Year: Week by Week" share their best advice on preparing for your baby's birth, bonding with your new baby, finding a great pediatrician and coping with infant illness and fevers.
Cooking with Kids! Cooking with Kids! Gooseberry Patch, publishers of Kids in The Kitchen Year 'Round Fun, explains why cooking with kids is so much fun!
Breastfeeding is a Relationship Breastfeeding is a Relationship How to use a right-brained approach to breastfeed your baby	Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, Ph.D. IBCLC and Nancy Mohrbacher, IBCLC
Helping Moms Break the Ice about S-E-X Helping Moms Break the Ice about S-E-X Mary Jo Rapini and Janine J. Sherman, authors of Start Talking: A Girl’s Guide for You and Your Mom About Health, Sex or Whatever offer advice on how talk to our daughters about sex in an honest and open way that allows them to listen - and learn.
A New Mom is Tired, Lonely and Seeking Advice A New Mom is Tired, Lonely and Seeking Advice Claudine Wolk, author of "It Gets Easier!...And Other Lies We Tell New Mothers" has tips for new Moms embarking on "the hardest, most important job in the world."
Learn About Your Baby's Personality While You Are Pregnant! "Postcards from The Bump": What Your Unborn Baby Is Trying To Tell You Learn About Your Baby's Personality While You Are Pregnant! "Postcards from The Bump": What Your Unborn Baby Is Trying To Tell You Authors Ame Mahler Beanland and Emily Miles Terry Discuss The Messages or "Postcards" Your Unborn Baby Is Trying to Send You
Should She Force Her Son To Go Back To School?: A Commitment Mother Seeks Advice On How To Help Her Son Return To School Despite His School Anxiety Should She Force Her Son To Go Back To School?: A Commitment Mother Seeks Advice On How To Help Her Son Return To School Despite His School Anxiety Diane Peters Mayer, author of "Overcoming School Anxiety" has advice for a mother whose six year old son refuses to go to school because of a bully and a problem with his teacher.
How To Handle A Fresh-Mouthed Sassy Teenager How To Handle A Fresh-Mouthed Sassy Teenager Michael Bradley Ed.D., a psychologist specializing in adolescent behavior and author of “When Things Get Crazy With Your Teen: The Why, the How and What to do NOW” discusses how parents can get along better with their teenagers.
Answers for Mothers of Teenage Girls: Why Do So Many Teenage Girls Hide Their Talents? End Up Hating Themselves? Fight Constantly With Their Mothers? Answers for Mothers of Teenage Girls: Why Do So Many Teenage Girls Hide Their Talents? End Up Hating Themselves? Fight Constantly With Their Mothers? Dr. Sylvia Rimm, author of "See Jane Win" says while you cannot 'anoint' your daughter with self-esteem, you can help her earn it independently and enjoy positive life-transforming experiences. She also has tips on getting along with your teenage daughter
Q & A With Stepfamily Expert Izzy Rose Q & A With Stepfamily Expert Izzy Rose Izzy Rose, author of The Package Deal: My (not so) Glamorous Transition from Single Gal to Instant Mom, answers CommitmentNow reader questions about the stepfamily experience.
A New Treatment for Children with Neurological Disorders Like ADHD, Autism and Dyslexia from a World-Renowned Expert in Childhood Neurological Disorders A New Treatment for Children with Neurological Disorders Like ADHD, Autism and Dyslexia from a World-Renowned Expert in Childhood Neurological Disorders Dr. Robert Melillo, author of "Disconnected Kids" shares groundbreaking information about his revolutionary brain balance program, that is changing the lives of kids with autism, ADD, and Dyslexia.
Does Teaching Good Character To Your Children Something That Matters Anymore? Or Is It Just An Old-Fashioned Idea Whose Time Has Gone By? Does Teaching Good Character To Your Children Something That Matters Anymore? Or Is It Just An Old-Fashioned Idea Whose Time Has Gone By? Do children in our fast-paced, materialistic society have the life coping skills they need to get by and be happy? Anne Mather, author of Character Building Day by Day shares her thoughts on the five traits every child should be taught.
What To Expect During Your Baby's First Year What To Expect During Your Baby's First Year Authors Sandy Jones and Marcie Jones help navigate the highs - and the difficulties - of your baby's first year.
Could Playing Outside More Help Your Child's Emotional, Spiritual and Social Development? Could Playing Outside More Help Your Child's Emotional, Spiritual and Social Development? Judy Molland, author of "Get Out!: 150 Easy Ways For Kids and Grown-Ups To Get Into Nature and Build A Greener Future" shares her best tips on getting your kids interested in playing outside, from turning an ordinary walk into a safari to adopting a tree
Great Ideas for Creating New Family Traditions Great Ideas for Creating New Family Traditions Jennifer Trainer Thompson, author of “The Joy of Family Traditions: A Season-by-Season Companion to Celebrations, Holidays, and Special Occasions” shares some great ideas for creating new family traditions, like making soap in the spring
Adoption Awareness in School Assignments Adoption Awareness in School Assignments How to help your adopted child navigate "family tree" or "bring a baby picture" school assignments that might make her feel uncomfortable.	Christine Mitchell
Falling in love with him... but not necessarily with his children Falling in love with him... but not necessarily with his children Izzy Rose, author of The Package Deal: My (not so) Glamorous Transition from Single Gal to Instant Mom, discusses her "Stepmom Rules" and explains why love between a stepmom and stepkids takes time.
The Good And Bad News About Siblings: The Rivalry and The Relationship The Good And Bad News About Siblings: The Rivalry and The Relationship 10 Tools To Help With the Rivalry and 5 More To Enhance the Relationship	Barbara Joy