http://www.buzzle.com/chapters/children-and-family.asp Children and the family unit are the foundation of our lives. Functioning successfully as a family unit and raising our children to be the best that they can be is a challenge. Learn more about the family unit and how the ever changing world impacts our children. en-us (c) 2000-2010, 2011 Buzzle.com Inc. All rights reserved. 192 55 http://www.buzzle.com/chapters/children-and-family.asp http://www.buzzle.com/images/buzzle.jpg Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.buzzle.com/articles/benefits-of-parenting-classes.html There was a time when a parent would scoff at the mere suggestion of taking a parenting class. Sure, parenting is an instinct, an integral part of human nature, but haven't most of the parents faced a situation that raised questions about their rearing technique? Parenting classes are here to assist you, let us learn how. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/benefits-of-parenting-classes.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.buzzle.com/articles/why-are-role-models-important-for-children.html No matter how much a person admires himself/herself, there is always at least one person we really admire and tend to imitate - even if, at times, we might not like the person completely. This human tendency of imitating others we 'look up to', plays a greater role in conditioning children, especially teenagers. Here's why role models are so important for children. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/why-are-role-models-important-for-children.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.buzzle.com/articles/ways-to-stimulate-your-babys-senses.html From the time a human embryo forms in the womb of its mother, the development of its senses begins. This article provides some insights into ways in which you can stimulate your baby's senses in preparation for a long life of discovering the world through these senses, sensations and perceptions. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/ways-to-stimulate-your-babys-senses.html Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.buzzle.com/articles/exquisite-corpse-a-great-teaching-game.html Exquisite Corpse is a great game to play with kids that doesn't need much besides paper, pen, and a sense of creativity. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/exquisite-corpse-a-great-teaching-game.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.buzzle.com/articles/why-playing-in-the-dirt-is-good-for-kids.html Parents are at their wit's end trying to teach children lessons in hygiene only to find them indulging in their favorite hobby, yet again! Dirty, mud covered clothes and bodies are symbolic of childhood. However, new research suggests that this is an evolutionary instinct, which must not be curbed for reasons described in this article. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/why-playing-in-the-dirt-is-good-for-kids.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.buzzle.com/articles/how-to-make-house-rules-that-stick.html Are you a harrowed parent at your wit's end trying hard to discipline your child? While a lot has been written about disciplining children and establishing order at home, it is a universal problem to make house rules that stick. Let's try to arrive at some ground rules for setting the right rules. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/how-to-make-house-rules-that-stick.html Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.buzzle.com/articles/tips-for-dining-out-with-kids.html For most parents, dining out with kids is an 'always-on-the-edge-of-the-seat' experience. That is why many of them prefer to call in a babysitter whenever a plan for dinner outings is made, or go only to kid-friendly restaurants. Why do that when you can follow a few tips for dining out with kids and introduce your kids to new culinary tastes while giving yourself a much deserved treat? http://www.buzzle.com/articles/tips-for-dining-out-with-kids.html Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.buzzle.com/articles/teaching-children-to-make-good-choices.html As adults, we manage making the right choices, often because our parents and elders have stepped in to help us make the right one. What then is our role as parents? How do we teach our children, of a generation that is obsessed with technology and blasted with information, to discern the right from wrong? Here's how. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/teaching-children-to-make-good-choices.html Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.buzzle.com/articles/is-mozart-effect-for-real.html Many to-be-mothers are told to make their yet-to-be-born babies (usually after the first trimester or the 4th month) to listen to classical music, especially the compositions of world-renowned musician, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. But is Mozart effect real? Are babies who are exposed to classical music more intelligent than others? Does listening to classical music make you smart? Here's an article to help you reach an informed 'conclusion'. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/is-mozart-effect-for-real.html Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.buzzle.com/articles/child-custody-battle-prepare-yourself-for-child-custody-hearing.html You have just been part of a bitter divorce or separation and there is nothing more tempting than the offer of a secluded corner where you could privately lick your wounds. But instead, you have to gear yourself up for a child custody hearing. While only you can fully understand what you are going through, read this article to know how you can arm yourself for 'the' child custody hearing. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/child-custody-battle-prepare-yourself-for-child-custody-hearing.html Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST