Saturday, August 30, 2008

ADD/ADHD Students - Parents Learn More about The Feingold Program


The Feingold Program (also known as the Feingold Diet) is a test to determine if certain foods or food additives are triggering particular symptoms. It is basically the way people used to eat before "hyperactivity" and "ADHD" became household words, and before asthma and chronic ear infections became so very common.

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Wit's End! A Mother and Daughter's True Story: Advice and Resources for Saving Your Out of Control Teen by Sue Scheff


Are you contemplating sending your child into residential therapy? Do you feel overwhelmed, stressed, frustrated and hopeless?

Is your teen hold you hostage to your own house?

Believe it or not - this is becoming more and more common as today's teens lack the respect for authority from years ago.

Wit's End can help you sort through the confusion and give you resources. Most of all, you will soon realize you are not alone.

Visit www.witsendbook.com for more information.

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Alliance for Consumer Education


As a parent advocate, I am constantly seeking informational websites for parenting and helping us to better understand today's generation of youths.


Alliance for Consumer Education has a vast amount of valuable resources to help you as a parent become educated on a variety of topics in regards to our children.


Visit http://consumered.org/ for more information on Inhalants, Disease Prevention, Poison Prevention and Product Management.

Monday, August 25, 2008

College Confidence with ADD - A Live Talk by Michael Sandler


While college is a challenge for any student, the increased workload, complexity, freedom and competing demands make it particularly daunting for those students with Attention Deficit Disorder. But you need not be overwhelmed and you can succeed!
Visit http://www.thecreativelearninginstitute.com/ or type the name of the book in the Amazon Box fo more information.

Saturday, August 23, 2008

Teen Manners - From Malls to Meals to Messaging and Beyond!


Let’s face it, how we behave is a choice, and as you move into adult life, the choices get more complicated. You are out in the world, meeting all kinds of people and going different places on your own. Questions of etiquette seem to pop up everywhere you go:

What’s the latest on cell phone use and netiquette?

How can you make a good impression at college and job interviews?

What fork do you use?

How do you attach a boutonniere without sticking your prom date?

And what is a boutonniere, anyway?

Not to worry, help is at hand! Type the title in the Amazon Box and learn more!

Friday, August 22, 2008

CrAmster - Helping Your Kids Get their Homework Done!



Cramster Helps You Make It Through Your Classes.
Get help with your homework. Be ready for your exams.

Your 24/7 Study Community for Math, Physics, Chemistry and Engineering Help.
Visit http://www.cramster.com/ for more information!

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Clark Custom Education Loans - Helping Parents Finance Their Teen's Schools and Programs


With today's struggling economy - compounded with the need to get our teens outside help, the costs can be staggering. Many lenders are no longer providing Educational Loans.


One Lender that is offering help to parents is Clark Custom Educational Loans - Visit http://www.customedloans.com/ for more information.

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

The Primal Wound - Understanding the Adopted Child by Nancy Verrier


The Primal Wound is a book which is revolutionizing the way we think about adoption. In its application of information about pre- and perinatal psychology, attachment, bonding, and loss, it clarifies the effects of separation from the birth mother on adopted children. In addition, it gives those children, whose pain has long been unacknowledged or misunderstood, validation for their feelings, as well as explanations for their behavior.
Learn more - type the title of the book in the Amazon Box on the sidebar.

Monday, August 18, 2008

National Afterschool Association


It is our mission to be the leading voice of the afterschool profession dedicated to the development, education and care of children and youth during their out-of-school hours.


School is opening throughout the country - have you made after-school plans for your kids?

Saturday, August 16, 2008

Thursday, August 14, 2008

Love our Children USA - Keeping Children Safe and Strengthening Families


Love Our Children USA™ is the national nonprofit leader in breaking the cycle of violence against children. The organization has become 'the Go-To' prevention organization for all forms of violence and neglect against children in the U.S.

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

The Momstyle News - The Inside Scoop for Busy Parents


Wow - what a fantastic website full of valuable information for busy parents on-the-go! Parenting advice, articles and ideas for today's busy families!
Visit http://www.momstylenews.com/ and learn more!

Monday, August 11, 2008

You Don't Have to Learn Everything the Hard Way by Aunt Laya


Easy to understand. Helpful. No Bull. No Bluff. No Hype. Just straight talk and the knowledge you need to help you succeed in growing! Visit www.auntlaya.com for more!
Learn more about the book by typing the title in the Amazon Box on the side bar.

Sunday, August 10, 2008

A Relentless Hope - Surviving the Storm of Teen Depression


Learn more about teen depression through Gary Nelson who personally shares his son's story and how it effects the entire family. This book is full of feelings and hope for many parents that don't understand or feel so alone when facing a teen that is suffering.
Visit Dr. Gary Nelson's recent YouTube bio of this inspiring book http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1hSpxC_G24
For more information, type the title in the Amazon box!

Saturday, August 9, 2008

School is opening soon - Discover "Your Child's Strengths" By Jenifer Fox M.Ed


Every action or behavior provides an opportunity to discover a child's unique set of strengths. Yet America's schools focus almost exclusively on remediating weakness. In Your Child's Strengths, Jenifer Fox shows you how to identify your child's strength based on their actions, how to encourage those strengths once you have identified them, and how to help kids implement the strengths they reveal.
Type book title in the Amazon Box and find out more!

Friday, August 8, 2008

The Dirt E-Secrets of an Internet Kid


“Get Out Of My Facebook!”

A Translation For Parents: Instant Kids Growing Up in an Online World An Ebook by Vanessa Van Petten
You’re About to Learn Internet SecretsThat Most Adults Will Never Know

Thursday, August 7, 2008

Walking on Air with Betsy and Sal - Family and Parenting Talk Radio


Betsy Brint and Sally Higginson are wives, mothers, sisters and friends. The two live five blocks from one another. Betsy is the mother of three; Sally is the mother of two. Their husbands are friends as well as brothers-in law. A large percentage of the time, Betsy and Sally consider themselves happily married. The remaining small percentage of time makes for lively radio.
Visit http://www.walkingonair.org/index.htm to listen and pick-up helpful tips on life today with families and parenting!

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

9 Ways to Achieve Success at School by ADDitude Magazine



Yours Free: A Back-to-School Report for Parents of Students with ADHD & Learning Disabilities

Packed with school help for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD ADHD) and learning disabilities

Visit http://www.additudemag.com/RCLP/sub/2728.html for more information on how to recieve free report.

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

This Mommy Gig!


We’re a group of working moms (and a few dads!) trying to survive the juggling act of career and parenthood. We come from all over the U.S. and different backgrounds, but we’re all dealing with the same issues. Join us in our quest (usually chaotic) to keep everything running smoothly.
Visit www.thismommygig.org for great ideas, tips and other helpful parenting articles.

Sunday, August 3, 2008

WiredParentPad - Helping Weary Parents of Teenagers Get Wired by Jamie Pick


With today’s concerns on our kid’s Web Friends, we need to learn as much as we can about the CyberWorld they are surfing in. I recently found a very informational website to help educate parents on this topic.


Source: http://www.wiredparentpad.com/ - Take a minute to visit this website and learn more.

Friday, August 1, 2008

It Started with Pop-Tarts by Lori Hanson


After reading this book, I am brought to a new awareness of eating disorders and how they can effect your life.
Lori Hanson articulates her feelings and struggles with self worth that led to her difficulties with food.
Visit http://www.learn2balance.com for more information.