2007 August » Parent Plaza

Disciplining children is a very controversial subject today. Many people are convinced spanking is no different than child abuse. The way some parents spank, this isn't too far from the truth. However, spanking should never be used in an abusive manner. Doing so will certainly never have the intended result.The Bible is very [...]

Values are ideals that guide or qualify your personal conduct, interaction with others, and involvement in your career. They help you to distinguish what is right from wrong.It stands to reason then, that teaching values to your children is an important part of being a parent. Values make our society safe and workable, and [...]

It is that time of year again and the children are not looking forward to going back to school very much. They know that summer is coming to an end and that it is almost time for them to start getting used to getting up early in the morning. It might take longer for them [...]

You may know that the husband is the head of the household. But we often overlook that the wife is the household manager. Let's face it, any mother who has successfully managed a house full of kids is qualified to manage just about any business. She knows how to handle inventory (clothes and groceries), manage [...]

Feeling affection for kids is an enormous and venerable value that must be in every parent or guardian. If we profess that we love them, we will want to educate them at even an early stage in life. But we should note that what they grow to become is what they learn at their tender [...]

Have you ever wondered why children raised in a Christian home often go to college and turn away from the faith? Or why most teenage and young single Christians really aren't any better at handling relationships than their non-Christian peers? I suspect that both problems have a similar answer.When I was a teenager and young [...]

When my wife and I got married, we had a lot in common. But there was one area in which we were complete opposites. She lived for the future. I lived for today.As a result, she had a nice savings account, a plan for her family (all the way down to meals and vacations), and [...]

Prior to the 1960s, it was common for couples to get married at a very young age. In fact, it wasn't that long ago that a woman was considered an "old maid" if she didn't marry young.But since the 1960s, marrying young has been discouraged. One of the main reasons is that women are encouraged [...]

Nothing can take the place of parents to enrich their child's world, but there are toys that can aid parents on the quest to teach their children basic and advanced skills. One such toy that children can learn while playing is the Sort n Lace Caterpillar. This toy helps children to learn colors, sorting, and [...]

Outfitting yourself for when baby arrives can be an expensive venture. You are sure to get many gifts, but for the essentials, you may want to shop for those things yourself. If you want to find the best values for essential baby gear, the best place to look for it is online.Choices for StrollersYour choice [...]