Articles written by Kirsten Locke
All 13 articles written by Kirsten Locke
Sibling Rivalry and Disabled Kids: How to Raise Special Needs Without Alienating Siblings
Category: Special Needs Parenting (general)
Here are some tips for managing the jealousy that can occur between brothers and sisters when one or more have special needs. more...
Chores for a Toddler: Simple Tasks For Small Children
Category: Infants & Toddlers (general)
Even very young children can learn to perform basic tasks and do chores around the house. more...
Bonding With Baby: Some of the Best Methods
Category: Infant/Toddler Play
So you've brought your newborn home and you want to build a strong and healthy connection. How do you do this with someone so small? more...
Tweens, Teens and the Internet: How to View Your Child's Blog
Category: Tween Communication
Blogging is extremely popular with the younger generations. Blogs can be both disturbing and helpful in giving parents a glimpse into their child's mind. more...
Baby Leashes and Special Needs: Keeping Your Little Houdini Safe
Category: Special Needs Parenting (general)
Child harnesses can be a lifesaver not only for the child but for a parent's sanity. more...
Parenting a Teen About to Date: How to Handle Juvenile Dating
Category: Teen Sexuality
So your child is growing up and getting ready to explore the complex world of becoming involved with a love interest. What should a parent do in preparation? more...
Dealing with Teen Angst: Handling The 'I Hate You' Syndrome
Category: Parenting Teens (general)
The teen years are fraught with peril, not the least of which is the emotional damage that can occur when tempers collide. Here are some tips for handling the situation. more...
Tips for Toddler Training: How to Help Young Children Learn New Jobs and Stay on Task
Category: Early Childhood (general)
When teaching your small child something new, there are a some guidelines you can follow to make the lessons easier for everyone. more...
Coping with ADD/ADHD Children: Handling Hyper Behavior in the Attention Deficit Disorder Child
Category: Special Needs Parenting (general)
Here are some suggestions for channeling or otherwise coping with the overactive aspect of ADD and ADHD more...
Puberty and Learning Disorders: Added Stress in What Can Already Be a Difficult Situation
Category: Special Needs Parenting (general)
The preteen and teenaged years can be a chaotic time for many families. Add a learning disorder and you have all sorts of new problems to face. more...
Dealing with Teen Tempers: What Every Family Member Can Do to Ease Stress
Category: Parenting Teens (general)
How can both the parent and the teen deal with temper flare-ups? Here are some basic stress-busters that can work for any generation. more...
Handling Dating Teens' Bad Choices: What to Do When Your Child Brings Home a Bad Apple
Category: Teen Sexuality
Teenagers are bound to make poor choices as they explore the uncertain realm of love and romance. What can a parent do when junior brings home their worst nightmare? more...
Everyday Life with Autism: How to Deal with the More Mundane Details of living with an Autistic
Category: Autistic Child Parenting
Now that you have the diagnosis of this particular brand of special needs, how do you cope with the day-to-day details of living with this condition? more...
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