http://www.artipot.com/dir/home-and-family/parenting/ Latest Parenting articles from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/243559/how-to-nurture-a-nature-ethic-in-children.htm For every parent bringing up a child in a consumer driven world, here are general guidelines for instilling a nature ethic. Why a nature ethic? As consumers of natural resources, each person should be aware of how he or she impacts the earth. Plus, nature is a source of inspiration and beauty as well as practical goods. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:00:44 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/243559/how-to-nurture-a-nature-ethic-in-children.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/243495/how-to-have-the-best-christmas-ever.htm Christmas traditions are a great way to solidify family bonds and encourage the true spirit or meaning of the holidays. Whether it is once-a-year events or simple, more frequent simple events like an evening walk a shared tradition is a special family time. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:01:29 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/243495/how-to-have-the-best-christmas-ever.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/243223/health-and-safety-for-your-baby.htm A look at some of the baby equipment on the market at the moment for keeping babies and toodlers safe from danger within the home. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:16:19 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/243223/health-and-safety-for-your-baby.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/243018/what-does-leadership-have-to-do-with-the-culminating-project.htm Senior projects challenge student to learn new skills, engage their community, and/or contribute globally on a topic of their choosing. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:54:24 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/243018/what-does-leadership-have-to-do-with-the-culminating-project.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/242942/should-all-teens-have-jobs.htm Some parents want their teens to work so that they learn responsibility and stay out of trouble after school. Getting their first job also helps teach teens the value of money and how hard it is to earn. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:18:49 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/242942/should-all-teens-have-jobs.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/241836/the-pirates-of-the-caribbean-nautical-good-fun.htm Whether it is Johnny Depp's hilarious depiction of Captain Jack Sparrow, or Orlando Bloom's swashbuckling Will Turner, the PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN has fast become a beloved favorite. A story of love, family ties, and curses, the film deftly balances humor with edge-of-your-seat thrills. Entering the murky world of pirates will transport your and your family to faraway... Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:55:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/241836/the-pirates-of-the-caribbean-nautical-good-fun.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/241515/easy-steps-to-making-your-baby-book-with-babychapters.htm Baby books are going online. This is driven by significant advantages over traditional paper books. I have found two main reasons why I especially enjoy an online baby book. First, it lets me preserve all the wonderful moments of my baby in one central location. Second, it is very easy to share those memories with family and friends from any location in the world. Sat, 29 Nov 2008 21:26:19 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/241515/easy-steps-to-making-your-baby-book-with-babychapters.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/241430/the-importance-of-art-for-children.htm Art can really impact your child in a positive way and shed let on what they are really thinking inside. Sat, 29 Nov 2008 14:18:40 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/241430/the-importance-of-art-for-children.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/241345/miniman-shopping-for-the-most-suitable-miniman-baby-clothing.htm Shopping for baby clothing can be quite difficult, especially if it is the parents' first time to have a child They are not oriented on the specific needs of their babies Sat, 29 Nov 2008 07:47:56 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/241345/miniman-shopping-for-the-most-suitable-miniman-baby-clothing.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/241336/new-study-nearly-40-of-parents-cant-accurately-pinpoint-their-childrens-weight.htm Childhood obesity is rising fast in many countries, and the results from a new study may point to one of the reasons Data from an Australian study found that just over 40% of parents of both underweight and overweight children didn't see a problem with their children's weight Sat, 29 Nov 2008 06:40:54 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/241336/new-study-nearly-40-of-parents-cant-accurately-pinpoint-their-childrens-weight.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/241126/planning-and-strategizing-make-holdiay-shopping-effortless.htm Holiday Shopping Diva here with another dose of sanity to add to your holiday shopping excursions this year. One of the most difficult things about the whole holiday gift giving process is that even with the best-laid plans there is always a hitch. Sometimes this is a minor set back that can easily be rectified, other times it is not so minor. Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:21:17 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/241126/planning-and-strategizing-make-holdiay-shopping-effortless.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/240986/pixie-power-tinkerbell.htm Tinkerbell is one of the beloved characters in the world. She was created by J.M. Barrie in his play "Peter Pan" in 1904 and first envisioned as a ball of light. Since her debut, she has been featured in numerous films and television shows. J.M. Barrie also included her in a novel called "Peter and Wendy" in 1911. Originally, she was nothing more than a auxiliary character.... Fri, 28 Nov 2008 10:37:48 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/240986/pixie-power-tinkerbell.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/240863/are-baby-sling-carriers-the-best-choice.htm As a busy mother I have tried a lot of baby equipment and accessories designed to make my life easier. If I could only recommend one piece of equipment to new mothers it would be without hesitation the baby sling (mind you disposable diapers come close). Fri, 28 Nov 2008 01:19:08 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/240863/are-baby-sling-carriers-the-best-choice.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/240710/how-to-adopt-your-stepchild-in-california.htm If you would like to know how to adopt in California, here is detailed information including legal forms and other requirements. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:34:57 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/240710/how-to-adopt-your-stepchild-in-california.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/240210/how-to-care-for-your-baby.htm Parenting as a matter of fact, is a style of caring for your infant that brings out the best in the baby and the best in the parents. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 20:57:31 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/240210/how-to-care-for-your-baby.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/240020/three-tips-for-your-online-baby-book.htm Making your online baby book is an adorable task. But if you are a new mom or dad, everything is new to you. So you may be unsure on what to include in a baby book. It is true that only you can decide which moments is worth storing, but still it is helpful to get some tips on what to cover in your baby book. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:44:20 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/240020/three-tips-for-your-online-baby-book.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/239873/how-to-handle-autism-anger-in-the-teenage-years.htm Teens with autism can sometimes be faced with behaviors - such as autism anger - which are beyond their control Anger can occur in many forms but often takes the shape of violence or tantrums Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:13:32 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/239873/how-to-handle-autism-anger-in-the-teenage-years.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/239871/spotlight-on-autism-parents-maintaining-balance-in-your-other-relationships.htm Autism parents don't have it easy You are faced with many more challenges than parents of children without autism do Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:06:05 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/239871/spotlight-on-autism-parents-maintaining-balance-in-your-other-relationships.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/239774/useful-tips-on-child-care.htm Children of today are the future for tomorrow. Needs no telling, we have our dreams and hopes with the children. Parents always pray to have the best children from their blood. But wishing and praying isn't enough. Children need to be taken with good care, because this is the time which determines the future of the child. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:49:40 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/239774/useful-tips-on-child-care.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/239711/hiring-a-live-in-nanny-can-relieve-the-pressure-of-modern-life.htm An article on the growing popularity, among working parents, of affordable childcare in the home. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 03:19:02 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/239711/hiring-a-live-in-nanny-can-relieve-the-pressure-of-modern-life.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/239652/helping-build-your-childs-confidence.htm Building our children's sense of self-confidence is one of the most important duties we have as parents. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:42:27 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/239652/helping-build-your-childs-confidence.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/239437/nice-and-affordable-gifts-for-kids.htm Have you given a thought on what to gifts for kids could be ideal for a specific occasion like Birthdays and Christmas? Think again. These gifts for kids need not be expensive but it should be of good quality so that it can be remembered for as long as it takes. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:52:06 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/239437/nice-and-affordable-gifts-for-kids.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/239275/new-study-fans-reduce-sudden-infant-death-risk-by-72.htm SIDS, or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, is one of the most horrible and heartbreaking losses a family can endure Striking an otherwise healthy baby of between 1 month and one year old, SIDS is the diagnosis given when a child of this age dies suddenly and an exact cause can't be found even after a full medical and legal investigation Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:13:52 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/239275/new-study-fans-reduce-sudden-infant-death-risk-by-72.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/239242/change-your-lifestyle-with-online-marketing.htm If you're searching for things such as children's apparel, sports apparel, and other types of clothing; Online shopping store is one such site that offers this type of product. But how does one get started with ordering a product? Online Shopping Stores provides several different levels of personalization, which can tend to become a bit confusing. This is how Online shopping... Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:42:21 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/239242/change-your-lifestyle-with-online-marketing.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/238862/fur-real-friends-scamps-my-playful-pup.htm Scamp is one of the most lifelike and most enjoyable Fur Real Friends available on the market today, bringing smiles to many faces especially during the holiday season. The "My Playful Pup" Scamp is an extremely smart puppy with a lovable demeanor, a cute appearance and plenty of cuddly fur. Scamp wants to be your best friend, and he lets you know this by learning tricks,... Mon, 24 Nov 2008 21:43:26 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/238862/fur-real-friends-scamps-my-playful-pup.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/238769/kota-ride-on-dinosaur-kids-will-just-love-this-triceratops.htm Kids have long held a fascination with all things dinosaur, with movies, toys, and games accommodating this market. Once kids find the magic of this animal, they will recreate entire fantasies that revolve around the pre-historic era. This has given rise to a brilliant new concept in toys that combines all the elements of play into one fantastic ride. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:46:26 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/238769/kota-ride-on-dinosaur-kids-will-just-love-this-triceratops.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/238578/the-difficulties-of-money-parenting-for-the-obamas.htm She'll be our nation's First Lady in just a few weeks But she's also a mom raising two young daughters Sun, 23 Nov 2008 20:06:14 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/238578/the-difficulties-of-money-parenting-for-the-obamas.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/238145/decode-the-difference-between-a-nanny-and-an-aupair.htm This article discusses the differences between a nanny and an aupair, with the aim of helping you to make an informed choice about the type of childcare that is best for your family. Sun, 23 Nov 2008 02:33:50 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/238145/decode-the-difference-between-a-nanny-and-an-aupair.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/237723/teaching-your-children-about-santa.htm Santa is a very conflicting issue for many parents. On the one hand you want your child to grow up with a sense of anything can happen. You want them to experience the joy and excitement of Christmas Eve and of Christmas Morning. It was always fun when you were little, and there may even be more pressure from family members to keep the myth alive. Sat, 22 Nov 2008 16:37:42 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/237723/teaching-your-children-about-santa.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/237662/the-art-of-hiding-christmas-presents.htm Children can be very cunning when it comes to hunting down Christmas presents. Keep one step ahead of them with these tips. Sat, 22 Nov 2008 15:19:13 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/237662/the-art-of-hiding-christmas-presents.htm