Building Assets

Helping our children build the positive characteristics that support a happy and productive life

  • A Chance to Contribute
    Outlined in this article are many ways adults can help children toward a goal of making a difference in their own lives and the lives of others. By Rachel M. Loeper, Parents' Source, January 20, 2002.
  • A New Kind of Christmas Gift
    Suggests ways to help your children focus on giving to others who are less fortunate during the holiday season. By Martha Wegner, Parents' Source, December 2005.
  • As Tempers Flare: Anger Management for Children
    Presented here are a few ways you can help your child with their anger by self-regulating anger and appropriate expression of anger. By Henry Renn, Parents' Source, November 20, 2001.
  • Boundaries That Teach
    The fourth of six articles emphasizing concepts such as discussing family values with your children. By Rachel M. Loeper, Parents' Source, March 20, 2002.
  • Character We've Got It!
    Many parents would like to see their children develop strong character traits, but how? Find out how a local volunteer group has implemented character education so the children in our community can say, "Character, We've Got It." By Robert E. Miller, Parents' Source, January 20, 2001.
  • Creating Caring Relationships
    As you read this article, you will be reminded that it is the little things you do as a parent that let your child know that you really care. By Rachel M. Loeper, Parents' Source, November 20, 2001.
  • Everyone Benefits When Kids Mentor Kids
    This article illustrates the positive results and increased self-esteem that come from kids working together, both in the classroom, and in outside organizations. By Colette M. Weir, Parents' Source, September 20, 1999.
  • Helping to Build High Self-Esteem in Your Children
    Get some upbeat ideas about things that we, as parents, can do to help our children develop self-esteem. By Arlette Wright, Parents' Source, March 20, 1999.
  • Learning for a Lifetime
    Discusses assets that promote and develop your family's commitment to learning. By Rachel M. Loeper, Parents' Source, September 20, 2001.
  • Living History - A Confidence Building Pastime
    Learn how participating in living history can give childrent confidence in everyday life. By Jack Armstrong, Parents' Source, October/November 2005.
  • Music Education and Your Child
    The many ways in which including musical instruction and exposure can benefit your child. By Tammy Mitgang, Parents' Source, December 2005/January 2006.
  • Skills for Growing and Living
    This article focuses on positive values and social competencies that encourage our kids to develop skills to be honest, responsible, caring, and resistant to peer pressures. By Rachel M. Loeper, Parents' Source, July 20, 2002.
  • Time Well Spent
    Shows how a healthy and diverse balance of activities can contribute to your child's growing up healthy. By Rachel M. Loeper, Parents' Source, May 20, 2002.
  • What's In a Game?
    Role Playing and playing games fairly to build positive character and behavior in children. By Elizabeth W. Gonzalez, Parents' Source, May 20, 2003.

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Community Building

  • Businesses Working with Schools and Making a Difference
    Read about the relationship between children's success and community participation in education. By Belinda Brinton, Parents' Source, March 20, 2000.
  • Celebrate Earth Day with Freecycle™!
    Find out about how to pass on your "stuff" to others in your community and keep it out of landfills. By Lynn Muller, Parents' Source, Mar/April 2007 (T-C), April/May 2007 (B/L).
  • Communities Getting Involved and Making A Difference
    Excerpts from "America Goes Back to School" reprinted with permission from the Partnership for Family Involvement in Education. Parents' Source, January 20, 2000.
  • Driven to Distraction
    Distraction on the road is causing more and more accidents. Find out how to cut down on your own distractions while driving.  By Kathy Sena, Parents' Source, May/June, 2006 (T-C).
  • Earth Day, Every Day
    Learn some simple things that you can do in your daily life that help save energy, save the environment and save money. By Beth Litvin, Parents' Source, March 20, 2001.

  • Multiple Backgrounds, Multiple Blessings
    A great reminder of just how important it is to fight ignorance and to practice acceptance of everyone, regardless of race.By Brette McWhorter Sember, Parents' Source, Jan/Feb 2007 (T-C).

  • Planting the Seeds of Compassion - A Parent's Special Gift
    This article will give you some ideas on getting your children involved in volunteerism within your community, as well as within your own family. By Ann Rohrbach, Parents' Source, November 20, 1999.
  • Preserving Veterans' Stories
    Learn how your family or group can interview veterans and record their stories.  By Helen Armstrong, Parents' Source, May/June 2008 (T-C)

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Education

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Family & Finance

  • Cool Ways To Earn Cash
    Find cool ways to go beyond the endless cycle of bazaars and fundraisers and maximize your fundraising dollars! By Leslie Pepper, Parents' Source, August/September 2007 (B/L), September/October 2007 (T-C).

  • "My Piggy Bank is Empty!" Money Management for Kids
    Here you'll find some suggestions on how to teach your children to become regular savers and borrowers now, so they'll be prepared when they're out on their own. By Trish Shermot, Parents' Source, May 20, 2002.

  • Raising Kids On A Shoestring Budget
    For those of you who are always looking for free stuff, bargains and the like check out this article for tips on looking, buying and living smart. By Cheryl Whitehead, Parents' Source, January 20, 2001.

  • Saving Your Money: Tips for Saving for the Holidays and Other Special Occasions
    Outlined are some short and long term solutions to help those who find saving money difficult. By Kenneth R. Silagy, Parents' Source, November 20, 1998.

  • Three Steps to a Family Budget
    A budget requires time, discipline, and honesty.  Here's how to get started, and how a budget counselor can help. By Bill Richardson, Parents' Source, April/May, 2006 (B/L).

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Family & Kids: Health

  • Active Children - The Importance of Exercise for Young People
    This article touches on how exercise relates to our children's health, and how it can help them in their perception of their own body image. By Jim Reece, Parents' Source, November 20, 2003.

  • Get Fit for Fun!
    Tips on how to make exercising with youngsters fun and exciting. By Sheila Wray Gregoire, Parents' Source, February/March 2005.

  • The Hidden Disability
    Read how poor visual skills can contribute to a child's poor performance in school. By Dr. Robert A. Copeland, Parents' Source, July 20, 2000.

  • How Important is Emotional Intelligence?
    A discussion of the role that emotional development plays in the satisfaction, happiness and success we experience in life. By Dianna Ellis, Parents' Source, May 20, 2001

  • Kids Get Stressed Out Too!
    We often don't think of our kids as people who deal with a lot of stress, but if you think about it, their plates are rather full too. Academic, social, and family pressures, as well as time constraints, can take their toll. By Vincent J. Morello, Ph.D., Parents' Source, July 20, 2002.

  • My Stroke Story
    An inspiring true story about a mother of three’s stroke during a family vacation and the miracles they experienced as a result. By Leslie Wilson,  Parents' Source,     October/November 07(B/L), November/December 07(T-C).

  • Meningitis: How to Protect Your Child
    Article includes the following topics: what is Meningitis, how is it transmitted, diagnosis and treatment, prevention in infants and young children, and NEW recommendations for older children and teens. By Kathy Sena, Parents' Source, December 2005 (T-C), February/March 2006 (B/L).

  • Raising Drug-Free Children
    By Rebecca A. Drey, Parents' Source, July 20, 2001.

  • Seeing With Both Eyes Open
    A look at Amblyopia (sometimes called Lazy Eye) along with its effects and cures. By Debbe Geiger, Parents' Source, August/September (B/L), 2006, September/October (T-C), 2006

  • Talking to Your Kids About Alcohol
    Learn how to start a dialogue with your children about the dangers of drinking alcohol before they are likely to be confronted with an opportunity to try it with their peers.  By Beth Walsh Eriksen, Parents' Source, April/May 2008 (B/L), May/June 2008 (T-C).

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Family & Parenting

  • A Grand Love:
    When parents fail to raise kids, some grandparents take over. By Sonja Meyer, Parents' Source, July 20, 2004.
  • A Proactive Look at the Balancing Act.
    A discussion about flextime, telecommuting and job sharing in today's ever changing work environment. By Trish Shermot, Parents' Source, January 20, 1998.
  • Beyond Busy? Learn To Avoid Over Committing Yourself This School Year.
    The hazards of stretching yourself too thin, and tips to focus on volunteer opportunities that really matter to you. By: Shannon M. Dean, Parents' Source, August/September (B/L), 2006, September/October (T-C) 2006 
  • Cabins, Canoes and Campfires:
    Is it time your child discovered the joys of overnight camp?
    Explores what kids can gain from camp and includes tips to determine which camp is right for your child (and you). Parents' Source, March/April (T-C) and April/May (B/L), 2006.
  • Dealing With Peer Pressure: Helping Your Kids to Stand Alone
    Discusses what we can do as parents to help our children develop the skills they need to stand alone, when they are alone. By Belinda Mooney, Parents' Source, July 20, 2003.
  • Fathering in the New Millennium
    What do children need from their dads today? Get some insight from this informative article. By Todd Christophel, Parents' Source, May 20, 2000.
  • Foster Care & Adoption: Having a Positive Impact on Children & Families in Need
    Timely article that explores the process and qualifications of the adoption process. By Mark Unger, Parents' Source, November 20, 2002.
  • Helping Children Cope with Death
    Death can be a difficult topic for kids to understand.  Help them to deal with their grief and move past the sadness in age appropriate ways.  By Judy Klemek, Parents' Source, May/June, 2006 (T-C) and June/July, 2006 (B/L).
  • How Kids Cope With Divorce
    As a divorced or divorcing parent, you want to be reassured that your children will still grow up well adjusted, feeling loved and being able to love. Find out the importance of being a good listener and helping your child to deal with these feelings. By Jane Harrington, Parents' Source, July 20, 2000.
  • First-Time Mom…for the Fifth Time
    Four lessons for new moms (and experienced ones) from a five-time mom for which each new pregnancy brings a new surprise. By Jessica Fisher, Parents' Source Feb/Mar 2008 (B/L), Jan/Feb 2008 (T-C).
  • The Impact of Domestic Violence
    How violence in the home can affect children. By Linda Kennedy Hassel, Parents' Source, Sept 2004
  • I Spy a Waitress... and Nine Other Restaurant Sanity-Savers
    Eating out with kids?  Here are ten things you can do to make the wait for food a little easier to swallow. By Joanne Torlucci, Parents' Source, Nov/Dec 2006 (T-C) and Dec 2006/Jan 2007 (B/L)
  • The Importance of Reading
    Summer reading can be fun and it helps your children to maintain their reading level, so they are better prepared to tackle school work when classes begin again in September. By Vivien Aulenback, Parents' Source, May 20, 2004.
  • Is Your Child A Quitter?
    What happens when your child wants to quit an activity mid-stream? Is there a good reason? Should you make them follow through with their committment? By Emily Oliver-Fields, Parents' Source, March 20, 2004.
  • Let Sleeping Babies Lie - Help Baby Go to Sleep
    Helping your baby to learn how to sleep through the night. By Sharon Penchina C.Ht. and Dr. Stuart Hoffman, Parents' Source, February, 2006 (T-C).
  • Letting Go After Divorce
    Divorces can be traumatic and very strenuous, especially for your children.  Find out how to effectively manage a divorce that will have the least negative effect on the children involved. By Misty Weaver, Parents' Source, June/July 2007 (B/L)
  • Local Parenting Classes That Build Strong Family Bonds
    Lists programs offered in Berks County that can strengthen the tools you need for more effective parenting. Parents' Source, September 20, 1998.

  • Make Holiday Thank You Notes More Fun
    10 ideas to help make painful holiday thank you note writing more fun for you and your kids!     By Kathy Sena, Parents' Source Dec 2007/January 2008 (B/L) Jan/Feb 08 (T-C).

  • My Child Is Changing - Part I: Infancy Through Early Childhood
    Outlines developmental steps of children from infancy through age four. Parents' Source, Sept 2004.

  • One Small Step
    Reminds us that its the memories made on our own that are most memorable, not technology-fueled ones. By Kathy Sena, Parents' Source, July/August 2007 (T-C)
  • Open Parent-Teen Communication
    Explains how the parent-teen relationship can be strengthened through open communication. By Debra DeHoff, Parents' Source, September 20, 1998.
  • Optimism: Encouraging Children to see the Glass as Half-full
    See how being more optimistic can go hand-in-hand with good self-esteem. By Sonja Meyer, Parents' Source, September 20, 2003.
  • Parental Peer Pressure
    In support of parents who make decisions that are not only unpopular with their children but also with other parents. By Kathy Sena, Parents' Source, Feb/Mar 2007 (B/L), May/June 2007 (T-C).
  • Parents Can Help Children Become Pressure-Resistant
    By the Counseling Staff of Family Service, Lancaster, Parents' Source, March 20, 2002.
  • Pass It On: Passing Our History To Our Children
    By Linda Holt, Parents' Source, September 20, 2002.
  • Placebos are a Sure Cure
    A tongue-in-cheek short story of a personal account of a parent who uses kitchen concoctions to heal everything from aches and pains to rashes. By Meyrah Cann, Parents' Source, July 20, 2001.
  • Positive Discipline
    The idea of "positive guidance" is examined as a way of teaching our children the appropriate behaviors and habits they need in order to develop a sense of self-worth and respect for others. By Joe Whitehead, Parents' Source, September 20, 2001.
  • Problems & Solutions for Today's Blended Families
    Included in this article is a list of practical planning suggestions parents in co-parenting and blended families can follow during not only the holiday season, but all year long. By Robin Kaminski, Parents' Source, November 20, 1998.
  • Raising Patriotic Kids
    Simple ways we can help our children to learn about the principles on which our country was founded and equip them to participate fully in our country's democratic systems.  Parents' Source, Oct/Nov 2006 (B/L), Nov/Dec 2006 (T-C).
  • Ringing in the New Year with Kids
    Tips on ways to bring the whole family together on New Year’s eve and how to start the new year in a highly positive way. By Jessica Fisher Parents' Source, Dec/Jan 08 (B/L).
  • Roadblocks to Communication
    What keeps us from talking with our kids. By Michael Breneman, Parents' Source, September 20, 2000.
  • Sex and Kids: Can We Talk?
    Parents' Source, July 20, 2001.
  • Siblings in the House
    A primer on sibling rivalry. By Elizabeth W. Gonzalez, M.A., R.P.T., Parents' Source, November 20, 2000.

  • Snakes, Snails, and Little Boy Tales: Unique Joys in Raising Sons
    One mother’s look at the upside of raising a house full of boys. By Jessica Fisher, Parents' Source, Feb/March 2007 (B/L), Mar/April 2007 (T-C).

  • Stand For Children
    See how you can add to the efforts of others, and really make an impact on our kids' futures by letting your voice be heard. By Eliza Leighton, Parents' Source, May 20, 2000.
  • Star Soup
    After reading this story, we couldn't agree more that by just taking the time to look and listen, some of the best things in life are right in front of us! By Jahnna Beecham and Malcolm Hillgartner, Parents' Source, May 20, 2001.
  • Take T.I.M.E. for Kids
    Take An Interest, Make The Effort, Spend Time with a Kid Today. By Jan Cremer, Parents' Source, September 20, 2000.
  • Teaching Acceptance, Tolerance and Diversity
    Read about ideas on how you can teach children to accept others, tolerate their differences and celebrate diversity. By Dina R. Melchiorre, Parents' Source, September 20, 1999.
  • Teaching Our Kids to Fail Early, Often, and Gracefully
    An informative piece that gives some concrete ways to help our children learn to take difficulties in stride, troubleshoot, and put set-backs in their proper context. By Vicky Fish, Parents' Source, March/April 2008 (T-C).
  • Using Mother-Father Parenting Style Differences to Your Advantage
    Discussion on how to use conflicting parenting styles in a positive way, by blending cooperation, compromise and consistence. By Beverly W. Munsing, L.S.W., Parents' Source, July 20, 1999.
  • We Turned Off To Tune In
    One mother's account of her family's experience with TV Turnoff Week (April 21-27, 2008) and the hidden joys it revealed. By Kim Zachman, Parents' Source, March/April 2008 (T-C), April/May 2008 (B/L).

  • What Your Babysitter Wishes You Knew
    A look at babysitting from the perspective of the sitter to help you ensure a good experience for your children and a repeat visit from the sitter. By Leslie Pepper, Parents' Source, Dec/Jan 2006-2007 (B/L) Jan/Feb 2007 (T-C).

  • What’s in a Name?
    A humorous look at the fun, and sometimes arduous, process of picking a name for your new-born. By Joel Schwartzberg, Parents' Source, Feb/March 2008 (B/L).

  • Your Teen Driver
    Specific information about preparing your teen for driving as well as practical tips for teaching him or her the importance of safety - includes a website link to the PennDOT's fun and interactive driving skillbuilding website. By Terri Combs-Orme, Ph.D., Parents' Source, November 2005 (T-C), December 2005/January 2006 (B/L).

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G.I.V.E. for Kids: Healthy Mind, Healthy Body

  • Back To Sleep
    Protect Your Baby from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. By National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Parents' Source, July 20, 2004.
  • Enjoy, Protect the Best Ears of Your Life
    We have all seen kids blasting their music through a headset so loudly that even the people passing by can hear the music. Learn how your ears get damaged and what you can do. By Rebecca D. Williams, Parents' Source, March 20, 2004.
  • Health Insurance: Are You Covered?
    This article addresses the concerns of all families about the affordability of their health coverage. By Krista Jones, Parents' Source, May 20, 2004.
  • Making Sense of Sadness - Helping Your Child Cope With Grief
    By Linda Kennedy Hassel, Parents' Source, January 20, 2004.

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G.I.V.E. for Kids: Peace Talks
Promoting peaceful relationships in a troubled world

  • All the Colors of the Rainbow
    By Karlene Albrecht, Parents' Source, May 20, 2003.
  • Bully Proof
    By Robert S. Jefferson and Marisol Rudder, Parents' Source, March 20, 2003.
  • Ideas for Increasing the Peace
    Programs and activities parents can do with and for their children to emphasize the importance of these peacemaking issues. By Matika Palmer, Parents' Source, January 20, 2003.
  • Peace in the Midst of a Troubled World
    It's easy to feel powerless among the chaos. One of the most important things we can teach our children is to focus on solutions rather than the problems. By Bonnie DeLong, Parents' Source, July 20, 2003.
  • Peacefully at Play
    Instructs caregivers in positive ways to encourage and nurture children in peaceful solutions to situations. Also peace-oriented games, stories and toys. By Cheryl Williams, Parents' Source, September 20, 2002.
  • Peer Mediation & Conflict Management in Our Schools
    Learn more about the effort in Pennsylvania schools to stem the tide of violence in schools. By Elizabeth Horbal, Parents' Source, November 20, 2002.
  • Teaching Compassion: Help Your Kids Become Caring, Contributing Adults
    By Sonja Meyer, Parents' Source, November 20, 2003.
  • Teaching Your Kids to be Peacefully Assertive
    By creating a plan and by understanding the various options available to us for dealing with conflict, we can learn how to communicate more effectively and manage the situation. By Det. Larry Mathias, Parents' Source, September 20, 2003.

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Miscellaneous

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Special Needs

  • Making It All A.D.D. Up
    So you think your child has Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Here are some steps you can take to assess your child's needs and see that they are met both at home and at school. By Eileen Bailey, Parents' Source, March 20, 2001.
  • Solving the Autism Puzzle
    By Mary Barbera RN, MSN, Parents' Source, March 20, 2003

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