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- Getting Started With Speech Therapy - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2008 from Kate WelderYour child is not speaking as much as his same aged peers. You suspect something is wrong. Here is how to get help. To begin with you need to see a speech therapist to get an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan. You will need a referral from your child’s pediatrician for insurance to ...
Views: 1528(2 votes) - The Power of Gratitude - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2015 from Milissa HardingWe live in a world that is very externally focussed, where so many people are looking outwardly for how to make sense of their lives. We often ask ourselves (without even realizing it sometimes), "What's in it for me?", and we find ourselves cautious about committing to things or participating ...
Views: 1528 - Comforting the Little Orphan Girl - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2014 from Tina TessinaWhen life hands me a very difficult time, and I feel defeated and overwhelmed, I enter a hopeless and helpless state of mind I think of as The Little Orphan girl. This is the way I felt, as a teen, when I lost nearly my whole family, father, aunts and uncles, between the ages of 12 and 18. ...
Views: 1525 - Child Behavior: When nothing else works, consider these 7 strategies: - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2016 from Gary DirenfeldParents are saying discipline, consequences, time out and sticker’s don’t work. Parents are presenting as more and more defeated when it comes to managing the behavior of their children. They have a long list of tried that – didn’t work scenarios including many of the more popular parenting ...
Views: 1524 - Do My Children Have One Home or Two? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Jill DarceyI'd like to firstly take your attention for a few minutes while I answer a really important question that I've been asked ... "Are my children meant to have one or two homes now we're divorced?" It's strange that this is one of the most confusing for parents to come to terms with - and yet it's ...
Views: 1524 - Divorcing parents - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Jainarain (Jai) KissoonYou have finally decided to go through with it, you are getting a divorce. As a divorcing parent, what do you need to think about? How do you minimize the affect of the divorce on your children? First and foremost, hire a good attorney, in the end you may find it worth it to sit down with a ...
Views: 1522(2 votes) - Secrets Kids Know - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2007 from Allen Klein"By learning to act more like a child, human beings can revolutionize their lives and become for the first time, perhaps, the kinds of creatures their heritage has prepared them to be—youthful all the days of their lives." —Ashley Montagu Waiting for my plane one morning, I was not aware ...
Views: 1522(1 vote) - You ARE Love - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Jan DeniseYou ARE Love By Jan Denise From the time we learn the word “no,” we begin to get the message that what we would do naturally is “bad.” As young children, we can’t make a distinction between our behavior and ourselves, so we buy into a lie—the lie that in order to be good enough we have to ...
Views: 1522(2 votes) - What Are You Doing to Your Child? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Jan DeniseINSIDE RELATIONSHIPS WEEKLY COLUMN RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 4, 2009 What Are You Doing to Your Child? When you hold a newborn baby, you sense something God-like … I dare say, even if you're an atheist. A baby is untainted, sacred, perfect! It's important to hold that thought because ...
Views: 1521(3 votes) - Why Children Misbehave: 8 Reasons and 8 Solutions - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtOne of the most common expressions parents can be heard saying is, “I don’t understand why he’s/she’s doing that”. There are eight, very common reasons why children misbehave. It is extremely useful for parents to know these because if they can pinpoint the root cause of the misbehaviour, they ...
Views: 1520 - The One Mistake Many Parents Make Which Sabotages Their Child's Academic Success - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Victoria CummingsMost children start school with a positive attitude and an open willingness to learn. They attend kindergarten classes where they learn basic skills as well as the social skills needed to be part of a group of learners. First and second grades build upon the basic concepts and social development ...
Views: 1517(1 vote) - Baby Nursery Feng Shui: Create A Space Full Of Health, Harmony & Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2009 from Ken LauherImagine creating a space within your home for your baby to grow and develop while being healthy and at peace. I've consulted on many nurseries for existing and expecting parents. Here are 9 tips to consider when creating a nursery for the new baby. 1. Crib Position: The crib should be ...
Views: 1517(1 vote) - 5 Critical Skills Children Learn Through Learning Activities - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2017 from Aaron KesslerI remember, countless times as a kid, when I would pepper my parents with every question imaginable. Why is the sky blue? Do toads give you warts? What is the distance between the sun and the moon? Who is the fastest NFL football player? Where is Alaska? Who…What…Where…Why…and ...
Views: 1516 - Experts Advice On Talking With Kids: 3 Ways To Make Conversing Simple - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonMy mother gave me a dough mixer for my birthday. Not just any mixer but the one that she had owned her entire life, a wedding gift from her mother on her wedding day. Let me explain why this meant so much to me. My mom was always a vibrant, active woman who spent most of her time in the ...
Views: 1515 - Raising Financially Responsible Kids - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from Robin Gardner"Money doesn't grow on trees"... I'm sure that sounds familiar. In fact, maybe you grew up hearing that. And today you may even say it to your children. So what does that statement really imply? Perhaps money doesn't come easily, or you need to work hard to have money. And with that message, ...
Views: 1515 - Should You Use a Babysitter Agency? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Thomas ButcherIt is not always easy to find a good babysitter for your children. As more and more people need to use babysitters the good ones get harder to find. There are many ways to find a babysitter. One of those ways is to use a babysitter agency. Babysitter agencies do the hard work for you. They ...
Views: 1515 - BUILDING A BETTER RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR TEEN - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Cristina MardirossianAs teens establish independence, parents need to understand that: - Parents are still the most important influence in their children’s lives. Teens are trying to become adults. One of their greatest difficulties is becoming independent while maintaining a loving relationship with ...
Views: 1514 - Assessing and Managing School-Age Children with Behavioral Problems - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2006 from Gary DirenfeldAssessing and Managing School-Age Children with Behavioral Problems Your child is about 7 years old. The teacher reports problems listening in class, sitting still and getting into conflict with peers. First thought always seems to be ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). But what if ...
Views: 1513 - Babies And Toddlers - How To Succeed - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Peter RadfordInsight A baby may be referred to as an infant at the earliest stage in its development, in particular before the walking phase is reached. In essence, it applies to an infant who is less than one year old. An infant that is less than one month old is referred to as a newborn baby or a ...
Views: 1513(1 vote) - If Babies Ruled The World - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Wayne KehlOn April 2, 2011 my daughter gave birth to a bouncing baby girl. I put a photo of the little darling on my Facebook page with the caption, “This is my new granddaughter. Cute Huh?” Within seconds the comments and “likes” started coming in. Within 24 hours I received dozens of complimentary ...
Views: 1513 - Protect your Child from Stress in 5 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Jeni HooperModern life is fast and highly stimulating, we are bombarded by information and are tempted by endless opportunities which create increasingly high expectations of what we should do and achieve. Many adults thrive on this adrenaline-high lifestyle. But have you noticed how many children are far ...
Views: 1512(1 vote) - Easy First Birthday Themes to Build Your Baby's Party Around - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Suzanne DaykinYou can plan a stress free party by choosing first birthday themes that are easy to prepare and built around simple things that your baby loves such as a favorite color, special toy, or television character. Although your child's first birthday is important to you, they are not going to remember ...
Views: 1511 - ***Anxious Child: How To Help Your Child Cope With Fear and Anxiety - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Scott WardellIs your child afraid or anxious? Parenting children who are anxious often makes the parent anxious too. Parents can help their anxious child develop the skills and confidence to overcome fears so that they don't evolve into phobic reactions. The following techniques may be used by parents to ...
Views: 1508 - An Alternative To Saying “No” To Your Kids - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2012 from Bob LancerOur parental “job” includes instilling wisdom in our children. There are good reasons why parents would like to find an alternative to using the word “No” with their children. You don’t want to HAVE to motivate your child to “do the right thing.” Wouldn’t you love sensible ideas to bring as ...
Views: 1507 - Internet Safety Facts Parents Should Know About - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.The internet is such a part of our everyday lives now. In fact, we probably don’t even give it second thought. If you want the answer to something, just google it. How convenient! Your children’s generation is the first to grow up with this advanced access. It’s no surprise if they know more ...
Views: 1503 - Did you walk into adoption Hornets nest - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Art MartinDid You Walk Into An Adoption Hornets Nest? Article two in the adoption series by Dr. Art Martin Many parents want to have a family and can not find a child to adopt in the US so they adopt children from Eastern Europe, Asia and third world countries. Most of these children have been ...
Views: 1502 - How Can the Idea Of “baby ur us” Help you as a Parent? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Charles BergerWhen you are pregnant, it is a fact that is already proven true by many people that you will be filled with thrill and excitement the moment you know that you get a positive pregnancy test result. During this time, a mother starts to imagine things about her upcoming baby. This is idea is very ...
Views: 1499 - Why Open Communication With Our Kids is More Vital Now Than Ever - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Although many are called to parenthood, few have the skill and the perseverance to be effective moms and dads, the kind that raise well-balanced, confident, independent children. Their parenting secret? Open communication—one of the most important factors of a healthy, happy family ...
Views: 1498 - For Mothers That Want To Give Threir Family The Best! - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Meg HubbardAs women, we are moms, wives, daughters, sisters, aunts, step moms, career women. That's a lot of hats to ware. It's very easy to do for others and forget about ourselves, or keep putting ourselves off "Until We Have More Time" but them we forget and fill our time with other responsibilities. ...
Views: 1497 - Become the Person Who Can Move Mountains - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.This is part 1 of an 8 part blog series titled, “Become the Person Who Can Move Mountains.” This blog is about Self-Esteem. Other blogs to follow in this series are: Visualization, Knowledge, Patience, Understanding, Giving Back, Love, and Faith & Fear. We all possess important qualities ...
Views: 1494(3 votes) - Watch your child live his favorite cartoon with the exciting range of Ben 10 toys! - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Aliya SenAre you thinking of what to get your kid for his/her birthday? Why don’t you delight him/her with a collection of Ben 10 Omnitrix action figures?! For all those parents who don’t know who Ben 10 is, he is a fictional character who acquires a watch called the Omnitrix that allows him to turn ...
Views: 1494 - Things Parents Should Tell Their Children about Sex - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Ogwo EmenikeSex education is not a wrong education. Most parents have misunderstood this fact. They believe that teaching their children what they should know about sex will make them fall prey to pre-marital sex. Keeping this knowledge away from your ward may cause more harm than good. The reason why ...
Views: 1492 - Prepare baby food or cereal at home - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2012 from Dr.Savitha SuriParents will be under utter confusion when their tiny tot is 4 months old. Now they have to introduce him to the world of solid foods. Numerous advertisements on TVs and magazines about baby formula foods aggravate the state of confusion. Did our parents and grandparents face the same dilemma ...
Views: 1490(1 vote) - A Look on a Modern Day Mom - by Submitted on May 07, 2013 from Scadi SheppardWhat does the word "Mom", "Mother" bring into your head? First thoughts? Mine is a bit American style vision - a woman, mid age, wearing a kitchen apron, with a cooking glove on one hand and holding a glass of lemonade in the other. Brown hair, no glasses, no makeup. This has a lot to do with my ...
Views: 1489(2 votes) - What Does a baby Need - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2008 from Gilad SchafmanParents want the best for their child. In order to do it they read the appropriate books, invest in the best equipment, best food and other appropriate accessories, finding the best activities, and still I encounter so many times lack of knowledge among parents of some of the developmental needs ...
Views: 1489 - Abdominal Pain In Children - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2008 from Peter HutchAbdominal pain is a common problem in children. Although most children with acute abdominal pain have self-limited conditions, the pain may herald a surgical or medical emergency. The most difficult challenge is making a timely diagnosis so that treatment can be initiated and morbidity ...
Views: 1487 - How To Treat Bedwetting - Know The Facts - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Peter HutchYour doctor may recommend a medication such as the DDAVP tablet. The DDAVP tablet can help achieve dryness in some children with PNE. However, it also has the potential for serious side effects and should be used with caution and only under close supervision by a physician. The FDA has recently ...
Views: 1487 - An Irreplaceable Bond - Children and Pets - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2012 from Harry yadavPets are like brothers and sisters for children as they are their world. The relationship between them is like that of a mother and her child. They play and live together, miss each other when apart for long period of time and enjoy mutual company. They cherish a life-long friendship which is ...
Views: 1486 - Motherhood: The Ultimate Transition - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2013 from Beate CheletteAll these years later, I still think about what kind of mother I used to be. It took me three years to become a real one after the birth of my daughter. Motherhood is much harder than most will tell you or admit to. I couldn’t understand why people said that it was so worth it. I was 32, ...
Views: 1486(1 vote) - A Simple Strategy for Overcoming Resistance in a Child with Autism - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Connie HammerHas your child ever vehemently resisted your request to perform a task? I worked with a young mom recently who came to me exasperated by her daughter’s refusal to wash her hands and dry them or sometimes have a meltdown when the mom would do this task for her. The mom was at her wit’s end ...
Views: 1483(2 votes) - Helping Grieving Children in Your Life during Christmas and the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2018 from Ask Mary Mac(excerpts from the book Holiday Grief: How to Cope with Stress, Anxiety and Depression After a Loved One’s Death) Since I’ve been involved in helping grieving children for most of my career, it is very important to me to help you learn about the needs of young people when the holidays and ...
Views: 1483(2 votes) - Is Your Child Chewing Their Way to Disease? The Hidden Health Dangers of Gum - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Amy ButlerMy daughter loves gum! She would chew it constantly if I let her. Some of you and many people I know are probably rolling your eyes already and saying ‘What’s wrong with her having a little piece of gum!’ Considering I spend a lot of money on organic food and supplements, I wondered what the ...
Views: 1483 - What's products parent need to consider for an infant baby? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2017 from Stephen CesaroAn infant is a word generally used to describe a child between the age of one month to one year.As an infant is being brought back home,a lot has to be considered in order to make sure that the life it is about to have, has to be comfortable both with it and the mother as well.Various factors ...
Views: 1483 - The Good and Bad about Routine - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from cedric riceWe all need to have some routine in our lives. Routine instills order and keep us on track when we have numerous obligations. Routine is very good in most situations and can be a lifesaver for most of us but there can be times when routine can be dangerous. Routine is necessary for children ...
Views: 1480(1 vote) - The Strategies Hackers And Techies Use When Their Kids Play Online - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonYes, even hackers care what their children do online. As for those who are immersed in the technology industry, their caution concerning the online activities of their children makes sense as well; as people highly invested in tech, they know exactly what lurks on the internet. Yet not all ...
Views: 1480 - Boy Soldier: The Meaning of Play - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Dr. Mona SpiegelHe marched down the corridor, head held high, with his own version of a soldier's helmet. A tub used for carrying around blocks was reincarnated as a red helmet with a plastic chin strap. How proud he looked as he marched in tempo to his own drum! This boy was out to win the war. How do we ...
Views: 1479 - Refresh Your Look With Wholesale Baby Toys - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2012 from Baby Products Wholesale | Baby Goods Wholesale Nursery Product Wholesale | Baby Items WholesaleYour Toys Wholesaler can be a reliable source of what’s new and exciting in the baby toys segment. Building on traditional elements, as well as adding dynamic approaches to classic playtime they can help you offer your market something new. Making a preferred supplier out of your favorite ...
Views: 1477 - The Recipe - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Take the mix and put it in a bowl, add one cup of flour. Then add a dash of salt and add in 3 eggs. You can translate this recipe into the life of a child; a child that will learn how to walk, talk, run and play. The cup of flour symbolizes the love and encouragement that you instill in them. It ...
Views: 1474(5 votes) - How To Create Unique And Safe Baby Room For Your Child Safety? - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Neelima ReddyAfter the arrival of new baby, it is very much exciting for the whole family. This is one of the most fun and joyful event in the family’s life. After the arrival of your newborn there are some associated tasks and responsibilities that you need to learn for your child safety. Preparing a ...
Views: 1472(2 votes) - Apply The Parenting Wisdom of Silence - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Bob LancerWhen it comes to parenting wisdom, no principle may be more important than how we speak to our children. What we say to our children impacts them deeply. When we feel frustrated with our kids, it’s best to practice the parent wisdom of silence. Under the influence of a disturbed emotional ...
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