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- What You Can Do to Help Children in the Foster Care System - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2017 from Mike LoganChildren of all ages and backgrounds are placed into the foster care system every day for a variety of reasons. The one thing that they all have in common is that their lives have been significantly changed, and that can be frightening for many of them. Every child deserves to feel cared for and ...
Views: 1380 - 7 Tips on How To Discipline a Child - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Chris DonkerHow to Discipline a Child Does your head hurt from constantly hearing the sounds of screaming? Are your children always late for school, because they refuse to get dressed? Are your walls covered with the vegetables your child refuses to eat? These 7 yips on how to discipline a child are sure ...
Views: 1379(3 votes) - Author Latoya Dawkins Launches Non-Profit Our Miracle Child to Help Those Who Can't Afford Fertility Treatment - by Submitted on May 11, 2021 from Ian MonroeLatoya Dawkins, an infertility survivor and founder of nonprofit Our Miracle Child provides financial support and patient services for those struggling with infertility, after personally having battled it for 10 years. Her 'aha' moment came after lacking the proper treatment coverage and walking ...
Views: 1379 - Juggling the Many End-of-Year Events: Some Tips - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Carolyn StoneThis is a busy time of year for families. It seems that every activity has an end of the year event, so parents and children are hurrying to recitals, chorus and band concerts, ball games and graduations. Hopefully, these events bring pride, joy and satisfaction. I hope that your child is ...
Views: 1379 - Toddler Development Toys - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from natisha nelParents love to see their baby toddling around the house. But it is important to bolster this crucial stage in your baby’s life with proper support systems. First, you need to understand his behavior and preferences before offering him toys. During this stage your child is engrossed with ...
Views: 1379 - CHILD(ish) EXPECTATIONS A Parents Guide to our Expectations of Our Children - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Sarah RuizWhen I was 16 years old my mother said to me “I hope you have a little girl, just like you” That was 18 years ago and although I have never forgotten even the tone in which she said that to me, I knew then it was her curse. I was a very difficult teenager. I was an angry mess. The whole world ...
Views: 1378(2 votes) - Do Lies Make You See Red? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2013 from Carolyn StoneMany times a year parents come to me for guidance about dealing with their child’s lying. Usually the situation is that the child has been involved in some activity that she knows her parents disapprove of. It could be sampling the frosting on a birthday cake before the occasion, or talking to ...
Views: 1376(1 vote) - Importance of Reading Aloud with Children - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2010 from Sherrie HardyFinding the time to sit down and read aloud with our children is difficult. Evenings are often packed. We get home late from work or activities with the kids. We need to make dinner, help with homework and get our children to sleep. We deserve a little time to ourselves to do email, watch a ...
Views: 1374(4 votes) - What Treehouses Teach Us - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Jodie RandisiI’ve thought long and hard about what makes children feel good about themselves and the world they live in. I’ve also read a lot of books and articles on this topic because it is my passion, but instead of overloading you with research or information, I thought it would be best to share some ...
Views: 1374 - Bullying: Why Kids Bully? Part 2 - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtLast week I talked about who and what a bully is. In that article we discovered that there are NO stereotypes when it comes to a bully; they can BE anybody and LOOK like anybody. We also differentiated the difference between bullying and two people fighting or having an argument. This week I’m ...
Views: 1373 - Entertainment for Children - Do You Really Want a Clown? - by Submitted on May 06, 2012 from Cary TrivanovichAfter performing for children’s audiences in thousands of schools, parties, camps and churches for over 35 years, and working with others who do the same, this author can tell you with assurance that we adults have been duped about what works best for children’s live entertainment. When I ...
Views: 1372 - Baby Temperature Armpit: A Guide for Parents - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Charles BergerWhen you are taking care of a baby, there are some things and reminders that you need to do and one of them is to check the baby temperature armpit. What is a baby temperature armpit? How do you get a baby temperature armpit? Why is it important to get the baby temperature armpit? Get all the ...
Views: 1371 - Daughters of the Revolution - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2006 from Yolanda CardenAmerican girls today are the daughters of the revolution -- the first generation that is reaping the full benefits of the women's movement. Their mothers and grandmothers fought and won the battles that produced the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, giving women the right to vote. They ...
Views: 1371 - Mommy Wars, Mommy Guilt, and Other Fake Ideas Invented by Society - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2016 from Bethany RosselitWhat if there were no television, no Internet, and no parenting books? What would we do differently? Would we treat each other with more compassion? Would we feel better about ourselves? Would we have less anger? How would we raise our children, if we weren't constantly being told that ...
Views: 1370 - Reincarnation -- Part 1 of 3 Sacred Children Series - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2004 from Skye ThomasMany years ago, my children were raised on the various teachings and concepts of "magic" as I was studying different religions and spiritual beliefs. I had come across many metaphysical teachings woven throughout most of the different religions. It was very important to me that they stay ...
Views: 1370(1 vote) - ***ADD/ADHD And The School - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2008 from Scott WardellADD/ADHD and the School In 1991, the U.S. Department of Education approved children who were diagnosed with ADD/ADHD to be protected by federal law that provided them with a “free appropriate public education” under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This federal act protects the ...
Views: 1369 - 5 Places You Have to See With Your Kids Before They Are Grown - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2017 from Jeremy SutterOne of the greatest things about being a parent is seeing the world through your child’s eyes. As adults, it’s easy to fall into the trap of feeling like you’ve “seen it all.” But the world is a pretty amazing place, and kids have a way of looking at things with a ...
Views: 1369(1 vote) - Guide in Dealing With Anxiety During Pregnancy - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Aidan MitchelPregnancy is definitely a wonderful time for mothers-to-be and fathers-to-be. Considering that a new life is growing within, a miraculous thing is going on. Grandparents-to-be get excited, as well as all the others members of the family are elated. However, little do people know that this event ...
Views: 1369 - How to Know If Your Child Is Stressed and What to Do If They Are - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtDoes your child often get sick or do they constantly whine and cry? Do they bite their nails, act out or often throw tantrums? Then your child may be stressed. Here is a simple guide on how to handle this and change things around for the better. The first step is to stay calm. If you become ...
Views: 1369(2 votes) - It’s About Time: 6 Steps to Positive Time with Your Kids - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2023 from Debra BurdickOur kids need us to spend time with them. Kids develop values, security, positive self esteem and the ability to make good connections with others when parents spend positive time with them. Think of the time we spend with our kids now as an investment in their future. One of the most ...
Views: 1369 - The Inner Child: Why Is It Important To Heal The Inner Child? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThe term ‘inner child’ is not something that can be easily understood. It is somewhat hard to relate to and even harder to be taken seriously. So then; what is the inner child? I see the inner child as a combination of childhood memories and these appear to primarily exist just above the ...
Views: 1368 - Twenty Ways to Foster Values in Children - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Leah Davies"There are little eyes upon you and they're watching night and day. There are little ears that quickly take in every word you say. There are little hands all eager to do everything you do. And a little child who's dreaming of the day he'll be like you." -- author unknown What are ...
Views: 1368 - When the Student is Ready, the Teacher Appears - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from James "Mac" McPartlandIntroduction In my experiences within the health and fitness industry, much time is spent expending energy to encourage clients to get involved in physical activity, sound nutrition, and related lifestyle commitments. It is business and, as such, we may not always set the example that we wish ...
Views: 1368 - Why Would You Care - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month Why would you care, when I don’t? Why would you go that extra mile, when I wouldn’t? Why would you waste your time on me, when I wouldn’t for you? Why do you try to get inside me, when I wouldn’t? What you are trying so hard to see, I’m ...
Views: 1368 - Bullying – The Constitutional Solution - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2008 from Israel KalmanIsn’t it wonderful? The country has declared war on bullies! Schools all over the country are adopting anti-bullying policies and soon all children will be able to go to school without fear of bullies. Or will they? Do you have two or more children? If so, there is a very good chance that ...
Views: 1367 - Open Communication Is Key to Online Safety - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Open communication with your child is the key to online safety. These days, social media and other use of the internet is inevitable. You can not keep your kids off of the internet. This concerns many parents because social media is an ideal place for online predators to groom and research their ...
Views: 1367 - Should Your Child Join a Health Club? - by As a psychotherapist of 34 years specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, I have worked with literally thousands of children and adolescents. Eating disorders and disordered eating have become epidemic in our society. Of the 11 million sufferers in America alone, 87% are young people ...
Views: 1367(1 vote) - Children Disciplining - Unique New Methods That Really Work! - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2011 from Eve SmartBad behavior in children can be incredibly frustrating and upsetting for parents who are trying to manage a difficult child. Sometimes it can even lead to depression. If you are in this predicament right this moment, dealing with defiant behavior, temper tantrums, back-chat or other kinds of ...
Views: 1365 - Hope for Older Children with Lazy Eye - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIn the United States 3% of children may have vision loss during infancy or childhood. This condition occurs when one eye is favored by the brain over the other. The eye with no healthy vision does not receive input from the brain thereby limiting the development of sight. This disease is ...
Views: 1363(1 vote) - ***What Is Online Counseling? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2008 from Scott WardellThe benefits of online counseling from the privacy of your own home or business have become reliable, safe and most often less expensive than the cost of conventional counseling clinics. These services are used as a source of personal growth through problem identification and problem solving. ...
Views: 1362 - Spying on your kids - should you do it? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Hey parents! Here’s a hypothetical for you: You come home from a long day at work and start making dinner. You’re excited to hear about your child’s day at school, how their history presentation went and what friends they sat with at lunch. The burgers are done and you bring everything out to ...
Views: 1362 - How to Ensure your Child Feels Loved - Part 3 - Through Focused Attention - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtIn Part 1 and 2 of this article series, I spoke about eye contact and physical contact being important to making your children truly understand and know that you love them. These two things seldom require real sacrifice by parents, however, the third item, focused attention, usually scares ...
Views: 1361(1 vote) - Post-Divorce Recovery or Crash Landing (by: Dr. Anne Brown PhD, RN) via DivorceForce - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2016 from Dr. Anne BrownIt's April, your divorce papers are signed, and it's a new chapter, scary, exciting, change, and your choice if you recover or crash land! Let's make a list of things to remember. 1. Change is good. 2. Keep a journal. 3. Make a schedule for time when the children are with you AND for when ...
Views: 1361 - The Sweet Taste of LOSING? How to Motivate Kids - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Susan PatersonShe asked her son, "Did you do your best?" He said, "Yes!" She replied, "Then I'm proud of you." And so began a pattern of copping out that would last his whole life. What if children had parents who instead of asking, "Did you do your best?" asked, "Did you do whatever it takes?" ...
Views: 1359 - Happy Child - Being A Guardian For A Child's Happiness - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Rebecca MoreheadA guardian angel for a happy child is someone who responsibly acts consciously and subconsciously as a guardian to protect and nurture a child's happiness. The common phrase of "watch out - little ears, little ears" always reminds us that a child is hearing what we are saying, however it is ...
Views: 1357(1 vote) - Ideal To Buy Baby Products Online - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2017 from Wajahat AliYou must be aware of the fact that there are wide varieties of products that are available for the babies. In this age of internet, it will definitely not be difficult for you to buy products online, because there are wide varieties of online products that you can buy. Therefore, one of the best ...
Views: 1357 - The Effects of Daycare on Children - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Maria KhalifeChildren are great imitators, so give them something great to imitate. ~Anonymous There are good reasons for and good reasons against using daycare for your child. It is a great mental relief for working parents if you think you’ve found a good service. Some parents both have to work, and ...
Views: 1357 - When A Crisis Strikes…Having a Sense of Security through Routines and Rituals - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Karin VoloHave you ever noticed that you normally follow the same sequence of actions in the morning as you get ready for your day? You get up, get dressed, eat breakfast, brush your teeth, etc. in the same order almost every day. Why is that? This is because having routines gives you a sense of security. ...
Views: 1357(1 vote) - Build Confidence In Your Children By Nurturing Their Passion - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Tamara ShirerIn my book, You’re One in Six Billion: A Confidence Building Guide for Teens (scheduled to be released Fall, 2011), I teach children that there is only one of them out of approximately six billion people in the world. If you take some time to reflect on that, it’s pretty mind blowing to know ...
Views: 1356 - Parenting Logic: Over Indulgence - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Theresa CookeParenting Logic: Over Indulgence Parents are very busy these days, working full time jobs and sometimes even two jobs just to make ends meet. All too often they feel pressured and overwhelmed and end up parenting from moment to moment. The feeling of helplessness in managing their children’s ...
Views: 1356 - What If She Acts Like This at 16? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2012 from Carolyn StoneConscientious parents can get themselves quite worried when they think like the title here. On the other hand, it is pretty normal to do so. Say your first grader gets very frustrated with her friend when they are planning a pretend scene, and she stomps out of the room, saying mean things and ...
Views: 1356 - Interrupt Your Child's Interruption Habit - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Nicholas TanTrying to teach your child not to interrupt can sometimes be an exercise in frustration. Telling them there’s a time to interrupt (in case of a fire) and a time to not interrupt (boredom) isn’t enough. But putting these principles into practice is easier said than done, especially ...
Views: 1355 - Dyslexia Tests and Dyslexia Programs - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Mira and Mark Halpert5 RISKS FOR YOUR RIGHT-BRAINED LEARNER AND 3 TIPS Does your child remember places visited, even from years ago? Does your child remember details from movies? Does your child learn best when seeing and experiencing information? If this describes your smart struggling child, there is a good ...
Views: 1354 - Why Children with Autism Are More Prone to Anxiety Disorders - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Ryan RiveraAutism is a difficult condition, characterized by a variety of behaviors that can make it difficult for these children to have a high quality of life. There are social issues at play, there are learning disabilities, there is a lack of understanding about autism with the rest of the community – ...
Views: 1354 - Winning With Willful Children - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Bob LancerIn the parent-child relationship, regard your child’s attitudes and behaviors as reflections of your own. The 3-year-old who has been displaying“strong-willed” tendencies sinceearly infancy is most likely portraying the strong-willed character of a parent. While you can look at this as a ...
Views: 1354 - Children - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from TRAN NGUYEN NGOC TRANGHelping Our Children In Crisis Divorce...illness...violence. Crisis and hardship are no respecters of age. They shatter even the world of children and shake their security to the core. Consider this pattern to offer comfort, encouragement, and healing to children in ...
Views: 1352(2 votes) - In Celebration of Committed Parents – Right Down to Their Socks - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2016 from Suzanne St. John SmithJune is convocation month, and all around the world students are celebrated as they make their way out of their post-secondary, and often, personal, nests as they fly toward the next phase of their lives. Most of us watch them cross the stage with joy at the possibilities that we imagine for ...
Views: 1352(1 vote) - Puppets Help Children to Reveal their Deepest Feelings - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2007 from Dzagbe CudjoePuppets really engage and delight children. Watching them is in itself a form of art therapy for the audience. In some parts of the world performances contain a moral message and are watched with deep reverence. A wonderful illustration of this is Indonesia.There puppets continue to be used to ...
Views: 1350 - Soothing Children Without Using Food: 10 Strategies - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Kathleen CuneoAs parents we need to be mindful of not only what foods we choose to offer our children, but also of what patterns and associations between food and emotion we are establishing. Patterns set in childhood can be carried forward into adulthood and possibly lead to problems with weight management ...
Views: 1350(3 votes) - What To Do If Your Child Goes Missing - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Odds are that your child is not going to go missing. However, in this day and age, you can never be too prepared. Though uncommon, missing children cases happen every day. Being prepared can be the difference in life and death for your child! The first thing that you should do is contact the ...
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