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- Dr. Romance: Married, Different Shifts - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2015 from Tina TessinaIn this tougher economy, couples are finding it necessary to take the jobs they can get, and that means more couples work different shifts. If one of you works a “graveyard shift” or rotating shift job that limits your time together; the difference in your shifts and commutes may mean you ...
Views: 1456(2 votes) - Dr. Romance: Tips for Divorced Dads - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2015 from Tina TessinaWhat can divorced dads do to help raise healthy, successful boys when they don't see their sons as often as they want? Here are some tips for non-custodial fathers who want to make certain they raise successful men. 1. Stay connected with your boy. Find a way to get over the differences ...
Views: 1376(2 votes) - Drifting, Slipping, Rushing Time: An essay for parents - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2004 from Susie Cortright“When are we going to go again?” my oldest daughter always wants to know, “just you and me?” Cassidy is five, and she shares a home with two younger siblings whose demands for my eye contact are constant and loud. So I try to orchestrate this one-on-one time with her on a somewhat regular ...
Views: 1673(1 vote) - Easiest Way to Sleeping Guide - A Sleepy Time Secrets Review - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Philipe ReviewDuring the newbie, navigating baby's sleep needs could be downright overwhelming, particularly if you're passing up on those all important ZZZs yourself. This sleep guide to the very first year will give you the peace of mind you need and can help your child sleep, well, like a baby. If your ...
Views: 1283(2 votes) - Effective Consequences 101 - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from Jade RobinsonDo you want to know the real secret to motivating your child? The answer is simple: Effective Consequences. This guide, Effective Consequences 101, is designed to provide the perfect foundation for effective consequences so that you can start using them today in your home. What are ...
Views: 2041(3 votes) - Embracing Change - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Karen KleinwortMy husband and I took our son for his first official haircut when he was 15 months old. The trauma of the event was not significant, but the energy exchange during the event was decidedly intense. My son went from sitting on my lap and enjoying the process while my husband entertained him to the ...
Views: 1751(2 votes) - Emotions and learning: Parenting for academic success - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Kari MillerConcerned parents frequently ask how they can help their children become smarter, more successful learners. The surprising news is that research in the area of human emotions provides a blueprint for the kinds of parenting techniques that increase children’s intelligence! Because of the way ...
Views: 5945(8 votes) - Empty Nest Doesn’t Mean Empty Life - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Jackie GartmanI was recently recalling a time when my husband and I attended a friend’s high school graduation party. As we listened to countless couples toast their child’s achievements and accomplishments, I was struck by how many mothers willingly and openly expressed personal sorrow in anticipation of ...
Views: 1530(1 vote) - Ending The Morning Madness - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Ramona CreelBack-to-school time – what does that mean to you? For some people, it’s shopping for school supplies, gearing up for PTA meetings, and artwork taped to the refrigerator. For others, it’s the beginning of a constant struggle to get everyone up, ready, and out of the house on time. Morning should ...
Views: 1870(3 votes) - Establishing Rules For Your Children - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Greg BakerLearn how to properly establish rules for your children. Done right, you can avoid anger and resentment when you are forced to enforce your rules. Done right, your children won't fight your discipline. One of the methods that I use with my own children is contained in this article. Setting ...
Views: 3078(3 votes) - Even Step parents Need Time for Themselves - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Shirley Cress DudleyWhen you remarried and became a step parent you probably didn't realize how hard it would be to be a parent to a child that was not your own. It's tough- really tough,and you rarely receive any praise or thanks. You want to keep your spouse happy, their kids happy, your kids happy (if you have ...
Views: 2174(3 votes) - Excerpt: Listening to Fear: Helping Kids Cope, from Nightmares to the Nightly News - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2004 from Yolanda CardenWhen Things Go Wrong: Trauma and Our Youngest Children Our children's nightmares are filled with the dangers and fears that span development from infancy into adulthood. These bedrock fears -- of losing our lives or the lives of those we love and upon whom we depend, of losing the love of ...
Views: 2492(2 votes) - Expecatations of Middle School Children - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Judy WrightTwelve-, Thirteen- and Fourteen-Year-Olds Characteristics Middle school and junior high students are growing more rapidly than they have at any time since infancy. They vary in size tremendously, a fact which directly relates to their feelings about themselves. It should also be noted that ...
Views: 1421(3 votes) - Explanation of the Discipline of a Kid… - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2013 from lizzie milanKids require discipline for a diversity of reasons, including accepting their limits, learning self-control and knowing when to stop, according to the explanation given by Teacher Training Mumbai. Since kids don't automatically know all the guidelines, it is up to you to update them. Let them ...
Views: 1615(2 votes) - Family Smoking Facts - Harmful Effects of Cigarettes and Your Smoking Behaviour in the Home - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Beverly OMalleyThe smoking facts about the effects of cigarettes and the smoking behaviour of parents is clear. Secondhand smoking in children is a significant cause of morbidity. Children who live in a family where smoking is normalized are more likely to grow up to be smokers. Harmful Effects of Cigarettes ...
Views: 2485(2 votes) - Feed Your Kids, Nourish Their Soul - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2013 from Heather Fraser -One of the biggest daily challenges parents face is getting their kids to eat when, where, what and how Mom and Dad want them to eat. Of course, herein lies the problem! Kids are not grown ups. They are free flowing balls of joy, and play, and laughter, and fun. They have little bodies. ...
Views: 1653(2 votes) - Filling in the Blanks - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Amy PearsonWhen Nancy Pelosi became the first female speaker of the House, a reporter asked her how she would manage such a big job. Her response, “Are you kidding? Being the Speaker of the House can’t be more difficult than raising five children.” As a mother of twins about to turn two, I can see where ...
Views: 1120(6 votes) - Financial Education - Who should be teaching your children? - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Daniel BrittonThe current financial crisis has sharpened the focus on the need for better financial education across all segments of the population. Just as information and guidance on healthy eating and exercise can prevent a lifetime of obesity, effective financial education, when started at an early age, ...
Views: 2391(2 votes) - Financial Responsibility for Teenagers and Credit Cards - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Reece ManleyFrom credit cards to savings accounts, the basics of financial responsibility should begin early in the teenage years. The wise use of money and credit is a lesson best learned early in life. Persons who are in debt and who are under financial stress tend to feel depressed, anxious and ...
Views: 2194(1 vote) - Finding a Babysitter Doesn't Have to be a Chore - 4 Tips to Hire Your Perfect Babysitter - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Sheila HugginsFinding a babysitter does not have to be as complicated as you might think. Of course, you will have to do some work in order to find the most qualified, caring, nuturing and responsible person. Take your time finding the right babysitter. This way, you can be sure that you have made the ...
Views: 592(1 vote) - Finding a Nanny with an Accreditation from the National Association of Family Child Care (NAFCC) - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Sheila HugginsFinding a nanny using reputable sources other than those recommended by friends and neighbors, can be a disheartening task. Nannies and babysitters that come highly recommended are almost always unavailable for the very fact that they are reliable and are highly in demand. Finding a nanny ...
Views: 934(1 vote) - Five Things Great Dads Do - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2008 from Warren RedmanFor many years we have been, quite rightly, acknowledging moms and the balancing act that they have to maintain to do all the things that good moms do. More recently attention has started to focus on the vital role of dads in the healthy and positive upbringing of their children. At last, one ...
Views: 953(1 vote) - For Father’s Day – The Best Thing a Dad Can Do for his Child - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2011 from Glenn BergerFather’s Day is about appreciating dads. I am a Dad, and I can use all the appreciation I can get. In honor of this year’s festivities, let’s remember just how much influence dads can have in their kids’ lives. As a gift to all the dads out there – since you are so important, here is the best ...
Views: 1668(1 vote) - Forget ABC...The Three Magic Letters for Parents and Children Are EFT! - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Jennifer Davidson(The following article was published in the June/July 2009 edition of the New Stork Times, a parenting magazine that is distributed in Switzerland.) Slightly to my surprise, following a sudden impulse, I found myself at the zoo in Basel recently. Wandering along excitedly thinking “lions and ...
Views: 1285(1 vote) - Free Activities to do with your Kids - by Submitted on May 14, 2015 from Maggie SliderAs a parent I know only too well the cost incurred with having kids. When my husband and I decided that I would stay at home to raise my kids, there were many sacrifices we had to make. However; I looked at the value I was getting by staying home. I got to be there with my kids to witness every ...
Views: 1358(2 votes) - Freedom and Independence of Children is a Result of Wise Parenting - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2012 from Georgi StanevParents need to learn to support freedom of their kids at very early age. Freedom in all parts of life: freedom to choose friends, education and occupation, freedom to leave home and conquer the world. It is the parents responsibility to prepare their kids for independent living and this ...
Views: 674(2 votes) - Getting Off To School – Making It Calm Instead Of Chaotic - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Kathy SlattengrenDo you ever find yourself rushing around in the morning desperately trying to get your kids off to school? Feeling rushed and hassled first thing in the morning is not a good way to start a day! Unfortunately many parents and children report this is exactly how they feel in the mornings. How ...
Views: 1523(2 votes) - Getting Ready For A Baby? Read This Pregnancy Advice - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Charlotte JaneMaking the choice to become pregnant can be very exciting, but it can also be very scary, as well. If you are concerned about what you can do right now to have the best possible pregnancy, then take a look at the practical advice you will find in this article. Get prenatal vitamins from your ...
Views: 803(1 vote) - Getting Your Freshman Ready For College - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Carol EisemanFor many people, the summer months exude a vision of sunny beach days and family vacations; however for anyone with kids who will be attending college in September, summer brings lengthy “to do” lists! It is a bittersweet time for parents of high school graduates whose children are opting to ...
Views: 1672(1 vote) - Gifts That Last A Lifetime - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2003 from Pauline WallinIN THIS SEASON OF GIFT-BUYING, DON'T IGNORE THE MOST IMPORTANT GIFTS OF ALL In this season of holiday gift buying, advertisers bombard us with messages, some of them contradictory. One ad tells us that the best way for men to show love is to spend three months' salary on a piece of diamond ...
Views: 1585(1 vote) - Goal Setting for Kids – 1 Parenting Tip and 1 Strategy That Help Kids Accomplish Their Goals - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2007 from Jean TracyGoal setting with pictures fit together like laughter and fun. Both end with feelings of joy and contentment. Yet many grown-ups don’t experience this. They fail to turn their dreams into goals. Don’t let this become your child’s fate. Childhood is the best time to teach your child the tools for ...
Views: 1023(3 votes) - Goal-Setting for Kids ~ 3 Parenting Tips for Building a Champion Character - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2007 from Jean TracyGoal-Setting is the bridge to success. Success builds character. Inside you’ll find the bridge for seeing, sensing, and saying goals. Use this bridge to help your child build a champion character. Parenting Advice for Goal-Setting: "Champions aren't made in the gyms. Champions are made from ...
Views: 834(3 votes) - Great Father Quotes for Dad<br>to Let Him Know You Care - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2012 from Linda LovejoyI’ve provided a wonderful collection of quotes about Dad that are great for putting in a card or letter to let him know how much you love and appreciate him. Let your father know you care, not just on his birthday or Father’s Day, but for any old reason. "Fathers are angels sent from ...
Views: 2855(2 votes) - Guilt Free Parenting - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Kimberly ChastainI don’t know about you, but I do guilt very well. At times, it seems like I can feel guilty for almost anything. Also, as a parent I mess up routinely. I can be short with my temper and my words are not always pleasant. Also, there seems to be a new parenting article out daily that tells you how ...
Views: 1030(1 vote) - Hallowe'en BOO BOOs for Little Introverted Kids - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2003 from Nancy FennHallowe’en is right around the corner. All the kids are really excited, right? Wrong. Not all children are as happy about Hallowe’en as you’d think. Some of our more lavishly celebrated children’s holidays are planned with extroverted children in mind. What about the remaining 30% who are ...
Views: 1745(1 vote) - 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: 1351(1 vote) - Happy children after a divorce - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Bertrand DoryWhen there is a break-up or a divorce, children are usually the ones that are suffering so much! I lived this and I know the pain my daughter was in when her parents decided to divorce. In fact, her whole world crumble, and with it her safety, part of her identity, the loss of the family, the ...
Views: 1626(3 votes) - Happy Mother's Day - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Happy Mother’s Day to you! For all the unselfish things that you do, hat’s off! Thank you for putting those extra little touches on all the birthday parties, graduations, etc. You put so much of your time and energy into every single little detail. I assure you, it never went unnoticed. The many ...
Views: 1654(1 vote) - Happy Reading Habits - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Evangelia ZonniosTaking your child to the library may not be the kind of thing that springs to mind as a way of entertaining your pre-schooler, but be prepared for a surprise. In modern libraries there is often a corner set up just for little children. For busy parents it can be a great chance to browse ...
Views: 1229(3 votes) - HAVING TROUBLE WITH A CHILD WHO IS A PICKY EATER? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2013 from Suzanne EvansOne of the commonest complaints from Mums is about children who refuse to eat the food on their plates or else have restricted their choice of foods to a limited number that they like. For Mums this can cause massive anxiety and worry as they try and navigate their children into healthy eating ...
Views: 1028(2 votes) - He's Not Homesick But His Mom Is - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2012 from Dana McIntyreIt’s been a month since my son, Matthew left for college. I had promised myself that I wouldn’t be a basket case and would not need a prescription for Xanax or several bottles of wine, although I purchased a few just in case. All summer I knew this day was coming but boy, it sure showed up ...
Views: 1771(2 votes) - He's Taking My Heart With Him - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2012 from Dana McIntyreIs this really happening? I found myself standing in my son’s room today. Not in a creepy watching-him-as-he’s-sleeping kind of way. Just standing there, looking around at all of his posters tacked to the walls. I see the “Captain” stripes on his letter jacket gently strewn across the chair. ...
Views: 2040(2 votes) - Healthy Kids' Snack Ideas: 6 Must-Pack Snacks for Moms on the Go - by If you're a mom on the go, you know how tempting it can be to hit the drive-thru or the vending machine when your kids' tummies start to growl.
But there are healthier and less expensive alternatives. To ward off last-minute munchies, keep a bag packed in your car or in your fridge with ...
Views: 1432(1 vote) - Healthy Relationships and Balanced Sexuality in Teens - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Susan Haidby Susan A. Haid Contemporary culture, the media, and society-at-large is full of conflicting messages for our teenagers, frequently delivering an exploitative, degrading and superficial model of sex and sexuality. Now, more than at any other time in history, is when we need to support our ...
Views: 2727(2 votes) - Help Children Express Their Needs - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2009 from Judy WrightWhat do children really need besides food, shelter and protection? Have you ever wondered what your responsibility is to ensure that your child will grow up to be a contributing member of society? As a mom, foster mom and grandmother as well as a family educator and relationship coach, I have ...
Views: 2490(3 votes) - Help When Your Teenager is Out of Control - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2010 from Mark GregstonFor parents, there is no worse feeling than watching your child spin out of control while nothing you do seems to make any difference. If your teenager’s behavior is giving you feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and fear, I would like to offer you some suggestions. First, stop what you ...
Views: 2006(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: 1474(2 votes) - Hire a Nanny - 2 Important Aspects to Consider First Before Hiring a Nanny - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Sheila HugginsHiring a nanny means you have to entrust your child to somebody else's care. It would be easy to post an ad, conduct some interviews, ask for referrals and choose the one who comes closest to all of your requirements. However, there are two immediate areas of considerations you have to think ...
Views: 832(1 vote) - Holding On & Letting Go - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOur children grow up in the blink of an eye. Practice conscious parenting and you won’t miss a moment! I just returned from my younger son’s fourth grade “Moving Up Day” celebration. It was very low key, but lovely. The gym was full of parents, applauding the children as they prepared to ...
Views: 808(1 vote) - Holidays for Single Parents – Seasonal Strategies - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Jennifer BroadleyAs the end of the year comes round yet again, there’s an expectation for peace and good family time from we parents … and a desire for presents and sweets galore from the children! How do we come together in the compromise and make our shared year end a success of us all? Read on as I share my ...
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