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- Motivation – 10 Parenting Mistakes You Must Avoid with Your Kids - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Jean TracyMotivation is difficult when your kids won't try. Some parents get so frustrated that they try unpleasant methods which crush motivation and discourage character. Inside you'll learn 10 parenting mistakes you must avoid. 1. Praise Kids Only for Their Successes. Parents who praise kids ...
Views: 1865(2 votes) - The Facts about Organic Baby Clothes - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Rubel ZamanOrganic products are good for the environment and good for the people who use them. This is especially important when thinking about the clothes we put on our children. By their very physiognomy, infants are more susceptible to the dangers of clothes that have residual pesticides and other ...
Views: 1865 - Elizabeth Fritzl Revisited – A Real Wake Up Call! - by Submitted on May 17, 2008 from Jennifer McLeodD’you know the original blog that I posted about Elizabeth Fritzl’s situation has been my most popular blog ever with over a 1000 (thousand) viewers clicking on it within one week of posting the blog on a particular social network site. And yet, even though it has been my most popular blog, I ...
Views: 1864 - How To Cope When Your Children Leave Home - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2008 from Jennifer StewartWhen my son was 18 (and had finished school), he moved into a flat with two of his mates. They were boys we'd known throughout his high school years and the flat was only ten minutes from home, but I cried for two weeks! It just seemed to me that a major part of my life was over. When your ...
Views: 1862 - Colic, Breastfeeding and Infant Nutrition - Fat is Where it's At - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Beverly OMalleyColic- what a word! This little five letter words strikes fear in the hearts of most new parents and brings to mind visions of sleepless nights, and endless frustration in trying to parent the new bundle of joy. Any parent who has ever had a colicky baby would not wish the same fate on anyone. ...
Views: 1861 - Parenting Solutions to Time-outs & Rules for Your Child or Teenager - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2013 from Thomas LiottaIf you have done any parenting style or parenting solution research at all, you will have found Supernanny Jo Frost all over the internet, including YouTube. When I was raising my children Supernanny Jo Frost was my hero and still is today! What if her child rearing philosophy could be enhanced ...
Views: 1860(2 votes) - Trouble With Adopted Kids in the Teen Years - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Mark GregstonWhen an adopted child enters the adolescent years and their thinking transfers from concrete to abstract, they might begin asking that unanswerable question, “Why did my mother give me up?” At a time that most kids are trying to “find themselves” and form a concept and understanding of who they ...
Views: 1860(3 votes) - 5 Ways to be a Better Mom - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2017 from Harper HarmonMost moms want to continue working harder at their parenting skills and connecting with their children as they grow and develop. Although there's not a particular formula or a book that will tell you how to be the perfect parent, there are a few ways to become a better mom. You may not have all ...
Views: 1858 - It's Parental Discord – Not Divorce – That Most Damages Children! - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2011 from Rosalind SedaccaIs it divorce or parental discord that most damages children? Answers are finally coming in! A recent article by marriage and family therapist Ruth Bettelheim has much to say on this topic that is both relevant and, quite surprising for many. That’s because she refutes common misconceptions ...
Views: 1857(9 votes) - ***How Is Peaceful Parenting® Different? - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Nancy BuckPeaceful Parenting® ideas are very different from other kinds of parenting practices that you have learned or read about. Certainly it is harder to practice Peaceful Parenting® than to simply threaten or bribe your child into following your directions or making what you consider to be the ...
Views: 1856(8 votes) - 7 Activities to improve the Attachment and Interaction between you and your Toddlers - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Dr. Mona AeyshaAlthough there are many activities that you can choose from to create a wonderful environment at home while playing with your kids, but in this article I will only focus on things that need no or small amount of cash and will provide maximum pleasure of interaction and attachment between you and ...
Views: 1856 - Learn to Reduce Your Stress in 8 SIMPLE STEPS! - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2017 from Laney Zukerman The Relationship CoachAs featured in the HUFF POST: Learn to Reduce Your Stress in 8 Simple Steps! Stress can make an unfortunate appearance at any time of year, but when we are challenged, tired, or going through a crisis, it can spike. Though we can’t “stop” stress from entering our lives, we can take ...
Views: 1856(1 vote) - Help Your Children Avoid the Trap of Perfectionism - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin MarshallA major dilemma young people face is a desire to be perfect. This obsession hinders them and can have disastrous results. For example, consider this letter I received from a parent: “My son is six years old and is going to be in the second grade. He is developing a very pessimistic attitude ...
Views: 1854 - The Art of Releasing - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Everyday people struggle with not only their own problems, but those of their loved ones as well. You help out through moral support, or financial support. Sometimes it really doesn’t matter how much you help; there are times when it just seems endless. It’s called selfishness. That is ...
Views: 1854(5 votes) - 11 Ways to Instill a Love of Reading - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtReading helps us in every area of our lives. It helps us become successful in school and later in our careers and it helps us grow as individuals by either teaching us new information or by allowing us to step into someone else's shoes. Reading can also help us become more compassionate and ...
Views: 1851(7 votes) - Ideas for Helping Your Child Overcome Peer Pressure - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2010 from Kevin HeathRaising children to cope with peer pressure begins very early in life. More than anything, children who are able to stand up to negative peer pressure are resilient individuals with well defined beliefs and values. Children such as this are not simply the result of good parenting strategies, ...
Views: 1850(2 votes) - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Predominantly Inattentive Type A Diagnostic Dilemma - by Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common mental disorder in children that adversely affects adequate attention, acceptable levels of activity and imposes an impulsive behaviorial style. For children the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM IV), a ...
Views: 1849 - Help My Teen: Could Your Child's Problems Be Due to Addiction? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Peggy FergusonParents often find themselves in a quandary trying to figure out how to help the adolescent whose behavior, disposition, and mood has changed for the worst. The exact nature of the problem may be eluding them. They use a trial and error problem solving method where they end up trying anything ...
Views: 1849(3 votes) - The Seven Key Characteristics of Well Balanced Kids - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from MaryEllen TribbyTeaching our kids certain skills and personal habits just isn’t good enough. We need to lead by example and live the skills and traits we teach. Not only when it is convenient, but all the time. Here is a list of what I believe to be the seven most important characteristics and skills we ...
Views: 1849(1 vote) - Every Month Should Be Child Abuse Prevention Month! - by Submitted on May 29, 2009 from Miss Becka MarschEvery month should be Child Abuse Prevention Month. As a parent educator, mother of three children and former preschool teacher, I am appalled by the growing rate of child abuse, neglect, maltreatment and murders in our country. Why is it that, in a country such as ours, where we are always ...
Views: 1847(1 vote) - Consistency and Child Discipline: Why the Two Don't Always Go Together - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin MarshallA significant trait that teachers, students, and parents are concerned about is being consistent when it comes to discipline. “How can I be fair, firm, and CONSISTENT?” was a question I continually asked myself, not only as a teacher, but especially as an assistant principal of supervision ...
Views: 1846 - Imaginary Friends - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Armin BrottDear Mr. Dad: My three-year-old daughter has an imaginary friend named Maggie. She talks to her all the time, draws with her, and "reads" her favorite books to her. I even have to set an extra place at the dinner table for Maggie or my daughter won't eat. Is this okay or should I be concerned ...
Views: 1845(2 votes) - Pregnant? A C-Section Could Happen To You! - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2007 from Elizabeth mcgeeNot expecting to deliver by c-section? Ah, but you could! One of the most amazing statistics today is the one surrounding the birth of your baby. What I'm referring to is having a c-section birth. Did you know that the c-section rate in the U.S. for 2005 was 30.2%, up from 29.1% in 2004 and ...
Views: 1844 - Teaching Your Baby to Read - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Dzagbe CudjoeRecently it came to my notice that Physical Therapist Dr Glenn Dorman has celebrated his nintieth birthday. His book, "How to Teach Your Baby to Read," co-athored with Janet Dorman over forty years ago, started a whole new approach to teaching reading to the very young. It all began while ...
Views: 1843(1 vote) - Mother Nature - by Submitted on May 11, 2015 from Dr. Mona AeyshaOnce upon a time, in the city of Bathgate, Scotland, a full term pregnant girl, poorly dressed, was walking around the streets of the city aimlessly, carelessly but with great passion. She was quite educated, but no work at that very moment had put her in the most vulnerable situation. She had ...
Views: 1840 - ***Early Morning Blues - How To Get Up Feeling Cheerful and Happy You're Alive! O, and Them Too - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2007 from Wouter van der HallAre you waking up listless? Are you tired of of getting up wondering how you will get them out of the door peacefully? You are not alone. Millions of parents get up every morning, knowing they will go into a struggle to get their kids out of bed, fed, dressed and ready to go to school. (Or to ...
Views: 1835 - How a Parent’s Personality Affects Parenting - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Joan ChamberlainA Deeper Look at Parenting. Alice’s style is balanced in Control (Over her Environment). She wants Jimmy to: (1) listen to her, (2) do small tasks he’s capable of, and (3) generally cooperate. When he ignores her cries, screams and does his own thing, she gives him a consequence: (1) a ...
Views: 1835(2 votes) - From My Mother's Mouth To My Daughter's Ears......Fulfill Your Desire - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Rene' LeisterThe mother-daughter relationship is a slippery slope. Love them, hate them, love them.........I can speak of my relationship with my mother only in the past tense. She passed in 1983 when I was 27 and had two babies to bring up, now without her. There isn't a day goes by that I don't think of ...
Views: 1834 - The Social Consequences Of Teenage Pregnancy - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2012 from paul empeyThere are both biological and social consequences of teenage pregnancy but it is probably the latter that have the most serious consequences. Most girls become fertile around the age of fourteen. Traditionally it is considered prudent to delay motherhood until the age of eighteen or later. In ...
Views: 1834 - Throwing Out The Supercape - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Shoshana BennettIt’s my job to take care of everyone else. I shouldn’t need help. I should be able to take care of my baby by myself. If I say “no,” that’s selfish. They’ll be disappointed in me if I refuse. If there’s time leftover for me, then I’ll take it. Even if only one of these statements rings a bell ...
Views: 1834 - The Pressure of Their World - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2003 from Nancy FennFaith Burgess is a bright and charming stay-at-home mom. She has a toddler, Joshua. Faith is an introvert and so is her three year old son. I asked Faith to try and put into words what it was like to be an introvert so I could help get the idea across to my readers. This is the story she told ...
Views: 1832(1 vote) - Shrinky's Guide to Parenting: How to Help Your Troubled Child (Part 5) - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Glenn BergerHow can families help their grown children in trouble. In this step we will discuss creating an action plan. To review, here are the steps you need to follow in order to best help your adult-child in trouble. You need to be able to understand your child's condition and begin a process of ...
Views: 1831(1 vote) - Turning One: A Critical Milestone for Parent & Child - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt didn’t hit me until I was sitting in the café above Loblaws (a grocery store in Toronto) that something big was happening inside. The stroller was wet from the rain and filled with party food I had just bought—frozen hors d’oeuvres, expensive cheese, sparkling water. The only thing that ...
Views: 1831(1 vote) - The Parents' Toolkit: Consequences And Reinforcements - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Ken FieldsOne of the most effective methods parents can use to help modify behaviors of their children, are natural consequences and positive reinforcements. Although consequences can be seen as punishment, and reinforcements as rewards, there are some differences. Natural consequences, sometimes ...
Views: 1830(3 votes) - 3 Myth’s To Help You Address Your Adult Child’s “Failure to Launch” - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from Michael BroderWhen it comes to adult children who have “failed to launch”-- either returned home after being away to college, an attempt to leave the nest to live on their own or who have never moved out to begin with—there is generally a variation of one or both of these two scenarios: For some of these ...
Views: 1828 - An Easy 2 Step Process to Raise Your Child’s Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Felicity BakerWhen we are happy, self-assured children then we will grow up into happy, self-assured adults. When things go wrong, if a child learns how to handle it then as adults they will too know how to handle it with dignity and grace. If we instil in our children that they are worthy, they are enough ...
Views: 1828(2 votes) - Pregnancy Miracle: Is it a Scam? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Praveenben's "Parenting Skills"People who have read the Pregnancy Miracle book are having mixed reviews about it. There are couples who testify to the effectiveness of the book saying they have conceived a baby within just a few months after reading a book, but some remain optimistic and believes that the Pregnancy Miracle ...
Views: 1826(2 votes) - A Peaceful Birth - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Dr Ana GarciaI was 36 weeks pregnant and still all going well. My ankles were a bit swollen and I had a couple of small cramps from time to time. The baby was still kicking vigorously and leap around quite often, but all in all I was fine. The books say that at this stage my hunger would return due to ...
Views: 1825 - 5 Things New Moms & Dads-to-Be Can Expect With a New Baby - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Krystal KuehnBabies are always more trouble than you thought and more wonderful. ~Charles Osgood Expecting a baby is a very exciting time in the life of couples wanting a child. As this precious new family member is carried in its mothers womb, the couple immediately begins to connect and care and ...
Views: 1823(5 votes) - 2 Powerful Reasons Why the Minimum Drinking Age is 21 - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Dr. Shannon HanrahanWhy is the drinking age set at 21? This question is usually asked by the minor who wants to drink or is already drinking. In working with an adolescent population, I hear the litany of justifications that youth have for drinking underage and why they feel the laws are unjust. The problem is ...
Views: 1822(1 vote) - Baby Talk: How to communicate with your partner about having a baby - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from Corinne BlumThe topic of having a baby is a life changing one. In most couples one person tends to have the desire first. This can often create a state of apprehension between feeling the desire and expressing it to your partner. There may be concerns of whether your partner is ready to have a baby, are ...
Views: 1822 - Co-Parenting weekend off? My House is Quiet ... Too Quiet! - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Jill DarceyDo you dream of the moment when you can have a bath undisturbed, or go out somewhere (anywhere, you're not fussy!) without taking an hour to get everyone into the car? That time has come ... you've got a weekend to yourself and ... Instead, you can't decide what to do!You want to make the most ...
Views: 1822(2 votes) - Preventing Child Abuse - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Williams BistlineThe reason why parents hire nannies is to keep watch over their kids while they are away from home. Sadly, the very nannies that parents hire are the ones who commit child abuse to the children, without the parents knowing it. If you notice your child being afraid of going back home right after ...
Views: 1822(2 votes) - 5 Ways to Discover If Your Child Is Intuitive - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Caron GoodeEvery child has the capacity for high intutive intelligence just as each could be a musical maestro or a mathematical genius. Intuition is a natural intelligence that all children possess. Intuitive development depends on the environment, parental support, and education. Some children are highly ...
Views: 1820(1 vote) - Do you have PMS? Pathetic Mom Syndrome? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Hannah KeeleyThere you are, wearing that same old baggy t-shirt and sweatpants. You didn't have time for a shower (again!) and those flip-flops you put on are revealing some toes that are in dire need of a pedicure. But, you're a mom! You don't have time for frivolous things like pedicures, pretty clothes, ...
Views: 1820(4 votes) - Divorce Splits During School Year Tough on Children - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2012 from Rosalind SedaccaMany families experience separation or divorce as summer approaches so they can take advantage of the school break to make post-divorce transitions. There are many other families, however, that make the break in the midst of the school year. There are several reasons why this sometimes ...
Views: 1819(2 votes) - Parenting - Handling biological factors and emotiionally charged atmospheres. - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Diane BabcockBiological Factors ADHD – If you have a high-energy problem child, have him/her tested for ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). If they have it, learn as much as you can about it and change the child's diet to exclude triggers like foods high in refined sugars (sucrose, dextrose), ...
Views: 1819(3 votes) - Being the Parent and the Friend - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from John AOVThere is a fine line between not being the parent your child needs and exerting too much of your parental power. Parents need to have a relationship with their child that extends beyond the fact that the child is related to them biologically. Parents need to cultivate friendship with their ...
Views: 1818 - The Adventures of Babadooga: Back to Big - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Grace AbonilloThe Adventures of Babadooga: Back to Big written by Kristin Hamilton and illustrated by Noemi Faludi Varga was written for kids and kids at heart. This is a tale of a little girl named Eva and her amazing adventures with a mischievous elf, Babadooga. Hold on to your imagination as Eva ...
Views: 1818 - Why Children Misbehave And How To Deal With Them - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2011 from Michael LeeKids get into all sorts of trouble most of the time. I'm sure you remember your childhood well. However, there are reasons why children misbehave the way they do. There is a reason for every broken toy, every supermarket tantrum and every quiet moment. To find out why children misbehave and to ...
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