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- Diets and Baby Gender - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2012 from florence jonesHaving a baby brings a higher level of relationship between couples. It is often what changes their lives in many ways. Your lived will no longer be the same. It will be about being more responsible with your choices. It will require a certain adjustment to life. That’s why a lot of couples want ...
Views: 969 - Parenting Plan Templates vs. Court Forms: Does it Make a Difference? - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2012 from Christal StephensOne of the tasks you will be asked to complete during your child custody case is to create a parenting plan for your child. A parenting plan should contain the custody arrangements for your child and some basic philosophies for raising your child. Your plan, once approved by the court, shall ...
Views: 1501 - Retaining Control of Your Own Parenting Plan - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2012 from Christal StephensWould you allow the person behind the counter at the burger place to make your lunch selection for you? Would you let the girl folding T-shirts at the mall select clothing for you? Would you let the manicurist at the salon choose your nail length and color? For the majority of people, ...
Views: 1172 - FEAR AND PARENTING - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2012 from Ken ThomI am challenged on a daily basis to help families identify their own fears. Many times this is not an easy task because we are so resistant to admitting that we are afraid. We are conditioned to not experience fear. Fear is not an acceptable emotion in our society. Men are supposed to be ...
Views: 1357 - Creating Effective Child Visitation Schedules - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2012 from Christal StephensParents going through a custody battle or divorce will find that the child visitation schedule is the core of any custody agreement. The schedule will set forth the details of when the child will spend time with each parent. It should contain a regular residential schedule as well as schedules ...
Views: 1183 - How will "YOU SAVE" for your kids Education! - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from Joseph BotelhoHow will "YOU SAVE" for your kids Education! September 27, 2012 This is what we all have dreamed about as parents our kids going to College, University but continuing their education once they have finished high school. We have time we say to our self's, then all of a sudden the years have ...
Views: 741 - Organized lifestyle with the Kids - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2012 from Aps SantosOrganized lifestyle means a lot. A topsy- turvy one may bring a complicated life—far from how it feels like to be an Asian art. This goes the same in the home front. A messy house would entail a clutter in our mind, most especially for women whose sole contentment are cleanliness, neatness, ...
Views: 856 - Stop Lecturing Your Kids and Start Listening - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin MarshallIf I were limited to one recommendation that would improve relationships between parent and child, especially with teenagers, it would be listen to learn. Listening and valuing young people’s feelings and ideas is what promotes the ability of parents to effectively communicate with ...
Views: 3530 - Importance of Spousal Maintenance after Separation & Divorce - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2012 from Jesica MartinSpousal maintenance helps you to run family expense and meet your daily needs. It is a necessary financial support for a partner to lead an independent life after divorce & separation. Spousal maintenance is a form of financial assistance paid by either the wife or the husband to support ...
Views: 2510 - Tips on finding time for yourself to gather perspective - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2012 from Katherine LevineFinding time for yourself can be difficult. Here are some exercises that, once learned, don't take long, and can really have a positive impact on your day. Tip one: Calming Breath is a basic Take a Break Strategy. When tense or annoyed we often take a quick breath in and then forget to let ...
Views: 1365(2 votes) - Understanding The Reactions Of Need With Children's Bad Behavior - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2012 from Laura FoblerEach and every person has needs they need, meet each day regardless of age. For an adult there are basic requirements such as nutrition, sleep and exercise. There are also several other requirements which are produced by the individual themselves such as a need for entertainment, mourning and ...
Views: 718 - Discovering Results From Effective Parenting Advice - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2012 from Laura FoblerIn today’s world it is often easy to find others to place blame on whether you are having difficulty at office or at home. While raising children it is vital that you not only try to cheer positive behavior but to also understand the method with which you are sending your message. Talking to ...
Views: 692 - Identify The Symptoms Of Child Behavior Problems - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2012 from Laura FoblerParents can normally find themselves butting heads with their kids on each and every subject. Some days you are very best friends with your child while on other days you two are both trenched down in opinion and not budging. When you are experiencing kid performance problems it is important to ...
Views: 636 - Parental Perspective To Influence The Children Behavior Management - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2012 from Laura FoblerMaintaining children behavior management can usually be difficult since it seems a child's behavior changes on a day-to-day basis or even in the blink of an eye. Where I and many other parents make the mistake is that usually a kid's action has not altered at all from day to day. In fact it is ...
Views: 668 - Different Parenting Techniques To Employ While Bringing Up A Child - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2012 from Laura FoblerOne of the greatest lessons a person can take benefit of when it comes to parenting advice relates to the method you decide to raise your child. Parenting ways usually vary from parent to parent and can be affected by outside pressures, public rules, the way the parent was raised and also ...
Views: 635 - Get To Know About The Parenting Problems That You Are Unaware Of - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2012 from Laura FoblerWhether you are a mother or a father, many of us have embraced the opportunities which exist between running a family and having a full time career. Some of us do this so we can support our family, some for the satisfaction related to employment, and for others it is to lock up early retirement ...
Views: 604 - Children Behavior Management And Its Hidden Truths - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2012 from Laura FoblerI usually find humor when individuals without kids begin to comment on how they would raise a child will they ever have one. Every individual has their very own master plan for controlling their kids when in truth being a parent is fraught with mismanagement and unexpected instances. If you were ...
Views: 659 - Influence Of The Parenting Techniques On Today's Children - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2012 from Laura FoblerGrowing up I lived with a family where it was myself and two younger brothers being raised by an absent father and a devoted mother. While our father had little influence in our life away from financial support, my mother dedicated her entire life towards taking care of her family and making ...
Views: 598 - Preparing For The Birth Of A Child - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2012 from Melody ThomasDo you know somebody that is expecting a child? There are many things that you can do to help them prepare for that special day when the child will arrive. You can purchase items that they may need, perhaps even helping them to stock up on some of the more necessary items, such as diapers or ...
Views: 1299 - Give your Baby a Unique and Uncommon Name - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2012 from Baby nologyNothing can give more happiness and pleasure to a parent than being a father or mother of their first baby. Every first thing about this little creature is special be it first baby, first smile, first cry, first word from baby’s mouth, first stand on his feet, first walk and other first lovely ...
Views: 1184 - How To Be Organized With Kids Around? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from jammy sharmaGetting up in the morning to make breakfast for your family, pack your kids lunch, rustle up a healthy snack for your partner and yourself, getting kids dressed for school, dropping them to school and finally heading to work - now that is a busy morning. Well, the same is the scene as soon as ...
Views: 1322(2 votes) - Setting Boundaries With Your Adult Children The Way God Sets Boundaries With His Children - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2012 from Karla DowningChristians aren't the only people who need boundaries--everyone does--but when setting boundaries, Christians want to feel assured that the choices they are making are pleasing to God and biblically based. Knowing how God sets boundaries with you as his child helps you know how to set boundaries ...
Views: 1960 - 3 Massive Mistakes Moms Make That Keep Their Teens Overwhelmed & Stressed - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2012 from Raven MagwoodTeenagers have a lot on their plates. School. Sports. Jobs. College applications. Spending time with friends and family. Sometimes it can be stressful for teens to get everything done. In fact, it is estimated that almost every teenager in the United States deals with some form of stress, and ...
Views: 2259 - Releasing Your Prodigal Child God's Way - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2012 from Karla DowningIf you have a prodigal child, releasing isn't your first response. Your first response is to hold on tighter and try to force change any way possible. God has prodigal children too. He feels the same about them as you do yours. Releasing your prodigal child God's way is healthier than holding on ...
Views: 1296 - How Parents Build Character in Kids with Heartfelt Words - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2012 from Jean TracyTo stop the disrespect you must build a strong backbone. Here are 5 strategies that will strengthen you, build character in your child, and get the respect you deserve. 1. Stay Calm When Your Johnny Is Insolent. Let's say your thirteen-year-old Johnny is changing from an easy-going child ...
Views: 1603 - Ask Astrid: Overcoming Tantrums - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Astrid StrombergOh gosh, I remember the first (and only, thank God!) time my child had a tantrum in a big store. Not pleasant! You can’t just leave him there as you would at home, fighting it off on his own until he gives up. You can’t grab and drag, because you don’t want to be that parent. You can’t reason ...
Views: 1734(2 votes) - Are You a Codependent Parent? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2012 from Darlene LancerCodependency causes so much unhappiness. Research shows that codependency is learned in families and passed on generationally. It prevents the development of healthy, independently functioning individuals. When parents are codependent, codependency gets transmitted, unless they’re self-aware and ...
Views: 3272(6 votes) - Monkey See, Monkey Do — How We Teach Values With Our Behavior More Than With Words - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2012 from Carolyn StoneYesterday did not turn out as planned. My husband and I offered a ride to church to a sweet, confused friend, and she gratefully accepted. Unfortunately, when we picked her up, she had locked herself out of her house, and her husband had left already. After church her husband was still not ...
Views: 1275 - How To Pleaseaholic Proof Your Daughters - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2012 from Stephanie OwensThere are some traits you may hope to pass along to your daughters. Your long, feminine fingers. Your curly hair. Your musical talent. Your great memory. However, in all the years I’ve worked with Pleaseaholics, I’ve never heard a woman hope to pass along her People Pleasing tendencies to ...
Views: 1581 - Christian Parenting: How To Teach Your Son To Respect Women - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from Karla DowningIt is your job as a parent to teach your children. Much of this teaching has to be intentional. One of the things that you must be conscious of is how to teach your son to respect women. God created men and women to be different but not to be any less valuable. Throughout history, women have ...
Views: 2440 - One Trick for Helping Children Develop Self-Discipline - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin MarshallWe have the freedom to choose how we act, what we say, how we respond to situations, how we treat other people, and how we deal with an impulse. We also choose our self-talk. Each choice, no matter how small, is always accompanied by a cost, a consequence, or a result. Economists refer to ...
Views: 2208 - 5 Signs to Recognize Parental Alienation - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2012 from Nancy KayParental alienation is a problem that most often arises when parents engage in bitter and extended child custody litigation. Although intense feelings of anger and mistrust are common when parents are beginning to transition from the tidal wave of emotions surrounding divorce into a ...
Views: 2633(2 votes) - Back to School Resources - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2012 from Ken ThomBelieve it or not, school is just around the corner. Back to school sales have been going on for several weeks. Letters have arrived in the mail with dates for orientation and enrollment. Children and parents alike have mixed feelings about returning to school. Returning to school can be ...
Views: 1071 - Things To Know for Throwing a Baby Shower - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2012 from Melody ThomasOne of the most important days in a person's life is the day that their child is born. In most cases, they are going to want to share that special day with you by having a baby shower in advance. Even if they do not schedule a shower, it would be a good idea for somebody within their family or ...
Views: 1580(2 votes) - Listening to Our Children Because The're Worth It - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2013 from Samantha WhiteA common statement from parents is "My kids don't listen to me". The way we communicate with our children dictates the quality of our relationship with them; but it's not always what we say that make's an impact. Listening is just as essential as communicating with our children and I ...
Views: 824 - Fears Subside and Safety is Ensured with a GPS Child Locator - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2012 from Cheris DarinaA parent’s top priority is the safety of one’s children – however, there are times when it is not possible to remain informed of a child’s whereabouts, especially as that child grows older and more independent. Some parents elect to keep tabs on their children by providing them cell phones. ...
Views: 909 - When Parents Are Dictators: 2 Mistakes and One Big Solution - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2012 from Jean TracyWhen parents are dictators, the family culture becomes miserable. Today let's explore two different dictating styles and one big solution. Let's find out how to make your family culture even better. 1. The Silent Dictator He rules his family with no questions asked. His face somber shows ...
Views: 6273 - Tips for Helping Your Child Succeed in School - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2012 from Kelli CooperAll parents want the best for their children and want to see them succeed in school, something that often sets the stage for the rest of their life. If they are performing poorly or seem to lack interest in academic achievement, that can be frustrating for you. There are some strategies, ...
Views: 1616 - Why No One Can Have It All - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2012 from Carolyn StoneA few times this summer I have come to think about the challenging job of raising children and how parents share that work and balance it with the demands of paid work. As I noted in an earlier post, I attended a college reunion earlier this summer. Most of my classmates have grown children ...
Views: 952 - My Father… - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2012 from Sue FrederickMy dad, diagnosed with lung cancer four weeks earlier, has been in a coma for days, struggling for breath. My family takes turns caring for him at the hospital. I want to stay at his side today because I sense he’s leaving. Yet it’s my turn to babysit his five grandchildren—including my ...
Views: 1228 - Setting Boundaries With Your Adult Children: Five Ways God Wants You To Parent Your Adult Child - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2012 from Karla DowningAre you wondering about setting boundaries with your adult children? Parenting your adult child sounds like an oxymoron. The two really shouldn't go together, but they often do. There is an epidemic of children eighteen years and older (even much older) that still require involvement from their ...
Views: 1772 - CHRISTIAN PARENTS SHOULD LEAD BY EXAMPLE - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2012 from Robert CrutchfieldI was attending a men's bible study class years ago when I said one of the most insightful things I have probably ever said. We were discussing parenthood when I remarked that parenthood was a big game of monkey see, monkey do. There erupted quite a conversation among the fathers in the group ...
Views: 3177(2 votes) - Finding the Right Single Parent Grant - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2012 from Samuel GarciaThere are always opportunities available for those who might have been caught unawares initially in the journey called life. It is never about winning all the time – none of us would be capable of such a feat, not even the best in any industry, sport or discipline. However, it takes the ...
Views: 628(1 vote) - Identify the Right Single Parent Grant Opportunities - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2012 from Samuel GarciaBeing a single parent is tough enough – and it would be adding insult to injury if there are no incentives on offer for the single parents to find their way through an otherwise complex and meandering way. Fortunately, there are many grants for single parents, which could serve as just the ...
Views: 600(1 vote) - Do You Qualify For A Single Parent Grant? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2012 from Samuel GarciaThe world is not all that bad a place, considering the fact that there are good things that happen to people in need. One such good thing to happen is the availability of many grants for single parents, which they only need to explore and see for themselves, which ones might be a good fit for ...
Views: 859(1 vote) - Parenting is an Art - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2012 from jammy sharmaGod has blessed you with his sweetest creation, a child. Mother’s heart beats in her kid; father’s dreams are seen in his child’s eyes. Taking care of your children, spending time with them, holding them in your arms, watching them grow, educating them about the Do’s and Don’ts; this all is a ...
Views: 1236(3 votes) - The Seven Steps to Healthy Parent/Child Relationships - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2014 from Julie Roberts, Ph.D.The world in which we live is violent in large part due to how we raise our children. We assume that children are small and undeveloped and without the need for freedom and personal choice. However, we traumatize them by making demands, creating unnecessary limits, not listening to them and not ...
Views: 1985(2 votes) - Nappy Rash - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2012 from marie LucyNappy rash is an irritation of the skin that most babies get at some point. In this article: What is nappy rash? Causes How Chemist Online can help Symptoms Treatments Seeking advice What is nappy rash? Nappy rash is any kind of irritating skin condition or rash ...
Views: 1098 - Parenting Tips for Today's Child - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2012 from Jeff MickeyIt can be difficult to be a parent in today's world. The fact of the matter is, however, even though some of the information that is available has changed over the course of time, there are still many items which can be of benefit to parents which have been beneficial for years and perhaps even ...
Views: 742 - Making Your Home Baby Safe - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2012 from Melody ThomasPreparing your home for the arrival of a newborn child can present quite a problem for many parents. Unfortunately, the majority of those individuals wait until the last minute to begin preparing for the arrival and may even think that they can get everything done once the child is actually in ...
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