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- ***Disengaging From Your Family of Origin - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Margaret Paul"Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother."But what if your father and mother didn't honor you? What if instead of loving and honoring you they physically, sexually and emotionally abused you? What if you were scared every day of your growing up years? And what if, when you finally grow up and ...
Views: 5127(3 votes) - 4 Simple Ways to Create a Love-Filled Home - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Kathleen EllisLOVE is what makes your house a HOME. A home filled with love is just about the best place to be. It's common to think of the physical aspect of putting your house together… the paint, the ...
Views: 1047(3 votes) - Child Discipline: Consequences and Effective Parenting - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2011 from James LehmanRemember how you felt when you brought your baby home from the hospital for the first time? When your child was an infant, you probably acknowledged that you were anxious and unsure of what you were doing at times—most new parents are. In my experience, those kinds of feelings continue as we ...
Views: 2211(3 votes) - Childhood never returns!! - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Seema ThobhaniToday we all live very busy and stressful lives. We are busy with work, the school run, kids’ homework, extra-curricular activities, cooking, cleaning…the list is endless. But in this hustle and bustle, do we have fun with our kids? Have we forgotten to give our toddlers the horse ride on our ...
Views: 835(3 votes) - Discipline by Dad - 5 Tips to Build Strong Relationship With Your Child - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Judy WrightTo many dads discipline means yelling, threatening or spanking when the behavior of the child is unacceptable. They may be confusing discipline, which means loving guidance and teaching, with punishment. Punishment is punitive and harsh. Their own fathers worked long hours and the mother did ...
Views: 2204(3 votes) - Happiness Now! - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHere is something to learn from our children: BE HAPPY NOW. You might have noticed that children don’t typically spend their days worrying about the past or dreading the future (barring the occasional upcoming algebra test.) Children, far more successfully than most adults, live in the ...
Views: 739(3 votes) - Helping Children Cope With Illness and Death of Loved One - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Judy WrightChildren who have been allowed to participate in the care of loved one, including hospice care at end of life, are better prepared later in life when losses of any kind occur. Loss of a Pet For many children the first death they may witness or participate in, is the death of a pet. When I ...
Views: 2494(3 votes) - How to Write a Holiday Letter When Life Isn’t Perfect - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2012 from jennifer dailyDear Family and Friends, Happy Holidays! This year Johnny was so excited to kick the winning goal in the fall soccer tournament! Jane got cast as the lead in the school play of Our Town, and we are so excited for her. Brad and I are more in love than ever, and our cat, Mittens, has ...
Views: 767(3 votes) - On Her Own: Teaching Your Preschooler to Dress Herself - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2010 from Rachelle SalingerOn Her Own: Teaching Your Preschooler to Dress Herself She pairs her polka dot shirt with striped pants and finishes it off with flower hair accessories. One look is all it takes: your little aspiring fashionista is experimenting with clothes again. Watching your daughter dress up by her ...
Views: 1572(3 votes) - Parenthood: Letting go again and again and again - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Sheryl PaulWhen I first began doing research for Conscious Motherhood - both the book (yet to be published) and the website - I was struck by the recurrent theme among new parents about how challenging it was to let go. The specific area of challenge differed from each person, ranging from letting go of ...
Views: 1646(3 votes) - Parenting - Deadbeat parents could be in the next room. - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Diane BabcockDeadbeat Parents This is someone who never grew up themselves and usually clings to their own parents too much or disassociates altogether. They are in fact mostly men, but women do it, too. On the other hand you can find a deadbeat parent right in the next room, leaving all of the child ...
Views: 2032(3 votes) - Raising a Child With a Positive Body Image - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Toni SchuttaMany of us hate our bodies. We shun swim suits. We are quick to find fault. Some of us are even self-loathing. The question is do you want your child to grow up with these insecurities, too? If not, what can we do as parents to help our child grow up feeling good about his/her body? And what can ...
Views: 1335(3 votes) - Reclaim Your Couple Time! - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Toni SchuttaIf you’re like most parents you devote yourself to your children, work long hours, take care of all of life’s demands and let your relationship with your loved one drop to the bottom of the heap. You may believe that since your loved one isn’t demanding your attention like the children do ...
Views: 1746(3 votes) - Ten Gifts for Dads from Daughters - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2009 from brian spilnerFathers and daughters have a very special relationship. We’ve all heard the expression “Daddy’s Little Girl” and we all know daughters who have their dads “wrapped around their fingers.” This special relationship deserves acknowledgment, particularly around the time of Father’s Day. If you’re ...
Views: 16224(3 votes) - The Bullying Epidemic - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2010 from Jo-Anne CutlerAs I was watching yet another news story on bullying, I just wanted to crawl into the tv and say, “Why can’t you see the solution??” I felt like I had bought my glasses from a different store than anyone else! Our children are not born bullies…a phrase that I hope one day becomes a mantra for ...
Views: 2248(3 votes) - The Huddle - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Kim AdesThe Rabbi at our synagogue has a way about him. He is short and bearded, and he reminds me of Papa Smurf. He sings and plays the guitar during services, chronically forgets the page number that we need to turn to, and makes a point of personally saying hello to all of the members in attendance. ...
Views: 1873(3 votes) - The Shift to Conscious Parenting - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Jo-Anne CutlerWe always have a choice, in every given moment, to be, act and communicate in whatever way we do, however, most of the time we do it unconsciously. We’ve heard it, read it or have said it many times…kids don’t come with a manual and we all do the best we can with what we know! It appears ...
Views: 2699(3 votes) - When little people go red with rage! - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Seema ThobhaniA child’s aggressive or bad behaviour can sometimes make it difficult for parents/carers to manage in a positive manner. We try hard to keep our anger in control but we are human beings, we make mistakes and sometimes we run out of patience! Here are a few things that might help us cope ...
Views: 676(3 votes) - When Your Daughter Goes To College: The Biggest Lesson A Parent Can Learn! - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Saskia RoellAs I wake up this morning, I can't believe it’s really happened. It almost feels surreal. The house feels empty and so do I. When I walk into the bathroom, the emptiness strikes me like an unexpected punch in the stomach. I don’t stumble over hairdryers, make-up, or piles of laundry. All ...
Views: 2618(3 votes) - Young Baby - How To Succeed 6 - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Peter RadfordInfant Mortality Continued Infant mortality is an epidemiological (epidemiology considers the factors affecting the health and illness of populations) indicator and is widely recognised as representing an important measure of the level of healthcare in a country. This is because there is a ...
Views: 1234(3 votes) - Character Traits To Teach And Have - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2008 from Judy WrightCharacter is the set of qualities that make somebody distinctive. It is the outward manifestation of what you believe inside your mind and spirit. It is your nature, personality and moral fiber. Your character is the attitude and set of mind which indicates to others who you are and what you ...
Views: 6360(5 votes) - Coming of Age – How to start welcoming your girl into womanhoood - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from DeAnna L'amMost of us were not welcomed into womanhood, and so our INNER MAIDEN is left inside hanging, waiting, unsure... As mothers, we vow to create a different experience for our daughters, only to find them running away! What is wrong with this picture? The first stepping-stone to welcoming your ...
Views: 1064(5 votes) - Will Your Fairy Tale End Happily? - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from anne putOnce upon a time, there was a man and women who fell madly in love, married and lived happily ever after. A typical fairy tale, from beginning to end, correct? The part often left out is the part about raising a family. Think for a moment what would happen if this part were added to the story: ...
Views: 1319(5 votes) - *** Discipline for Children - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Liz CoslineOften when discipline is mentioned it seems that the first thing that is thought of is punishment. A child does something that an adult feels is wrong and this needs to be punished so that the child has something bad to relate to whatever the child did. In this way it is believed that the child ...
Views: 1499(2 votes) - *** What to Do Dbout Lying - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Toni SchuttaA new survey shows that the average adult tells four lies a day, or 1,460 lies a year. Is it any wonder that our children tell fibs, too? Yet chances are when your child tells a whopper, it makes you mad. Why do kids lie? Kids lie for lots of reasons. One of the biggest reasons is to avoid ...
Views: 1616(2 votes) - ***Parenting Isn't Always Easy! My Teen Wants To Know How Sex Was And Is For Me! - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2007 from Wouter van der Hall"Dad, you always said I could ask anything, right?" "Sure, shoot!" "Well I know all about how sex is explained in the book you gave me, but not how it really is. How was sex for you when you were young? Was it fun, scary? And how is having sex now? Because when you're my age, it is hard to ...
Views: 2226(2 votes) - Baby Sitter Services - How Can I Find an Affordable Sitter? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Sheila HugginsFinding a babysitter that you can afford might include you lowering your criteria for a sitter. Babysitter services vary, depending on the needs of the child being cared for and the needs of the parents. For example, you can ask that a sitter also run errands for you throughout the day, do ...
Views: 668(2 votes) - Boredom Buster Ideas - How to Motivate Kids - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Susan PatersonAs a child I learned VERY early on to NEVER say "I'm bored". We'd get a job handed to us in no time flat! That didn't mean we never got bored - it just mean we quit verbalizing it. What if, instead of punishing our kids' boredom and putting a negative spin on it we prevented the boredom in ...
Views: 1187(2 votes) - Bringing Home Baby! - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Elizabeth FadenBringing home a newborn to meet your toddler for the first time can be quite a juggling act. A new baby requires a great deal of attention and work. But when you already have a young child at home, it is difficult to keep them from feeling neglected. An expecting mother with a 20 month old ...
Views: 868(2 votes) - Consequences And Effective Parenting - The Keys To Good Parenting - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Charlotte JaneParenting is a multifaceted responsibility. We are charged with everything from the most mundane of tasks such as insuring our children keep their room clean, to tasks that could challenge a five star general. Sometimes simply breaking those tasks down into clearly understandable components ...
Views: 712(2 votes) - Do Something Different - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghGive your creative family lifestyle dreams a try out. If you followed the advice in the past, you have been doing a lot of thinking lately about what sort of creative family lifestyle you could be following. Now it’s time to get your feet wet. Up to this point, everything that you have done has ...
Views: 1334(6 votes) - Graduation Time - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Jo-Anne CutlerThis month has certainly brought back memories for me as my daughter, Melissa, graduates from high school. It seems that the last 18 years have gone by in a flash as I can still remember, so vividly, my own experience of the prom and all the peripheral, but all too important details such as the ...
Views: 2409(2 votes) - Have You Used These 5 Powerful Phrases with Your Child Today? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMy son was recently complaining, “Mom, you think you know everything.” As it happens, I do. Still, he got me thinking. In our zeal to establish authority, provide guidance and just plain survive parenthood, do we sometimes go a bit overboard? While we might (think we) know the right ...
Views: 902(2 votes) - Helping Parents Understand Video Games - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Thomas E. (Jene) HeddenVideo games have evolved exponentially since the advent of the first interactive games in 1947 with the development of the Cathode Ray Tube Amusement Device (CRTAD). Baby boomers may remember playing “Tank”, “Pong” and “Space Invaders” in the seventies at arcades where the pin-ball machine ...
Views: 3806(2 votes) - How Parents Can Best Help to Raise Confidence for Their Fearful 9 Year Old Child - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Thomas LiottaAs a parent, I know that you hope and wish for the best for your child or teenager. Many parents, myself included, before I knew the philosophy of Creating Champions for Life, create an environment for their child that is meant to keep them safe and healthy but actually stalls their chances for ...
Views: 991(2 votes) - How To Feed Your Child’s Potential - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Luminita SaviucHow many parents really know how to properly raise their children? I personally believe that there are many parents out there who are really struggling. Just take a walk on the park and try to notice the interaction between the parents and their children. You will hear things like:”Stop that. ...
Views: 1945(4 votes) - How to Find a Nanny for a Long Term Relationship - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Sheila HugginsAny employer or employee would prefer to enter into a long term relationship as far as careers or job positions are concerned. Parents will try to know all it takes on how to find a nanny that can put an end to all future nanny searches. Mainly because the tediousness of going through nanny ...
Views: 662(2 votes) - How to solve conflicts regarding children - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Pearl Shanti Lodur-LionheartMany times we get questions from parents regarding daily situations in their children`s lives. Here is one of these questions we received on our fan page Conscious Parenting on Facebook. We have also shared a relevant incident in our own life at the end of this article. Question: Hello, ...
Views: 1287(2 votes) - I Love You, Mom - by Submitted on May 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAccording to family legend, my relationship with my mother did not start well. Just after I was born, I developed a bad case of eczema. It was determined that I was allergic to my mother’s breast milk, along with most of the baby formulas on the market back then. While my mother was ...
Views: 736(2 votes) - I Need A Website - Learn your many options to ensure Success - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2013 from Tori BoechnerI need a website. This is something that many people and businesses mutter to themselves on a regular basis. While some people take the time to figure out how to best move forward, others realize that there is work involved and shy away for one reason or the next. Although you may not have ...
Views: 950(2 votes) - Imagination and Play in the Electronic Age: A Book Review - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThis is a book to be enjoyed, savoring each thought, description of research, and idea. Not to be rushed through because it’s packed with important information. It’s a relief and a pleasure to learn what our common sense and intuition tells us is backed up by the literature. I share many of the ...
Views: 1506(2 votes) - Imagine! You can Enhance Your Child's Creativity and Reduce Your Guilt-Load! - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2010 from Janet WhiteheadOh Momma -the guilt of it all! You've been inundated with parenting advice meant to nourish the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual growth of your child. And within that information is a fabulous array of advice for supporting your child's play, imagination and creativity. After all, ...
Views: 3412(12 votes) - 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: 1369(4 votes) - Learning to Manage Guilt as a Parent of a Child with or Without Autism - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Connie HammerDoes parenting exist without guilt? Let’s face it - guilt comes with the territory. Whether or not your child is on the Autism spectrum, guilt is a difficult emotion to avoid no matter how hard a parent tries. If you are a seasoned parent you may have had more than a few encounters with guilt ...
Views: 1801(2 votes) - Lessons From Dad - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe shouldn't wait until Father's Day to ponder the impact our dads have on our lives, but time slips by, doesn't it? We don't always reserve much of it to appreciate the contributions our loved ones make. Thanks to this greeting card moment, we all receive reminders to reflect upon and ...
Views: 1037(2 votes) - Michael Jackson as a Reflection for Parenting. - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2011 from Bryan PostRecently, we lost a legend, a musical genius, and icon. I grew up listening to Michael Jackson from as early as I can remember. I still have his “Off the Wall” record stuck under my Mom’s bed in Oklahoma. I can recall having that record as a kid for years because it sat dusty in the top of my ...
Views: 2238(2 votes) - Newly Single and the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Meghan GehanFor those going through or recently divorced, the holidays add another layer of stress and anxiety: Will I need to interact with my ex? How do I handle the questions and advice from my family? How will I cope with being alone? How do I help my children through this time? This holiday season ...
Views: 2077(2 votes) - Oppositional Defiant Disorder - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2003 from Robert SterlingOppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is a common mental disorder seen in childhood and adolescence. The incident of ODD is, on the average, about 10% but fluctuates from study to study depending on the population and the methodology used to determine the diagnosis. ODD is seen more often in ...
Views: 5028(2 votes) - PARENTING AFTER DIVORCE - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Darlene LancerChildren intuitively know that there are problems in a marriage, sometimes despite their parents' best efforts to hide them. They may even believe divorce is a welcome relief from their parents' hot or cold war. However, they do not share their parents' need to separate, but on the contrary, ...
Views: 2358(4 votes) - Positive Parenting Tips for a Happy Trip to the Grocery Store - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Bonnie LiottaIs it your role as a parent to buy your toddler a cookie so he is quiet in the store? No! Is it your role as a parent to give in to your child because she is sad? No! Is it your role to make them happy? No! It is your role to teach your toddler, child or teenager the life skills they need to ...
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