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- Born to Be Unique - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2009 from Samantha JohnsonIt doesn’t take long for a parent to realize that not all children act alike, but we seldom know what to do about it. One child may be bubbly and outgoing while another is reserved and withdrawn. One may demand constant attention while another is content to be left on her own. Studies ...
Views: 1770 - Parent Involvement Key To Student Achievement - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2008 from Dr. Stephen JonesEducators have said active parent involvement raises a student’s academic performance. Yet school districts have witnessed a steady decline in parent participation. Gone are the days when a mother stayed at home to raise children and participate in school activities. Parents are happy when ...
Views: 1770(2 votes) - Addictions, Depression, Anxiety and Other Goodies. - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2014 from Emma ViglucciBeing parented by imperfect parents/caregivers is considered a traumatic experience of childhood in some of the trauma and attachment literature and information I have come across. This includes being abused, abandoned and/or neglected to various degrees. When trauma is defined in this ...
Views: 1769 - Hypnobirthing: The Secret To Having An Easy, Pain-Free, Natural Childbirth! - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Ro LittleWe’ve all heard the horror stories .. stories of the 24-hour labour followed by many more tiring hours of endless pushing. That’s enough to get ladies to stop making babies all together! But these ladies did not use hypnobirthing. They have not yet heard the secret. Well ... it’s time the ...
Views: 1769 - Permissive Parenting - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2015 from Joyette Fabien"Children are a gift from the Lord;a real Blessing". The Holy Bible calls upon parents to love their children. Not only must parents execute this noble duty, but they must, in so doing, protect, feed and nurture their children throughout their childhood and provide them with sound values which ...
Views: 1769 - 5 Thing to NEVER Say to your CHILD! - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Carl LogreccoAs parents, we would agree that we love our children. Perhaps even more than we have ever loved anyone. However, most children, especially weight-challenged children, may remember things that we said to them years ago, that keep them from experiencing love. Before I became a father, a friend ...
Views: 1768(3 votes) - Nutrition And Dental Health For Kids - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Steven BrazisIn this day and age of fast and processed foods it can be a challenge to ensure a healthy diet for your family. Everyone wants to provide good food for their families, but how to do that when the stores are full of processed foods and fast food chains are everywhere boggles the mind. However, ...
Views: 1768 - Sibling Combat: Let's Call A Truce! - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Karen DeBoltSummer time is traditionally a time of backyard barbeques, swimming at the public pool, eating watermelon and . . . beating up your pesty little brother. Okay Okay, not exactly your idea of an ideal summer pastime? Mine either! Yet, unstructured summer play times and family ...
Views: 1767 - Tricky Balance - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Carolyn StoneLately I have had balance on my mind. I am thinking of the difficult balance between a parent’s desire to protect a child and the child’s normal desire to be more independent. This balance is more tricky when with an atypical child — whether due to ADD, learning disability, or Asperger ...
Views: 1767(2 votes) - Top 9 Online Tools to Support Homeschooling - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2018 from Barbara MitchellOne of the greatest concerns of parents who opt for homeschooling is the excessive use of technology. If your child learns from home, is it okay to use the tablet instead of textbooks all the time? - It’s okay as long as you use the right apps and tools. You will still limit screen time ...
Views: 1766 - How Do Parents Feel When Their Children Tell The Truth! - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Antoinette CapriRecently, while shopping in the market, a little girl tells her mother that she hates when she spends so much time with her boyfriend and not with her. The mother doesn't react to the little girl, but instead chooses to ignore her statement and kept on shopping for her groceries. The little girl ...
Views: 1765(4 votes) - The Religion We All Belong To! - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2014 from Dr. Mona AeyshaThere are many cultures in this world and all are aware of the name, ‘cultural differences’. We think we belong to a different region so our likes and dislikes are different. We feel we behave similarly while living in the same group and follow the same religious teachings that each one of us ...
Views: 1765 - Parents Need A Time Out Too! - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Meg HubbardHi There, I'm Meg, Coach at Your Amazing Life. I want to share a story with you about my "time out" lesson as a parent. And guess what, parents really do need a timeout too! Here's my story. I bought my first ever, nice sports car, a 1993 Trans Am, with the LT1 motor, and T tops. Now ...
Views: 1763(4 votes) - Be a Dream Promoter - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2010 from Bruce MillsDreams are like the Candy above, they make you feel good. So are you a dream promoter or crusher? Do you support your dreams and dreams of others or do you crush them like stepping on a grape on the floor? I really work on not being judgemental of others dreams. I do hear everyday from people ...
Views: 1762(10 votes) - Planning for Parenthood - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2009 from Connie HammerExpecting your first child is a very exciting time in your life that comes with an assortment of ideas to ponder, topics to discuss and decisions to make. As a first time parent, you may find yourself overwhelmed by all the alternatives presented to you. Choosing the color for the baby’s room, ...
Views: 1762 - Teach your child about money - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2003 from Sandra Baptist -What are we teaching our children about money? Hopefully something! I remember when I was growing up, our family did not discuss money. Money was a taboo subject, discussed by the parents and handled by the father. This is one thing that I wish that was discussed more openly when I was ...
Views: 1762(1 vote) - Good Business Attitude Comes from Consequences - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Kevin BurnsConsequences are the guideposts of your moral compass. If there were no consequences, people would run roughshod over each other. Items in your garage would be stolen by your neighbors. Police forces would become irrelevant. You would leave the doors unlocked because, what’s the point? Business ...
Views: 1761(1 vote) - Child Discipline Tips – How to Discipline Kids without Arguments - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Jean TracyWhat happens to discipline when your child argues with you? Does the discipline become a battle? Learn 3 ways to model character and practice the winning formula for solving arguments. It’s time you get the respect you deserve. The Discipline Problem: Endless Arguing between You and Your ...
Views: 1760(4 votes) - Shrinky's Guide to Parenting: How to Help Your Troubled Grown-Up Child (Part 3) - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Glenn BergerIn Part One we learned the importance of accepting and learning about your child's condition. In Part Two we learned about the necessity of finding your child a great mentor. In Part Three we will learn the ways your child needs your involvement to find their way to health and happiness. You ...
Views: 1760 - Dating After Divorce: Be Careful About How You Tell Your Kids - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2012 from Rosalind SedaccaBy Rosalind Sedacca, CCT We all know divorce creates havoc in any family’s life, especially when children are involved. Moving on after divorce can also be challenging. It’s a time to be very gentle, both with yourself as well as with your children. Chances are, you made a considerable ...
Views: 1759 - Say "Yes" As Often As You Can - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtOur role as a parent is to guide our children through life which means setting boundaries and saying “No” quite often. I would like to suggest a slightly different approach, or at least one that puts the emphasis in a different area. Here’s what I mean. My approach to dealing with children ...
Views: 1759 - The Self-Esteem We Are Blessed With! - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2014 from Dr. Mona AeyshaSelf-esteem is one of the natural things that we all have been blessed with since birth. A tiny baby cannot do anything for her, hence can cry, drink, blink, observes, and can feel emotions. Although the intensity of the emotions are not very much visible, but they are present even at the time ...
Views: 1759 - Getting Your Student Ready for College - by Submitted on Jul 06, 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: 1757(1 vote) - Those Are Fighting Words - Now What - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Kim AdesIt's the end of another great day in the world of real estate. You held a contract together despite the home inspection results, while maintaining your commission. You listed two sellable properties. You enjoyed three hours of and managing those leads. You are standing in the kitchen whipping up ...
Views: 1757(3 votes) - Teaching Your Kids About Money - Setting the Financial Thermostat - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2010 from Daniel BrittonA key concept in teaching your children about money is the awareness that as an adult your past programming determines every thought that forms in your mind. With this knowledge we can give our children positive messages and a healthy financial conditioning. As a child our conditioning, ...
Views: 1755(4 votes) - Parenting Tips For Toddlers: 3 Tips To Keep Your Child Happy And Healthy - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2011 from Michael LeeWelcoming a new member into your family is always life-changing and therefore, a little bit challenging as well. Luckily, there are parenting tips for toddlers you can rely on when your baby cries unexpectedly or refuses to accept nourishment. Dealing with little kids can be especially ...
Views: 1754 - Thumb, Finger and Pacifier Sucking Habits: What Should You Do? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2007 from Connie LimonBaby and Toddler thumb sucking habits are very common. These habits are considered to have a soothing and calming effect on babies and toddlers. There is a natural need to suck present in all infants. Infants have been known to suck their thumbs before they are born and right after being ...
Views: 1752 - Communicating with Children and Family - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Marie BarrettCommunicating with our children and family is about relating in love, one on one, with each individual member of that family. From one point of view, we don’t choose our family of origin. From a higher perspective, we do. We choose our parents and our family; we choose those who will help us ...
Views: 1751(1 vote) - Diversity and Bully-busting: 4 Tips To Stop Bullying and Bias Before It Happens - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2006 from Deb CaponneFasten your seat belt and get on the diversity train! Experts agree that bullying not only exists in every school and community in our country, but it is also escalating at a frightening pace. Bullying, defined as strong preying on the weak has reached epidemic proportions in the U.S. as ...
Views: 1751 - 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) - Happy Father’s Day to the Unsung Heroes, Dads - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2016 from Thabet Sava HassanAs Father’s Day approaches (June 16th, 2013), I began to contemplate about significant means to pay tribute to the forsaken heroes, our fathers. We should seize the opportunity to pay respect toward our dads by celebrating the event in joyous manners. The fundamental question should focus on ...
Views: 1750 - Increasing Competence as a Dad - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Armin BrottDear MrDad. I'm a new father. I haven't had much experience with infants and I want to be involved in my daughter's care, but every time I try to pick her up, she starts to fret. How can I feel more competent? A: Few things can make a man feel less like a man than feeling incompetent. And ...
Views: 1749 - Parenting By Proxy - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2013 from Ann Catherine C.Ht., D.D.Proxy is defined by Merriam-Webster as the “authority or power to act for another”, which is essentially what we do as parents. In the midst of today’s busy schedules and majority of two-parent working households and single parenting, the task of best caring for and nurturing our children can ...
Views: 1749 - Transition Times-A Time For Learning - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2010 from Sandra DyeTransition times are often stressful for parents and children. Your child may experience transitions in many different ways. Their response may be of great excitement and anticipation which puts them in an emotionally charged or at the other end of the continuum, they might be so engrossed in ...
Views: 1749(1 vote) - Traps to Avoid When It Comes to Behaviors That Can Annoy - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2013 from Connie HammerAs parents we would all love to have a quick and efficient way of changing some of the negative behaviors our children display. There are behaviors that irritate us, embarrass us and exasperate us, and ones that present a safety issue at times. And then there are those unique, repetitive ...
Views: 1749(2 votes) - 3 Tips Single Parents Need To Know - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2013 from Tina TessinaHow To Be a Happier -- and More Successful -- Single Parent Are you a single parent struggling with how to make it all work? Dr. Romance offers three tips to happier single parenting. 1. Be a Grownup. I know you’ve probably had a tough time, but you’re a parent, and your child’s ...
Views: 1748(1 vote) - A Request To Parents - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2014 from Dr. Mona AeyshaHow parents introduce their children to others impact on their personalities strongly. There are many examples that may clarify the concept better. Let us consider: A parent is introducing his/her child to his/her relative/friend and says with a smiling face- a. She is too aggressive. ...
Views: 1748 - Plan My Baby Program - Baby Gender Prediction - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2013 from Katty JoelYou may be thinking that this is too good to be true but all I ask is 3 minutes; and this will be the most important 3 minutes of your life. I know that you are here today to learn how to accurately choose the gender of your future baby and I am here to help you make that choice. You may ask how ...
Views: 1748 - Is Family Mealtime Important? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Leah DaviesAccording to recent surveys, less than half of the families in the United States actually sit down to a meal on a regular basis. Yet, studies report that family meals are strongly related to the development of adolescent mental health and stability. A Harvard Medical School study found that ...
Views: 1747 - MIRACLE PREGNANCY - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Praveenben's "Parenting Skills"One of the events that complete a woman’s life is to bear a child and rear it from infancy to adulthood. The process for this starts with a pregnancy, a normal biological function for any healthy woman of child-bearing age. For some women however, bringing this progression to fulfillment is a ...
Views: 1747(2 votes) - SuperBabyOnline – Resources for Your Child’s Development - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2017 from Kalyna KapurThe SuperBabyOnline is a one-stop-shop to address your child's learning and development needs and is an ideal blog for parenting. The SuperBaby products available for purchase are all centres around learning and development. The 'Alphabet' model will expose your child to the same concept using ...
Views: 1747(1 vote) - No Parent Is Perfect - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Mark GregstonWanna Know What You Can Do to Guarantee that Your Children Won't Fall Prey to Drugs, Sex and Peer Pressure in the Teen Years? I often talk to people who believe that teaaching good values, taking their kids to church every time the doors are open, putting them in a religious school and ...
Views: 1746 - 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) - 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) - Do You Want To Raise A Courageous Child? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Shaya KassCourage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear. -Ambrose Redmoon Courage is certainly a character trait that we want in ourselves and in our children. But what makes someone courageous? How can we foster courage? And, perhaps most ...
Views: 1744 - Parenting Adult Children - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Jane AdamsYour Money or Your Life? Financial independence is a benchmark of maturity, and money is often the stage on which parents and their grown children act out the drama of separation. When, why and how much we help our kids financially depends on what we can afford and whether we think our help ...
Views: 1744 - Dr. Romance Video: Is it normal to argue with your spouse about your kids? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2013 from Tina Tessinaclick here for video It is not necessary to argue about parenting your kids. Couples usually argue about how their parents raised them, and they want to do the same (or the opposite) of what hteir parents did. How Not to Pass Your Family Dysfunction on to your kids: 1. Don't do ...
Views: 1743(3 votes) - Shrinky's Guide to Parenting: How to Help Your Troubled Grown-Up Child (Part 4) - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Glenn BergerIn this series I explain the steps families need to follow in order to best help their troubled adult-child. To review the previous articles, 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 childís condition and ...
Views: 1743 - A Safe Place for Kids - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Laurie GrayThere were times during the weeks that followed my daughter’s birth that she would cry, and I would wonder why. She was warm and dry and well-fed, but she still cried. I remember holding her in my arms and rocking her and suddenly realizing that she missed the security of my womb. She wanted ...
Views: 1742 - Incorporate Effective Toddler Discipline Without Spanking! - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Neelima ReddyThere are ups and downs in parenting and there are chances of making plenty of mistakes along the way. One of the major challenge for you is the toddler discipline, how and when to do it. Toddlers need discipline as it teaches responsibility, acceptable behavior and self control. Toddler ...
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