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- A Change of Heart – Healing with Mother - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFor as long as I could remember, my mother and I had never been close. I’m sure she held me as a young child and of course she loved me, but as I was growing up and into adulthood, I never felt connected to her. Over the years, I always envied my girlfriend’s relationships with their mothers. I ...
Views: 1032(1 vote) - A Compilation Of All Of The Best Parenting Tips - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Charlotte JaneParenting is one of the greatest accomplishments we will make in life. It is also one of the greatest challenges. It is not difficult to become overwhelmed when trying to meet these challenges. The following tips will provide direction in keeping that from happening. They can help us ...
Views: 751(1 vote) - A Crystal Ball for Parents - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Michelle GottliebHave you ever thought about what magical talent or tool that you would want? Do you want a magic wand? The ability to fly? I know what many parents have wished for: a crystal ball! I cannot tell you the number of parents that have struggled over a decision about their children, hoping that they ...
Views: 1350(3 votes) - A Deeper Look at Mariska Hargitay’s Five Life Principles - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Joan ChamberlainThe Magazine was Published in the Fall of 2010. I Reviewed the Article in the Fall of 2010. My “Good Housekeeping” magazine came the other day and I’ve finally had time to sit down and go through it. It’s a magazine with a long, great history and it has done well evolving through its ...
Views: 2986(1 vote) - A Letter of Apology to My Parents, Whom I Love and Adore - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOn the subject of my lamentable journey through puberty, and how it must have driven you to distraction. Dear Mom and Dad, I am writing to formally apologize, for all the moments (weeks? years?) of pain and misery that I might have inadvertently caused you, throughout my formative ...
Views: 18253(2 votes) - A Mothers Parting Gift - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Dellaina van der LeerIn the sixteen years that I have been in the field of healing arts I have experienced others with a great sense of hopelessness and purposelessness change their lives around. I have seen people that have been given a death sentence ‘regress it’ and I have seen those that have been shot, tortured ...
Views: 1445(4 votes) - A New Vision of Parenting - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt's an honor for me to be a new Intent voice for parenting and family issues along with Barbara Nicholson, my friend and co-author, who will post separately. My passion is centered on the parent/child connection, that most sacred and spiritual bond. For over fifteen years we have been working ...
Views: 733(1 vote) - A paradigm shift - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2010 from Pearl Shanti Lodur-LionheartParents all over the world, especially mothers, are now opening up their hearts and they see... They see that people need to raise their children differently, in a conscious way, instead of repeating inherited patterns from their own parents. They want to give their children a higher ...
Views: 2195(10 votes) - A Prescription for Energy-Deprived Parents - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMy Review of a Two-Day Energy Medicine Workshop with Donna Eden and David Feinstein Here is something to consider for your conscious parenting toolkit: Energy Medicine, by Donna Eden. By following Donna’s suggestions and working with your body’s meridians, chakras and other subtle energies, ...
Views: 655(1 vote) - A Presence Practice for Multi-tasking Overachievers - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHello friends. I have been trying to write, off and on all day long, but I just couldn’t concentrate. Maybe it was the weather. We had one of those hot sunny days, interrupted by a sudden, blustery storm that dumped buckets and buckets of rain. The rain usually clears the air, but today it left ...
Views: 1057(1 vote) - A Single Mother Looks at Fatherhood - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA good friend and fellow single mother was telling me about her plans to attend her daughter’s “Father’s Day Breakfast” at school today. A little awkward, perhaps, but what the heck. As a single mother raising sons, Father’s Day has always been a bit of a delicate proposition for me. When ...
Views: 784(1 vote) - A Smooth Pregnancy - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Dr Ana GarciaIt is common greeting among people to ask each other how are they when meeting, but when you are pregnant there is a meaning beyond the courtesy question: they really are enquiring to know how you are since so many things can happen during the joyous but possibly delicate state of pregnancy. The ...
Views: 2641(1 vote) - A Spiritual Defense of Nadya Suleman: Mother of Octuplets - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt’s almost like witnessing a stoning in Afghanistan. When news hit that a single mother was giving birth to Octuplets, the first rocks were tossed. Then, with each subsequent revelation about Nadya’s life, the stones came fast and furious. Some are disgraced with the fact that she’s not ...
Views: 578(1 vote) - A Stand for Our Mothers is a Stand for Our World - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com Authors"The best way to care for the children of our world is to care for their mothers." ~Kimberly King Dear Friends of Peace, Mother's Day is a time to honor the immeasurable value and ...
Views: 709(1 vote) - A Wake up call to the World - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Pearl Shanti Lodur-LionheartIt is indeed wonderful to LIVE in this fantastic time of awakening! Yet – at the same time we have to participate in this awakening – WE ARE THE CHANGE ! We have a tremendous resource in our hearts – LOVE… LOVE is the future of this planet. LOVE is the hope for our children and ...
Views: 1547(10 votes) - Adoption: Educate Yourself Before You Sign on the Dotted Line - by Submitted on May 15, 2009 from Vikki ZieglerA common theme seems to be “you get what you paid for” in the adoption business. Buyers Beware! States govern the statutes over a legal adoption but adoption agencies have little monitoring and standards that are enforced to prevent adoptions gone bad from happening. Many agencies are ...
Views: 1631(1 vote) - Aggressive Child Behavior Part II: 7 Tools to Stop Fighting in School and at Home - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2010 from James LehmanIn part 2 of this two-part series, James discusses exactly what to do when your children get in trouble for fighting at school or at home—and the right kinds of consequences to give them so they learn to use appropriate behavior instead of lashing out when they feel like hitting someone the next ...
Views: 2743(5 votes) - All My Mothers - by Submitted on May 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHappy Mother's Day to all the wonderful, nurturing women in the world! i think we are all mothers in some way. We give birth through our creativity and our caring. We garden, feed the birds, volunteer, parent our pets. There is an intuitive sense of care-taking that just comes with being a ...
Views: 592(1 vote) - Allow Your Child To Be the Master Of His Body - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Shaya KassTake care of your body. It's the only place you have to live. Jim Rohn I remember when my oldest son was born, it was November. He was born in Los Angeles and my Mom came from New York for the big event. My mother insisted on dressing him to go home from the hospital. Being a New Yorker (and ...
Views: 1497(3 votes) - Always Stressing Over Family Meals? Here's Your Solution! - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtThe time is 5 o'clock and your stomach clentches - what to make for dinner is the question racing through your mind. You know you want to prepare healthy meals for your family, but you are tired and do not have all the ingredients for your favourite "go to" recipe, so you pull out the frozen ...
Views: 1332(1 vote) - An Attitude of Gratitude - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Tracy Tresidder"A felt sense of wonder, thankfulness & appreciation for life" Robert Emmons Gratitude is one of those things that we wish the teenagers of today showed more of. Often, as parents, we forget to express our own gratitude for the people and things we have in our lives that make it so special. ...
Views: 1412(1 vote) - Are You Having All You Can Take Of Your Child Misbehavior Troubles? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Paul DonahueIt's every single parent's fear. Life had been going along without too much trouble, then all of a sudden, you might be having child misbehavior troubles and you don't know what to do. Read along and hopefully you'll understand that many many others are having the same issues. Perhaps your ...
Views: 1020(2 votes) - Avoiding Behavior Issues at Holiday Parties - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Sherrie Hardy“It’s all fun and games until...” Because of the change in routine, excitement surrounding presents and the sheer number of people around, holiday parties can end abruptly with a breakdown. Enjoy your holiday party to the fullest by following these suggestions: Beforehand • Assess the ...
Views: 1077(1 vote) - Babies And Toddlers - How To Succeed 2 - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Peter RadfordDevelopment An infant between 12 months and 36 months old exhibits a number of changes that form part of its process of development. The following series of observations focuses on that particular time span, and highlights those changes that may be classified as a “milestone.” It will ...
Views: 946(1 vote) - Babies And Toddlers - How To Succeed 5 - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Peter RadfordDevelopment An infant between 12 months and 36 months old exhibits a number of changes that form part of its process of development. The following series of observations focuses on that particular time span, and highlights those changes that may be classified as a “milestone.” It will ...
Views: 912(3 votes) - Babysitters Service - 7 Tips to Hire the Sitter You Want - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Sheila HugginsHave you been looking for babysitters service? Do you know if you are looking in the right places? Are you quickly becoming frustrated with the search? Does everything seem like a dead end? We would like to help you in your quest for a reputable and trustworthy babysitter. By the end of this ...
Views: 702(1 vote) - Babysitting Services Websites - Are They Legit? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Sheila HugginsIt’s really hard to know when you are being scammed online because many scammers are able to fake their websites well enough that the red flags never go up. You are right to be worried about trusting a website with finding a child care provider/babysitter for your family. However, not all ...
Views: 889(1 vote) - Back To School Bully Defense - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2007 from Denny StreckerBully Defense on the Bus Tip 1: Sit near the front of the bus! Sitting close to the driver will make bullies and teasers think twice before acting for fear of getting caught. Tip 2: Don't stay silent! Unless you feel that another kid will physically attack you if you speak up, remaining ...
Views: 2981(1 vote) - Back to School, Back to Bullying? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Kathy SlattengrenWe certainly hope that back to school does not mean back to bullying! Unfortunately being bullied at school is the reality for too many children. According to the National Crime Prevention Council, "Bullying has become a tidal wave of epic proportions." Everyone's Role In her book The ...
Views: 1590(5 votes) - Being a Mother - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn honor of Mother's Day - this post is about being a Mother. It is a tribute to our mothers - the actual mothers we have had - but it is also a tribute to the mother that is within each one of us, every day, all of the time. Read below to see what I am talking about… :) We have all been ...
Views: 1118(1 vote) - Being A Parent Is Tough - Here Is Some Effective Advice To Make It Easier - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Charlotte JaneMany parents assume that everything they have to know about raising their kids is self evident, but sometimes it's necessary to pick up some new skills. This is because not one person is absolutely perfect; every person has areas of improvement or weaknesses that they need to improve upon. The ...
Views: 544(1 vote) - Best of the INTENTernet: Thanks, Dad! - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFor this week's best of the INTENTernet, we have gathered the best content around the web on honoring our fathers--this Sunday and all year-round. Not only do we have great gift and un-boring gift ideas for your old man, we have also collected informative articles, quotations and a classic ...
Views: 973(1 vote) - Boomer with Children: How does your Garden Grow? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Kim Kirmmse TothRemember when your kids were little and you thought they would never grow up? You felt like you were going to be tying sneakers forever, going to parent/teacher conferences and endless soccer tournaments till you were old and gray. Well, you are older…maybe gray…maybe not. But, they really ...
Views: 1707(1 vote) - Boundaries- Why Are They Needed? - by Imagine a child who lacks ownership of his own life, has no self-control, and lacks respect for others. If these were the qualities of your son, how would you feel for his future wives?
Yes, wives is plural, this is one major reason we need to set boundaries for our children – their future. ...
Views: 13157(1 vote) - Breastfeeding Tips - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from Diba TilleryFeeling frazzled with breastfeeding? You're not alone. Review our tips for success. The first few weeks of breastfeeding can be very challenging for a new mom. Here are a few tips to help you succeed: - Choose a comfortable place to nurse. Sit back, rest your head and neck and use a foot ...
Views: 788(2 votes) - Bullying at School: Parent Action Steps You Need to Know - by Submitted on May 31, 2009 from Barry KarefulParents of children enduring school bullying are often very reluctant to inform teachers or school administration about this problem. Reasons vary from simply not knowing who to talk to at the school, the correct procedure, or even a distrust that the school system will take appropriate action. ...
Views: 659(1 vote) - But, You Don't Know My Ex! - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Jill DarceyThis is one of the most common comments heard when talking with people about an Ex. Those of us who are parents and inside a Complex Family often have an Ex, and we normally believe it is near impossible to get on with them. Let's face it, it didn't work when we were married or partners, so why ...
Views: 2973(4 votes) - Can Parenting Be a Spiritual Path? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn the months after giving birth to my daughter, I often lamented that I didn’t have time for traditional spiritual practice. Between nursing, changing, bathing, laundry, dishes and keeping up with my job, spiritual practice has slipped out of my life. Most days, I wonder how I’ll ever find ...
Views: 594(1 vote) - Candy Bouquets with a Surprise in the Bottom - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2013 from Tracey FarmerBeing a mom who loves to celebrate Valentine's Day with her children just as much as she does with her husband, I am always on the look out for something fun, different, and inexpensive that I can do for the kids. Last year, our grocery store was selling cute candy bouquets, but the price tag ...
Views: 1231(1 vote) - Celebrate National Adoption Awareness Month with the Perfect Personalized Gift - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Diana EnnenNovember is National Adoption Awareness Month, a time to be thankful for the joys adoption has brought to countless families and mindful of the many foster children in this country still waiting for families to call their own. If you or someone you know has been fortunate enough to build a ...
Views: 2701(1 vote) - Celebrating Each Phase of Motherhood - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsGraduation and wedding season will soon be upon us. Time to dust off the wingtips and cough up some dough for appropriate presents. A sometimes expensive and painful (could just be the shoes) experience, I know that many in my world wonder why we've got to appear at these events. Yet, looking at ...
Views: 894(1 vote) - Change Begins with Parenting - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDo you feel the energetic vibration pulsating across the country? It’s called change. Our nation as we know it is about to undergo a massive alteration. Our new leader, President Barack Obama, is calling for us to transform our ways. The president is asking congressional leaders to join ...
Views: 636(1 vote) - Child Daycare Dos and Don'ts - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Alicia BowyerWhen deciding on different forms of child daycare, there are many important things to consider. I struggled for quite awhile with my daycare decision when I went back to work after my first child but settled on a daycare center. I like the laws that the government has in place that public ...
Views: 2993(1 vote) - Childhood Mental Disorders: Repetitive Behaviors That Usually Involve Movement - by The group of mental disorders discussed here have behavioral characteristics that were once thought to be very different from one another but are now considered similar because of their repetitious nature that usually involves movement.
Tic Disorder should be included in this group and has ...
Views: 3736(1 vote) - Children Are Not Pawns in Divorce - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from PD RiversChildren Are Not Pawns Has your significant other become “de trop” (as the French like to say)? Has he or she gone outside of your relationship for anything other than a casual friendship? Have you cause to re-examine your relationship? All too often we allow ...
Views: 3201(2 votes) - Children Need Help During Difficult Allergy Season - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Leah FriedmanWhile other kids enjoyed summer vacations with their grandparents, Neil Adams was in the emergency room—once again fighting to breathe. For Neil there was no possibility of visiting his grandparent’s farm; he had asthma and a severe allergy to horses. For children like Neil, summer heralds the ...
Views: 996(1 vote) - Children's Meditation: Many ways to connect within - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMallika's post about the TM movement and children's meditation touched my heart and reminded me how I've been quietly helping children meditate for the past 25 years, not calling it "meditation." At least not till recently. Because when I started in the inner city schools in Los Angeles, it was ...
Views: 791(1 vote) - Choosing the best type of toys for your Kids - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Scottie ChimeraThe holiday season has arrived, which means it is time to buy gifts for friends and relatives. Perhaps the lion’s share of gift buying is done with children in mind. And out of this, the biggest share is buying toys for them. If there is one thing all children in the world have in common, it is ...
Views: 613(1 vote) - Coming Of Age Rites Of Passage For Girls - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2008 from Hemitra CrecraftI taught my first Coming of Age class for mothers and their daughters in April of 1994. I remember walking into the workshop room, sitting down and looking into the eyes of 10 little girls who clung to the sides of the women with them. I immediately saw myself as a young girl in their eyes – ...
Views: 8199(1 vote) - Coming-of-Age Ceremonies as Preventative Medicine - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from DeAnna L'amI have a confession to make: When I saw Dr. Christiane Northrup’s post on Facebook I was dumbfounded… Following my guest appearance on her radio show, Dr. Northrup wrote about my work of mentoring girls into womanhood: “Preventive medicine at its finest!” The reason this statement was such a ...
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