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- Box Lunch Recipes - 12 Tips to Jazz Up Your Kid's Lunch! - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Kathryn KesslerSchool has been part of your everyday routine for the past month now and already the kids are crying about their "boring" lunch choices. What if your schedule is too busy to spend time being creative with your child’s lunches? What are you supposed to do? Here are just a few questions I hear ...
Views: 1675 - Monkey See, Monkey Do:AKA Parenthood - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2014 from Robert CrutchfieldYears ago I was participating in a men's bible study class. The topic that day was parenthood. Many of the men present had grown children and grandchildren. At some point in the discussion, I commented that my observation had always been that parenthood was a big game of monkey see, monkey do. ...
Views: 1674 - Rich Intimacy Between Parents Brings up Confident Kids! - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2015 from Dr. Mona AeyshaHow can you give a different Background to your kids? We, being parents, want to give our kids the best of all: education, health, success, happiness and whatever they desire. To gain the goals above, we adapt different strategies and techniques. Some hire classes of different kinds to keep ...
Views: 1673 - Be Your Own Coach to Achieve Your Parenting Goal - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2010 from Barbara BeccariParent-coaching is about asking questions so that parents make up their own minds about how they would like to “be” with their children. So here are some great coaching questions to ask yourself to help you stay closely connected to your children. How would you like your ...
Views: 1673 - Drifting, Slipping, Rushing Time: An essay for parents - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2004 from Susie Cortright“When are we going to go again?” my oldest daughter always wants to know, “just you and me?” Cassidy is five, and she shares a home with two younger siblings whose demands for my eye contact are constant and loud. So I try to orchestrate this one-on-one time with her on a somewhat regular ...
Views: 1673(1 vote) - The Secret to Helping Your Child Excel in School and in Life - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtIs your child struggling in school? Does your child stall when it comes time to do homework? Does your child’s teacher often comment that your child is capable, but is just not working to his or her potential? Or, does your child do alright in school, but seems a bit bored or lacks enthusiasm ...
Views: 1673(6 votes) - Winning the Battle and the War: Parenting a Strong-willed Child - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2008 from Aaron WelchHe seems so cute and funny most of the time. My four-year-old son has a sense of humor that can truly make his daddy laugh. His vocabulary is advanced, his smile can light up any room and there are times that having a conversation with him melts my heart…but there are days when I understand ...
Views: 1673 - 8 Easy Ways to Motivate Your Kids - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Mark FooAnyone with kids can agree that their children are the most important and precious people in their lives. Every parent wants nothing but the best for their kids and they hope they strive to do great in everything they do. Kids are just like adults, they too can develop motivational brick walls ...
Views: 1672(2 votes) - Getting Your Freshman Ready For College - by Submitted on Jul 01, 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: 1672(1 vote) - Limiting Screen Time for Your Kids - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Kathy SlattengrenDo you feel your kids are spending too much time watching TV, playing video games and being on the computer? Do ever find it challenging to get them to turn off the TV or computer and go outside to play? If so, join the crowd! How much time are kids really spending with media? The ...
Views: 1672(4 votes) - Parenting: Getting Technical - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Diane BabcockGetting Technical Psychological Type was developed by Carl Jung to explain some of the apparently random differences in people's behaviour because of the different ways that people use their minds. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator© (MBTI) helps explain why different kinds of people: are ...
Views: 1672(1 vote) - The Holiday Season: Anger, Grief, Gratitude, and Resolutions - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Jack EliasDecember is a complex time of the year for many of us. It is a time of blessings and celebration but for many it is a time of loneliness and sadness fueled by anger or grief. My experience of joy and celebration at this time of year is always colored by the fact that my dear mother passed ...
Views: 1672(2 votes) - What is the Difference Between Legal Separation and Divorce? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Dana McIntyreA legal separation is different from a divorce because it does not put a legal end to the marriage. Different states have different laws in reference to what technically defines a legal separation. Some states require you to go to court and obtain a court order that outlines the rights and ...
Views: 1672(4 votes) - Does Parents’ Divorce Translate Into More Student Loan Debt? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Jeff MictaborA study conducted by researchers at Rice University and the University of Wisconsin and published in the December 2010 issue of the Journal of Family Issues concludes that college students whose parents are divorced or remarried receive less financial support from their parents than do students ...
Views: 1671 - Cyberbullying - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Tiffany StaggsBullying has made its way from the schoolyard to just about any place your child might be. With the expanding social media outlets, the ease of access to the Internet bullying can follow our kids everywhere, and it’s much harder now to report than running and telling a teacher. While most ...
Views: 1669(2 votes) - Does My Daughter Need Therapy? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Diana Weiss-WisdomDoes My Daughter Need Therapy? Dear Dr. Diana My twenty-five year old daughter is having a difficult time. She’s in graduate school in another state and when she recently came home for a visit, she seemed very depressed and unhappy. We try to talk with her but it’s really hard. She ...
Views: 1669(2 votes) - Mommy burnout and saying "No" - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Bo BradleyMom's set the example for their family. Saying No is a part of setting and holding clear boundaries which make the entire house calmer and smoother because everyone has clarity and knows those boundaries. Always giving in and saying yes to children creates an entitlement monster who are bound to ...
Views: 1669(2 votes) - Talk Your Child Clever - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2003 from Susan du PlessisMost parents can hardly wait for their baby to say its first word. This usually happens between nine months and a year. From about two years, the child should be able to use simple phrases, and by three he should be able to use full sentences. By four, he should be fully able to talk, although ...
Views: 1669(1 vote) - For Father’s Day – The Best Thing a Dad Can Do for his Child - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2011 from Glenn BergerFather’s Day is about appreciating dads. I am a Dad, and I can use all the appreciation I can get. In honor of this year’s festivities, let’s remember just how much influence dads can have in their kids’ lives. As a gift to all the dads out there – since you are so important, here is the best ...
Views: 1668(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: I threw temper tantrums, broke things, yelled and demanded a divorce - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2013 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I'm a middle eastern single mother in my late twenties. suffering from depression and stress. As a child, I always wanted extra care and attention from my parents. I was closer to my father than my mother. When I was molested by an uncle, I complained to my parents ...
Views: 1666(1 vote) - Truth or Conqequence - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2008 from Diane AckermanTruth or Consequence By Diane J. Ackerman Children should respect their elders. Is this true? Ones first response might be, “Well of course it’s true!” However, if we were to think through this illusion we may discover that the reality is children do not respect their ...
Views: 1666 - The New Generation: 4 Healthy Skills You Should Teach Your Children - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2017 from Anica OaksLife moves fast, and this is reflected in our health: we eat fast food and foods that cook fast, foods filled with preservatives and additives, and exercise gets ignored in favor of working late or doing homework. Our children learn from our example, and we all know that we want better for our ...
Views: 1665(1 vote) - How to stop toddler's biting in easy five steps? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Praveenben's "Parenting Skills"Children try to express emotions that they cannot yet put into words in this form. Perhaps they are experimenting. Sometimes it is an act of defense. In another case it is an emotion of frustration. Here is what you can do in 3 easy steps to stop children from biting. 1. Avoid rewarding ...
Views: 1664 - 3 Steps to Break Negative Patterns - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2014 from Beate CheletteAfter all the hours of therapy and self-help, self-discoveries, self-realizations, and self-improvements I’ve made, I just identified yet another layer of unresolved issues that I need to deal with. Can you relate? When will we finally be done evolving and growing into the person who we want ...
Views: 1663 - A Little Gestural Mistake Proves A Neglect For Someone! - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2014 from Dr. Mona AeyshaConsider the following examples for a while: a. You are on your way and you come across a mother with her sweet toddler child. You start cuddling him/her and ignore the mother totally (no eye contact) b. You meet someone you know on your way, with his or her spouse. For you, the spouse is a ...
Views: 1663 - Should We Teach Our Children to Fight Back - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2015 from Samantha MarlynA common mistake that parents make, is to encourage their kids to fight back in situations when they are being bullied by other kids. Probably disappointed by the inability and aversion of their schools and teachers to adequately cope with the problem or disappointed by harassing kids, they ...
Views: 1663 - Your Baby’s Head Control - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2012 from Kamran MinhasWhen your baby is born, he will have little control over his head, due to undeveloped and weak muscles. Slowly he develops this important skill, which is crucial for future developments, such as sitting, standing and walking. By a month old, your baby may be able to lift his head and hold it ...
Views: 1663 - Grief Neutralizes Thought - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2016 from Sheryl PaulWe are addicted to our stories. The thoughts come in and take us away on their magic carpet promise of arriving in a land of certainty, where the vulnerability and pain of life can't touch us. We learn early to climb aboard this carpet because, as young people, we usually don't know how to ...
Views: 1662 - How To Discipline Children Without Spanking Them - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Todd HicksAre you a parent or educator who believes the only effective way to straighten your kids out is to spank them? Do you realize that some kids who receive corporal punishment or physical abuse grow up to become abusers? Would you like to learn how to make your kids behave without inflicting ...
Views: 1662 - Parenting from Your Place of Power - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2013 from Sharon BallantineAs parents, we provide the greatest inspiration and positive influence to our children when we act from our place of power. What is our place of power exactly? Our place of power is found in our own alignment -- that place where we feel happy, calm and joyous. It is that place where our ...
Views: 1661(1 vote) - Advice for Raising Responsible Citizens for Tomorrow - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Beverly OMalleyWe all want parenting advice that provides us with the tools we need to raise happy healthy children. Good parenting does not result from using a standardized recipe or cookie cutter approach to the many challenges our offspring present to us. Good parenting really comes from learning as ...
Views: 1660 - Swaddling Babies For A More Restful Sleep - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2007 from Susan HeimWhen babies have trouble sleeping, their parents do, too. And the effects of sleep deprivation can be extremely acute on one’s mental and physical health. A mother may lose up to 350 hours of sleep during her baby’s first year of life, resulting in irritability, added stress, and ...
Views: 1659 - Teen And Facebook - What Activities You Should Monitor And Why? - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2012 from Jade RobinsonAre you concerned about what your teen is doing on Facebook? Not sure how much you should check on their online life? It can be confusing figuring out how much freedom you should give your teen, especially when it comes to the Internet. It’s important that you do not come across as the enemy, ...
Views: 1659(2 votes) - 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: 1659 - Help Your Child Overcome School Stress - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2012 from Mark Dworkin"Help Your Child Overcome School Stress" Written by Mark Dworkin LCSW www.markdworkin.com After “No Child Left Behind” from the Bush era, the public schools drastically changed. For better or worse, they have changed. Now kids begin routine standardized testing in elementary school ...
Views: 1658 - Good Babysitting Tips for Grandparents - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Maria Khalife“What is it about grandparents that is so lovely? I'd like to say that grandparents are God's gifts to children. And if they can but see, hear and feel what these people have to give, they can mature at a fast rate.” ~ Bill Cosby If you are a grandparent, it’s probably been a long time since ...
Views: 1656 - Those Times Teens Just Won't Listen To Any Parenting Sense - by Submitted on May 30, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonYou’ve been talking to your teen and they don’t seem to listen to or even hear anything you say. They don’t even look up from whatever addictive devices they’re using at the time. So, naturally, you raise your voice and even throw in a few of your parents’ nuggets of wisdom for good measure. Ah, ...
Views: 1656 - Treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Naturally - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Jaime HeidelHas your child been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)? If so, your son or daughter may have been prescribed a medication to treat it. Learn how these medications can cause unwanted side effects and how you can help treat your ...
Views: 1656 - Parenting: Children Are Real People - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Diane BabcockReal people Each child is a unique and real person that parents get to meet each day as they grow into themselves. They bring their own sense of self and personality to the world along with their own place on the timeline of history. They also take us into new and strong emotions with fears ...
Views: 1655 - There Is No I In The Word Parent - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Randi FineChild Abuse, Children, Faith, Family, God, Happy, Health and Wellness, Hope, Inspiration, Love, Motivation, Parenting, Relationship, Spiritual, Spirituality, Success, Thoughts, Words, Writing There is No “I” in the Word Parent In Family, From The Writers Desk, Gratefulness, Healing, Inner ...
Views: 1655(2 votes) - Happy Mother's Day - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Happy Mother’s Day to you! For all the unselfish things that you do, hat’s off! Thank you for putting those extra little touches on all the birthday parties, graduations, etc. You put so much of your time and energy into every single little detail. I assure you, it never went unnoticed. The many ...
Views: 1654(1 vote) - Holistic Answer For Asthma - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from "Dr. Mike" GreenbergWhen I was in elementary school, it was very unusual to have a classmate with asthma. Today, at kids’ soccer games, if one child has a breathing problem, you may see half a dozen parents running onto the field with inhalers. Asthma is a pulmonary illness that causes wheezing, tightness in the ...
Views: 1654 - Feed Your Kids, Nourish Their Soul - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2013 from Heather Fraser -One of the biggest daily challenges parents face is getting their kids to eat when, where, what and how Mom and Dad want them to eat. Of course, herein lies the problem! Kids are not grown ups. They are free flowing balls of joy, and play, and laughter, and fun. They have little bodies. ...
Views: 1653(2 votes) - Use Encouragement Instead of Criticism to Help Children Improve - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesOur words are very powerful tools, especially with impressionable children. We need to pause and think before we give corrections and feedback on what our children are doing. Criticism Is Punitive Our children judge themselves on the opinions we have of them. When we use harsh words, demeaning ...
Views: 1653 - Embracing Separation - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.It is that time of year when your son or daughter is off to college. It is that moment that makes a parent proud but also a moment that you have been dreading. You can put on a smile to everyone, but deep down you are hurting because they are not close in proximity anymore. Now it is time to ...
Views: 1651(1 vote) - The broken Angel - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Pearl Shanti Lodur-LionheartThis is a true story about a broken Angel. At the same time it is about all children and adults, we all have a broken Angel inside that needs healing. And if the Angel is not healed - this Angel in an adult body will guide his children to become another Broken Angel. A little boy came to the ...
Views: 1651(10 votes) - Fertility Tourism - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2011 from Fredrik AndreassonFertility or reproductive tourism is a form of medical tourism, but involves traveling to a foreign country for the sole purpose of fertility treatments. The treatment sought could be in-vitro fertilization (IVF), donor sperm insemination or the implantation of donor eggs. The drive behind ...
Views: 1650(2 votes) - Parenting Alternatives For Saying “No” To Kids - 1 - - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2012 from Bob LancerThere are good reasons why parents seek alternatives to saying “No” to their children. One is that saying “No” often makes some parents feel that that they are being too negative. If this is your parenting issue with “No”, try instead to inform your child of the reason why, and of what he ...
Views: 1650 - Preparing A Sleeping Area For A Child With Asthma - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Jim GatesWhen you are dealing with a child with asthma, it is very important to ensure that you do everything that you can to prevent asthma symptoms from occurring. An asthma attack can be devastating to a young body and severe attacks can result in hospitalization and a significant recovery time. ...
Views: 1650 - 4 Things I Selfishly Wish My Daughter Had Taught Me Sooner - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2016 from Tyler JacobsonI know my kids love me. Of course they do—I’m their dad. But until recently I did not fully understand just how much they love me, or how much they, as children, do to try and make ME, the parent, feel happy and loved. My daughter and I have our moments, we argue and sometimes it's intense. ...
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