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- Changing Undesirable Behavior In Our Kids - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Larry WaldmanBack in my undergraduate years I took a required course for all psychology majors entitled Experimental Psychology. Early in that course in a lab we were each instructed to train a white rat to turn right in a T-maze. (A successful trial was defined as the rat not going past a line on the left ...
Views: 1629 - Dear Dr. Romance: His moods are getting more and more unbearable to live with - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2016 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I have been married for almost four years to a man twelve years younger. We have a four-year-old son. My problem is I need to find a better way of dealing with my husband's bad moods, which are getting more and more unbearable to live with. Occasionally I give ...
Views: 1629(2 votes) - Coping With Road Blocks - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Carolyn StoneRecently a number of families I work with have been stymied by their children getting stuck. These are children with Asperger Syndrome, nonverbal learning disability, obsessive compulsive disorder, or some combination of those. During the course of a normal day, these kids hit road blocks that ...
Views: 1628 - Loving Blended Families - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Diane and Lewis DenbaumWhen we met, we each had one teen living at home, and three adult children from previous marriages living in other parts of America. One former spouse lived locally and the other in a different state. We wanted everything to go smoothly. Before we planned our wedding, we did as much ...
Views: 1628(4 votes) - Dear Dr. Romance: I'm a single mother suffering in depression and stress - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2013 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I'm a single mother suffering in depression and stress. I met my ex husband online, we fall in love and got married. He was a Middle Eastern guy. We had a daughter, the marriage didn't last long and we got a divorce. I was aggressive, i used to break things, yell at ...
Views: 1627 - How to Break Bullying Forever - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2015 from Jacob KorthuisBullying remains a dark reality for hundreds of people. It doesn’t just impact the 6 out of 10 students who say they are victims of bullying on a daily basis but also a growing number of adults in the workplace. Technology has extended the reach of bullying beyond the confined spaces of school ...
Views: 1624 - Bed Wetting in Children: Nocturnal Enuresis, Symptoms and a Helpful Guide - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Francis FrostParents who have children who wet the bed, need not to worry so much or go looking for medical intervention since there are usually no physiological problems with the child. First it is good to have a basic understanding of bed wetting. Bed wetting is medically known as Enuresis and happens a ...
Views: 1623 - Explanation of the Discipline of a Kid… - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2013 from lizzie milanKids require discipline for a diversity of reasons, including accepting their limits, learning self-control and knowing when to stop, according to the explanation given by Teacher Training Mumbai. Since kids don't automatically know all the guidelines, it is up to you to update them. Let them ...
Views: 1623(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: 1622(2 votes) - 8 (Mostly) Positive Signs Your Son Is Entering The Teen World - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonIt seems like only yesterday you were changing diapers and recording home movies of his first steps. Now your son is entering into a new phase, one that is threatening and difficult to navigate. He is becoming a teen, and these are the eight milestones you are going to witness along the ...
Views: 1622 - Developing Good Decision Making Skills in Your Child - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from John AOVDecision making is similar to a muscle and as it is used over and over again it becomes stronger and stronger. Allowing your child to make a decision on what clothes he or she wants to wear and what food he or she wants to eat can help to strengthen your child’s decision making muscle. The toy ...
Views: 1622 - Picky Eaters: Normal or Pathological - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Kathleen CuneoHow do you know if your picky eater is just exhibiting normal picky behavior or if you need professional assistance? The toddler period presents huge changes in development in many areas. Feeding in particular presents several challenges for parents. The once eager eater who opened his ...
Views: 1622(4 votes) - 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: 1622(2 votes) - Happy Father's Day! - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierHappy Father's Day to all of you fathers today. Whether you are called Dad, Daddy, Pop, Poppa, Poppy, Father, Pappy, just know that you are loved and needed. We honor you today on Father's Day. Today I am grateful to my dad on the other side for his loving, patient way of being a father to me ...
Views: 1621 - How to get Your Kids to do What You WANT with Ease! - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Patrick McMillan5 Tips to get your kids to do what you want them to without manipulation, bribery or threats. It’s a lot easier and more fun than you might think. Whether it’s getting our kids out of bed and ready for school or getting them to do homework after school, brush their teeth or clean up their ...
Views: 1621(3 votes) - *** Start the School Year Out Right with These Homework Tips - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Toni SchuttaKids these days have twice the amount of homework that we did. And when your kids have homework, you have homework, too. I’d like to take this opportunity to share tips from Irene Gutmann, an academic coach who works with teens and college students on achieving academic success. Also, I’d like ...
Views: 1620(2 votes) - Talking to your Children about Divorce - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Victoria BallardWhen relationships break down it can be a stressful time for all - the future is uncertain, routines change, relationships are strained and homelife is unsettled. Living in this environment can be very fraught, especially when there is the added concern of children. A parents initial ...
Views: 1620 - 3 Ways to Reduce the Financial Burden of Living Away from Home - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2011 from Brenda TrottLiving away from home can put added stress on your financial situation especially if your family frequently contributed to your entertainment. No longer are family members treating you to dinner out or at their home. Mom and Dad are not conveniently saying “My treat.” If you continue to ...
Views: 1619 - A simple way to curb behavior problems in children - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin MarshallProblems with students so often arise from imposing, rather than eliciting. When teachers impose “logical” and/or “natural” consequences on students, they are using their authority to impose a form of punishment. It matters not if the adult’s intention is to teach a lesson. Imposed punishments ...
Views: 1619 - Summer Freedom - Letting go of Control - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2007 from Jo-Anne CutlerWatching butterflies, going for a run and singing (out loud) to the music, the sun beaming down from a clear blue sky with my hair blowing in the wind cruising in my convertible. Just a few of the many experiences of summer freedom that I enjoy. It’s July, and the kids are on vacation with a ...
Views: 1618 - The Best Call I Ever Made - by Submitted on May 23, 2013 from Beate CheletteMotherhood, or to be more precise, single motherhood, is the greatest job in the world, the biggest challenge, and the most incredible growth opportunity, especially when you have to push through your fears and personal limitations because you have no choice. Very often my writings to you ...
Views: 1618 - Thinking Happy - A Skill to Teach Our Kids? - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Patrick McMillanThinking happy thoughts at will is a skill that we can learn and teach our children, and certainly one we should teach them, after all happiness is what every parent wishes for their child right?. But how do we instill habits of happy thinking in ourselves and our kids? First, it helps to ...
Views: 1618(2 votes) - Jade Robinson’s Youth Foundation - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2013 from Jade RobinsonYouth Foundation Inc. is an initiative to help struggling teens and their families. It understands and addresses the real problem that gets in the way of teens’ success, which by the way is not the absence of ability but the lack of motivation that these teenagers need in order to thrive in ...
Views: 1617(2 votes) - Raising Girls: Survival Tips - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2010 from Rachelle SalingerBeing that you’re female, you probably thought that raising a girl would be a piece of cake. It kind of makes sense because, after all, you have been through all the ages and stages of girlhood, I mean how hard can it be? And then your little princess arrives, and you soon realize that all ...
Views: 1617(4 votes) - ***What Else is Wrong about Octomom? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2009 from LB WishThe media can’t get enough of Nadya Suleman, the “Octomom,” who gave birth to eight babies when she was artificially inseminated with eight embryos. She already has six other children, also as a result of embryonic insemination. At first, almost everyone was fascinated. Babies, after all, have ...
Views: 1616 - Children Adjusting When They're Home From The Ex's Place - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Jill DarceyDo you find it takes time for your children to settle in when they come back from your Ex's place? If you're like me, sometimes I wonder what goes on there that means they have to change so much. I mean, they've only been away a weekend and yet it feels like I get completely different children ...
Views: 1616(4 votes) - ***Peaceful Parenting® Success Story - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2013 from Nancy BuckNaomi, mother of 5-year old fraternal sons Zachary and Samuel, wrote and asked for advice on how to work more smoothly with her children. She then read PEACEFUL PARENTING® and shared the following success story: “My boys are great kids. But our home use to have quite a ...
Views: 1615(15 votes) - After School Activities – How Much Is Too Much? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Karen FuscoShould your child go out for football practice when it’s 5 days a week? Aren’t 3 days enough? It’s common for parents to be a little confused when it comes to deciding how much is too much with reference to after school activities. Many think that since most of these activities are ‘fun’ (as ...
Views: 1615 - The Parenting Wars: How to Stop Battling over Parenting Styles - by Submitted on May 26, 2011 from Jay LindsayFred and Kate clashed constantly over how to parent their six year-old son, Jerry. “Kate lets Jerry get away with murder.” complained Fred. “It’s anarchy!” “Fred’s always on Jerry’s case.” Kate countered. “He jumps on Jerry for the slightest infraction.” Fred saw Kate’s parenting style ...
Views: 1615(2 votes) - Hypnobirthing: Dispelling The Greatest Myth About Childbirth & Labour - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Ro LittleWhat thoughts and feelings come to mind when you hear the words labour and childbirth? If you’re like most ladies (who haven’t yet heard of Hypnobirthing) you’ll probably start to feel fear, and get quite nervous and uncomfortable. Ask any expectant mother about the upcoming birth of her ...
Views: 1614 - Talking With Your Kids - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Joan ChamberlainA Deeper Look at Positive Parenting. Sometimes, especially if our child/teen is doing well, we parents tend to forget about giving her that pat on the back. Or, we assume she doesn’t need it. Not so. Everyone enjoys being noticed or getting support. Your child/teen also wants to ...
Views: 1614(3 votes) - Is Your Child Whiny? Stop your child whining with four easy techniques? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Praveenben's "Parenting Skills"1. Ignore whining: Whining is a device used by the children to get a response from you. As long as you are responding the child continues to repeat it. The only solution is ignoring the whining altogether. Even you can say that "I'm ignoring you when you use your whiny voice. Try again in ...
Views: 1611 - Raising Honest Children - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2015 from Randi FineCan Your Children Be Honest? Parenting Advice: Establishing Open Communication and Trust I often hear parents say, “My child does not tell me anything.” Children go through phases, particularly during their adolescent years, when they see no logical or justifiable reason to communicate ...
Views: 1611 - Resolving the Question of Whether or Not to Have Children - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2013 from Michael BroderFor some couples, the decision to have children is something that was discussed long before marriage---in some cases; I am told, on the first or second date ! But for many couples, deciding whether or not to have children can be one of their most daunting issues. With couples getting married ...
Views: 1611(1 vote) - The Sex Talk part 2- From the Teens Perspective - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Linda BertrandLast Friday, we featured a post (It’s not too early to have the Talk) from Shadra Bruce about the importance of talking to your teenagers about sex. Today we’re following-up on this important topic from a teenage girl’s perspective. My generation is constantly surrounded by messages of a sexual ...
Views: 1610 - How To Green Your Baby’s Nursery - by Submitted on May 05, 2008 from Lisa BeresTaking toxic materials out of the nursery is becoming a top priority for new parents. Creating a green nursery just makes sense since your delicate little one will spend up to 17-hours a day in there! Consider everything your baby comes in contact with and choose your nursery furnishings with ...
Views: 1609 - Your Difficult Child - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2015 from Jason MagillHandling Anger When Your Difficult Child Cannot I believe that if you’re reading this, you care about helping your difficult child. That is one of the biggest steps in the right direction. I’ve seen too many adults that just want their difficult child “fixed”. The reality is that the ...
Views: 1609(1 vote) - 5 Parenting Tips ~ When Bullies Call Your Child Names - by Submitted on May 01, 2009 from Jean TracyDo bullies call your child names? Does he come home crying? Look inside to find out how you can strengthen his character and deal with bullies. Bullies are always cowards at heart and may be credited with a pretty safe instinct in scenting their prey. – Anna Julia Cooper Let’s say your Weston, ...
Views: 1607(3 votes) - How Not To Be A Wicked Stepparent - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2013 from Tina Tessina4 Real Ways To Make It Work Are you a stepparent? Are you struggling to make the right decisions for your newly created family? If so, here are four tips to help. 1. Give your blended family a chance to bond. Don’t worry if everyone doesn’t settle in right away; bonding takes time. ...
Views: 1607(1 vote) - When A Crisis Strikes…Forgiveness is the Key to Moving Forward in Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Karin VoloForgiveness is by far one of the most important lessons I’ve learned in my life, especially during the hardest times. Forgiveness frees your heart which in turn can free your mind. The thing that many people have a difficult time believing is that you forgive someone not for them, but for YOU! ...
Views: 1607(1 vote) - Babysitter Rates - How Much is Acceptable? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Sheila HugginsThe babysitter rate of pay varies depending on a few factors. For example, the number of children that will be cared for by the babysitter is one very important factor in determining the acceptable pay rate. In addition, the ages of the children will also weigh heavily on the price you will ...
Views: 1604(1 vote) - Two Children...One Love - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2007 from Jo-Anne CutlerIt was a hot summer day and with little rain having fallen lately, I went outside to get the hose. I was just about to turn on the water and then I saw it. There it was, in the middle of my garden, a spectacular sight, something I had never seen before. Imagine this image - two rose blooms – ...
Views: 1603 - Five Things Parents Should Never Do When They're Angry - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from Julie ChristiansenMoms and Dads – you know better than anyone how your kids can be sweet as honey one minute, and then driving you to the edge of insanity in the next. It is vital for parents to remember that their responsibility is to raise their kids to be productive, contributing members of society. So, when ...
Views: 1602 - Self-Esteem ~ Chores For Pre-School Kids - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2008 from Jean TracyDo your children care for themselves according to their age and abilities? Would you like to boost their self-esteem and character? Inside you’ll find age-appropriate chores that instill the “I can do it myself” attitude. Childhood Wisdom: “When Heidi was 5 her mother decided to give her $1 a ...
Views: 1600(2 votes) - Your Baby Comes First - by Submitted on May 26, 2008 from J DIf you have a baby under a year old, chances are you spend a lot of your day in daily care-taking. You change diapers, give baths, feed, burp, carry, bounce, clean, play, entertain, and that is just in the first 3 hours of the day. Your baby needs your constant attention to his every need—and ...
Views: 1600 - Tinder Babies and the Hook-Up Generation - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2015 from Gary DirenfeldForget your parents choosing your date. Forget going to a dance club to meet and get to know people. Forget hitting a bar to meet others. Enter Tinder. Tinder is a person to person matching app that has four basis features. The first is the ability to locate people near you (you can determine ...
Views: 1599 - Do You Say "Tomorrow I'll do better", Yet by 8am You're Yelling at Your Children? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Jill DarceyMost parents put their hand up and say, "Yes, me too!" Exhausted from a day of nagging, yelling and demanding your children do things faster, better, or do something at all, you flop into bed and wish for more peace in home. With your head churning, you long for a better way to do things and ...
Views: 1598(4 votes) - Stop Your Grandkids' Whining And Teach Them To Manage Money - by Submitted on May 12, 2008 from Denny StreckerGrandchildren know how to get what they want -- they nag. Here's what grandparents can do to gain control over the nagging and teach valuable lessons about money. The Center for a New American Dream published a survey about kids and nagging. The poll found the typical child aged 12 to 17 asked ...
Views: 1598 - 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: 1597(5 votes) - Mother’s Pride Organizes The Much-Awaited Baby Show On 25th March’2012 - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2012 from Pooja SharmaMother’s Pride, the most loved pre-school invites babies from the age group of 0-3 years to be a part of the grand Baby show to be held on 24th March’2012 and showcase their most endearing talent in front of a large audience. Baby show is organized to give an early platform to your little ones ...
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