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- No Emotion? What Do You Mean No Emotion!!! - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtThe most important part of discipline is the one most people struggle with- staying calm and speaking without emotion. Misbehaviour rarely occurs at a time when we are relaxing on the sofa or enjoying an activity with our children. It usually occurs while we are busy or occupied with ...
Views: 1321(1 vote) - No Man Is An Island - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Shaya KassI just heard some fascinating research about positive psychology and cities. We all know the stereotypes. We all think that New Yorkers are brusk, perhaps even obnoxious. We think of Los Angelenos as friendlier if not a little shallow. And we think of Atlantans as very warm and welcoming ...
Views: 1548(4 votes) - No More Bedwetting: Secrets of Success with Imagery for Kids - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWet bed again! How many mornings have you reached your child's bedroom hoping for a dry bed. Just this once. And instead, the sheets are soaked. You expected this at 3 or 4 or 5 years old, but not at 7 or 8 or 12 or 13, or even older. And how embarrassing for your child after all this time. ...
Views: 618(1 vote) - No. 1 Priority: Harmony - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsTibetan school children are taught that the primary value of their society is harmony writes Maureen Healy in the May-June 2009 Spirituality & Health, and what a breath of fresh air that is! The author was invited to teach Tibetan refugee children at Yongling Creche and kindergarten in ...
Views: 777(1 vote) - Out Of Control Teens Can Make You Think You Are Not Doing A Good Job Parenting! - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Paul DonahueIf you are a parent of out of control teens, there is no doubt that at times, you may feel like a bad parent. We'll discuss why this has to be let go of so that you can turn your family situation around. In the event you have out of control teens hanging out in your home, you almost certainly ...
Views: 1108(2 votes) - Overcoming Jealousy (of a new baby) - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from Armin BrottDear Mr. Dad: I used to be the center of my wife's universe. Now that we've had a baby, I'm jealous, of all the time they spend together and I feel left out. Is this normal and how can I overcome my feelings? A: First of all, it's completely normal to be jealous of your wife's relationship ...
Views: 2020(4 votes) - Overprotective Parents - Saving Or Harming Their Children? - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2008 from Helen WilliamsOverprotective parents generally want to protect their children from harm, from hurt and pain, from unhappiness, bad experiences and rejection, from hurt feelings, failure and disappointments. When you hear them explain it like that, it sounds admirable to begin with, but look closer and think ...
Views: 19526(1 vote) - Parenting Advice: Promote Imaginative Play - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraImaginative play should be encouraged and fostered in children because not only is it fun for them but it is also a significant part of growing up and learning. Playing through imagination is an essential part of childhood. Through this, the child learn more about the world and about himself and ...
Views: 1173(2 votes) - Parenting Difficult Teenagers by Linda Lipshutz, MS, ACSW - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from linda lipshutzThe phone call came when Kate (the names have been changed) was about to walk into an important meeting. She was totally unprepared for the venomous hysterics from her neighbor, Fran Smith. Fran claimed that Kate’s eleven-year-old daughter Lindsey had posted vicious lies about Fran’s daughter ...
Views: 1572(1 vote) - Parenting From the Inside Out With Ho'oponopono - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Mabel KatzBeing a parent can be the most rewarding or stressful endeavor in our life. It all depends on us. Our children simply mirror our own beliefs back at us. They can take us to our very farthest boundary, and thus, give us the greatest opportunity to learn and grow. We, as parents, must ...
Views: 2636(1 vote) - Parenting from the Trenches: When Mommy Misbehaves - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere is something about the intersection of peri-menopause and puberty that makes mid-life parenting extra special. On any given day, someone in the family unit is experiencing an explosion of hormones. Some days, it is my eleven-year-old son. Some days, it is forty-seven-year-old me. ...
Views: 611(1 vote) - 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: 1669(1 vote) - PARENTING GUIDELINES AFTER DIVORCE - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Darlene Lancer1. Tell your children the truth, with simple explanations. Tell them where the other parent is. 2. Don’t bring up grievances or speaking derogatorily about the other parent to or in front of your children. 3. Don't discuss financial, legal or other disputes with your children. 4. Don’t ...
Views: 1559(3 votes) - Parenting Made Easy. Tips And Tricks For New Parents. - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Charlotte JaneParenting your child is one of the most important things you'll ever do in life. As a parent, your job is to help your son or daughter grow up to be the best person they can. In this article, you'll find a selection of tips that will help you do just that. When disciplining your children, ...
Views: 724(1 vote) - Parenting Suggestions For Expecting Parents - How To Be A Better Father - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Charlotte JaneThe art of parenting can sometimes be a handful and it can give the impression that it will be difficult. Managing your youngsters on a daily basis can become humdrum, but every once in a while traveling with your children is necessary and other elements come into play here too. In spite of ...
Views: 557(1 vote) - Parenting Your Toddler - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Rachelle SalingerParenting is not for the faint of heart—especially if we’re talking about parenting toddlers! At this stage, your child starts to show her unique personality and to develop interests and preferences. It may be a newfound obsession with “princess" like dresses and hair accessories, or it may be ...
Views: 1490(3 votes) - Parenting-Demonstrate Through Personal Vibration - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2013 from Sharon BallantineNo parent I know, including myself, learns to parent in one fell swoop. Parenting is a process. We learn new things with every new challenge that presents itself. Each child and each situation builds new parenting skills and each challenge, no matter how difficult or trying, offers new ...
Views: 1579(1 vote) - Parenting: 21 Positive Steps - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Scott Wolfenden1. Provide loving but firm discipline for your children. Try to be consistent and don’t over-discipline a child or be overbearing. Endeavor to provide your children have good, positive companionship with suitable friends. 2. Give attention to diet and nutrition, in a balanced way. Low sugar, ...
Views: 1440(1 vote) - 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: 1677(1 vote) - Parents and Backtalk: Five Stunningly Simple Ways to Turn Backtalk into Communication - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2010 from Sandra DyeIf you think backtalk is something you have to endure as a parent or have to control with strict limits and consequences, you are mistaken. If you follow 5 simple steps in the proper order you will dramatically reduce backtalk and become closer with your child than you ever ...
Views: 2520(4 votes) - Permanently Parents - The Changing Nest - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOnce individuals become parents, they are parents forevermore. Their identities change perceptively the moment Mother Nature inaugurates them mom or dad. Yet the role they undertake when they welcome children into their lives is not a fixed one. As children move from one phase of their lives to ...
Views: 1341(1 vote) - Pervasive Developmental Disorder and Reactive Conduct Problems - by Pervasive Developmental Disorder (P.D.D.) is a complex developmental disorder that includes children with symptoms associated with poor to severely impaired social skills, repetitive and often compulsive, ritualistic behavior (stereotypies) and to varying degrees of severity, a communication ...
Views: 7341(1 vote) - Phthalates In Toys- Which Toys Are Now Safe? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Michael PietrafesaCongress approved a federal ban on phthalates (7/08) used in making children's products, because they could cause a variety of health issues. The European Community banned phthalates in toys two years before. Phthalates are used to soften plastics (PVC/vinyl primarily) in children's toys like ...
Views: 652(1 vote) - Picking out The Right Newborn Gift Sets Intended For A Infant Child - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Mark AmbachToddler gift items really are a marvelous way to welcome an infant baby to the population. Toddlers through their lovely smile have enough potential which will soften everyone's heart and soul. There are several products obtainable on the market that you're able to provide to the new child. ...
Views: 559(1 vote) - Pregnancy & Postpartum Anxiety: How Dads Can Support Mothers - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsEmotional difficulties in women during pregnancy and after delivery are surprisingly common. For example, studies consistently show that approximately 14 percent of women suffer from postpartum depression (Paulson, Dauber, and Leiferman 2006). In addition, some studies have found around 16 ...
Views: 2413(1 vote) - Pregnancy & Postpartum Anxiety: What Dads Might Experience - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsWhether you’re a new dad or a dad-to-be, you probably already realize something about fatherhood: it’s the highest of the highs—and the lowest of the lows. You’re on an emotional roller coaster unlike any you’ll ever experience. One moment, you’re beaming, the proud dad of a beautiful newborn. ...
Views: 7502(1 vote) - Preparing for Father’s Day - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Jonathan M FlaksWhenever I was in the car as a little boy, my father would point excitedly at any sign that said “construction” and exclaim:“Look Jonny! Construction. That’s what Daddy does.”I was barely old enough to read simple sentences like “See Jane run” and “See Spot run,” but from an early age I could ...
Views: 1508(4 votes) - Preparing Your Child Or Teenager For Adulthood - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Steve PatrickOne of the greatest gifts you as a parent can give your child or teen is the ability to handle their emotions. Said another way, teaching children how to identify, reflect on, and deal with their feelings by the time they leave home is one of the best ways to prepare them for adulthood. In fact, ...
Views: 696(1 vote) - Preventing Dog Aggression and Dog Bites In The Family - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Niki TudgeIf you wish to travel through the land of dogs and avoid being bitten then there are a few things you need to observe. If you and your children plan to reside in the land of dogs alongside them then there are many more things you need to learn and understand. Dogs communicate their ...
Views: 1702(1 vote) - Raise Kids Right With These Wise Words - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Charlotte JaneEvery parent hopes that their parenting experience will always be positive and rewarding. Every parent, however, also faces some challenging times when their experience might feel a little negative. In those times, it is most important to rely on advice from the experts. In this article we ...
Views: 542(1 vote) - Raising a Family - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsPublished in The Broomfield Enterprise, 11/12/07 Years ago, as a new mother, I had moments of self-perceived superiority over my husband when it came to making decisions for, and about, our child. My resolve to follow “mother’s intuition” outweighed and trumped all outside forces. I even ...
Views: 609(1 vote) - Raising Powerful Kids - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Laurie McAnaughMost parents share the goal of raising happy, healthy, well-rounded and polite children, but what about confident, compassionate and self aware children? What can we do to create an atmosphere in our homes that encourages our kids to see, hear and correct their own inappropriate behavior ...
Views: 1271(3 votes) - Ready, Set Launch (Celebrating kids as they grow, and go) - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Jamee TenzerReady, Set, Launch! I have a child who is going off to college next year. The first of my three to reach this point in life. I am mindful of my role as a support system during this time, but also that I have a responsibility to be doling out opportunities for her to self manage and possibly ...
Views: 1308(1 vote) - Real Gratitude is an Attitude of the Heart - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from denny hagelThe holiday season is here and most of us are planning and preparing to make our family gatherings a time of joy and celebration. From meals to gift giving, once November 1st arrives, the rush is on and anticipation builds. For some, it can be a stressful time, for others it is their most ...
Views: 1279(1 vote) - Reduced to Essentials - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMother's love is peace. It need not be acquired, it need not be deserved. ~Erich Fromm I have been a mother for most of my adult life. I often say that my children are my one great work in this life ...
Views: 638(1 vote) - Reflections on the 4th of July - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOr, why you might want to feed your children a little American History this summer. I regret to report, the following was a real conversation, as best I can remember it. Mom: “What do we celebrate on the 4th of July?” Son (doesn’t matter which one): “The end of slavery.” ...
Views: 961(1 vote) - Reinventing Mother's Day - by Submitted on May 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThis day for my newly formed and combined family is about a search for simplicity within the complications of modern day life: absent mothers and fathers, present mothers and fathers, surrogate parents within loving friends, and even the gift of new grandparenthood. A mother only has to be a ...
Views: 730(1 vote) - Scheduling for the Real Mother (time for a nap) - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Jamee TenzerHave you ever had one of those weekends where you were just having too much fun? You attended three 8-year-old birthday parties, went to dinner with friends, cheered the Dodgers at a game and hosted a brunch with the extended family – only to wake up Monday morning thrilled at the thought of ...
Views: 1256(1 vote) - School Anxiety, Phobia & Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2009 from Scott WardellThe following school anxiety counseling question comes from an actual ScottCounseling, "Ask A Counselor" question. This parenting question and ScottCounseling response may help you parent a child suffering from school anxiety attacks. Parents Background Information: My 11 year old son, Tony, ...
Views: 5638(1 vote) - School’s Out, I Thought It Would Stop: Bullying at Summer Camp - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Derek RandelMy ten year-old son, Kevin, was sitting at dinner last night playing with his food. I could tell something was wrong. Finally, he let it out, “I thought I wouldn’t be picked on, at least for the summer.” It turns out that he was being bullied again at day camp. I contacted the camp director and ...
Views: 1177(1 vote) - Scream, Shout and Yell. Oh, My! - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from Brenda Nixon“Brenda, my kids never listen unless I yell at them.” I frequently hear this comment in my work as a childrearing expert, speaker, and media guest. Parents want help and encouragement in their enormous task, and effective discipline is always at the top of their list. Many parents say they ...
Views: 1910(1 vote) - Searching for best foreign adoption agencies in USA go to adoptfamilyconnections - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from william denzelLocal resource for private adoptions in Rochester includes detailed information on local businesses that provide access to experienced adoption lawyers that can help us with private and independent adoption,as well as advice on the adoption home study process. When we choose to adopt, it is ...
Views: 992(1 vote) - Seeds: An Essay on the Importance of Little Things - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Susie Cortright“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.” Robert Louis Stevenson When our tee ball team gets tired, they lose all focus. Some of them can’t muster the energy to stand so they sit smack down on the base. Some of them droop their torsos and let their arms ...
Views: 3283(1 vote) - Selecting a Nanny, Au Pair or Babysitter – What Are We Missing? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Yossi PinkasNanny personality assessments can help parents learn more and choose better Selecting a caregiver for our children is a difficult task and the risks in making a wrong choice are frightening. Most articles on this topic advise parents to interview the nannies, check their references and ...
Views: 1203(6 votes) - Setting Goals – And Sticking With Them - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Jennifer BroadleySetting Goals – And Sticking With Them How often do you decide that you want something different for your life? Better relationships with your children, ex-partner or friends. Better fitness, more money, a bigger house, a more flexible job, a ‘cooler’ wardrobe, a new relationship, or simply ...
Views: 706(1 vote) - Sexting and Parenting in the Digital Age - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.Now that your teens are in school again, are you concerned they're back to risky behaviors on the Internet - sending inappropriate sexual pictures and texts on their cell phones? If so, you're not alone. A recent survey of parents with children between the ages of 10 and 18 found their number ...
Views: 819(1 vote) - Should adults be the only ones gaining the benefit of this - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Felicity BakerMany adults do this everyday... many do it twice a day. Actually I know of some friends who take time out to participate even three times a day. Why so much? Because they understand the benefits. With the benefits well documented doesn't it make sense to encourage children to ...
Views: 1718(1 vote) - Simple Parenting Habits That Work All The Time - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Charlotte JaneWhat you don't know about parenting may surprise you! Parenting can be one of the best experiences of your life or it can truly be a living misery. If you are properly informed about what you will face in this experience it will help you to avoid the miserable moments and enjoy your family ...
Views: 627(1 vote) - Single Moms Are Allowed to Say No - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Samantha GregoryAs a single mom, my biggest dilemma has always been determining how to keep my children happy. I do want to give them the best the world can offer. But doing it alone can be a tall order. Much has been said about single parenthood, but one will never know the difficulty unless the person ...
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