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- Pandemic - The Social Board Game that Doesn't Tear Families Apart - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2012 from David AnthonyThe Acclaimed Pandemic Board Game is a clever yet simple social board game like no other. Its one of the few board games that our family can play safely. There's no money involved. No lying stealing or cheating your opponent. Its all about co-operation. Pandemic is quite dissimilar from ...
Views: 2086(2 votes) - Experience the bliss of being a mother-to-be - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2012 from amara josephDo you think getting pregnant is easy enough? While some women are blessed with a fertile reproduction system others are subject to face the difficulties in conceiving a child, which is an integral part of a woman’s life. They say, “The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world” and the power ...
Views: 939 - The True American Dream, A Prototype of the 21st Century Way of Life - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from Philippe SudibyaOUR PROBLEM IS A UNIVERSAL PROBLEM These are the facts about True Love and American Dream: . 1. Most people in America believe that they understand the meaning/ concept of True Love, but in reality, they do not understand it. The proof? The divorce rate in America is more than 50 %. ...
Views: 1228 - Understanding Boys - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin MarshallHopefully, society is well past the "politically correct" theory (an oxymoron in a democratic society) that the ONLY difference between a male and a female is in socialization-—that aside from reproductive organs, there is no difference between the sexes neurologically, psychologically, or ...
Views: 1408 - Freedom and Independence of Children is a Result of Wise Parenting - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2012 from Georgi StanevParents need to learn to support freedom of their kids at very early age. Freedom in all parts of life: freedom to choose friends, education and occupation, freedom to leave home and conquer the world. It is the parents responsibility to prepare their kids for independent living and this ...
Views: 599(2 votes) - What Should be The Best Baby Announcements Wording - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2012 from Mark JohansonsThere's so a lot joy happening in most parent's existence, especially newborn had showed up. The waiting around is lastly over, which is time for your baby delivery announcements. To make that very first impression, the delivery announcement credit cards shall perform the show-off on their ...
Views: 1622 - I Shoulda. Coulda. Woulda. - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2012 from Glenda GabrielAs a parent of a struggling teen, ever go through your day mentally berating yourself with a continual loop replaying the “I Shoulda...Coulda…Woulda’s”? It can leave you feeling guilty, ashamed, mortified, embarrassed and shake your parental confidence to the core. Every day though brings a ...
Views: 588 - Parents Role in Parenting and Pregnancy - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2012 from Aidan MitchelRoles of Parents during Pregnancy With women increasingly delaying having babies or pregnant women now more likely to be highly educated and employed during their pregnancy often experiencing pressures to return to work within weeks or months after the birth as they are the main or co- ...
Views: 789 - What Cleaning Supplies are needed for Baby Change Stations? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Anne MehlaBaby change stations are an essential part of every nursery and public toilet. As with all bathrooms, you will need to make sure the baby change station is always kept tidy and fresh to ensure optimum hygiene. To keep your baby change table presentable, you will need to stock up on a variety of ...
Views: 677 - 4 Mistakes Parents Make With Nanny Employment Agreements - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2012 from Susie ParkerNanny employment agreements come in all shapes and sizes. Some are brief and easy to understand. Others are long and complicated. Whatever the case, parents routinely make five mistakes when writing an employment agreement for their nanny. The mistakes can have severe consequences, ranging from ...
Views: 1326 - Six Powerful Shared-Parenting Resolutions - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2012 from Ronae JullThey used to be called "broken homes" - those families with children that experienced divorce. Now with more than a third of households in the United States headed by a single parent, much of the stigma has been resolved but the struggle remains. This is not just a US problem, as single ...
Views: 1180 - Tough Love or Bully Parenting? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2012 from Ronae JullSince the 1970s, tough love has gotten a lot of attention. Its all about creating tough consequences for teens when they make irresponsible or dangerous decisions. Sadly, the term has been used to describe a parenting style that often resembles bully behavior. Parents are struggling with their ...
Views: 3437 - Giving Back To Our Community - A Mother and Daughter Experience - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonThis past weekend my 13-year old daughter and I volunteered to perform a day of service work in our community. Our commitment to service work started when she was 5 years old and we volunteered time at our church selling pumpkins during October. She knew that the pumpkins were grown by Navajo ...
Views: 1435 - The BIG Secret to Getting Your Kids to Behave - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtEver wonder why some days your kids just seem to test you, rebel against you or resist everything you ask of them? That happened to me a couple of days ago and I want to share with you how I resolved this issue. My family has been on holidays for the past two weeks. Due to a variety of life ...
Views: 1137 - Fun Parenting Tips For The New Year - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Aidan MitchelChristmas has come and gone. And it’s now time to plan for the New Year. Along with Christmas, it is better to welcome and celebrate the New Year with one’s family with kids and all! So what can we do with our family this New Year’s eve? How can our kids help in preparing things for New ...
Views: 798 - 4 Ways to Get Your Child to Read - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2012 from Peter BamperIt would be lovely to see your kids reading without you asking them. But what would it take for you to get them to read voluntarily? There are several approaches that you can try. Here are few suggestions that worked for other parents, and ours, too. Let your children see how fun ...
Views: 838 - Treating Babies - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Manfred LuckA man calls me asking for help with a high fever in his 7 month old daughter and we do a short session over the phone. I start by scanning the girls field for upsets,viruses,bacteria, toxins etc ( thank you Stephen Daniels for teaching me how to do this ) I've got the fathers connection ...
Views: 1921 - Is Your Child Safe at Sleepovers? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Brenda TrottChildhood sleep overs are often a part of growing up. As parents we do everything we can to make sure they are safe and make safe choices when they are away from home, but without our support some things aren't as easy for them as they are for adults. Why they can't always do what we teach ...
Views: 1211 - Believe It or Not, Lots of Attention Makes a Child Weak - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Joan ChamberlainA Deeper Look at Personality Styles in Parenting... Recently, I talked with John, a very frustrated dad. He described a recurring incident with his six-year-old son, Aaron, that just made him want to climb the walls. This particular afternoon, Aaron and his friend, Suzanne, were ...
Views: 1657 - The Power of Presence - Being Mindful - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Ken ThomBeing 'present,' what does that mean? On the surface, it obviously means that you are here, physically here. Students are either present or absent when roll is taken at school. After roll is taken and lunch orders turned in, the teacher then has the task of getting the students really ...
Views: 1378(2 votes) - A Great Routine For School-Aged Children - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtHere's a question to ask yourself: Are parents who take their children to many after-school classes better parents than those who don't? Thought provoking, isn't it? With the amount of choices that exist today, parents feel pressured to send their children to music class, dance class, ...
Views: 4988 - When does learning really start? - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Angela Schulz-HenkeScientists are showing us that we start learning when we still are in the womb of our mother. That insight is crucial to all and everything, what we are today, what our stress level and diseases are. Children of mothers living under a lot of stress while being pregnant are showing diseases ...
Views: 1369 - Mastering The Art of Timed, Aligned Productivity - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Nadine LoveIf you'd benefit by having an easy, efficient, proven seven-step process for getting the job done, then enjoy the share-worthy system I elicited this weekend. Our children really are our greatest teachers. Mira, my five and a half year old daughter, completed an entry for a school art ...
Views: 1144 - One of the Duties of Parents: Teaching Kids the Way to Pray - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Harry yadavIs it only the job of adults to pray? Well, though it is not any specific work for anybody specifically, but it is one of the activities performed by everybody in the world. It is also called to be a valuable activity that one can teach to the children. Although, it is one of the hard jobs to ...
Views: 674 - The "New YOU" Parent - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2012 from Jyude AllbrightI am wondering how many of you have asked yourself that all important question, “How can I be more effective as a parent?” What if most of you have answered, “yes” to that question? And what if when asked how can you be more effective, you gave answers like, “letting my kids know ...
Views: 1562 - A Mother’s Manipulation of a Grown Daughter - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Joan ChamberlainA Deeper Look at Relationships -- Defenses (Not Listening and Others). I’ve been talking with Rachel, who is now 21, off and on, since the summer before she entered the University of Missouri. Some of our talks are about worries that are “normal” for a young girl in college: dating, ...
Views: 12719 - Baby announcements – A Special Occasion for Parents - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from Mark JohansonsInvitation greeting card 1-Pattinson’s loved ones proudly announces the actual birth of the baby child Jessica pattinson, second when angel showed up. Invitation greeting card 2-Smith’s may be the happiest loved ones as Raun Smith may be the next contender to transport on smith’s company, ...
Views: 656 - Child and Spousal Support - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from Tom StutzmanDivorce can never be easy on a man and a woman, but it is even harder for children to deal with. When it comes to marriage, around 35 percent of couples will file for divorce. Many of those people have children, and child support arrangements must be made based on the father's and mother's ...
Views: 862(2 votes) - Are you keeping the blame game? - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Bertrand DoryUsually after a terrible event in our lives, we tend to blame everybody else, or even God, or the Universe. I did this too, mainly after relationship break-ups. I knew that this was not the right thing to do, but still, I had all this anger against the unfairness of the situation. This is so ...
Views: 1274 - An effective positive parenting program help parents learn these things - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2011 from Alston SammyTriple p parenting supports the family to have a healthy life and embark with a correct and satisfied life. But by choosing a fine program is arduous which are necessary a amount of imperative things as discussed below. The following are the important elements which are required to be checked ...
Views: 616 - 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: 1593(2 votes) - No more disposable diapers! - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Rubel ZamanThe disposable diaper is one of the greatest manufacturing and marketing triumphs of modern history. “Huggies” have rendered cloth diapers almost obsolete, because they so are frighteningly convenient even a new father can change them, and they are so inexpensive it seems ridiculous to imagine ...
Views: 822 - Babies deserve to be swaddled in the comfort of Bamboo Clothing - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Rubel ZamanYour baby’s skin is one of the softest and most luxurious things you will ever touch. They are born soft to the touch and need to be protected from any materials that might scratch, abrade, or otherwise do harm to their tender exterior. Manmade clothing that is designed for wear by babies, ...
Views: 758 - Parents can offer a Healthy life to their Toddlers - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from web masteroneThere are many invisible friends that live with us in our home, office, schools and market places and become the cause of our ill health. These are germs that cause infections and make us fall ill. Being a parent, we always want to protect our kids from all kinds of dangers; but let us think ...
Views: 623 - Tests For Predicting Baby Gender - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2011 from Emily BellHaving a baby in life brings new responsibilities and challenges to raise one. Knowing the gender beforehand gives preparation for couples on what to expect when expecting. Out of a research poll that has been done, 83% of women actually prefer and have the desire to know the gender of the baby, ...
Views: 1248 - Rules, Stress, and Parenting - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin MarshallWhen raising and disciplining children, many parents rely on rules. In reality, though, the use of the term “rules” in parenting is often counterproductive. Rules are used to control, not inspire. Although essential in games, rules are counterproductive in relationships. Think of it this ...
Views: 1412 - Parenting Troubled Teens - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Kevin RicheyParenting A Defiant Teen Parenting a teen that is out of control can be a very challenging task. Many parents actually give up even trying to help their teen. The parent's frustration can come from several factors, including the overall defiance of the teen and the limitations set by the ...
Views: 2031 - Mother Quotes From The Heart - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Bob LancerThis article presents inspirational mother quotes, quotes that come from the heart of mothers (which include quotes about mothers) that I gathered from moms who attended my parenting classes. Sometimes touching, sometimes educational, these mother quotes give personal insight into the ...
Views: 1955 - Behavior Management Tips For Parents - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Bob LancerEach week, select one of these tips to focus on. You might jot the affirmation down onto an index card, so you can review the affirmation often throughout the day, to help you stay on track. “This week I will remember to maintain my peace and poise, understanding that I place my child in ...
Views: 1127 - Daily Parents Guidance - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Bob LancerHere are twelve mother quotes regarding parenting that fathers can certainly benefit from pondering: I understand that how I see my child in my mind is a form of self-fulfilling prophecy. I envision my child as a winner, as I feel confident in my child’s ability to successfully meet life’s ...
Views: 994 - Parenting Kids Without Punishment - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Bob LancerBeing a parent is without a doubt among the most demanding jobs on earth – that is, if you strive to be a great parent. Like any other endeavor, though, you can slide by in parenting if you choose. But if you do strive to be the very best parent for your child that you can be, one of the most ...
Views: 878 - Are You Teaching Your Children To Not Listen? - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Bob LancerPositive Discipline is about teaching children, in a loving way that preserves their healthy self-esteem, to behave well ON THEIR OWN. It is also about teaching children to heed our directions when we need to direct. We teach children to IGNORE our directions, and our corrections, when deliver ...
Views: 874 - Winning With Willful Children - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Bob LancerIn the parent-child relationship, regard your child’s attitudes and behaviors as reflections of your own. The 3-year-old who has been displaying“strong-willed” tendencies sinceearly infancy is most likely portraying the strong-willed character of a parent. While you can look at this as a ...
Views: 1241 - Parent Stress-Relief - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Bob LancerIn the midst of the hustle and bustle of parenting kids, a common mistake involves the parent focusing too much on the child’s inappropriate action, and not focusing enough on the parent’s reaction to that action. For instance, say your toddler is behaving inappropriately in a public setting, ...
Views: 1002 - How To Create A Behavior Problem - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Bob LancerOne positive discipline influence often overlooked by parents has to do with the quality of the child’s surroundings and routine. To behave well, children need a number of essential ingredients. Among these are: 1.An orderly, stable home environment 1.An orderly daily routine Both of these ...
Views: 1052 - The Trials and Tribulations of Child Behavior - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Bob LancerBeing a parent is the toughest job on the planet. There are no simple tips or easy ways to handle child behavior. Kids are merely little adults that have a lifetime of learning in front of them. They need to learn how to behave as well as what is expected from them at an early age. Children are ...
Views: 824 - Improving The Relationship Between Parents and Their Children - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Bob LancerParents influence their children in many ways, but none may be more significant than the quality of the relationship between parents and their children. The quality of the relationship between parents and their children exerts one of the strongest influences upon child behavior. When parents ...
Views: 2411 - Solutions For Easier Child Behavior Management - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Bob LancerDealing with child behavior is sometimes incredibly difficult. The most common child behavior problem can push any parent over the edge, including: Crying on and on Rejecting "no" for an answer Outright defiance Disrespectful "back talk" Picky eating Refusing to do household chores or ...
Views: 853 - Who's In Charge, Children Or Parents? - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Bob LancerDo you believe that children cause their parents to react with anger and stress? If, for example, children tell their parents a sharp "No!" in response to a direction or request, must their parents become upset, or do parents have better options? The fact is that you can always improve your ...
Views: 1286 - Avoid Counter-Productive Parenting - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Bob LancerParents and their children have a complex relationship. As children progress through the stages of development they are bound to experiment with countless forms of challenging behavior. What their parents do in response to their behavior operates on the child’s development on many ...
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