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- The world is changing. - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Pearl Shanti Lodur-LionheartThe children of the new paradigm are arriving - with an enormous power and special talents. They have always been here - but it is now that we are ready to receive them. They bring with them The Power of LOVE. The best they know is to give unconditional LOVE. They are unstoppable. Of ...
Views: 1624(6 votes) - 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) - Thoughts on the "One Bite Rule" in Feeding Children - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Kathleen CuneoI'll admit it, in my 13-plus years as a mom so far, there have been many times when I've tried to force my children to "just try one bite" of a new or unfamiliar food. Most of those times were earlier on in my motherhood career and most were before I was familiar with the division of ...
Views: 1806(1 vote) - Three Mistakes “Helicopter Parents” Make That Prevent Their Children from Growing Up - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2013 from Michael BroderThe term “helicopter parent” is a relatively new one in our culture, but the practice is quite prevalent. When a child leaves home (for college, for instance, or even overnight camp) the helicopter parent does exactly what the term implies --hovers. Helicopter parents usually have the best ...
Views: 1584(1 vote) - Three Things Parents Should Never Do for Their Children - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Jodie RandisiA teacher once asked me, “What are you doing with your children?” She pushed her reading glasses to the end of her nose, pointed her finger directly at me and said, “I must speak to you in private.” I didn’t know what to expect. She shook her head and added, “What ever IT is, just keep doing ...
Views: 2113(1 vote) - Three Things You MUST Know About Your Teenager - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Hannah KeeleyI've heard it said more times than I can count about how trying and difficult raising a teenager can be. Now with three (almost four) teenagers in my home, I can tell you that it is, indeed, difficult. But then again, raising kids as a profession was never an easy thing to do. We're not moms ...
Views: 970(3 votes) - Time to Disconnect - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Michelle GottliebMy email is down today. I am angry and frustrated. In a little less than a month, I will be on a vacation. I am excited beyond words that I will not be able to access my email. Wait a minute, how can both be true? I am slightly addicted to email. I check it constantly. It is a way for me to ...
Views: 1475(1 vote) - Time Travel: A Mother's Day Gift - by Submitted on May 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI’ve always fancied time travel. When I was younger, I wanted to travel into the future. I dreamed that life at 30 would be sophisticated; I would dab Coco Chanel on my wrists before stepping out of my New York City apartment for a glass of champagne with friends. Now I long to travel into ...
Views: 603(1 vote) - Tips For Doing A Great Job Parenting - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Charlotte JaneAlthough parenting is arguable the most important job in the world, it is, ironically enough, one of the few jobs that comes with little to no required training. (Not to mention no pay!) Anyone, after all, can be a parent. Faced with such an important job, where can parents go to for ...
Views: 492(1 vote) - Tips for Talking to Teens About Dating Violence - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Amy JohnsonAs part of your “back to school” preparations, have you talked with your teen or young adult about dating safety? Ideally, the topic has been discussed prior to your child dating. The important thing is to have conversations about this topic with your child, even if he or she is already dating, ...
Views: 1090(1 vote) - Tips on How to Get your Child to Love Reading - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Alexis GardnerThis article is for all of the parents out there that would like to get their children to read more. First off, your child is not going to develop a love for reading overnight. You’re going to have to put in some overtime to get your child to read more, consistently. Children that are just ...
Views: 933(1 vote) - To a Man Who Loves - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsTo the man that would pop me up in a tree when I was little and take pictures of me. To the same man that has inspected ALL of my apartments and houses over the years; examining the quality and potential, always making the point of showing me the fire escapes. To the man who has stayed up ...
Views: 982(1 vote) - Top 5 Strategies - How to Communicate With Your Children’s Other Parent - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Jennifer BroadleyI heard a journalist say recently that “there’s a vicious and respect less way of communicating that’s reserved exclusively for the ‘divorced with children’”. Ouch, that hurt! Probably because it’s so true. It doesn’t have to be like that and for the sake of building a bridge with our children’s ...
Views: 710(1 vote) - Toxic beauty: What You Don’t Know About Your Cosmetics May Hurt You - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2010 from Jessica Dupont MichaelsThroughout my training as a makeup artist at AVEDA in NYC, I learned about the nasty chemicals that go into many of the cosmetic products that we use every day to make ourselves look more beautiful. These chemicals can stay in your body long after the makeup is gone, potentially causing all ...
Views: 926(3 votes) - Traits of a Good Father - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2010 from Dominique EdmondTraits of a Good Father The wisest man to have ever lived once said that the glory of sons is their fathers. We all have memories of our fathers from our childhood. Some of us have pleasant memories while others have painful memories that create a wound in a child’s heart, whether ...
Views: 4196(2 votes) - Traveling with Young Adult Children: Is This Insanity? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Kim Kirmmse TothFamily vacations may have been wonderful when your kiddos were still little and you were in charge. You were definitely the parent, roles were defined and everyone knew their place. Then, lo and behold, those youngsters grew up! This changes many things in your life but it's the natural order ...
Views: 1810(1 vote) - True Parent Authority - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Bob LancerA typical parenting challenge that causes many parents frustration can be expressed in the following question: "What do you do when you want your child to do something, and he responds with: 'I don't care', or 'I can do whatever I want to do', or 'I am not going to my room', or 'try to catch ...
Views: 1105(4 votes) - Turning One: A Critical Milestone for Parent & Child - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt didn’t hit me until I was sitting in the café above Loblaws (a grocery store in Toronto) that something big was happening inside. The stroller was wet from the rain and filled with party food I had just bought—frozen hors d’oeuvres, expensive cheese, sparkling water. The only thing that ...
Views: 1831(1 vote) - Two Parenting Mistakes with Anxious Children - by Submitted on May 15, 2010 from Christopher McCarthyTyler begins to cry, raising his hands to cover his eyes. Eleven-year old boys hate to cry, and Tyler is especially fearful of it. It embarrasses him and makes him feel weak, even within the safe environment of my counseling room. His mother knows this, and with watery eyes herself reaches out ...
Views: 1691(1 vote) - Typical Patterns For Your Baby’s Physical Development Part 2 - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2008 from Connie LimonTypical Play Development By 3 months of age, while lying on his or her back, your baby should: • Visually track a moving toy from side to side • Attempt to reach for a rattle held above their chest • Keep head in the middle to watch faces or toys By 6 months of age your baby should: • Reach ...
Views: 4217(1 vote) - Underage Drinking and Parental Guidance - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Mark BrownDriving While Intoxicated (DWI) is a serious criminal offence that can land a person behind bars. The pity in the present society is that the number of teenage DWI offender is really increasing and parents must play a dominant part to curb it. Parental Guidance curbs Alcohol Abuse ...
Views: 1098(1 vote) - Useful Tips For Improving Your Parenting Skills - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Charlotte JaneWhen kids are at their best, your pride shines through you like a beam of light. When they're at their worst, you feel like they're possessed by Satan. We've gathered some tips and tricks from parents who have felt both ways and have learned how to deal with any situation that came their ...
Views: 596(1 vote) - Weekend Babysitters - How Can I Find One? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Sheila HugginsFinding weekend babysitters is only as far as your fingertips. Take advantage of all your computer has to offer. You can use the internet as your personal search assistant to find the best possible weekend babysitters. You do have a few options for finding our babysitter online. Among your ...
Views: 751(1 vote) - What Are Your Earliest Memories? - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMy father insists that he can remember being born. When questioned, he describes the darkness of the birth canal and his emergence into daylight. He was born at home, in 1934. He assures us that he wondered, in his little baby brain, “Where was I before I came here?” Some members of our ...
Views: 894(1 vote) - What Does Death Teach Our Children? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Kathy SlattengrenDeath is one of those lessons we hope our children will not have to experience early in life. However, given death is an inescapable fact of life, we know our children will eventually need to deal with it. When and how we discuss death with our children will depend on their ages and the ...
Views: 1109(1 vote) - What Everyone Should Know About How To Be A Parent! - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Charlotte JaneWhether you're fed up with toddler tantrums, or can't get your school aged child to complete their homework, parenting is hard work. While parenting will always be challenging, there are many things you can do to make raising your kids less frustrating. Here are a few tips to help get you ...
Views: 604(1 vote) - What is the BEST Way to Raise Children? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtHere's a question to ask yourself: Is a family that is constantly out and about, going here and there, attending music classes and swimming lessons, etc. better than one who stays home most evenings, and doesn't have their children in a bunch of different classes? Thought provoking, isn't ...
Views: 1266(1 vote) - What Issues Should I Steer Clear Of, Is A Typical Question Of Mothers And Fathers Looking For Parenting Tips! - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Paul DonahueWhy would individuals go on the web and search up the phrase, parenting tips and factors to avoid carrying out? Well, normally when people look up some thing on the web, it is simply because they are trying to acquire an item, or they are seeking to take care of a need or problem. The queries ...
Views: 873(5 votes) - What Makes a Great Father or Mother? The Little Things - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen I was in my twenties, my gaze was always focused on the big things—finding the “perfect” partner, the “to-die-for” job, the “huge” book deal, or getting into the “best” graduate school. Little things didn’t matter much; they were unnecessary distractions that I treated as rounding errors. ...
Views: 767(1 vote) - What New Life Skills Will Your Kids Learn This Summer? - by Submitted on May 15, 2009 from Kathy SlattengrenWe have until our children are about 18 years old to teach them all the basic skills they'll need to live on their own. Although it sounds like a lot of time, it goes by amazingly fast. Summertime can provide a little more free time for teaching our kids something new. Children often enjoy ...
Views: 1463(1 vote) - What Parents Say to Kids - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Randy MerglerWhat Parents Say to Kids Despite working with divorcing families for quite some time now, I’m still amazed at some of the stories I hear. Dad and the kids just returned from a week and half visit to grandma and grandpa. A great time was had by all. While the three of them were ...
Views: 1036(1 vote) - What Things To Be Expecting When Seeking Out Infertility Treatments - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Will MatthewsInfertility is defined as being unable to get pregnant after attempting to have a baby for 6 to 12 months without resorting to contraception. 10 percent of couples in The United States are affected by infertility. It is easy to become overwhelmed with the wide variety and scope of infertility ...
Views: 720(1 vote) - What to Cook for Dinner - 2 Easy Ideas To Make This Fun! - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtThe time is 5 o'clock and your stomach clenches - 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're tired and you don't have all the ingredients for your favorite "go to" recipe so you pull out the frozen ...
Views: 1512(5 votes) - What’s in Your Toolbox? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2012 from Carolyn StoneIn the past few weeks there have been more anxious children and adolescents in my office than usual. This is probably just the randomness of the universe. Anxiety is often a feature with children who have ADD, learning disabilities and Asperger Syndrome. The situation has caused me to reflect ...
Views: 1284(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: 1600(1 vote) - When A Crisis Strikes…Having a Sense of Security through Routines and Rituals - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Karin VoloHave you ever noticed that you normally follow the same sequence of actions in the morning as you get ready for your day? You get up, get dressed, eat breakfast, brush your teeth, etc. in the same order almost every day. Why is that? This is because having routines gives you a sense of security. ...
Views: 1350(1 vote) - When Do I Start Potty Training My Child - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Patrick StevenWhen do you start potty training your child? It is a question that only you can answer. Once you know what to look for, the tell-tale signs that your child is ready to learn how to use the potty you can begin the process. In terms of age, usually children between the ages of eighteen and ...
Views: 913(7 votes) - When in doubt, moms figure it out - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Jamee TenzerAs a mom I find that I am often providing services for which I have no training at all. For example; I have no business helping anyone with 9th grade math. In fact, I am finding that I am only slightly qualified to help with 4th grade math. And yet, on a regular basis, I hold my child’s hand ...
Views: 1234(1 vote) - When Mom is Just Too Busy - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI received an email from a dear friend this morning, asking why I haven’t posted recently. What can I say, I’ve been busy. Lots of stuff going on. It hasn’t all been bad stuff... some of it was really good. Still, I have once again fallen prey to the over-scheduled, over-stressed lifestyle that ...
Views: 628(1 vote) - When the Kids Gang Up - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2010 from Shaya KassI have good friends who have three kids that are very close in age. The other night I was over at their house and the parents, let’s call them Randi and Mason, were telling my wife and I that they feel like there is a mob mentality in the house. They felt that the kids gang up on them to get ...
Views: 4395(1 vote) - Why Don’t You Ever Praise Me? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Patrick WanisWhy don’t you ever praise me? The dictionary defines praise as the act of expressing approval, admiration or commendation. Every one of us desires praise at some level, and in one form or another. Praise is a member of the family of emotional needs: validation, recognition, approval, ...
Views: 1029(1 vote) - WHY PARENTING TODAY IS SO DIFFICULT - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2013 from William CottringerWHY PARENTING TODAY IS SO DIFFICULT By Bill Cottringer Why is parenting today so difficult (besides being so expensive and all of us being so busy doing other things)? The answer to this question involves the main parenting role—teaching our children the basic skills that are necessary to ...
Views: 2863(1 vote) - Why risk losing your child? Get the services of Birth Injury Attorney! - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Marques PeridiusThe most frequently asked question "why do we need a birth injury attorney?" is answered here for you. Those having the question "is having a birth injury attorney a status symbol or something beyond a status symbol?" in mind will also get their question answered. Expecting parents anxiously ...
Views: 681(1 vote) - Wife, Mother, Goddess: A Message to Men for Mother’s Day - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsShe’s the mother of your children, whether they’re still in diapers or already driving themselves to work. She might even be a grandmother. She’s your wife and your partner in the day-to-day management of your life, your family, your home, and maybe your business. Mother’s Day is an opportunity ...
Views: 873(1 vote) - Wooden, Wimbledon, Wrong Calls and World Cup - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.Wondering what all these W's have in common? They provide cases of excellent role models in sports that we can pass on to our children and grandchildren. After witnessing so many instances of poor sportsmanship over the years, it's impressive to have examples of positive behavior by ...
Views: 1680(3 votes) - Working Moms and Internet Generating Income - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Clifford MacHanterIn this new era moms still needs to stay at home for so many reason to pay attention their family. Moms nowadays have so many options more than ever to give great money making work at home opportunities. And now the internet has become a new work provider for moms wanting to work from their ...
Views: 1072(1 vote) - World peace? How about Home Peace first... - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Jill DarceyWe are all inspired at one time or another to embrace the vision and dream of world peace. We love what opportunities this brings and we dream of a world where we move beyond a fear and engage in the concept of difference not being judged, but rather celebrated. We become excited by the chances ...
Views: 2306(4 votes) - Young Baby - How To Succeed 2 - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Peter RadfordNewborn Baby Appearance: Continued The infant's skull changes shape, during birth and labour, to fit through the birth canal, or vagina. This can sometimes cause the child to be born with a head that may differ somewhat from the norm, or be slightly elongated. Within a few days or weeks, ...
Views: 1019(2 votes) - Your Child Is the Bully: Five Important Issues to Address - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Derek Randel“The phone rang one night last week and it was Mr. Scott, my son’s math teacher. He was informing me that my son, Ben, was hitting other students and even threatened Mr. Scott. In our home, we do not like this math teacher very much because he is always picking on Ben. Why would my son bully ...
Views: 567(1 vote) - Your Teenage Daughter's Success in School - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Dr. Cheryl GuyEvaluating your Teenage Daughters Success at School with More than her Report Card is as Essential as Stopping Your Son's Nosebleed in Church with his Seersucker Suit and Knee-High Socks on. Measuring school success encompasses so much more than A's, B's and SAT's. "The Secrets to Having the ...
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