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- 11 Tips for Back-to-School Success! - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Toni SchuttaMany parents dread the end of summer. Kids are reluctant to get back into the routine of early mornings, structured days and the homework that school brings. Many parents are also reluctant to get back into the routine of early mornings, structured days and homework! Whether your child is ...
Views: 3051(6 votes) - 3 Issues Parents Should Stay Clear Of Doing While Parenting Young Children! - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Paul DonahueAre you developing troubles parenting your young children? In the event you would really like to be amongst those that have great results when becoming a mother or father for your children, the occasion to perform things appropriately is while they are still around the adolescent age. Therefore, ...
Views: 1306(6 votes) - Beyond Split & Broken - Complex Instead - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Jill DarceyStatistically, the effects of divorce on our society are difficult to prove although there are figures bandied around. What we do know is that some people go on and have far better lives and some don't. For majority however, we can say divorce carved its mark on our life and we live with it for ...
Views: 2423(6 votes) - How to make money with Social Media from home - and have more quality time with your kids.... - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2010 from Pearl Shanti Lodur-Lionheart11 months ago we were newbies on Facebook. We knew nothing about social media. Then we were informed about this program, by Selfgrowth.com founder David Riklan. We have studied this – and everything has exploded…we have created our own Facebook Page Conscious Parenting, with more than 3000 ...
Views: 1720(6 votes) - Are Your Out Of Control Teenagers Controlling Your Life?Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Paul DonahueAre your out of control teenagers so unruly that you just have no energy for anything else? If you're like most people, you probably also work quite a bit. So, by the time you come home, you have no energy or patience left to deal with their lack of respect for your rules. If all this is true, ...
Views: 974(5 votes) - Dealing with Anger in Children and Teens, Part 1: Why Is My Child So Angry? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2010 from James LehmanHave you found yourself asking the question, “Why is my child always so angry at me?” Do you feel like your adolescent surrounds himself with a force field of anger and hostility? In part one of this frank Q&A, James Lehman explains the difference between hostility and anger—and tells you where ...
Views: 2926(5 votes) - To speak ill of your Ex with your child says "I love you, but biologically you're 50% a jerk!" - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Jill DarceySpeaking poorly of your child's other parent is one of the largest issues overlooked by co-parents - and yet it is one of the easiest for you to resolve. The reasons (or should I say excuses) that it is acceptable to slag off about your Ex to your children are numerous and yet the confusion that ...
Views: 2758(5 votes) - Toddler Nutrition - Tips For Happy, Healthy Children - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Marnie WallaceWhen it comes to toddler nutrition, many parents will at some stage worry that their child isn’t eating enough or getting enough variety in their diets. Almost all young children go through a phase of being picky eaters, and this can be a cause of concern not to mention frustration – I know ...
Views: 824(5 votes) - Toddler Sleep Problems - How to Handle Them - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Marnie WallaceAccording to research, toddler sleep problems are unfortunately a pretty common occurrence until your child reaches the age of 3. I remember naively thinking that once my daughter had passed the newborn stage, my husband and I were well on our way to getting a good night's sleep again - boy, ...
Views: 711(5 votes) - Why It Is Important For Your Kids To Be Happy - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2010 from Shaya KassMost folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be. Abraham Lincoln I heard a very interesting interview with Dr. Bruce Lipton, a cellular biologist. He gave a very simple yet powerful explanation of why happiness is important. Dr Lipton told about an experiment that he had ...
Views: 1478(10 votes) - Are We Raising Spoiled Children? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2010 from Rachelle SalingerAs parents, we want the best for our children. We attend to their needs, and every now and then we indulge their wants. Be careful though—indulging too much can spoil kids. You may feel that you need to buy expensive items, but it’s not necessary to buy designer brands of dresses, shoes, and ...
Views: 1394(4 votes) - 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: 1610(4 votes) - Do you have PMS? Pathetic Mom Syndrome? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Hannah KeeleyThere you are, wearing that same old baggy t-shirt and sweatpants. You didn't have time for a shower (again!) and those flip-flops you put on are revealing some toes that are in dire need of a pedicure. But, you're a mom! You don't have time for frivolous things like pedicures, pretty clothes, ...
Views: 1820(4 votes) - Help Children Make Friends - Playground Politics - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Judy WrightTeasing is universal, its a fact of life. In my classroom when I ask any person if they were teased as a child the answer is always the same. Yes. Then I ask who they were teased by, there are a number of answers I get: siblings, the kid down the street, their teacher, or even their family. ...
Views: 6393(4 votes) - Know How to Say “No” To Your Child - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2010 from Rachelle SalingerOne of the most common scenarios in a parent’s life involves having to refuse the wishes of a child for their own good. For pre-teen kids, it can end up with them comparing you to their friend’s parent. Consider this for a moment. You have an 8 year-old son who asks for a skate ramp in the ...
Views: 713(4 votes) - Life… some thoughts… - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Pearl Shanti Lodur-LionheartThis evening, when we were putting Leopold Light, 4 1/2, to bed, we talked about: “ What is life ? “ He looked deeply into my eyes and answered: “ Don`t you know ? ……..“ “ It just is…” Children are philosophers and our greatest teachers. What is life ? A little seed – ...
Views: 1436(8 votes) - 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: 1620(4 votes) - Motivation: 6 Parenting Tips for Motivating Kids to Achieve Goals - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2010 from Jean TracyMotivation is your child's North Star. It's the guiding point your child can use to reach goals. Find out right now how to motivate your child with positive self-talk. “You can't make me!” shouted the young girl. Her mother looked down and walked away. If you have an unmotivated child, don't ...
Views: 2455(4 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: 1610(4 votes) - The Greatest Gift You Can Give Children - Wherever You Are, Be There! - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Jill DarceyI believe most of us have what it takes to be genuinely great parents; regardless if we have been separated, divorced or attempting to co-parent. More often than not, it is through our efforts to juggle an already rather hectic lifestyle that we neglect some of the most crucial aspects of ...
Views: 2469(4 votes) - Ways to Raise Confident Children - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Judy WrightWhen children learn to be compassionate, caring and learn they may not be the centre of universe they become more confident. They need to realize that they are an important part of the earth, but it does not revolve around them. When we teach our children to give service, and care about ...
Views: 3454(4 votes) - Back to School Already? How to Set Your Child Up For Success - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtEven though children may be enjoying their summer, parents are already thinking about “back-to-school” and everything that needs to get organized. What’s the stress-free solution to setting your child up for a truly successful year? Routines and organization. Every household benefits from ...
Views: 3266(7 votes) - A Guide for Blended Families (Step Parenting) - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2012 from Dean SunseriA blended family or step parenting can be a very big challenge for everyone involved. The following are some guidelines to make the new family unit function more effectively. 1. Be Patient – A natural family is created slowly, yet a blended family is more abrupt. Allow time for ...
Views: 1908(3 votes) - Attachment Parenting - Is it for you? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Annie DesantisAttachment Parenting has been around forever, often referred to as Natural or Instinctive Parenting, most indigenous cultures raise their babies this way. But it became more widely known in western cultures when a Pediatrician, William Sears recommended it as a better way of bonding with our ...
Views: 1140(3 votes) - Children Dangerously Breaking Rules - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Kathy SlattengrenWe establish rules to help keep our kids safe. We'd all like to believe our children would make the right choice when presented with a situation like whether or not to answer the door to a stranger. But what would they really do? What would your kids do? Recently NBC's Dateline tested a few kids ...
Views: 1415(3 votes) - Coming of Age - Does your Daughter Feel Beautiful? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from DeAnna L'amMy daughter Ellah, and her friend Ella (both 9), danced with abandon at the Goddess Crafts Faire this weekend. The belly dancers and musicians on stage were an inspiration: each elaborately dressed and decorated, these women were of all sizes and shapes: ample, curvy, skinny, and a stunning ...
Views: 1090(3 votes) - Coming of Age - Enjoying your Daughter at any Age - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from DeAnna L'amOne of my mentors said to me many years ago: "It's great to work on cleaning the barn, but don't forget to RIDE THE PONIES!" Are you so busy reminding your girl of her homework/chores/the need to get-out-of-the-door, that you don't have time to enjoy her anymore??? If you wonder where did all ...
Views: 998(3 votes) - Coming of Age - Mom’s Nest, or How to Discuss Menstruation with your Child - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from DeAnna L'am"This is my Moon Flow," I said to Ellah, who was about 4 at the time, when she saw me changing a pad. I never saw my Mom changing pads, and hence committed to not hiding my natural flow from my daughter. Without my flow, my girl would not have been born... How could this be anything but a source ...
Views: 1216(3 votes) - Crows feet, Laugh Lines and the Celebration of Responsibility - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Susanna GraceLately I've been feeling sort of crushed under the weight of my own responsibility. I feel compacted, flattened by my own routine. Like most moms of school age kids, I am one efficient mama in the mornings. Everything is done with the thought of what I can do while I'm waiting on ...
Views: 848(3 votes) - Everyone Bleeds Red - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.As your walking around a crowded busy street, stop and take a look around. Every single person has at least one thing in common; everyone, no matter what sex, age, race, or what your belief system might be. The common link, the common tie, the common factor is the color of blood. The color of ...
Views: 3127(6 votes) - Great Parenting Stands the Test of Time - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Kathy SlattengrenSome parenting ideas come and go like fads. Others stick around for decades. The ideas that last are those that work well in the long run to help parents with the challenging job of raising children. The common foundation for many current parenting ideas is Alfred Adler's (1870-1937) philosophy ...
Views: 1414(3 votes) - GREATEST TEACHERS - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Dominique EdmondIn this day and age, it no longer takes a community to raise a child. Communities aren’t as closely knitted together as they once were. Where parents could have once relied on the members of the community to help in raising their children, this is no longer an option. As a result, we’re ...
Views: 970(3 votes) - Helping Children Through Stress - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Judy WrightWhy does a six-year-old become stressed when their parent loses a job? Why does an eight-year-old suddenly become queasy and ill when its time to go to Little League? Many feel that children live relaxed, stress free lives. This isn't always the case. Over the years I have had a chance to ...
Views: 2311(3 votes) - How "Fun" Can Be Your Best Discipline Technique - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtShow me any two people who have fun together frequently and I'll show you a good relationship. People who have regular fun together like each other and most often respect one another. This is a winning combination when it comes to the parent/child relationship. If both parties feel good ...
Views: 1076(3 votes) - Hug Your Kid Today - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Michelle GottliebYesterday my son was riding his bike home from school. A car accident happened right in front of him. One car got out of control and almost hit him. This morning I heard on the news about a 16 year old boy who was running after school for cross country. He was hit by a car and killed. Obviously ...
Views: 1260(3 votes) - Limiting Distractions-The Common Culprits - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Sherrie HardyFor some curious folk, any conversation around them distracts them from their task. Their brain automatically wonders what fascinating topic is on the table. Others couldn´t really care. This group has a desire to constantly check their e-mail, facebook, and cell phone for the most current ...
Views: 1309(3 votes) - Lying in Children and How to Deal With it - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Chris DonkerLying in children is very common, but it's also something parents are often concerned about. Lying in children has many different forms and some of them are a real cause for concern while others are harmless. Lying in Children You shouldn't be concerned about: Young children of about 4-5 ...
Views: 1398(3 votes) - Parent Teacher Conferences: 7 Tips for Making it a Successful Meeting - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Sherrie HardyParent teacher conferences are an opportune time to get to know more about how your child spends the seven hours a day away from you. It is a great opportunity to see your child in a different light and share more about your child’s personality with the teacher. It is a chance to get to know ...
Views: 1228(3 votes) - Parents Needing Solutions: Positive Child Discipline Is The Best Medicine! - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2010 from Paul DonahueIf you are a struggling parent who has problems with your kids, positive child discipline may be the solution that you have been searching for. What does this term actually mean? Well, to better describe it, leave off the word discipline, and replace it with reinforcement. That would be a ...
Views: 1149(3 votes) - Positive Child Discipline: Some Important Things To Know! - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Paul DonahueIf you're having behavioral issues with your children, positive child discipline may be the answer you're looking for. Let's look more into this term because it may mean different things to different people. First of all, the term, positive child discipline, as it is used here, refers to ...
Views: 901(3 votes) - Separating Your Emotions as a Person, From Your Emotions as a Parent - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from PD RiversDivorce makes us reexamine the way we perceive a family. You have changed from a nuclear family with two parents to a one parent family. To begin this lesson I would like you to write in your journal about how you perceive parenting. I think the most important thing in a parent-child ...
Views: 1629(3 votes) - Sloppy Success - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Hannah KeeleyPeople always ask me how I get so much work done. Well, I've given all the typical answers that I thought worked. Things like: "I prioritize and do the most important things." "There are more things that I do NOT do." "I don't get a lot of sleep." "I just use my time very ...
Views: 1351(3 votes) - The Five Lies of Motherhood - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Hannah KeeleyWithin the past fifty years, motherhood has gone from exaltation to embarrassment. Instead of being proud to claim motherhood as a career, we cower in the corner and mumble out a feeble, "I'm JUST a mom!" Just a mom? Give me a break! This entire mentality wasn't even present in our culture until ...
Views: 1409(3 votes) - The Sustainable Shopping Basket - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Rubel ZamanThe throwaway society that is the Western World in the 21st century is the reason for the depletion of the planet of natural resources, polluting it and ultimately destroying it for future generations. To counteract the damage that mankind is inflicting on the Earth, we need to start thinking ...
Views: 1115(3 votes) - Top 3 Tips For Successfully Making Use Of Parenting Articles! - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2010 from Paul DonahueIf you are looking for information about parenting articles, please read along so you can get a good sense of how to get the most out of this process. The three tips in this article should help you to stay away from repeating the same mistakes you have been encountering already. As a result, ...
Views: 1000(3 votes) - Understanding Your Pre School Child - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraIf your child is in the pre school stage this only means one thing- you are done with the terrible 2’s and 3’s. Now, comes a new world for parenting, the pre school age. This is now a whole new different ball game. This is the time when your precious ones are starting to explore. Pre school ...
Views: 1533(3 votes) - What Issues Should I Avoid, Is A Typical Question Of Mothers And Fathers Looking For Parenting Tips! - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2010 from Paul DonahueWhy would people go on the net and look up the words, parenting tips and things to steer clear of carrying out? Well, usually whenever folks look up a thing on the internet, it really is because they are trying to purchase a product, or they are looking to take care of a need or issue. The ...
Views: 1062(3 votes) - Why Paying Attention is The Only Thing - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Hal WechslerWhy Paying Attention Is The Only Thing When Vince Lombardi, star football coach was asked about winning in 1959, he said, “Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.” So what? Reading is everything and it is also the only thing to learn Math and Science. Even Engineering and ...
Views: 1570(3 votes) - ‘Tis The Season For Believin’ – A Skeptic’s Story of Hope - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2010 from Patricia Clapp“Believe” is such a powerful word, especially during this time I year. We see signs propped up in windows, “This house believes in Santa” or simply the word “BELIEVE” masked as a Christmas ornament sitting high on a tree. I just love it. And, to me, seeing is believing, and I will tell you ...
Views: 1696(6 votes) - Samuel Learns To Yell And Tell - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Eric DavisPossibly you have read in the local papers pertaining to child molestation and also observed on television problems involving such. Although these concerns are not directly affecting our children still it is quite a depressing thought that many adults can do humiliating acts to innocent ...
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