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- Parenting Children with ADD and ADHD: Eliminate the Daily Arguments - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Sherrie HardyWhen parents of children with ADD and ADHD reflect on their interactions with their children, many find that a high percentage of those communications involve negativity. Daily nagging, yelling, threatening, pleading, and punishing are not what most parents signed up for. These parents fear ...
Views: 1228 - New Parents, New Worries - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Richard YorkIt can hit at any time; that creeping lump in your throat as the true realisation of what parenthood means finally hits you. The responsibility, the duty, the trust, the reliability, and let's face it the judgement every parent faces from other parents. Each way you and your partner express ...
Views: 525 - Five Uncommon Solutions To Very Common Parenting Problems - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Sarah RuizFive Uncommon Parenting Solutions To Very Common Problems These uncommon solutions were discovered through some very common problems that I have experienced, or parents that are close to me, experienced. These approaches are tried, tested and approved. Good advice is hard to find, but ...
Views: 968(2 votes) - Mother Daughter Relationships -- 5 Most Common Mistakes - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Vera Stark#1) Judge and Criticize Her Your daughter needs to know that you support and love her no matter what she does. There are times when it will be really hard to understand her reasoning for doing what she does but at the same time if you begin to judge and criticize her ...
Views: 1136 - Understanding Discipline - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Ken ThomI believe that our parenting model comes from God, who carries the bulk of the work for us as parents. God's love for us drew us into relationship with him, and I contend that this loving relationship then influenced us into obedience to Him. We work toward and remain in obedience because we do ...
Views: 864 - Reduce The Stress Of Parenting With These Instructions - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Charlotte JaneWhether you are a first time parent or have welcomed an additional child into your family, parenting is a world filled with love, happiness and self doubt. Children, unfortunately, do not come with an instruction manual and it is quite normal to question your actions on a daily basis. Here are ...
Views: 609(2 votes) - 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: 500(1 vote) - How The Be The Best Parent That You Can! - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Charlotte JaneThe day your son or daughter was born was likely one of the happiest days of your life! You have never felt a connection so strong to a human as you do with your child. Use the parenting tips below to keep that connection strong and thriving so your relationship with your child blossoms! Help ...
Views: 615(1 vote) - Consequences And Effective Parenting - The Keys To Good Parenting - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Charlotte JaneParenting is a multifaceted responsibility. We are charged with everything from the most mundane of tasks such as insuring our children keep their room clean, to tasks that could challenge a five star general. Sometimes simply breaking those tasks down into clearly understandable components ...
Views: 659(2 votes) - Small Ideas That Have A Big Impact On Parenting - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Charlotte JaneMany people feel inadequate when they first become parents. This is a natural feeling, but you should also realize that continuing to prepare yourself as a parent is a vital part of the process. This article gives you tips about parenting, and it explains what you should focus on and attempt to ...
Views: 546(2 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: 647(1 vote) - A Compilation Of All Of The Best Parenting Tips - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Charlotte JaneParenting is one of the greatest accomplishments we will make in life. It is also one of the greatest challenges. It is not difficult to become overwhelmed when trying to meet these challenges. The following tips will provide direction in keeping that from happening. They can help us ...
Views: 678(1 vote) - Some Great Tips For More Successful Parenting - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Charlotte JaneBeing an effective parent can sometimes be a daunting task - being charged with the responsibility of caring for another life is a great responsibility, after all. Throw in sleepless nights, plenty of temper tantrums, and unexpected expenses, and the average parent is often left feeling confused ...
Views: 513(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: 547(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: 523(1 vote) - Developing These Parenting Skills Will Make You a Better Parent - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Charlotte JaneParenting is really hard and there are some skills that, if you do not possess them naturally, you need to work hard to develop as you go. Lots of parents simply raise their kids in the manner that they were raised and that doesn't always yield the best results. Keep reading to learn which ...
Views: 518(1 vote) - Being A Parent Is Tough - Here Is Some Effective Advice To Make It Easier - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Charlotte JaneMany parents assume that everything they have to know about raising their kids is self evident, but sometimes it's necessary to pick up some new skills. This is because not one person is absolutely perfect; every person has areas of improvement or weaknesses that they need to improve upon. The ...
Views: 498(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: 557(1 vote) - Good Ideas For Becoming A Good Parent - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Charlotte JaneEvery parent can use a little advice from time to time. Whether you are the parent of a newborn, or raising a teenager, something is likely to come up that you just don't know how to deal with. In this article we will discuss some of those challenging situations and give you some tips for how ...
Views: 467(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: 430(1 vote) - The Life Of A Parent, Tips And Tricks! - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Charlotte JaneGetting parenting advice that helps build a relationship between parent and child can mean the difference between your dream relationship and one that you wish you could change. Follow the following tips to help you gain the relationship that will make both of you happy now and for many years to ...
Views: 454(1 vote) - Kids Ruling The Roost? Simple Parenting Tips To Put You Back In Charge! - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Charlotte JaneParenting is a difficult job, even under the best of circumstances, and knowing the best way to handle it can be easier if you have some tips to help you on your way. This article has some practical advice to make many of your daily parenting challenges a little bit easier. A great parenting ...
Views: 512(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: 486(1 vote) - Helpful Parenting Tips That Can Be Easily Followed - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Charlotte JaneParenting can be a difficult process to describe. Every household changes from one person to the next, based on tradition and religion. The dynamic posed by placing sometimes radically different people in an environment and telling them to raise a child is by nature unpredictable. This article, ...
Views: 811(1 vote) - Toddler Behavior - What Effects Can Diet Have? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2011 from John VineWhen a child misbehaves, perhaps spectacularly so, the first priority is to regain control. This would apply particularly if it is in a public place, such as in the supermarket. One might actually have to consider 'giving in', if removing them to somewhere private is just not practical. If such ...
Views: 972 - Ideas to Help Children with ADHD and ADD - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Sherrie HardyChildren with ADHD and ADD are intelligent and capable. However, they need extra support to help them manage their ADHD symptoms. Implementing the following suggestions will increase children with Attention Deficit Disorder’s ability to manage their ADHD symptoms while minimizing factors ...
Views: 1113 - Self Esteem In Children In Children And Its Components - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Elisabeth BlendenSomething that every parent desires in their child is a healthy self esteem. As parents we hope we are doing the right things in building healthy levels of self esteem but what we don’t realize is, as parents we can educate ourselves to learn the best way to do this. Observing the components of ...
Views: 523(3 votes) - What Every Parent Needs to Know About Prescription and Over the Counter Drug Abuse - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Lisa EspichPrescription drug abuse is the most rapidly increasing drug abuse among teens. In 2009, more than one third of teens said they can get prescription drugs to get high within a day; nearly one in five could get them within an hour. Parents set the example and help to create the beliefs their ...
Views: 1418(2 votes) - Happy children after a divorce - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Bertrand DoryWhen there is a break-up or a divorce, children are usually the ones that are suffering so much! I lived this and I know the pain my daughter was in when her parents decided to divorce. In fact, her whole world crumble, and with it her safety, part of her identity, the loss of the family, the ...
Views: 1527(3 votes) - 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: 1242(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: 1493(1 vote) - When A Crisis Strikes…Hope Is The Door Out of The Darkness - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Karin VoloHope is probably the most important factor to dealing with any difficult time. Hope is what drives us forward and gives us the energy to endure and prevail over any circumstances. When someone has lost hope, it makes a person’s life so much harder, suffering even more. Hope is the light at the ...
Views: 1132(1 vote) - Consistent Parenting: Unlock the Secret - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from James Lehman"Being consistent is the hardest thing of all," many parents tell us. And it's so true—it’s easy to lay down a rule and then let it slide when you’re tired or in a hurry. In this article, James Lehman explains why consistency is the key to your child’s behavior—and tells you ways to keep on ...
Views: 2010(3 votes) - 10 Tips for Scaring Away Halloween Fears - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Connie HammerOctober may be the month many children look forward to for costumes, candy, and parties with creepy ghouls and goblins but all of this may not be your Autistic child's cup of tea. Every child is different and unique yet it is typical for almost all of them to develop anxieties and fears at some ...
Views: 1355(2 votes) - Scheduling One on One Time - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtOne of the most encouraging things a parent can do for their child is to spend regular, scheduled time with them. Many parents may think they already spend a lot of time with their children, however there is a difference between "family time", "have-to time" and "scheduled special ...
Views: 1111 - 5 Steps to a Happy, Stress-Free Halloween - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtWell, we’re all prepared and everyone is excited. In order to continue this bliss, there are 5 steps you will want to take to ensure that your kids do not fall down the slippery slope of sugar highs, tiredness and tantrums. Step 1: Have an easy, but healthy dinner prepared like soup and ...
Views: 1455 - Help Children with ADHD and ADD - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Sherrie HardyAttention Deficit Disorder affects each individual differently. It is hard for “Dylan” to sit still during circle time. He fidgets with his shoe lace and squirms in his spot. His movement distracts other students from listening to the story. When the teacher asks the class to predict what ...
Views: 1285 - The Joys and Challenges of Aging Parents - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Sharon SnirThe Joys and Challenges of Aging Parents By Sharon Snir There are times when the full weight of responsibility for our beloved and aging parents can weigh us down. There are so many people who find themselves in a similar situation to me. They too have parents who are very old and need various ...
Views: 883 - Bullying Still on the Rise, Studies Show - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Olga VladiThe US Department of Health and Human Services reports that 15 to 25 percent of students across the nation are bullied on a regular basis—a 5 percent increase since 1999. “Bullying is a hot-button issue these days,” says Leslie Ann Keatley, author of the new YA novel “The Sea Wall,” which ...
Views: 1348 - The Lost Children: When Behavior Problems Traumatize Siblings - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from James LehmanQ: What do the other children in the family experience when they have a brother or sister who’s hostile or acts out chronically? James: It’s traumatizing when something hurtful happens to you, and you can’t control it, you can’t stop it, you can’t predict how hurtful it’s going to be, and ...
Views: 2843(2 votes) - Sleepwear For Infants - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Theron ColderDress your youngster this Christmas season with new pajamas for kids. Your kids will really like bundling up in fleece onezies, flannel two-piece matching PJs, and comfy night gowns. Let your child’s individuality shine through in new sleepwear this holiday! Get pajamas for your small boy. ...
Views: 634 - Fathers Rights - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2011 from Holcy Thompson IIIFathers rights Tops Tips on Fathers Rights The term fathers rights can take on a few different meaning. In the broadest sense, it relates to a movement which pushes for more recognition of the rights of fathers in what is often perceived to be a judicial system which favors mothers in cases ...
Views: 598 - The Way To Wash Kids Denims - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Claudio BednarzChildren jeans don’t seriously need to be washed separately from the laundry of the grown-ups inside the family. On the other hand, if the children whose jeans are to be washed are as active as most children are, there may be some actions to take prior to their jeans are tossed into the washing ...
Views: 655 - How can we transmute the emotions of a divorce... to create a happy life? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Bertrand DoryOne of the most difficult time in our lives is experiencing a Divorce! Well, there is so much trauma linked to a Divorce, so much hurt, and at a deep level, we may feel that we are trapped in a legal drama, with feeling of not being good enough, of guilt, of pain, of regrets, of resentment. ...
Views: 1229(2 votes) - Is parenting very different from marriage? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Hennie NieuwoudtHow is parenting different from marriage? Are there in fact any differences? If parenting was like marriage, what would be the key things that we have to work on? Relationship Marriage is a relationship that we have to work on every day. The same goes for parenting. If I don’t work on the ...
Views: 431 - Seven Ways to Preach to Your Child And Have them Love It - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Mike MooreThere are three things that all young people strongly dislike. 1. Being preached to 2. Being put down by others, especially parents and teachers 3. Being yelled at As parents we know how difficult it can be to refrain from doing all three. When we’re angry things just come ...
Views: 2484(3 votes) - Seven Ways to Preach to Your Child And Have them Love It - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Mike MooreThere are three things that all young people strongly dislike. 1. Being preached to 2. Being put down by others, especially parents and teachers 3. Being yelled at As parents we know how difficult it can be to refrain from doing all three. When we’re angry things just come ...
Views: 2484(3 votes) - A Cord Blood Registry Coupon Can Save Money For New Parents - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Tom HanstonNew parents usually want to do whatever is necessary to medically protect their children, and an increased awareness and interest in saving newborn umbilical blood has sparked interest in private cryogenic banks designed for that purpose. These facilities test and then store this commodity at ...
Views: 621 - Family Vacations - 10 Ways to Make Sure They Run Smoothly - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtFamily vacations are supposed to be fun, but many times parents dread them because they feel out of their comfort zone when their children misbehave; they know their discipline options are limited and having to apply consequences in public is for some, quite embarrassing. When at home, ...
Views: 1195 - The 3 Most Common Discipline Strategies and Why They Don't Work - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtHave you ever talked sweetly to your child trying to explain that what they are doing is not very nice? What about the opposite? Have you ever yelled at your child out of frustration and hoped that by seeing you so angry your child would naturally want to stop their naughty behaviour? Or, how ...
Views: 1229(2 votes) - Box Lunch Recipes - 12 Tips to Jazz Up Your Kid's Lunch! - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Kathryn KesslerSchool has been part of your everyday routine for the past month now and already the kids are crying about their "boring" lunch choices. What if your schedule is too busy to spend time being creative with your child’s lunches? What are you supposed to do? Here are just a few questions I hear ...
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