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- Your Expectations Make a Difference - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2010 from Samantha JohnsonAdolescence marks the pathway between childhood and young adulthood. Our world has changed so much since you, who are now parents, grew up. What you may think of as the typical behavior of your own junior and senior high school years now frequently takes place in middle school. As you recall ...
Views: 1279(5 votes) - A child remembers what he is – she knows that she is more than her body - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Pearl Shanti Lodur-LionheartThe child came to earth free as the wind and bright as the sun… He brought with him all the knowledge of the Universe… She remembers… He knows that he is more than his body… She knows that she is the Light… They know that the body is just a vehicle on the journey of ...
Views: 1569(9 votes) - "Pregnany Miracle" - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Sherprinia BonnerThis is a "Pregnancy Miracle" Proven Method 27 out of 35 women participated in this experiment got pregnant, ages 28 to 47 yrs of age... Get pregnant Naturally and Quickly within 2 months, Give Birth to Healthy Babies, and Improve the Quality of your life Dramatically. Faster than you ever ...
Views: 2723(4 votes) - Are You A Defeated Parent? Scream Free Parenting Will Alter Your Family! - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2010 from Paul DonahueAre you having discipline problems with your children? If you are, scream free parenting is for you! Please pull up a chair and read along to find out if this is for you or not. If you're hear now, chances are you are not satisfied with the relationship you have with your children. If it's ...
Views: 1702(2 votes) - Are You Having Youth Discipline Problems? If You Are, Don't Pretend They Don't Exist! - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Paul DonahueWhether it's the terrible economy putting families under extra stress, or just a quick paced world that forces kids to mature so swiftly, almost all folks are faced with some kind of youth discipline issue. The problem for many families is simply this. Do they even see that there is a problem in ...
Views: 1048(2 votes) - Best Ways To Parent The Teenage Child - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Joey MaxinOne of the most challenging aspects of being a parent is going throught the teen years. Your teens newly found lives and ideas probably conflict in ways with your own. It is often to know how to communicate with your teen especially when you have to lay down the law. If this is your goal, read ...
Views: 1081(2 votes) - Care For CareGivers - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from Susan DerryWhether you are a mom with small children or you are now taking care of your mom, learning to take care of you first can be a challenge. There is a good reason airlines insist that, in the event of an emergency when traveling with small children or others needing care, that you put your on own ...
Views: 1428(2 votes) - Choosing to send your Troubled Teen to a Boarding School? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from dan dekkerBeing a teenager is quite often a rough time in life for many kids. It is a time of transition, when one is not quite a child anymore, but also not an adult. There is still a lot of growth that needs to occur, yet teenagers often feel that they should be able to be self sufficient as well. ...
Views: 3375(2 votes) - Co-Parenting weekend off? My House is Quiet ... Too Quiet! - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Jill DarceyDo you dream of the moment when you can have a bath undisturbed, or go out somewhere (anywhere, you're not fussy!) without taking an hour to get everyone into the car? That time has come ... you've got a weekend to yourself and ... Instead, you can't decide what to do!You want to make the most ...
Views: 1829(2 votes) - Co-Parenting? What To Do with Lateness or No-Shows with Your Ex - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Jill DarceyAlbert Einstein when asked of "Relativity" answered with this. "Relativity: An hour sitting with a pretty girl on a park bench passes like a minute, but a minute sitting on a hot stove seems like an hour." So what does this have to do with your Ex showing up late? Don't we all know how long 10 ...
Views: 1709(2 votes) - Do I have to share my kids with my Ex? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Jill DarceyWhy do you want to spend less time with your children when growing up happens so quickly these days? Don't you look back on how many years have gone already and wonder how it's passed so fast?! And to think you've got to spend less time with your children because your Ex wants them, is ...
Views: 2009(2 votes) - Ending Baby Boomer Burnout: How to Stop Parenting Our Adult Children and How to Start Reclaiming Our Own Lives - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Holli KenleyEnding Baby Boomer Burnout : How to Stop Parenting Our Adult Children and Start Reclaiming Our Own Lives Holli Kenley “Both my 23 year old daughter and my 29 year old son have moved back home. I find myself doing more for them than for myself. I am exhausted, but they seem to need ...
Views: 8303(2 votes) - Getting Married: Building Healthy Step-families - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from Peggy FergusonIf your family is a "remarried family" or a "step-family" then you're in good company. The experience of building a remarried or stepfamily is a common experience, not only for recovering people, but for the general population as well. There are lots of difficulties involved in putting together ...
Views: 1953(4 votes) - Getting Ready for College - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Justine MorganStarting College Tips It’s essential to be prepared for life at college . Unlike high school, getting ready for college requires more than just new school supplies and clothes. If your son or daughter is going to be living in the dorms here’s a checklist for what you need. Luggage: ...
Views: 1073(2 votes) - Glodilocks and Potty Training – Making It Feel Just Right! - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Connie HammerIt’s inevitable - all parents eventually have to deal with the job of weaning their child from diapers and instructing them to use the toilet independently. As this time approaches parents begin to collect resources and information from various sources to help guide and support them in this ...
Views: 1876(4 votes) - Helping Your Rigid, Anxious Child with Gift Giving and Receiving - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2013 from Carolyn StoneIs gift-giving stressful at your house? Do you try to find things that your child would like, hoping to surprise her, but then learn that it was not what she had in mind at all? Gift giving for children who are inflexible in their thinking can be a disappointing exercise in miscommunication. ...
Views: 1247(2 votes) - I Am Not Perfect - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Dana NealFrom the Heart of a Parent I have looked at my life as being full of ups and downs. I say this knowing full well that my ups and downs are really mountains, deserts, and canyons, and most times I feel like I’m falling into a pit. My thoughts don’t change when I think about my life as a ...
Views: 1393(4 votes) - Incorporate Effective Toddler Discipline Without Spanking! - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Neelima ReddyThere are ups and downs in parenting and there are chances of making plenty of mistakes along the way. One of the major challenge for you is the toddler discipline, how and when to do it. Toddlers need discipline as it teaches responsibility, acceptable behavior and self control. Toddler ...
Views: 1751(2 votes) - Motivation – 10 Parenting Mistakes You Must Avoid with Your Kids - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Jean TracyMotivation is difficult when your kids won't try. Some parents get so frustrated that they try unpleasant methods which crush motivation and discourage character. Inside you'll learn 10 parenting mistakes you must avoid. 1. Praise Kids Only for Their Successes. Parents who praise kids ...
Views: 1869(2 votes) - Nanny Personality and Risk Assessments - Benefits and Challenges - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Yossi PinkasNanny personality and risk assessments are psychological tests that help parents assess potential Nannies, Au Pairs or Babysitters. The tests provide a better insight into the caregiver’s personality and traits, as well as an assessment of possible risk factors, and allow parents to select the ...
Views: 1430(2 votes) - Parent Effectiveness Training Will Help Where All Else Has Failed! - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2010 from Paul DonahueAre you a parent struggling with your children? Consider these tips and parent effectiveness training to get things back on track. You'll want to do this because the last thing anyone needs in life, is extra aggravation from their children. Life is already tough enough. So let's get to some ...
Views: 1112(2 votes) - Parenting Tips - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Sheila KennedyAs a mother, grandmother and great grandmother, I have spent many years being around the 'younger generation'. There have been some easy times, some tough times, some heartbreaks, and a lot of love. My General Tips on Parenting or staying sane are as follows:- 1 As often as possible share ...
Views: 1441(4 votes) - Parents Can Benefit from Anger Management Classes Too! - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Ari NovickAnyone with children knows how hard it can be raising kids. Our annoyance tolerance is constantly challenged every day. kids don't necessarily know they are making us upset (although some do!). Depending on a child's age or developmental stage, they may be doing things inadvertently that ...
Views: 1744(2 votes) - Reading Comprehension Issues: Do the Eyes Have It? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from Sherrie HardyIt is no wonder that many beginning readers struggle. Reading Comprehension is a more complicated process than many of us realize. To truly understand a two line text, it is necessary to follow about ten* (yes, ten!) different steps. Since reading is such a basic life skill, teachers and ...
Views: 1713(4 votes) - Shared Parenting? How to handle your Handovers - Drop Offs & Pick Ups - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Jill DarceyIf you dread handovers - you're not alone. If you are frustrated because you've managed to get your kids to tidy up the house before the Ex comes to collect them, and before you know it, they're sick of waiting so it's once again transformed into the bomb-site it was only half an hour ago ... ...
Views: 4616(2 votes) - The broken Angel - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Pearl Shanti Lodur-LionheartThis is a true story about a broken Angel. At the same time it is about all children and adults, we all have a broken Angel inside that needs healing. And if the Angel is not healed - this Angel in an adult body will guide his children to become another Broken Angel. A little boy came to the ...
Views: 1655(10 votes) - Those Who Came Before: Turning to Ancestors for Guidance - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMany entities assume the role of spirit guide. Throughout our lives, we may call upon angels, animal and nature spirits, ascended masters, and celestial guardians for aid, protection, and support. Our ancestors represent another wellspring from which we may draw wisdom in times of need for they, ...
Views: 710(2 votes) - Three Excellent Factors Why You Should Replace Your Child Discipline Techniques! - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Paul DonahuePrecisely why may you need to transform your child discipline techniques? We will look at the likely reasons why, and in the process, hopefully we shall make things a bit more obvious so you'll realize what to do next! The first reason to alter your child discipline techniques would be if you ...
Views: 1148(4 votes) - Tips How to Conceive a Girl - Secret of Ovulation - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2013 from oswald justinDo you be on familiar terms with how to conceive a girl with confident? Well, if you can follow the information below closely, you will have higher chances than other couples to have the baby gender of your choice. Two of the most important factors that you must know is to know the exact ...
Views: 1338(2 votes) - Tips In Making Teenagers More Fruitful - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Justin DavisToday, most teenagers love to paly with things a little and have a new way of experiencing things. And as a parent or guardian, it is your duty to keep them away from harmful incidents like drug addiction, teenage pregnancy and lack of direction. Below are tips to make them fruitful: 1. ...
Views: 967(4 votes) - Touching a beggar`s cheek - A true story - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from Pearl Shanti Lodur-LionheartThe reason why we are sharing this heart-opening story is that we, as parents, are role models for our children. The best way to teach is to live as an example. What we do – our children will copy. In our modern day and age – human qualities as compassion, touch, LOVE , warmth, understanding ...
Views: 4641(8 votes) - What Constitutes Respect? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Judy WrightDo you have to like or love someone to be considerate, kind and courteous? The answer to that question is simply- No. You can be respectful without agreeing with, or even liking another person. One reason this is such a vital life skill for our children, is for the rest of their lives they ...
Views: 1997(2 votes) - Working out Shared-Parenting Routine Biggies - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Jill DarceyMany questions have been coming in about the biggies. So what are the biggies? It's the problems that people are having with their Ex's over issues like geographical differences. The emotional differences between the two houses and what you're meant to do about it. And, of course, money ... ...
Views: 1898(2 votes) - Three Ways That The Happy Child Guide Can Assist Parents With Child Disciplining! - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Paul DonahueIf you are being affected by child disciplining problems, there is a strong likelihood that the happy child guide can assist you. An essential factor to take into account, prior to us starting, is the fact that it can be best to keep a receptive imagination. We're not here to evaluate you in the ...
Views: 1347(5 votes) - Dr. Romance Video: Is it normal to argue with your spouse about your kids? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2013 from Tina Tessinaclick here for video It is not necessary to argue about parenting your kids. Couples usually argue about how their parents raised them, and they want to do the same (or the opposite) of what hteir parents did. How Not to Pass Your Family Dysfunction on to your kids: 1. Don't do ...
Views: 1748(3 votes) - EXPLOSION - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2010 from Crystal ChurchThe relationship with my ex-husband is really starting to work. Meaning I feel like I am handling his emotions well. He has not changed but I am changing how I react to him. I have also decided that he will not be allowed to treat the boys the way he has treated me and my daughter in the past. ...
Views: 726(3 votes) - Family Lies; the Binding Ties - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from PD RiversDr. John Bradshaw has written many books about families and relationships but the best of those books was about family secrets. Family secrets can destroy you. It does not matter why they have been kept; they will eventually come back to smack you in the face. Take, for instance, the story of ...
Views: 3204(3 votes) - Parenting Tips –5 Key Questions to Ask Your Kids about Bullies - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Jean TracyParents, is your child the victim of a bully? Is he shamed, hit, or teased? Perhaps your kid is the bully. Either way you'll receive 5 parenting questions in this article you can ask your kids today. Parents Beliefs about Their Bully: I remember parents who brought their 9-year-old son for ...
Views: 2171(3 votes) - The Parents' Toolkit: Consequences And Reinforcements - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Ken FieldsOne of the most effective methods parents can use to help modify behaviors of their children, are natural consequences and positive reinforcements. Although consequences can be seen as punishment, and reinforcements as rewards, there are some differences. Natural consequences, sometimes ...
Views: 1835(3 votes) - Your Youth Discipline Issues Can Never Return When You Follow This 3 Step Plan! - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2010 from Paul DonahueIn the event you may require new youth discipline techniques, you've come to a good place! An extremely crucial thing to remember, prior to when we even begin, is always to make note of; if nothing changes, then extremely little or nothing changes. We're going to format a few essential concepts ...
Views: 1264(3 votes) - How Do Parents Feel When Their Children Tell The Truth! - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Antoinette CapriRecently, while shopping in the market, a little girl tells her mother that she hates when she spends so much time with her boyfriend and not with her. The mother doesn't react to the little girl, but instead chooses to ignore her statement and kept on shopping for her groceries. The little girl ...
Views: 1772(4 votes) - What Toys Are Best for Kids, Based on their Birth Placement - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Jenny SmialekThe idea of personality types based on placement of birth can actually help a parent know what toys might be most appropriate for their developing children. Let's take a look at a few of the most agreed upon beliefs from the experts. First Born “The Oldest”- According to most psychologists, the ...
Views: 885(4 votes) - “Hello, this is Bank of Nowhere, calling about a problem with your account”: How to Protect Seniors from Money & Telemarketing Scams - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Gloria Hao SchneiderAnyone with a computer, an address, a telephone or a doorbell is a potential victim of some unknown entity attempting to swindle us out of our identity and money. Telemarketing scams seem more likely to target older Americans. A 1995 AARP study found half of the consumers targeted for such ...
Views: 2060(4 votes) - A Healthy Breakfast For Kids Includes These 2 Ingredients - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2013 from Michael RosenbaumIn the midst of the weekday morning whirlwind, many of us barely give breakfast a second thought. But did you know breakfast can impact not only your children’s whole day – but even their life? Children who get a good breakfast regularly perform better in school and score higher on IQ ...
Views: 1506(1 vote) - Boosting Self-Esteem in Children - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Eduard EzeanuOne of the most important educational activities parents and teachers can put into action is building self-esteem in children. Their happiness and success as adults will be immensely influenced by this factor. Adults that struggle with low-self esteem have often developed self-esteem ...
Views: 1635(1 vote) - BREATHE! plus Inspiring Quotes for Moms - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2013 from Jamie WilletInspiring Quotes for Moms “Limitations live only in our minds. But if we use our imaginations, our possibilities become limitless.” ~Jamie Paolinetti My advice for Moms is to take the time to breath. Really breathe. I just did a 2 week cleanse – an amazing cleanse, that I will ...
Views: 1238(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: I just got my girlfriend pregnant and I might be gay. - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2013 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I've just gotten my girlfriend pregnant and still have doubts about my sexuality, whether I'm gay or bisexual. She wants me to get some clarity before she decides to keep the baby or not. Can you help? Dear Reader: Your girlfriend is right to want you to know what ...
Views: 1726(4 votes) - Dear Dr. Romance: I threw temper tantrums, broke things, yelled and demanded a divorce - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2013 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I'm a middle eastern single mother in my late twenties. suffering from depression and stress. As a child, I always wanted extra care and attention from my parents. I was closer to my father than my mother. When I was molested by an uncle, I complained to my parents ...
Views: 1670(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: My baby momma is a lesbian and wants me to marry her. - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2013 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I have had baby with this girl and we are planning to marry this year. Just last we were talking about things we do not like and the things that we like. I said she was unfaithful before we had the baby and she said that not true but that she was lesbian was ...
Views: 2694(1 vote) - Different Functions That Strollers Can Serve - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2011 from Roberto ZamoraJogging strollers have certainly become a must-have among moms and dads interested in getting out and getting fit. Its introduction in the late 90s brought great advantages and benefits for parents, and they today find it very useful especially when they have toddlers at home. Go Hands ...
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