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- Why Are So Many College Graduates Struggling To Find A Job? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Tamara ShirerAccording to a recent government study approximately 2.4 million college graduates are unemployed. Records show that this is the highest unemployment rate for people with a bachelors degree or higher since 1970. This is quite discouraging for many college graduates who are taught that the key to ...
Views: 1240 - Does My Daughter Need Therapy? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Diana Weiss-WisdomDoes My Daughter Need Therapy? Dear Dr. Diana My twenty-five year old daughter is having a difficult time. She’s in graduate school in another state and when she recently came home for a visit, she seemed very depressed and unhappy. We try to talk with her but it’s really hard. She ...
Views: 1548(2 votes) - Protect Your Child - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from erickson dowIt is not easy being a parent for the first time. Becoming a parent can overwhelm you with emotions and the duty to provide them their necessities but most of all giving a secure home for your little one. Before the birth of my son, I actually got on my hands and knees and crawled around the ...
Views: 521 - 6 Questions on How to Teach Your Child About Winning or Losing - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Hennie NieuwoudtSo what do we teach our children about winning or losing? If we teach them that winning is the only thing, they become very competitive. Not bad. Should we teach them that it is sometimes good to lose as well? What happens if they are not taught to lose? Does this not create behaviour such as ...
Views: 684 - Don't Short Change Your Children, Take A Parenting Class Online - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Ari NovickMost people realize too late the benefits of having a formal parenting education. It is usually in later years that parents look back and realize that the mistakes they made had long term effects on their children. Don't you owe it to yourself, and don't you owe it to your children to get things ...
Views: 530 - Teenage Rebellion is Part of Growing Up - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Joe MurrayFirst, examine the underlying factors of your teenager’s behavior. Many parents are in such a rush to “fix” things that they end up treating the symptom instead of the cause. While some teenager rebellious behavior is typical and even developmentally appropriate, there are many situations where ...
Views: 2514 - Sexting and Parenting in the Digital Age - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.Now that your teens are in school again, are you concerned they're back to risky behaviors on the Internet - sending inappropriate sexual pictures and texts on their cell phones? If so, you're not alone. A recent survey of parents with children between the ages of 10 and 18 found their number ...
Views: 740(1 vote) - The Do's and Don'ts of Divorce - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Darlene LancerMany divorces go along smoothly, but when problems occur, they usually reflect the dynamics that didn’t work in the marriage – only made worse, because divorce is one of the biggest crises you may go through. Emotions, especially fear and anger, are at their peak.There are definite pitfalls to ...
Views: 1508(3 votes) - Holistic Answer For Asthma - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from "Dr. Mike" GreenbergWhen I was in elementary school, it was very unusual to have a classmate with asthma. Today, at kids’ soccer games, if one child has a breathing problem, you may see half a dozen parents running onto the field with inhalers. Asthma is a pulmonary illness that causes wheezing, tightness in the ...
Views: 1553 - Making Child Care Changes Work For You - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Brian JamesWhile it is always advantageous to maintain consistency when a couple is establishing two separate households there are always some gaps. One primary area where some coordination is required is the question of child care. Whether it is a nanny, housekeeper, or babysitter, it is often difficult ...
Views: 1100 - Making Technology a Link Between You and Your Child - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Brian JamesA parent is many things to their child. There are not enough nouns in the English language to accurately describe the many and varied roles that parents play in their children's lives. They are everything from cook to coach and supporter to story reader. In short, parents are everything to their ...
Views: 1187 - Cradle Cap and Wheat Intolerance: Infancy Conditions - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Burns EvansInfancy and childhood presents many conditions such as allergies. Two common conditions that babies suffer from is Cradle Cap and Wheat Intolerance. Both cradle cap and wheat intolerance in babies is controllable and there is no reason for the parents to become anxious. Cradle cap in infants ...
Views: 683 - Top Five Best Foods For Your Precious One - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from jill salugsuganOne of the mother’s dilemma after the baby reaches 6 months is what to feed her baby. Nowadays, there are many instant and readily available baby foods in the market that claimed to be “nutritious” but as a matter of fact making homemade baby foods is much more beneficial since most of the ...
Views: 615 - Tips for Making your Princess Halloween the Best Ever - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Dani BontIf this isn't your first Halloween with young children, you know how difficult it is to combine fun with having a safe and warm Halloween night. If you live in the colder climates, for example, you believe your young superman or Little Bo Peep should wear a coat to keep warm, but that can ruin ...
Views: 2048 - Help Your Child with Handwriting - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2013 from Nancy PeskeMore than ever, schools are spending minimal time helping kids to develop handwriting skills. At the same time, we have more children with autism, sensory processing disorder, and developmental delays who need extra help with handwriting. If you're a concerned parent, you CAN help your child who ...
Views: 1058 - Single Parenting Tips and Strategies - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Joe Murray1. Balance Priorities Make your children a top priority. This might mean you will have to make sacrifices. For example, you may have to miss the opening night of that great movie coming out in order to attend a school performance. Your child will appreciate the attention. At the same time, ...
Views: 857 - The Possible Damage Smoking during Pregnancy can Cause for Your Child - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Andy GeeslinMany people are aware of the dangers of smoking and being exposed to second hand smoke. It's reasonable that the dangers of smoking during pregnancy will affect the unborn baby as well. This topic has been research and there have been studies done. These studies show the connection between ...
Views: 835 - Back to School-Tips on Getting Everyone Ready! - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Kathryn KesslerI can't believe it is that time of the year, again. The first day of school is just around the corner! I wonder where summer has gone? Now it is time to find that list of back to school supplies and then purchase them? Does it seem like your kids are groaning on the outside when you talk about ...
Views: 1203 - 7 Reasons Online Parenting Classes Can Help You - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Ari NovickIf you trying to decide if online parenting classes are right for your family, a logical question you might ask yourself is, "How do they help?". To make your research into online parenting a little bit easier. From Texas to Colorado, here is a list of the best ways these classes can help. ...
Views: 1038 - Changing Undesirable Behavior In Our Kids - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Larry WaldmanBack in my undergraduate years I took a required course for all psychology majors entitled Experimental Psychology. Early in that course in a lab we were each instructed to train a white rat to turn right in a T-maze. (A successful trial was defined as the rat not going past a line on the left ...
Views: 1534 - Why Harsh Punishments for Children and Teenagers Don't Work - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2011 from James LehmanHave you ever punished your child in the heat of the moment, when you’re angry and upset? If you’re like most parents, the answer is probably “yes.” In fact, this is one of the biggest, most common parenting traps that you can fall into. But often when you do this, you’re focused on winning the ...
Views: 2740(2 votes) - A New Generation – A New Approach to Parenting - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin MarshallWith any task in life, the approach you use helps determine the outcome. Parenting is no different. Your parenting approach may determine what the young person becomes. Today’s parents have two models of discipline from which to choose. The older approach uses rewards and punishments—the ...
Views: 1658 - Students with ADHD in the classroom: How Can Parents Help? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2011 from Sherrie HardyGrant is sitting on his leg and tapping his pencil. As his mom observes the class, she notices that many of the other children are already turning in their work. Grant doesn’t even have one word written on the page. When the student sitting next to him complains about the tapping, the ...
Views: 1287 - How To Be A Competitive Parent in a Healthy Baby Competition - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2011 from jill salugsuganIn this era of modernization everything has seemed to change, develop and evolve. Be it for the better or not, we just couldn’t stop this constant change in our world. In our day to day human existence, we tend to learn new things and eventually adopt well. There is also the so- called survival ...
Views: 647 - Court Approved Parenting Classes Online Just for Parents - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Ari NovickFinding court accepted parenting classes is not a thing of the future. The classes are held online today and are readily available. There are many reasons for looking for one of these classes, and in most cases, divorce is a major cause. In many states it is a requirement to take some kind of ...
Views: 925 - Mother's Heart - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierA mother's heart is a multifaceted deep cavern of unconditional love. Her Sacred Feminine heart holds a full spectrum of experiences, emotions, memories and hope. From the moment of conception of a child a mother's heart knows, really knows that she is not alone on this planet. The Divine ...
Views: 631 - Talking to Your Teenager about the Consequences of Drinking and Driving - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2011 from Joe MurrayThe first mistake which many parents make in this area is to assume that they do not need to raise the subject until their own teenagers learn to drive. You do not need to be behind the wheel of a car to understanding the dangers of drunk driving and, like everything else you teach your ...
Views: 547 - Child Discipline: Consequences and Effective Parenting - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2011 from James LehmanRemember how you felt when you brought your baby home from the hospital for the first time? When your child was an infant, you probably acknowledged that you were anxious and unsure of what you were doing at times—most new parents are. In my experience, those kinds of feelings continue as we ...
Views: 2088(3 votes) - The Top 3 Ways To Help Your Child Have A Successful School Year - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Tamara Shirer1) Be A Proactive Parent: Children with proactive parents are more likely to excel academically. So what does it mean to be a proactive parent? Well, you are either a proactive or reactive parent. Taking a proactive approach to your child’s education means that you are not waiting until the ...
Views: 1095 - How to Change Stressful Dinners With Kids Into Precious Family Time - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtMeal times are one of the cornerstones of your daily routine. They can be the most joyous part of your day or the most dreaded part of your day. When you have small children it is very important that you be consistent and that they sit down to eat at roughly the same times every day. It's ...
Views: 1115(1 vote) - 3 Ways to Help an Older Sibling Deal With Having a New Baby in the House - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtHas your older child been overly aggressive or desperate for attention since your new baby arrived? This situation can be very stressful for a tired mom and dad, however it needn't be. Here are a few tips on how to turn this tiring situation around. 1 ) Schedule one-on-one time with the older ...
Views: 1305(1 vote) - How to Get Your Husband (or Wife) to Help Out More - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtParenting can be full on - if you're a single parent you know this well. Beyond work, there are many details to take care of: banking, cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping, disciplining, etc. Many moms I coach tell me they feel overwhelmed and when I dig deeper I find that one of the reasons they ...
Views: 1186(1 vote) - Do Teen Boot Camps Help With Aggression? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Taryn SmithDo teen boot camps help with aggression? This is the question which is going to be asked by a large number of parents who have, out-of-control and troubled teenagers at hand. Now, yes, teen boot camp aggression solutions are going to be given by counselors in really good teen boot camps, but ...
Views: 840 - Children with ADD or ADHD Often Struggle with More than Just Attention - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Sherrie HardyStudents who need help with ADHD and ADD experience difficulty with more than just the ability to pay attention, focus and concentrate. These children can also experience issues with organization, difficulty finishing tasks, and executive functioning. Executive Functioning is a skill that ...
Views: 1602(2 votes) - Internet Usage and Your Teenager - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Joe MurraySocial networking sites allow people to gather online around shared interests or causes, like finding people who live nearby or who are in the same age range. These sites allow teens to design their own personalized page on the Internet, much like an interactive scrapbook, that can include their ...
Views: 632 - Could My Child Have ADD or ADHD? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Sherrie HardyImagine a child who can play legos for hours. He loves to build the most intricate fantasy lands with castles, bridges and towns. He is also a fantastic artist. He pencils very creative cartoons. When he is doing either of those two activities, he is able to direct his concentration for long ...
Views: 1230(1 vote) - How to Come Up With a Perfect Winnie the Pooh Baby Shower - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Kenny TanA baby shower party is indeed a joyous event; this is a perfect opportunity for the mother-to-be to express her excitement about the upcoming arrival of her little one. Hence, it is only apt for the party’s host to prepare well for the party. This way, all the attendees of the event will have a ...
Views: 1289(2 votes) - What are the Different Types of Preemie Baby Clothes? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Kenny TanNewborn babies are indeed delicate and fragile; they need to wear the right baby clothes that would keep them snug and warm. These baby clothes must be easy to wear, as newborns would find it very uncomfortable to have clothes pulled over their heads. Hence, it would be better if the clothes ...
Views: 1381(2 votes) - Why Should You Purchase Storage Cubes for Your Baby’s Room - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Kenny TanIt is important to keep your baby’s room neat and orderly not only for aesthetic purposes. By putting everything in proper place, you can avoid accidents that can happen by stepping on toys lying around the floor. Wheeled toys or rattles can cause serious injuries if you accidentally step on ...
Views: 1066 - What are the Different Ways to Give Baby Shower Thank You Notes? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Kenny TanYou must have spent months preparing for your baby shower, and finally it has ended. All your efforts must have paid off after seeing the beaming faces of your guests. The food turned out great, the games were amazing and your guests definitely had a wonderful time. Moreover, the gifts you ...
Views: 1218(2 votes) - What should you Consider in Choosing the Best Baby Shower Recipes? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Kenny TanPlanning for a baby shower is a lot of fun; however, it entails great effort so you can have the perfect party. Weeks before the event, you need to make a list of everything that you need. Among the items that you need to cover for your party are the decorations, favours, games and food, to name ...
Views: 972(2 votes) - The Best Resources for Baby Shower Poems and Quotes - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Kenny TanPoems and quotes are enriching and they give some sentimental touch to any occasion. For a baby shower, you can put an appropriate poem or a nice quote in the invitation card or the party favour. If you are inspired enough, you can compose your own poem or quote. Your guests will surely ...
Views: 2420(2 votes) - What are the Different Baby Quilt Patterns? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Kenny TanGive your baby something to keep him warm on a chilly night. A blanket is an essential item in a baby’s crib; this will definitely keep your little one cozy and warm than what regular sheets can do. You can purchase baby blankets in several stores. However, if you would like to make it ...
Views: 1678(2 votes) - What are the Different Items by Baby Phat? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Kenny TanAre you having a difficult time choosing the best outfit for you? Do you wish you could find a clothes store that offers chic yet affordable clothes? If your answers to these questions are in the affirmative, you should check out the great styles and designs by Baby Phat. This clothes store is ...
Views: 1383(2 votes) - 5 Secrets for Communicating with Teenagers - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from James LehmanDoes this sound familiar? Your teenage son is taking forever in the bathroom (again), but you need him to get ready so you can get to work on time. You’re thinking, “How could I have raised such an inconsiderate kid? He’s so disrespectful!” Meanwhile, your child is locked in the bathroom, ...
Views: 2630(3 votes) - Getting ADHD Children Organized for Back To School - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Sherrie HardyHow can parents help their child do homework if they don’t know what the assignment is or don’t have the materials necessary to complete it? They can’t! Organizational skills are not innate and they are often a particular struggle for ADHD children. Taking time to create and individualized ...
Views: 1396(2 votes) - Students with ADHD Anxiety: Help Ease the Transition Back to School - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Sherrie HardyAs the end of summer approaches, some students with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder begin to dread the first day of school. They become anxious and worried without being able to pinpoint the reason. They get headaches or stomach aches at the mere thought of walking in the school ...
Views: 1269(1 vote) - Instilling Responsibility in Today’s Children - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin MarshallIf you find that disciplining your children and fostering a sense of responsibility in them is stressful or unsuccessful, the use of traditional parenting approaches may be the problem. Why? Because traditional parenting approaches, including using lectures, rewards, and punishments, rely on ...
Views: 2233 - When Your Daughter Goes To College: The Biggest Lesson A Parent Can Learn! - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Saskia RoellAs I wake up this morning, I can't believe it’s really happened. It almost feels surreal. The house feels empty and so do I. When I walk into the bathroom, the emptiness strikes me like an unexpected punch in the stomach. I don’t stumble over hairdryers, make-up, or piles of laundry. All ...
Views: 2525(3 votes) - Sons, Fathers & Divorce: Successful Joint Custody Strategies - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Mary Kay Cocharo“My son wants to live with his Dad; what do I do?” Suddenly the joint custody arrangement you shared with your ex-husband no longer meets your child’s needs – at least in his mind – and he has made the decision that he’d like to live with his father full time. While to your son this may seem ...
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