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- 12 Keys to Successful Parenting - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2006 from Helene RothschildHELENE ROTHSCHILD, MS, MA, MFT, is a Marriage, Family Therapist, intuitive counselor, author, teacher, workshop facilitator, and speaker. Visit http://www.lovetopeace.com for more free articles, free newsletter, and a Personal Success online course. 12 Keys to Successful Parenting AN OPEN LETTER ...
Views: 2042 - 12 Reasons Exercise for Kids is Beneficial for Growth and Development - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2017 from Aaron KesslerIf someone had told me, when I was a kid, to stare at a screen for 4 hours instead of play outside, I would have told them to stick it where the sun don't shine! I ran a lot as a kid, as did all my friends. We were in constant motion running through the fields, to the woods, over the creek, ...
Views: 1375 - 15 Lessons I Learned Best From Playground With My Kids - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2014 from Anna RodriguezI worked before at a playground, encountering different kids. Nevertheless, I loved my job. Their giggles are just so lovely and even in a short span of time, I’ve collected a fair share of musings. Photo courtesy of playgroundquipment.com The playground is vital to a child’s development. ...
Views: 1641 - 15 Parenting Strategies that Prevent the Need for Discipline - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtThere are two ways you can approach parenting: one, from a reactive place and two, from a proactive place. Although you need to know and consistently use a simple, loving and effective discipline approach like I teach my clients, it is important, if not crucial, to learn proactive ways of ...
Views: 1416 - 17 Benefits Of Educational Games On Early Learning - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2017 from Aaron KesslerAs a young kid, I was a brat. We all were brats because of your existence and experiences, up to that point, led you to believe that you were the center of the universe. I distinctly remember playing an educational card game with my mom, and she beat me. I was upset, threw a tantrum, and ...
Views: 1390 - 17 Ways To Help Your Child Succeed At Sports - by Doctor, author describes simple strategies to help parents, coaches and kids to enjoy sports and to perform to their fullest potential.
Most parents want their children to enjoy sports and to do as well as they can when they participate and when they compete.
"Every day, I get calls from ...
Views: 4185 - 17 Ways Working Parents can Inspire Children to Develop Leadership Skills - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2017 from Olusegun 'Roti AdedokunMany working parents are leaders who try to happily balance a daily workload with ball games and family dinners. Many parents that occupy leadership positions soon discover how much influence they have over the minds of their growing kids. The kids of today are the leaders tomorrow and it ...
Views: 1716 - 2 Types of Surrogacy Options - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Dandy RockwellSurrogacy is the agreement between a surrogate mother and intended parents to carry and nurture a child from conception until birth. The process of surrogacy can be classified into two main types: 1. Traditional surrogacy – in traditional surrogacy the surrogate mother will be an egg donor ...
Views: 1216 - 20 Telltale Signs You Are A Parent - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2010 from Kevin HeathThe Joy of parenthood! It is the most wonderful job and the most important job you will ever have. It is also the most frustrating, gross and exhausting. Take a break, and enjoy these telltale ways to know you are really a parent: Baby talk is not reserved for just your kids. 1) You are at ...
Views: 1045 - 20 Ways to Foster Values in Children - by "There are little eyes upon you and they're watching night and day. There are little ears that quickly take in every word you say. There are little hands all eager to do everything you do. And a little child who's dreaming of the day he'll be like you."
-- author unknown
What are values and ...
Views: 1212 - 20 Ways to Reinforce Good Behaviour - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtWhy is it easier to say something to our kids when we’re angry at them than when they are doing what we want them to do? Picture a lazy Sunday afternoon and you’re reading your favourite magazine while sipping a cup of tea. Your children are in the next room playing a game together, having a ...
Views: 1807 - 2022 Maruti Alto Small Car Descried Testing With S Presso – New Asset Shots - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2021 from sandeep malikAfter a gap of further than two times, Maruti launched a new auto before this month. Now, it's planning on introducing a bunch of new models in the coming many months. This includes new- word Alto, Brezza, alto Preliminarily it was reported that Maruti will make the new word Alto more ike ...
Views: 849 - 21st Century and Your Children's Listening Skills - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Joshua UebergangMany studies (such as listed in USA Today, MSNBC, and University of Oregon) conclude children are suffering from a lowered attention span due to activities such as television and computer games. Peter Jensen at the National Institute of Mental Health concluded, "Extensive exposure to television ...
Views: 1448 - 21st Century Parenting from a Mom’s Point of View - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Linda BertrandParenting seems to get harder, not easier. Today’s parents are grandparents raising their grandchildren, Teens parenting babies, Foster parents trying to give back to the community by raising some one else’s child and dozens of other scenarios. No one has prepared us for the challenges of ...
Views: 707 - 25 Fun, Cheap, And Easy Things To Do With Your Kids this Summer - by Summer is a great time to finally squeeze in all of those activities that you don't have a chance to do during the school year. Here are 25 fun, cheap, and easy ideas for keeping your kids busy until the school bell rings again in the fall.
1. Map out all of the different parks in your county ...
Views: 1232 - 3 Dating Tips Every Teenager Should Hear - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Susan PatersonDating - that crazy mix of butterflies in your tummy and awkward moments; holding hands with sweaty palms and first kisses followed by hurtful breakups that rip your heart out. My kids are WAY too quickly approaching this stage. On the one hand I want my kids to experience all the fun and ...
Views: 1155 - 3 Massive Mistakes Moms Make That Keep Their Teens Overwhelmed & Stressed - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2012 from Raven MagwoodTeenagers have a lot on their plates. School. Sports. Jobs. College applications. Spending time with friends and family. Sometimes it can be stressful for teens to get everything done. In fact, it is estimated that almost every teenager in the United States deals with some form of stress, and ...
Views: 2286 - 3 Myth’s To Help You Address Your Adult Child’s “Failure to Launch” - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from Michael BroderWhen it comes to adult children who have “failed to launch”-- either returned home after being away to college, an attempt to leave the nest to live on their own or who have never moved out to begin with—there is generally a variation of one or both of these two scenarios: For some of these ...
Views: 1835 - 3 Parenting Tips To Calm Your Afterwork Routine - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2008 from Colleen LangenfeldIs the after-school, after-work routine creating a crazy, chaotic homelife for your family? Will all the end-of-the-day pressures that descend on the typical family these days, it's no wonder parents feel frazzled and out-of-control. I've been parenting for over 2 decades and have 4 busy ...
Views: 1183 - 3 Phrases to Get Your Child to Listen to You Instantly - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtHave you ever wished you had the perfect words to say when your child misbehaved? How many of you have had the experience where you are at the grocery store and your child keeps begging you to buy something, and no matter how many times you explain or say an outright, “NO!” they continue? ...
Views: 1295 - 3 Powerful Ways To Listen To Your Child - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2015 from Milissa HardingAs a parent, I know how excited you must have been when your child uttered his/her first word. This milestone marked the beginning of lots of talk, right? Perhaps from time to time, though, you imagine what it must be like to carry on a thought in your own mind without the seemingly constant ...
Views: 1273 - 3 Reasons Kids Blame and How Parents Can Help Them - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from Jean TracyWhy do kids blame others for their own mistakes? Don't they know that blaming brings trouble? Look inside to find out the benefits of blaming and what you can do to build character. Why Kids Blame: Blaming is a smoke screen. Sooner or later the smoke dies down and the blamer is caught. Most ...
Views: 2508 - 3 Reasons Why Imaginative Play Benefits Children - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2018 from Usama MalikChildren have their own unique way of playing with each other, and as a parent, it can be incredible to watch them and see just how big their imagination is. Whether they are pretending to be pirates, transforming the sofa into their own pirate ship or they are hosting their own tea party for ...
Views: 862 - 3 Simple Ways for Busy Moms to Find 3 Extra Hours Per Day - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2012 from Michelle Wilson"If only I had more time!" seems to be the cry of many busy moms today. Our days seem to fill up, speed up, and pass us by before we are really able to accomplish what we had planned, or to spend as much quality time with our families as we had hoped! I am writing this article on what happens to ...
Views: 1307 - 3 Sneaky Ways to Find Me -Time - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2013 from Erin KurtEvery mom wants more me time. In fact some mom tell me they don't remember when they last had some! Luckily, there are some sneaky ways that you can find and enjoy some well deserved time by yourself. Here are just a few ideas: 1) Create an alone time or me time hour each day. Perhaps ...
Views: 1309 - 3 Steps to Break Negative Patterns - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2014 from Beate CheletteAfter all the hours of therapy and self-help, self-discoveries, self-realizations, and self-improvements I’ve made, I just identified yet another layer of unresolved issues that I need to deal with. Can you relate? When will we finally be done evolving and growing into the person who we want ...
Views: 1670 - 3 Strategies to Improving Your Connection in the NICU - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Stephanie Wellington, MDThe Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is named "intensive" for a reason. Newborns, weighing less than 500 grams to over 4 kilograms, are admitted to receive the medical interventions needed for their survival. Hospital stays vary from 24 hours of observation to months, depending on the ...
Views: 951 - 3 Systems for a Successful Discharge Home With Your Baby - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2011 from Stephanie Wellington, MDAnticipating discharge home from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) brings up almost as much parental anxiety as when you first learn of the need for admission to the NICU. For parents, admission to the NICU means something is wrong with your baby. Once the medical issues are resolved, ...
Views: 1006 - 3 Tips For Busy Parents To Attend To Their Kids From West Ridge Academy - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Thomas LambertWe live in an incredibly fast-paced environment. Parents, whose only wish is to be able to provide better conditions and security for their family, often find themselves juggling two or three jobs simultaneously. Given this situation, we dare ask: can these busy parents still find time to ...
Views: 966 - 3 Tips For Developing Self-Discipline In Children - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Denny StreckerPlease consider carefully the following strategies: 3 Tips for Developing Self-Discipline in Your Children 1. Always, always, do what you say you are going to do. Remember that your children learn from EVERY encounter with you...even if it's not what you want them to learn! If you tell a ...
Views: 1791 - 3 Tips for Newborn Baby Care - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Nyrie RoosThis article documents a few tips to assist parents nurture and raise their newborn baby. These range from problems related to breastfeeding, erratic sleeping habits and daily care tips.The preparation to welcome a newborn baby begins as soon as the parents become aware of the pregnancy. ...
Views: 946 - 3 Ways To Become A Disciplinarian Yet Still A Loving Parent, According To West Ridge Academy - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Thomas LambertAs per West Ridge Academy, most parents would happily recall the day when their first child were brought into this world and how it changed their world forever. Children are often being credited to inspire life-altering changes and improvements on their parents. Becoming a parent is no laughing ...
Views: 2130 - 3 Ways to Combat the Overwhelm of High Risk Pregnancy - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from Stephanie Wellington, MDCongratulations, you’re expecting. You get excited on your way to the obstetrician’s office for your prenatal checkup. You can’t wait to hear the heartbeat or better yet, see your little one’s first ultrasound pictures. You have so many hopes and dreams for yourself, your baby and your ...
Views: 907 - 3 Ways To Demonstrate Love For Your Teen - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonGone are the days you could just snuggle with your child to show them you love them. Once they become teenagers, a simple “I love you” can be greeted with responses from positive, to eye-rolling embarrassment. So how can you best show your teen that you love them? Well actually, by being a ...
Views: 1485 - 3 Ways To Get Your Baby To Sleep Through The Night - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica Rectorseven months old, that all changed. He went to bed later and woke up two hours earlier. I was NOT a fan! But the biggest problem was he woke up several times throughout the night. When this happens, mama wakes up in the morning COMPLETELY exhausted. This went on for weeks. I felt like I was ...
Views: 1310 - 3 Ways to Get Your Emotional Needs Met When You Live Far From Home - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2011 from Brenda TrottLiving far from home creates a void that can sometimes be difficult to ignore. Here are some ways to meet your emotional needs without the benefit of being close to home. Volunteer: Holidays can be a trying time when you are far from your family. It also gives your children a great ...
Views: 2016 - 3 Ways to Help Your Teen Manage School Stress - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2016 from Pat LaDouceurMost teens (83%) say that school is a significant source of stress in their life. Here's how you can help your teen manage school stress... For teens, stress looks like this: Getting to school late -Feeling irritable -Feeling tired a lot -Crying a lot...or snapping at you -Leaving ...
Views: 1642 - 3 Ways to Reduce the Financial Burden of Living Away from Home - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2011 from Brenda TrottLiving away from home can put added stress on your financial situation especially if your family frequently contributed to your entertainment. No longer are family members treating you to dinner out or at their home. Mom and Dad are not conveniently saying “My treat.” If you continue to ...
Views: 1618 - 4 Conversations You Should Be Having With Your Kids - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonI wish someone would have warned me that I would have to have many difficult and sometimes embarrassing conversations with my children. Bringing up certain subjects can be awkward; but, as much as we might want to avoid certain topics with our children, we're better off facing the. If we don’t ...
Views: 1737 - 4 Life-Changing Skills Every New Parent Should Learn - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2019 from Anica OaksFrom the first moment, they place a newborn in your arms, you know that life will never be the same. A helpless, new person is depending on you, and the future of your family is in your hands. These heavy responsibilities can be overwhelming, and it may prompt you to develop a new set of skills ...
Views: 681 - 4 Mistakes Parents Make With Nanny Employment Agreements - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2012 from Susie ParkerNanny employment agreements come in all shapes and sizes. Some are brief and easy to understand. Others are long and complicated. Whatever the case, parents routinely make five mistakes when writing an employment agreement for their nanny. The mistakes can have severe consequences, ranging from ...
Views: 1390 - 4 Parenting Help Tips To Help Maintain Your Sanity! - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2007 from Dean CaporellaIf you are struggling with dealing with the day-to-day pressures of raising children and desperately need some parenting help, then don't delay it any longer. The truth is, parenting can be a tough job and unless you've experienced it personally it's hard to make judgement on those who are ...
Views: 766 - 4 Points to Consider Before Sending Your Child to Counseling - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2017 from Gary DirenfeldQuestion: Gary, I heard another psychologist state that counseling is not beneficial for children under 12 because they see things so literally and are not able to consider the concepts and abstract. Would you agree? ( I think I paraphrased her correctly). I am curious about your thoughts on ...
Views: 1183 - 4 Reasons Children Misbehave And What To Do About It - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Cristofir Aven4 Reasons Children Misbehave and What to do about it By Cristofir K. Aven Children’s misbehavior is a form of communication. It’s often the only way they know how to communicate feelings, emotions, needs and wants. When children’s basic needs are met, there’s no reason for ...
Views: 11846 - 4 Reasons Foster Parents Are Always Needed - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2017 from Mike LoganIf you are sensitive to the plight of abused children who have been removed from their home or you notice that there are families in your church that are fostering a child, it might make you think how fortunate those children are to have a stable family care for them! You might also think of ...
Views: 1305 - 4 Reasons Why Our Words Don't Convey the Message We Intend - by Submitted on May 10, 2016 from Orsolya HernoldIn the last couple of weeks, I participated in several communication training seminars. As a trainer, I have a huge responsibility to communicate in a correct, honest, benevolent way. Apart from one judgmental word, I was disciplined enough to stick to these principles. But what happens when I'm ...
Views: 1115 - 4 Simple Ways to Ensure Your Teen Doesn't Drive While Distracted - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2017 from Anica OaksTeen drivers can't wait to get on the road and enjoy the freedom a driver's license brings. Unfortunately, teen drivers lack experience behind the wheel and are more likely to be distracted while driving. To help your teen reach their destination safely, here are four ways you can help minimize ...
Views: 1133 - 4 Steps to Bully-Proof Your Child! - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from John Eric JacobsenDoes your child fear going to school or team practice? Is your child picked-on or teased by other kids? Bullying is a growing problem in our country. It can cause the victim hurt feelings, emotional damage, depression and in some cases suicide. Would you like to protect your child/teen from ...
Views: 1634 - 4 Things I Selfishly Wish My Daughter Had Taught Me Sooner - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2016 from Tyler JacobsonI know my kids love me. Of course they do—I’m their dad. But until recently I did not fully understand just how much they love me, or how much they, as children, do to try and make ME, the parent, feel happy and loved. My daughter and I have our moments, we argue and sometimes it's intense. ...
Views: 1657 - 4 Tips for Spending Time With Your Children When You Have No Time - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtWhen one of my newest coaching clients came to me a month ago, she was nearing her whit's end. Cody, her 7-year-old son, was talking back to the teacher at school and getting into arguments with friends. "It's been getting worse over the last year or so since my daughter, Kayla, was born. I ...
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