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- Consequences and Resolution Behavior Modification - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Tracey FarmerA couple of weeks ago a friend of mine "pinned" a fantastic idea that included a storage box of items that children had left out and the parent had to pick up. To get their items back, they had to choose a chore from an envelope and complete the task. I knew immediately that with a few ...
Views: 1406(2 votes) - New Single Mom and Baby Sleep Habits - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorI love sleep. Before having my son, I would sleep ten hours a night... and even sometimes take a nap. I love sleep. Then my son was born and sleep is no longer my friend. I still love sleep, but for some reason, it's mad at me. I'm not sure if it's jealous, because I'm spending more time with ...
Views: 1406 - 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: 1405(3 votes) - Overlooked Facts on Cyber Bullying: Self Esteem, Self Confidence, Body Image, and Eating Disorders - by Submitted on May 03, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.The only thing we want as parents is the best for our children. Not knowing what kind of risks your child is exposed to can be vexing. Statistics show that most children don’t mention when they encounter problems on the internet. How can you watch out for them and make sure you are giving them ...
Views: 1405 - Successful Parenting ~ What Does It Look Like? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from Traci Carman (Gaffney)What is successful parenting? Have you been a successful parent if your kids get good grades? What if your kids don’t get good grades? What about if they are well-mannered? And, if they are not? What if you have great listeners? What if you don’t? What defines a successful parent? More and ...
Views: 1405 - Dos and Don’ts of Visitation From the Therapist! (by: Anne Brown PhD,RNCS) - by Submitted on May 12, 2016 from Dr. Anne Brown"The best security blanket a child can have is parents who respect each other." ~ Jane Bauston Do treat your Children like Gold! Remember you just turned your children's life (and they didn't have a vote) upside down. They now have to decipher new rules, new logistics, probable logistical ...
Views: 1403(1 vote) - How to Make Your Child Into a Reader – Part One - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2010 from Shaya KassMost of us know that our children will need to know how to read when they grow older. Reading will lead to some of life’s greatest pleasures. Do you remember reading the beautiful love letter your spouse sent you? Do you remember reading your favorite novel? You certainly realize that you ...
Views: 1403(1 vote) - Making Miracles: What to Do When You Are Not Getting Pregnant - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2017 from Meghan BelnapGetting pregnant is a challenge for many couples. In fact, it is estimated that 10 to 15 percent of couples struggle with infertility. This can be frustrating to deal with, but the good news is that there are many things that you can do in order to boost your chances of conceiving. Keep Your ...
Views: 1403 - Include Your Kids in Planning Family Summer Vacations - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2015 from Sharon BallantineWhether you’re on a tight financial budget or have a busy work schedule, you still want to work hard to take advantage of school being out and plan a family vacation during the summer. There are lots of opportunities to have fun no matter your budget, from long weekend getaways to extended ...
Views: 1402 - FEAR AND PARENTING - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2012 from Ken ThomI am challenged on a daily basis to help families identify their own fears. Many times this is not an easy task because we are so resistant to admitting that we are afraid. We are conditioned to not experience fear. Fear is not an acceptable emotion in our society. Men are supposed to be ...
Views: 1401 - Morality and Responsibility - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2009 from Jay KrunszyinskyChildren who are brought up in families who teach virtues and strong moral values become confused when they enter other environments that teach moral relativism. This starts to confuse children on the rules of life. Something that is taught to be right and wrong at home becomes acceptable other ...
Views: 1401 - So, you think you want to communicate with your teenager.... - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Tish TishermanAre you a lucky parent raising a teenager in today’s world? Pretty scary! We all want our kids to like us. We know they love us, but liking us is another thing entirely. We want communication open and flowing – how do we make this happen? Does this sound familiar? You: “How was ...
Views: 1401(5 votes) - The Drama of the “Helpful Child” - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Trudy-Ann EwanA common form of dysfunctional behavior exhibited by parents is one where they take advantage of the child(ren) who has a tendency to be helpful. These child(ren) have fallen victim to the Helpful Child Syndrome (HCS). This is where a particular child, regardless of their age, realizes that he ...
Views: 1401 - Traditional or Gestational Surrogacy? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Dandy RockwellOne of the most important decisions to make before trying surrogacy is whether to use traditional surrogacy or gestational surrogacy. There are different advantages and disadvantages on these two types of surrogacy. Traditional surrogacy involves the use of the surrogate mother’s own egg cells ...
Views: 1401 - ***CHANGING UNDESIRABLE BEHAVIOR IN OUR KIDS - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2014 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: 1400 - 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: 1400(4 votes) - Three Steps For Meeting A Dog: Instructions For Parents - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Colleen PelarIt is very important to teach kids how to interact with dogs they are interested in. Childish excitement could be interpreted as a threat by inexperienced dogs. Good kids and good dogs will have miscommunications every day. By teaching children and dogs how to interact with one another, we ...
Views: 1400 - Use Fall Sports to Teach Healthy Competition - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Jody Johnston Pawel‘Tis the season for Fall sports — when parents spend more time at playing fields or driving to games than they spend at home. At the game, parents enthusiastically cheer their child’s team and discuss the game on the car ride home. While most parents have good intentions, they can inadvertently ...
Views: 1400(1 vote) - Who's In Charge, Children Or Parents? - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Bob LancerDo you believe that children cause their parents to react with anger and stress? If, for example, children tell their parents a sharp "No!" in response to a direction or request, must their parents become upset, or do parents have better options? The fact is that you can always improve your ...
Views: 1400 - Ch-Ch-Chain of Hearts: Cranking Up Compassion - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2004 from Maya FrostCan you hear your compassion? It's time to crank it up. One of the most difficult challenges we face in our quest to be compassionate is dealing with conflict. Those we love most tend to be the ones most likely to engage us in sparring that cuts the deepest. Why do we allow ourselves to use ...
Views: 1399 - Dear Dr. Romance: My son gets angry, throws things - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2015 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I am writing to you for your professional opinion regarding my 15 year old son. His behavior overall is good but when he gets angry he throws things swears a lot and just a few minutes ago destroyed my vacuum cleaner in one blow to the floor. I am a single parent about ...
Views: 1398 - Short Listed Major Tech Courses For Teens By Prominent Tech Camps - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from Jimmy SorensenTech camps are inherently devoted to bringing forward the love for technology in the youth and furthermore develop their proficiency in diverse streams of competence for instance programming, game coding, graphics, web designing and robotics besides others. Big technology camps companies offer ...
Views: 1398(2 votes) - Kid's Have Stress Too - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Jack SingerWhy Children Are More Stressed Than Ever And What You Can Do To Help Childhood has changed. Instead of pick-up baseball and basketball games on the corner lot, there are competitive travel leagues for kids as young as seven or eight. Instead of the three “R’s”; Reading, wRiting and ...
Views: 1396(1 vote) - Managing Holiday Expectations: Yours and Your Children’s - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2012 from Carolyn StoneIn case you haven’t noticed, it’s time to shop for Christmas or Hanukah. If you haven’t noticed, you must be seriously isolated, and I’m concerned for your wellbeing. Many of us are trying to find a way through the commercial blitz while honoring our own values and budgets. Very likely your ...
Views: 1396 - See it, Smell it, Taste it! How to Create the Perfect Holiday - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2016 from Nicola BeerEvery year in December, magazines cover the same old story, how to survive the holidays. Every year they generally say the same thing; keep it simple, have a plan, be HoEvery year in December, magazines cover the same old story, how to survive the holidays. Every year they generally say the ...
Views: 1396 - Tips on finding time for yourself to gather perspective - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2012 from Katherine LevineFinding time for yourself can be difficult. Here are some exercises that, once learned, don't take long, and can really have a positive impact on your day. Tip one: Calming Breath is a basic Take a Break Strategy. When tense or annoyed we often take a quick breath in and then forget to let ...
Views: 1396(2 votes) - Parenting Difficulties - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Michelle GottliebMany stages of parenting are hard. Adjusting when the baby first arrives is a major change. It can take a year and a half to fully integrate all the changes that a baby brings to the family. Then you have moved on to the toddler years. Having a two or three year old around the house has many ...
Views: 1395 - See What Lurks Beyond Your Own Drama - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Jan DeniseINSIDE RELATIONSHIPS BY JAN DENISE RELEASE: FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2009 See What Lurks Beyond Your Own Drama Is there somebody who always leaves you feeling better than he found you? I used to live next door to such a person. Whenever I ran into Bob, whether it was for 20 seconds or 20 ...
Views: 1395(2 votes) - *** Found: A Generation Of Children, In Need Of Hope - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2008 from Wouter van der HallHer eyes were turned low and her shoulders slumped, as she listened to another lecture. “You’re not worth it. All the things we do for you and you just keep slacking off; under performing and making us look ridiculous to our friends. Why can’t you just be normal and do your work as we want you ...
Views: 1393 - Critical Factors for Raising an Empowered Child, Part 2: Teaching Children About Death - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Susan HaidTeaching children about death depends of course on what you believe about death yourself. This article is based on my own personal experience with death and how I have handled the subject with my own children. These recommendations are for parents and caregivers who believe in the eternal ...
Views: 1393 - 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) - The Genesis of Music - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2019 from John DiamondA very fine musician and composer tells me that her earliest memories are of singing songs with her mother. These memories go back to before she was two years old. She also says that her family tells her that from the day she was born her mother was always singing to her. For hours her mother ...
Views: 1392(1 vote) - Wake Up and Touch the Roses - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Joseph GandolfoEach and everyone one of us is like a rose - unique and beautiful. For us parents, the beauty and uniqueness of each of our children radiates intense love from our eyes and through our hearts from that first moment we hold them in our arms. The natural desire to love them, care for them, ...
Views: 1392 - 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: 1391 - Single Mom Learning the Basics - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2014 from Jessica RectorB and I go on our second play group to a music sensory, and I'm not sure how it's going to go. The first play group with other moms and kids we went on two weeks ago could have gone better. There were about 25 moms everywhere and even more kids. I was overwhelmed, and he was ...
Views: 1391 - 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: 1391(1 vote) - Understanding Emotional Response to Change - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from Karen KleinwortThis week it seems my work week will be rearranged so I can support son while he is working through an ear infection and teething fevers. Am I happy about it? Not really, but ultimately my first priority beyond any reasonable doubt is my son's health and well-being. It is somewhat out of my ...
Views: 1391 - 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 - A Father's Love: The Heart of International Adoption - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from CHRISTINA SCHLACHTERAs I was sitting in the bare walled yet overflowing court room 7,000 miles away from my home in Colorado earlier this week, I was anxious with both the process of adoption in a foreign county and worried about the outcome. There were so many questions running through my mind. Would my son’s ...
Views: 1390(2 votes) - The Quiet of My Home - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2012 from Teri GoetzA journal from February 9, 2009: As I sit here on a Sunday morning in February, snow blanketing the ground, a light breeze making the chimes sing, I love the soft quiet. My girls, my ducklings, as I like to call them when they’re here together, are asleep in their beds. It’s nearly noon, ...
Views: 1389 - Dear Dr. Romance: My husband does not understand my children - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I am married with a man that is younger than me by 17 years. Right now we are in a bad situation. I have 2 teenage children from prior marriage. My husband wants to represent my children's father and he does not understand that the children are too old to be molded ...
Views: 1388 - Talk to Your Child About Kidnapping! - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Every parent worries about their child’s safety. You hear about it in the news, but it would never happen to you, right? It’s everybody’s worst nightmare: a loved one going missing, especially a child. While there are freak accidents that you might not always see coming, it’s important to be ...
Views: 1388 - Values - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Grampa KenThe high intensity and shrewdness of marketing is influencing our society and family life in the wrong way. It is shaping our lives by starting on us at a very early age and continually persuading us to want something new. We need to stop and consider what is important in making our lives ...
Views: 1388 - What Do You Expect from Babysitters? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Thomas ButcherThere are certain tasks that are expected from babysitters. They need to be good with children and be able to play games with your children. You will want a babysitter that knows first aid. Children get injured while playing all the time. You will want to make sure the babysitters you hire ...
Views: 1388 - Where’s Your Child’s Strength? Bolstering Self Esteem in Children with Learning Disabilities - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2012 from Carolyn StoneHaving a learning disability is exhausting. Whether your child has ADHD, or a Nonverbal Learning Disability, or a Language Based Learning Disability, or Asperger Syndrome does not matter. Learning differently from the way school is taught is hard work. In order to obtain proper educational ...
Views: 1388 - Cereal Mom - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from Sharon DavisI recently heard a woman say that being called a "work at home mom" was professionally demeaning. Being one myself, my initial reaction was to agree with her. "That's right, I'm a professional, I'm not just a bored housewife dabbling with a hobby here," I said to myself. Upon reflection ...
Views: 1387 - Finding the Blueprint for a Good Childhood: helping children to flourish. - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Jeni HooperWhat Children Need to be Happy, Confident and Successful is being identified by the research evidence emerging from Positive Psychology. This research focuses on giving children the tools they need to manage their lives successfully. I believe that when you prepare children for adult life ...
Views: 1387 - Make Role Modeling a Hobby - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2004 from Michael RayelLike in most families, children are around you everyday. Whatever you show to your children is what you teach and impart to them regardless of your intentions. In the eyes of your children, you are a teacher. Everyday you are teaching “live” — whether you like it or not. You’re like a walking ...
Views: 1387 - 7 Things Working Moms Can Do With Their Kids - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2013 from Erin KurtThe one thing working moms have in common is that they’re busy ladies with a lot on their plate. The second thing they have in common is that they feel guilty a lot of the time. One of the main sources of that guilt comes from the feeling that they don’t have time to spend quality moments with ...
Views: 1386 - 7 Things You Should Know About Online Dangers For Teens - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2019 from Tyler JacobsonThe internet has revolutionized how we do things but it can be a dangerous neighborhood, particularly for children and teens. There seems to be a never-ending list of online dangers for teens including online predators, improper social media use and even cyberbullying. The best weapons ...
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