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- Exposing Secrets and Healing Emotional Pain - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Nicole Nenninger"We can change patterns of dysfunction in the family by exposing secrets and healing emotional pain." ~Albert Clayton Gaulden in his book "You're Not Who You Think You Are" Anyone who's done work on themselves knows the effort and pain it takes to heal from their psychological wounds. And ...
Views: 3288(9 votes) - Twenty Parenting Tips That Work! - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Randi FineParenting is far from easy; it takes consistency and tenacity. While raising children, we plant many seeds in them and hope they will grow. It is difficult to know how we are doing as parents and what the end results will be, because these seeds take many years to cultivate. We may feel like ...
Views: 1297 - How Do You Cope With Your Parenting - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Devika PrimicIn the many decades that has passed most parents still live in their past traits, you find it difficult to cope with raising children. Often one fails to realise that what was once was is now being challenged with modern living. Raising teenagers is not not like how it used to be when you ...
Views: 1027(1 vote) - Safety Measures for Children Playing on Driveways! - by Submitted on May 02, 2011 from AB PavingThese days, children are seen spending most of their time on the driveways playing games such as skating, basket ball, riding bikes, hide and seek and many others. Young children are naturally very curious and love to move here and there to find out what is going on around them. In most of the ...
Views: 852 - Teaching Your Child Crowd Safety - by Submitted on May 02, 2011 from Richard YorkThere is a fine line between making your child feel confident in their safety skills and instilling a fear that something bad will happen. That line can be blurred by familial anxiety issues, childhood fears and, of course, television. Let's look at a few ways we can teach our children to be ...
Views: 823 - When Your Child is a Bully - by Submitted on May 11, 2011 from Leslie YouraParents want the best for their children: shelter, food, friends, educational and life opportunities. Yet sometimes, even through a parent’s best intentions, children stray from the desired behavior. Bullying, a dangerous and yet all too common behavior, is typically seen in children who have ...
Views: 1461 - Behavior Modification in Children - When Your Tween Lies - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Colleen LangenfeldBehavior modification strategies can be specifically customized to work with tweens who develop a lying habit. If your preteen has a problem with telling falsehoods, you need to use some detective work to help her get back on track. It's important to understand that if lying has become an ...
Views: 5590 - 10 Activities that Promote Bonding With Your Baby - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Caron GoodeWhile for some new mothers, bonding with their baby comes naturally and happens long before their baby was even born. For other mothers, developing that bond and deep sense of attachment takes time as they adjust to their new role as mom and adapt to their new physical, emotional and often ...
Views: 3144 - Managing Parental Expectations - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Caron GoodeOne of the most challenging aspects of being a mom is managing the expectations of yourself and others. Motherhood is a world of compromise, flexibility and negotiations. It’s a balancing act between doing what you want to do and doing what you have to do. One of the most practical ways that ...
Views: 3029 - Potty Training Without a Power Struggle - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Caron GoodeWhen our children reach age two, it can be very tempting to push our children to potty train, whether or not they are ready. As a parent, when we see our children's peers master something new, it can be hard to sit back and wait for our child to naturally achieve the same developmental ...
Views: 1360 - Potty Training Without a Power Struggle - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Caron GoodeWhen our children reach age two, it can be very tempting to push our children to potty train, whether or not they are ready. As a parent, when we see our children's peers master something new, it can be hard to sit back and wait for our child to naturally achieve the same developmental ...
Views: 1397 - Encouraging Purposeful Praise - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Caron GoodeWhenever I hear a parent shout "good girl" from across the room, I often wonder what message those words send to the child. Does it send the message that there is a time when she is bad? Does she think what makes her good at that very moment? Does she receive an empty message, not ...
Views: 1611 - Has Your Child Reached the Right Age for Potty Training - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Patrick StevenPotty training usually begins when a child is around 18 months of age. This is because by this time the child has acquired a level of bowel and bladder control that allows it to remain dry for extended periods. Also, it is able to understand verbal and non-verbal communication and make itself ...
Views: 856(2 votes) - Teenage Parenting 101 Review - Best Guide to Discover Teenage Parenting Classes - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from michael reviewAccording to the Guttmacher Institute, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing sexual and reproductive health, every year, about 750,000 women in the United States between the ages of 15 and 19 conceive (See Resources). For many of these teens, signing up for teenage parenting classes ...
Views: 971 - Family Issues: Parental Alienation How to Deal With a Hostile or Noncooperative Ex When You Have Kids - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Don NenningerAre you dealing with an angry ex? If you have children, have gone through a divorce or separation, and are dealing with a hostile or a non-cooperative parent, you find yourself in a difficult situation where parental alienation is often the result. Ideally, both parents would put aside their ...
Views: 3158(7 votes) - Simple Science Activities for Kids - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from tamil selvi aldragenHow about some Preschool science activities? Sharing the world and all it has to offer with the preschool set can be such a joy! To watch their little eyes explode in wonder can warm anyone’s heart. One way that adults can share the awe of our universe with preschoolers is through science ...
Views: 1848 - Santa Preschool Activities - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from tamil selvi aldragenFun Santa Activities for the Preschool Classroom Christmas is a very fun and creative time of the year for a primary grade teacher. The excitement seen in the eyes of your preschool children will be well worth the completion of these Santa preschool activities. Christmas Count Down Give ...
Views: 1274 - 5 Gifts That A Child With Autism Gave Me - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Jennifer KruminsMy son’s autism diagnosis shook the foundations of my life. The future, my faith and even the present crumpled before me. Each day was a struggle to find any morsel of inner peace. Our son was somehow “broken;” not the perfect son for which we had hoped and prayed. Days dissolved into ...
Views: 2222 - 10 Ways to Make Your Child to Make Your Child Feel Special - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtAs parents we all want our children to know we love them, but do they always know that we LIKE them? When our children know that we LIKE them for sure, it has a much deeper effect on their love of themselves. They also feel extra safe and secure; as if what they thought they knew can now be ...
Views: 1255(2 votes) - The Last Dance: Tips for Keeping Your Teen Safe on Prom Night - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Linda BertrandProm is a milestone event in every teenager’s life. It’s the last big party where everyone will be all together before parting ways for college, the military or wherever else life takes them. Both parents and teens want the night to be special, fun and above all, safe. However, teens don’t have ...
Views: 1447 - Signs of Cyberbullying - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Linda BertrandYou may very well remember bullies from the playgrounds–they would use unwarranted verbal and/or physical attacks on other students. But these days, there’s a new kind of bullying–cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is the “new bullying.” Since this generation of children are much more in-tuned ...
Views: 737 - How to Avoid Over-scheduling Your Teenager - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Linda BertrandAs your teenager enters high school, the possibilities are endless–they have their life ahead of them, they’re preparing for college, and they are faced with a number of clubs and activities that may very well pique their interest. In addition, many college scholarship applications fare better ...
Views: 874 - Guidelines for a Divorced Parent in Getting Financial Aid [Part 2] - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Linda BertrandThis is the second and final post in our series on helping parents understand the Financial Aid process for divorced parents. With regards to Student Income, it’s good to know that it is generally sheltered by a provision that allows the student to earn up to about $4,000 in summer jobs or ...
Views: 668 - What Is the REAL Purpose of Being a Parent? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtIf I asked you, "What is the main purpose of a parent?" I'd probably get the following responses: 1. To be their child's guide in life 2. To love their child unconditionally 3. To teach their child good values 4. To protect their child 5. To offer their child support through ...
Views: 1140 - Listen Up! Bolster Your Relationships in 4 Steps. - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Monica StrobelThe first duty of love is to listen. Paul Tillich What was the first thing you did the last time your child came to you with a problem? Of course we want to help them. Do you jump in and console, interpret, advise or distract? Other times, we feel we have to teach our children, and so we ...
Views: 2060 - How to Find the Right Nanny - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2011 from Thomas ButcherThere are many ways you can go about finding a nanny. There are many people who do nanny services. The secret is in finding the right nanny for your family. Everyone has different needs. Some people need a live-in nanny while others may need a part-time nanny. What you have the nanny do on ...
Views: 1020 - Fathers And Baby - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2011 from Stephen OberhauserWe often discuss about mother and child, and sometimes leave father out from the picture. But times have changed and dads are just as active in the baby’s lives. Years ago you would have never heard of a dad being at a baby shower, but now men and women attend showers. There are numerous ...
Views: 625 - Shrinky's Guide to Parenting: How to Help Your Troubled Adult-Child (Part 6) - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Glenn BergerIf you have read parts 1 through 5 of this series, you now have a terrific plan for helping your troubled adult-child. In this final part, I will discuss the importance of compassion, both for your child, and especially for yourselves as parents, as you work to make this plan work. There are ...
Views: 3565 - Au Pair Screening and Fluffy Personality Tests - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Yossi PinkasThe most important role of au pair agencies is ensuring that the au pairs they provide are suitable for the job and trustworthy. This is done by screening au pairs through interviews, reference checks, background screening and personality tests. Au pair agencies in the USA are required by ...
Views: 822 - It's Not Easy - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2011 from Michelle GottliebThere are many stages we pass through in our lives. First, we are children, then young adults. We then get to work at marriage and parenting. Before we are done with the parenting stage, often we are thrust into the next stage: being part of the sandwich generation. The sandwich generation is ...
Views: 1529(1 vote) - A Baby Breathing Monitor that will Give You Peace of Mind - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from mark baileyThe baby can't talk and communicate properly so the only means of communication is through crying. And since they don't have a discerning brain yet, they wouldn't know if there was something wrong with their bodies. Some babies produce a wheezing sound when they have difficult time breathing but ...
Views: 565 - Ensure Your Baby's Security and Welfare with a Baby Breathing Monitor - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from mark baileySIDS or the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is one of the most dreaded terms for all parents. As the name suggests, SIDS takes away the lives of many infants without knowing what the real cause of the death is. A lot of babies who died of SIDS could have been saved should their parents have known ...
Views: 675 - Allowance for Kids: Building Blocks of Good Money Management Habits - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Chris cbentonDid you know that giving your children allowance is determined on the basis of the fact you are nudging them to develop good money management habits? Well, you are. For those of you who are probably wondering what the benefit was paid to do with building a good habit from the financial ...
Views: 541 - In My Arms - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.In my arms, I will hold you tight. In my arms, I know you’ll be alright. As a parent, once your child is born, your whole life changes. It is at that moment that you realize how precious life really is. It is at that moment you can envision all the possibilities for your child’s future holds. ...
Views: 1605(1 vote) - Unleash Creativity-How Encouraging Your Teens Creativity Supports Their Development - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Linda BertrandThe splash of color comes to life as senior Natalie Smith, quietly bends over her artwork adding the final details to her abstract painting. She studies it and continues to dab her paint brush into the canvas, slowly breathing life into her masterpiece. When asked why she enjoys painting, she ...
Views: 1989 - The Sex Talk part 2- From the Teens Perspective - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Linda BertrandLast Friday, we featured a post (It’s not too early to have the Talk) from Shadra Bruce about the importance of talking to your teenagers about sex. Today we’re following-up on this important topic from a teenage girl’s perspective. My generation is constantly surrounded by messages of a sexual ...
Views: 1572 - Teens that Volunteer Change the World - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Linda BertrandThere’s no doubt that today’s teenagers are extremely busy with the intense demands of homework and extra curricular activities. Often teens are busy with after school activities and are up until the wee hours of night finishing their homework for the next day and weekends are often filled with ...
Views: 683 - Stepping Back May Be Hard, but Its What Your Kids Need - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Linda BertrandThis article was originally written for and posted on SafetyWeb.com. SafetyWeb is a thoughtfully designed tool that provides parents with a means and a context for ongoing family conversations about safety, friendship and how the choices we make, online and off, have consequences. If your ...
Views: 693 - Shrinky's Guide to Parenting: How to Help Your Troubled Child (Part 5) - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Glenn BergerHow can families help their grown children in trouble. In this step we will discuss creating an action plan. To review, here are the steps you need to follow in order to best help your adult-child in trouble. You need to be able to understand your child's condition and begin a process of ...
Views: 1783(1 vote) - Do it Anyway! - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Vera SnowThere’s a strange saying going around my house. Perhaps you may have heard it too? It sounds a bit whiny and even nasal at times. Often it’s followed by a gasp, annoyed intonation or a rolling of the eyes. Yes, you guessed it, it sounds like this: “But I don’t feel like it!” This ...
Views: 1129(1 vote) - Prosperity Parenting - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Linda BertrandHow parents sabotage their kids’ success and how they can ‘change the story’ Every parent wants the best for their kids. Yet millions of adults unknowingly sabotage their children’s chances for success. I grew up poor. I was jealous of rich people and didn’t like them. So over the years I kept ...
Views: 972 - Nine Benefits of Music Education for Kids - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Linda BertrandKids who learn to play a musical instrument gain an outlet for their creativity that can bring them a joy for a lifetime. They also reap tangible benefits that can help them as students and throughout their lives. Through musical instruction, children learn discipline, patience, ...
Views: 750 - Mentoring Bright Ideas and Leadership within your Teen - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Linda BertrandThis is the third and final post in an interview series with Kevin Sheehan. Any last gold, nuggets you can offer my readers? Leadership, like life, is not easy. No one wants to fail, or be embarrassed, or get worn out standing up for a cause or a candidate or a vision or a direction ...
Views: 650 - Main Issues for Teenagers of Today? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Linda BertrandParent eSource contributor Eva-Maria has posted the following ideas about the issues that teenagers face today. Parents, please share your thoughts with us in the comment section. Teenagers today are probably better behaved than their parents were. I’ve come up with a theory. Drugs, ...
Views: 691 - Life Skills From Music Education - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Linda BertrandIn teaching young people to play violin and ocarina, I see them also learning skills that will help them in their studies, life and work. One of the amazing things about music education is how students pick up these skills through the process of learning to play an instrument. Through music ...
Views: 682 - Let’s Talk About Leadership and Social Behavior - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Linda BertrandThis is part two in a three part interview series with Leadership guru Kevin Sheehan. What are the most common questions you get asked about leadership? Boy, that’s a good question. Leadership is a life’s experience, like self knowledge. It encompasses what we believe at BecomeALeader ...
Views: 820 - The Art of Releasing - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Everyday people struggle with not only their own problems, but those of their loved ones as well. You help out through moral support, or financial support. Sometimes it really doesn’t matter how much you help; there are times when it just seems endless. It’s called selfishness. That is ...
Views: 1819(5 votes) - Leadership, Wisdom and Other Things that Matter - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Linda BertrandDo you find it sometimes striking the important dimensions that we miss as human beings? People who live in free, relatively stable societies get a daily dose of peace and regularity that citizens of war-torn regions around the world rarely, if ever, experience. Do you walk out into your world ...
Views: 726 - Introducing Slow Parenting Teens - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Linda BertrandAre you worried about your tween turning into one of those scary teens? Are you tired of fighting with you teens? Are you interested in establishing a respectful and sustainable relationship with your teen or tween? Are you willing to make some changes? Welcome to slow parenting teens. We ...
Views: 746 - Inspiring a New Generation - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Linda BertrandThis is part one in a three part series with author and leadership expert Kevin Sheehan. You’ve been quoted as saying “there is an essential question, why leadership, and where does it come from? It is ours to inspire the next generation”. What advice do you give parents when inspiring their ...
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