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- Family Checkup - by Submitted on May 06, 2015 from Maria Khalife“Give out what you most want to come back.” ~ Robin Sharma As a mom, you have the influence to proactively transform your family dynamics. Your instincts and insights are always in-tune with the people you love. If you ever feel that things can be improved, then go for it! Consider doing ...
Views: 1363 - Hope for Older Children with Lazy Eye - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIn the United States 3% of children may have vision loss during infancy or childhood. This condition occurs when one eye is favored by the brain over the other. The eye with no healthy vision does not receive input from the brain thereby limiting the development of sight. This disease is ...
Views: 1362(1 vote) - How to Ensure your Child Feels Loved - Part 3 - Through Focused Attention - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtIn Part 1 and 2 of this article series, I spoke about eye contact and physical contact being important to making your children truly understand and know that you love them. These two things seldom require real sacrifice by parents, however, the third item, focused attention, usually scares ...
Views: 1361(1 vote) - How to Know When to Give Your Teen Increased Responsibilities - by Submitted on May 05, 2016 from Anica OaksIncreased responsibilities are a rite of passage for teenagers. Many young men and young women are allowed to drive a motor vehicle once they reach legal driving age. Others are given the opportunity to prove themselves in the workforce by getting a job. So, how do you know when it’s time to ...
Views: 1361 - Spying on your kids - should you do it? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Hey parents! Here’s a hypothetical for you: You come home from a long day at work and start making dinner. You’re excited to hear about your child’s day at school, how their history presentation went and what friends they sat with at lunch. The burgers are done and you bring everything out to ...
Views: 1361 - How To Be Organized With Kids Around? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from jammy sharmaGetting up in the morning to make breakfast for your family, pack your kids lunch, rustle up a healthy snack for your partner and yourself, getting kids dressed for school, dropping them to school and finally heading to work - now that is a busy morning. Well, the same is the scene as soon as ...
Views: 1360(2 votes) - Child Behavior Problems... Solved Through Understanding - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Bob LancerWhen an adult regards a child's behavior as disruptive, disrespectful, or defiant, the adult commonly complains, "That child needs more discipline." How rare is it that one will say, "That child needs more understanding." Sometimes more firmness may indeed be in order, but even then the ...
Views: 1359(4 votes) - Stranger Danger: Teaching Abduction Safety To Children - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2007 from Tim RosanelliStranger Danger is one of the most important lessons for children to learn. We all know the catch phases like “Don’t talk to strangers”, “Never get into a car with a stranger”, and “Don’t take candy from a stranger.” The phases are simple reminders for kids, but they can make the child insecure ...
Views: 1359 - Breaking The Myths Of Motherhood: One Step Toward Alleviating Postpartum Mood Disorders - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Lauri Allison LaBadieMany first-time mothers are baffled when they find their new life with baby doesn’t match up to the myths of motherhood. We are led to believe that having a baby should be a glorious, magical time. We are taught not only that we will but that we must bond immediately with our babies. We believe ...
Views: 1358 - Telling a Child What to Do and How to Behave will Often Backfire on You - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from Tulum DotheeThe most effective way to get someone to do something, especially children, it to model the desired behavior. Nobody likes to be lectured to or be constantly told what to do. Lecturing will quickly send children in the opposite direction. Model healthy interactions with your spouse and other ...
Views: 1358 - The Magic of Consistency - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2012 from Daniel Forde-PogsonOne of the most important things in a child’s life is consistency. Of course, you could argue that love is more important, or safety, or nutrition and you’d be right in one way! But consistency is a thread that weaves through all of these areas. And the reason is fairly clear – yet so often ...
Views: 1358 - The Sweet Taste of LOSING? How to Motivate Kids - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Susan PatersonShe asked her son, "Did you do your best?" He said, "Yes!" She replied, "Then I'm proud of you." And so began a pattern of copping out that would last his whole life. What if children had parents who instead of asking, "Did you do your best?" asked, "Did you do whatever it takes?" ...
Views: 1358 - Finally, a Real Edible Solution to Picky Eaters! - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Emily MorrisFrom this picky eater to YOUR picky eaters, I remember what a hard time I gave my parents at the dinner table. I would hardly eat anything. Especially nothing green. And Meat? Forget about it unless it was chicken. Any parent who has a picky kid not only has a hassle (what to cook? What to ...
Views: 1357(1 vote) - Happy Child - Being A Guardian For A Child's Happiness - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Rebecca MoreheadA guardian angel for a happy child is someone who responsibly acts consciously and subconsciously as a guardian to protect and nurture a child's happiness. The common phrase of "watch out - little ears, little ears" always reminds us that a child is hearing what we are saying, however it is ...
Views: 1357(1 vote) - Build Confidence In Your Children By Nurturing Their Passion - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Tamara ShirerIn my book, You’re One in Six Billion: A Confidence Building Guide for Teens (scheduled to be released Fall, 2011), I teach children that there is only one of them out of approximately six billion people in the world. If you take some time to reflect on that, it’s pretty mind blowing to know ...
Views: 1356 - Parenting Models for Adults and Children - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Art MartinThe Dysfunctional Model: tough love, control, authority, manipulation and compliance. The Functional Model: respect, trust, validation, recognition, acknowledgment, unconditional love, approval and forgiveness. You were handed a dysfunctional parenting model which was given to your parents. ...
Views: 1356(3 votes) - Parenting: A Lifetime Career - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Aidan MitchelWe all want to have our own unique careers. When we were still very young, our teachers in primary school would, at least once, ask us what we want to become in the future. Many varied answers come up but the most common ones are becoming lawyers, doctors, teachers, engineers, and others. ...
Views: 1356 - The 8 "L's" of Parenting - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Leah DaviesLOVE your child. For your child to be successful, he or she must feel valued. Your gentle touches, smiles and hugs communicate love. Giving your undivided attention, especially at the end of each day, demonstrates caring. LOOK for the good in your child and make specific comments on what he ...
Views: 1356 - When A Crisis Strikes…Having a Sense of Security through Routines and Rituals - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Karin VoloHave you ever noticed that you normally follow the same sequence of actions in the morning as you get ready for your day? You get up, get dressed, eat breakfast, brush your teeth, etc. in the same order almost every day. Why is that? This is because having routines gives you a sense of security. ...
Views: 1356(1 vote) - Don't Ever Quit on Your Teenager - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Mark GregstonI have seen many parents wonder what in the world happened to their family. They seemingly woke up one morning to a teen who completely changed overnight. Their loving, kind and thoughtful kid is now a person they no longer recognize. It is easy for them to feel they are not prepared for all of ...
Views: 1355(8 votes) - Facts About The Ones We Love - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2008 from Elaine GaitherThis is such a positive, upbeat article that I cannot wait to share it with you. This is about the ones we love, the teens of the Millennial Generation. And, what a fabulous generation it is. Before discussing this wonderful bunch, I want to give you a contrast to the generations prior to the ...
Views: 1355 - Safe Websites-Protecting Your Kids - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheAs a parent, have you ever thought about websites that are safe for your children? Anyone can post whatever he wants on the internet. In some ways this freedom of publishing any content on the internet is a good. In other cases, it isn't so good, especially when mentally disturbed people post ...
Views: 1355 - Sloppy Success - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Hannah KeeleyPeople always ask me how I get so much work done. Well, I've given all the typical answers that I thought worked. Things like: "I prioritize and do the most important things." "There are more things that I do NOT do." "I don't get a lot of sleep." "I just use my time very ...
Views: 1355(3 votes) - The Joys of Being a First Time Mom - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2014 from Jessica RectorIt still doesn't seem real. I can't believe it. It's taken me this long to get into a routine of things. Don't get me wrong, I had what I thought were routines. Then a week or two passed, and I would tweak them trying to see if something worked better. Sometimes routines put you in a rut, but as ...
Views: 1354(2 votes) - Winning With Willful Children - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Bob LancerIn the parent-child relationship, regard your child’s attitudes and behaviors as reflections of your own. The 3-year-old who has been displaying“strong-willed” tendencies sinceearly infancy is most likely portraying the strong-willed character of a parent. While you can look at this as a ...
Views: 1354 - A Crystal Ball for Parents - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Michelle GottliebHave you ever thought about what magical talent or tool that you would want? Do you want a magic wand? The ability to fly? I know what many parents have wished for: a crystal ball! I cannot tell you the number of parents that have struggled over a decision about their children, hoping that they ...
Views: 1353(3 votes) - 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: 1353(1 vote) - Attention-deficit/hyperactivity Disorder In Children Symptoms - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2008 from Connie LimonAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is sometimes called ADHD. It is a chronic condition and the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder among children and adolescents, and affects between 3 and 5 percent of school-aged children in a 6-month period (U.S. Department of Health and Human ...
Views: 1352 - In Celebration of Committed Parents – Right Down to Their Socks - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2016 from Suzanne St. John SmithJune is convocation month, and all around the world students are celebrated as they make their way out of their post-secondary, and often, personal, nests as they fly toward the next phase of their lives. Most of us watch them cross the stage with joy at the possibilities that we imagine for ...
Views: 1352(1 vote) - Moments Together: Engaging Our Children in Everyday Life - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2009 from Nicole BeurkensI witnessed something this past week that has caused me to think about the time we spend with our children, and the importance of everyday moments. While standing in line at the counter of our family’s favorite pizza place, waiting for our take-out order to be ready, I noticed a little girl and ...
Views: 1352 - Text Messaging & Sleep Deprivation in Teens - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.There is growing concern among parents and health professionals that text messaging is contributing to sleep deprivation, with teenagers being the most at risk group of being sleep deprived. Mobile phone ownership amongst children has risen exponentially in the last decade, with around 80% of ...
Views: 1352(1 vote) - Taking the Bite out of Summer - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Lisa SiegleSummer time is fun time, but it’s also prime time for injuries and accidents. In this issue of Connections, we take a look at preventing and coping with animal bites. In July, we’ll learn about heat stress and other summer hazards. Dog Bites 4.5 million Americans are bitten by dogs each ...
Views: 1351(2 votes) - Two Simple Approaches to Get Out of the Power Struggle with your Teen - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2017 from Karen Kerschmann, LCSWPlenty of parents call me this time of year, exhausted and tell me, “my teen needs therapy stat!” or “I was fine raising my child but now that he/she’s an adolescent I’m at a loss”. Parenting a teenager is a new and scary experience for most, and to shift how you interact with your children can ...
Views: 1350 - Sitting in Silence: Stop The Bullying - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2013 from NICHOLAS DillonI am reminded of a young African-American child who was raised under strict family rules. During the early teen years from middle school and throughout high school, this kid was smart yet shy and often picked on and bullied by fellow classmates and even other children in the neighborhood where ...
Views: 1349(2 votes) - Soothing Children Without Using Food: 10 Strategies - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Kathleen CuneoAs parents we need to be mindful of not only what foods we choose to offer our children, but also of what patterns and associations between food and emotion we are establishing. Patterns set in childhood can be carried forward into adulthood and possibly lead to problems with weight management ...
Views: 1349(3 votes) - Critical Comments Flow Freely from Parents - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from Kathy SlattengrenDo you make more positive comments or negative comments to your children? If you're like most parents, you make a lot more negative comments than positive ones. In her book, Building Moral Intelligence, Dr. Michele Borba writes "studies reveal that the average parent makes 18 critical comments ...
Views: 1348 - How to Protect Your Children from Vaccine Reactions - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Ana SandI know there is a lot of controversy regarding vaccines. I know there are a lot of parents that are afraid of adverse reactions. I know there is a lot of pressure from society and professionals about "the goodness" of giving vaccines to your children. This post will show you how to protect your ...
Views: 1348 - Medications: Addressing Parental Fears And Concerns - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2008 from Terry MatlenRecently, a parent came to me, conflicted over whether to follow her pediatrician's recommendation of placing her young son on medication. His difficult behaviors had escalated in recent years and after trying behavioral strategies and food elimination diets, there simply hadn't been much ...
Views: 1348 - ***A Very Special Teenager Celebrates - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Wouter van der HallIt is a great time as I will be celebrating my thirteenth birthday on the 29th of February. I will catch up with our daughter, who became a teenager last fall, for a little while and yes, then she will leave me behind forever. Most parents experience this grasping for breath in child raising ...
Views: 1347 - HOW GOOD PARENTS MISS CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE AND 5 QUESTIONS TO CHANGE THAT - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2015 from Tonya PrinceHow do good parents miss child sexual abuse? It is simple. By not asking the right questions. One day my son went to a classmate's home for a Halloween costume party. When I picked him up a few hours later I could tell by the ear to ear grin on his face that he had a great time. As we ...
Views: 1347 - 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) - Ideas To Help Your College Student Survive Exam Week - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2008 from Carol EisemanIt’s that time of the year! No, I’m not talking about the holidays…it is Exam time for our college kids. The end of the semester brings our college kids a boatload of papers, projects and the dreaded exam week. Unless your student happens to be on a trimester schedule, the ...
Views: 1346 - Spiritual Parenting Our Children - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierSpiritual parenting our children is grounded in the intention to love, support and guide our children to what is best for them on all levels - body, mind, emotion and spirit. Our children come through us, divinely created with the grace of Goddess. Spiritual parenting our children is about ...
Views: 1345 - Tragedy and Kids - Talking To Kids About Difficult Topics - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2007 from Mardie CaldwellIn the recent months and years we have been faced with extreme issues of tragedy: " The attacks of 9/11 " The tsunami in Asia " The extreme floods in New Orleans. It is hard enough for us as adults to understand these tragedies; for children they can be extremely overwhelming. But children ...
Views: 1345 - From Teasing To Violence: Getting Attention To Getting Even - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2008 from Brock HansenWith the recent focus on violence in suburban schools, there has been increased curiosity about the sources of social ostracism among youth, painful facts of life about the healthiest and, we presume, happiest of our kids. The focus of this article is on teasing, an almost universal experience ...
Views: 1344 - Remember Where Adoption Begins! - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2007 from Mardie CaldwellThe landmark day you became parents- it's pretty clear that the day of your adoption is not like any other day. It's the day you became a mother, your husband became a father, and your parents became grandparents. Your life is forever changed by your child and no other event will ever compare to ...
Views: 1344 - Separated Parents: It’s not Quantum of Time, but Quality of Relationship - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2016 from Gary DirenfeldIf you get hung up on the quantum of time, you may lose sight of the quality of your relationship now and for the future. At the end of the day some separated parents fight tooth and nail over how the children’s time will be divvied up between them. Children are even drawn into the dispute, ...
Views: 1344(1 vote) - Working Mothers: How to Save Time Doing Laundry - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtHave you ever walked down to the basement, saw piles of laundry in the corner of your eye, felt a pit in your stomach at how behind you are then tried to forget about it so you didn’t have to feel overwhelmed anymore? This is a common story that working moms talk to me about; it’s their ...
Views: 1344 - Discovering Color In Our Food And Life - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2008 from Judy Wright"While practicing a little mindful eating today I discovered a glorious source of gratitude--colors! While I was concentrating on a potato mindfully, the thought suddenly arose--how would you describe the taste of a potato...and from there my monkey mind jumped to...how would one describe a ...
Views: 1343(5 votes) - Mindful Motherhood: Sensing - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsIn every situation you’ll encounter as a new mom, whether it is chaotic or mellow, there are three things happening. Examine what’s going on for you right now. You are probably having some thoughts, or your mind is focused on reading and digesting this information. You may be having some ...
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