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- Agreements: When Children Don't Keep Them and Seven Steps to Encourage Cooperation - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jane NelsenWhy don’t children keep their agreements? Could it be that sometimes parents say, “This is what we are going to do? Do you agree?” When the question is asked in an authoritarian manner that doesn’t really leave room for argument, children often shrug in agreement, which really means, “Sure, I’ll ...
Views: 743 - All About Urine Gender Test For Pregnancy - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2013 from Katty JoelThere are many ways that you'll be able to determine the sex of your baby. A baby gender test is one of them. Of course, ultrasounds are the most widely used. It is important to note that pregnant women are discouraged from using ultrasounds with the sole purpose of finding out the sex of the ...
Views: 2043 - All in the Perspective - by Today I almost rented an office.
I know, I know. How on earth could I ever consider giving up working at home?
Well, I did say, “almost”. But there are days when an office looks pretty darn good.
Because I work from my home, there are distractions and demands placed on me that just didn’t ...
Views: 899 - 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: 554 - Allowances and Holiday Spending: Give the Gift of Financial Skills that Keep on Giving - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2008 from Elisabeth DonatiIt's that time of year again. Time to 'help' your kids buy gifts (if you do gifts) for others. And by help, I mean help them literally and financially. There's so many options for this 'help', I could write a book on the subject but let me illustrate a few of the most common approaches to ...
Views: 1079 - Allowing Your Child To Learn from Mistakes: Are You An Enabler? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Lianda LudwigParents want to help and protect their child, but sometimes the best help is by allowing them to learn from their mistakes. Helping your child to understand that there are natural consequences to their choices is a way to prepare them for the future. Asking them how they will handle the ...
Views: 2976 - Am I Boring My Child? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Armin BrottDear Mr. Dad: I'm a stay-at-home dad, and I'm worried that my daughter will get bored at home with me and with the same toys. What do I do? A: Wow, what a great question! You've really hit on an incredibly common fear—not only for dads but for stay-at-home moms too. Rather than come up ...
Views: 1867 - Amaze Your Children! - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2007 from silvana carkMany mothers view their commute home from work with mixed feelings. Yes, it will be nice to change into your sweat pants. Yes, it’s nice to catch up with your children. It’s not so pleasant to think about making dinner, washing soccer uniforms and finding a plastic whale for your son’s ...
Views: 1116 - An effective positive parenting program help parents learn these things - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2011 from Alston SammyTriple p parenting supports the family to have a healthy life and embark with a correct and satisfied life. But by choosing a fine program is arduous which are necessary a amount of imperative things as discussed below. The following are the important elements which are required to be checked ...
Views: 667 - An Inherent Fear - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2015 from Homaira KabirMy oldest left for university last year. Although the mother hen in me feared that I would be nostalgic for long gone times and spend my nights shedding tears in silence, I was pleasantly surprised to see how well I actually coped. However, as time wore on, I began to notice that beneath the ...
Views: 1566 - An Ode to a “Blessed Mother” - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Dilani DivaBe Blessed oh beautiful mother, Let your heart be filled with Joy, Let the love be ever flowing, Let your voice be filled with song, Let your smile be ever loving As protected with angels be Smiling, smiling ever loving Gods light to the world. For all to wonder For all to cherish For ...
Views: 1412 - An Unexpected Pregnancy’s Happy Ending: Adoption Options - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Lilly GordonThe waiting period for a “healthy” newborn can be up to 8 years in a public adoption; prospective parents can have a child placed with them much sooner if they are willing to consider older and / or special needs children and babies. Private AdoptionIf a couple chooses to use an adoption agency ...
Views: 902 - And Dinner is Done - 8 Quick and Easy Dinner Ideas Families on the Go - by The school year is in full swing and so are the year's activities. If your family life is like mine - among ball games, play rehearsals, youth groups, homework clubs and social engagements - it's certainly not easy to find time to sit down to a relaxed family dinner.
Still, we know that the ...
Views: 1052 - Anger - Ways To Handle Your Toddler's Powerful Anger - by Submitted on May 13, 2008 from Helen WilliamsTemper tantrums happen as your toddler develops more autonomy, and reaches out towards greater independence. Because he still lacks the emotional, verbal and mental skills at this stage in his development, he needs you to support him with clear, firm, consistent boundaries to help him learn to ...
Views: 1991 - Angry Children - Why Worry Doesn't Work - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Colleen LangenfeldYour son explodes. Your daughter snaps back. You react - then worry. Angry children generate some of the deepest worry in parents and understandably so. - No one likes hanging around an unpredictable powder keg. - No one likes wondering when the next outburst will occur. - ...
Views: 1028 - Anxiety is Not Your Destiny - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2014 from Sheryl Paul“I’m just an anxious person,” I often hear my clients and program members say. The statement underlines a common globalization belief intrinsic to many who struggle with anxiety, which is: I’m anxious, I’ve always been anxious and I’ll always be anxious. In other words, anxiety is just in my ...
Views: 1791 - Any man can be a father - it takes someone special to be a dad - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2012 from Matt CrowleyWith Father’s Day coming up this Sunday, people across the country begin the search for the perfect gift that shows Dad just how much they care. But have you ever wondered where the tradition of Father’s Day began? While the idea of “Father’s Day” has many proponents, credit for what we now ...
Views: 1222 - Are Baby Walkers Safe? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Sharon BellWhat’s the most dangerous form of transportation on earth? Believe it or not, it’s the baby walker and your child could be its next victim. This was revealed by the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics which are both calling for a ban on the ...
Views: 900 - Are Online Classes Better for Our Kids? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2021 from Clarissa LearyThe lack of an effective vaccine against the pandemic drove education to adopt a new way of learning. Although online learning is nothing new, it is the first time that the education systems will be shifting to it. Kids would be excited with the fact that they don’t have to wake up early and not ...
Views: 868 - Are Power Struggles Optional? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Susan StiffelmanCall me crazy, but I think the majority of the power struggles we find ourselves having with our kids (and yes, our teens) are avoidable. The interesting thing about us humans is that we're wired to push up against anything that's pushing up against us. In other words, we have an almost knee ...
Views: 982 - Are Stretchable Sofa Cover Worth it? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2019 from Angelina ClaireIf well cared for, high-quality furniture may last a lifetime, but the cushions and upholstery on that furniture will rarely be as fortunate. Between kids, pets, and accidental food spills, it’s almost impossible to keep from staining, ripping, or otherwise wearing out the ...
Views: 1075 - Are toys for my young child to have fun also educational? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Scottie ChimeraThere are an over abundance of toys available to our youth. With all the toy selections there is no reason one cannot find toys that are both super fun and educational. So the short answer is yes, there are toys that are fun for my young child as well as eductional. Some of the most common ...
Views: 647 - Are You Coping with Adult Dysfunctional Children? - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2009 from Francis HoseinDid you live through too many rules that you decided to have as less as possible for your children because you felt it was unfair and now you are paying the price because your children are worst off? Over protecting Having you been overprotecting your children at the expense of your fear of ...
Views: 895 - Are You Currently Struggling With Toddler Hitting? - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2011 from Will MatthewsI'm sure you were not eager for the terrible twos. Nevertheless, it really is an essential developmental phase for kids. A lot of the behavior problems we come across, including toddler hitting, can be a result of your child experiencing emotions but not understanding how to correctly ...
Views: 809 - Are you Empty Nesting? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Lisa Kneller5 Strategies for Enjoying Midlife when the Kids leave Home I was in conversation recently with another midlife woman and I asked her what word or thought comes to mind when thinking about this time of life. Her response was immediately, “freedom!” I thought that was interesting because it ...
Views: 1295 - Are You Estranged From A Child? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2008 from Carolyn BatesOne of life’s most difficult situations is when someone you love is no longer present in your life, especially if that someone is a child. It’s a given thing that sometime, as a parent, you and a child are going to have a major disagreement. This so frequently happens with life ...
Views: 1444 - Are You Experiencing A Divorce With Children Involved? - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Ari NovickOf course, when two people make the decision to get married and start a family, they never intend to someday end up getting a divorce. However, the sad fact is that today, about half of all marriages end in divorce. And even more tragically, a lot of the time, these divorces happen after the ...
Views: 1094 - Are you Fueling Your Kids to Succeed? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2008 from Dinneen DietteWith kids heading back to school, parents want their children to get good grades and succeed. One of the best ways to make that happen is to get them to eat right: good nutrition helps them do well, and even excel, in school. Children who eat well and regularly eat breakfast have higher ...
Views: 717 - Are You In Denial? - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Bill McLeodToday I want to challenge each and everyone of you with my blog. I want to challenge you to be brutally honest with yourself and ask yourself just one question “Are you in Denial?”. I will bet that the majority of you will emphatically answer NO. I’m not in denial, I fully accept what has gone ...
Views: 954 - Are you keeping the blame game? - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Bertrand DoryUsually after a terrible event in our lives, we tend to blame everybody else, or even God, or the Universe. I did this too, mainly after relationship break-ups. I knew that this was not the right thing to do, but still, I had all this anger against the unfairness of the situation. This is so ...
Views: 1374 - Are You New to Parenting? This is What You Need! - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2019 from ilias hassaniAs the millennial generation is growing older, we see more and more pictures on Facebook of people getting engaged, getting married and having babies. The trouble is internet generation it has become more and more competitive to raise a child in Auckland. Most of us are Googling parenting tips ...
Views: 859 - Are You Parenting from Fear? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2016 from Meghan PhillipsI blogged about parenting from fear recently. Since writing about it, I have become acutely aware of how much of my anxiety is driven by fears about what might happen to my kids. I read a quote recently by Alan Cohen that stated, “Anxiety is a sign that you have made up a story contrary to ...
Views: 924 - Are You Teaching Your Children To Not Listen? - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Bob LancerPositive Discipline is about teaching children, in a loving way that preserves their healthy self-esteem, to behave well ON THEIR OWN. It is also about teaching children to heed our directions when we need to direct. We teach children to IGNORE our directions, and our corrections, when deliver ...
Views: 973 - Are You Thinking About Becoming A Surrogate? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2018 from Lora YoungThere is no greater gift than the gift of a child. Becoming a surrogate can help provide a loving family with the dream of growing their family. There are so many desperate couples out there that may not have any other options to have a baby. Being a surrogate can be a rewarding and ...
Views: 1137 - Are You Thinking About Trying To Get Sole Custody Of Your Children? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2007 from Julie ClarkIf you are undergoing an angry divorce or ending of another relationship involving children, you may consider filing for sole custody so that you don't have to share parenting with your ex. Before making the decision to pursue full custody, you need to consider the financial and emotional ...
Views: 3919 - Are Your Kids Stressed? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtIt's common to hear adults talking about how stressed or overwhelmed they are, but do we hear from our children how they feel? Research finds that between 8 and 10% of North American children are seriously troubled by stress. I'll never forget a class meeting I shared with my students some 6 ...
Views: 1303 - Arsenal 2008-2009 Season Review, Part 1 - Analyzing the key moments of a very disappointing season - by I understand that the season is over and almost everyone is looking towards the next one, but the website would be missing something if I did not write a summary of the ups and downs of the 2008/2009 season, a very disappointing one, at least by the high standards of the Arsenal.
I don't know ...
Views: 189 - Ask Six Times! - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2008 from Traci Carman (Gaffney)“If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” W.C. Fields We have all heard this quote before. Last year I was in a personal growth course where they said, “Ask six times.” It made me think of this quote, and also caused me to wonder why most people do not ask several times, and why we train ...
Views: 2160 - Assessing Change - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2006 from Gary DirenfeldAssessing Change You’ve been for counselling and you are not sure if it is working. Part of you feels nothing has changed and another part feels like something is different. You are probably right on both counts. Most folks when seeking change look for dramatic differences. When results are ...
Views: 944 - Assisted Living: a Tough But Necessary Decision - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Sarah DowlingThe decision to place your mother or father (or any relative or loved one for that matter) into an assisted living facility is one of the toughest a person can ever be asked to make. It was certainly the toughest I’ve ever found myself faced with. It doesn’t get all that much easier once the ...
Views: 966 - Attention Deficit Disorder: Why Tutoring Isn’t Helping - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Sherrie HardyParents of children with Attention Deficit Disorder often find that the hours and money spent on tutoring does not significantly improve their children’s grades. This is because tutoring and remedial programs do not address the root of the issue. Learning is like constructing a building. It ...
Views: 1581 - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Predominantly Inattentive Type A Diagnostic Dilemma - by Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common mental disorder in children that adversely affects adequate attention, acceptable levels of activity and imposes an impulsive behaviorial style. For children the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM IV), a ...
Views: 1849 - 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: 1346 - 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: 842 - Autism Safety - Keep Them Safe with a GPS Tracker for Kids - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2012 from Cheris DarinaAutism is a condition that affects 1 in 88 children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Autism includes poorly developed social skills, abnormal language development or inappropriate speech, obsessive behaviors and unexpected movements among other challenges. Each ...
Views: 1045 - Average Cost of Surrogate Agencies - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Dandy RockwellFor couples or parents who face the problem of infertility there are now several different options available to remedy such problems. Modern day advances in the field of medicine has paved the way for different options when planning to have children for infertile couples. Medical procedures like ...
Views: 890 - Avoid Counter-Productive Parenting - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Bob LancerParents and their children have a complex relationship. As children progress through the stages of development they are bound to experiment with countless forms of challenging behavior. What their parents do in response to their behavior operates on the child’s development on many ...
Views: 1951 - Avoiding Fake Surrogacy in Florida - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Dandy RockwellThere have been many cases about couples experiencing being scammed about surrogacy. Well, sometimes this happens because of lack of experience in this procedure. One of the best things to avoid face surrogacy is to employ your selves with a good attorney. Having a good attorney can help you ...
Views: 757 - Avoiding Hearing "You're Not Listening!" - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from Kathy SlattengrenListening is one of those skills that really doesn't seem like it's all that difficult. Why then do so many children report that their parents don't listen to them? Maybe it's because there are a lot of ways for parents to unintentionally stop conversations with their kids. For example, if ...
Views: 1191 - Avoiding Holiday Overwhelm - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2012 from Carolyn StoneNow we are into December, and the holiday season is officially underway. How can you help you and your quirky kids focus on the enjoyment and minimize the overwhelm that can come with this time of year? Self Care The first step begins with parents because if you run out of positive ...
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