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- 6 Ideas to Teach Children to Give of Themselves - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2010 from Sherrie HardyDuring this season of shopping, wrapping and opening gifts, it is worthwhile to take some time to remind children that giving of themselves is the most important. Try these ideas to make your holiday season more meaningful for your family: 1. Family Trip to Food Pantry Find out where the ...
Views: 1327(3 votes) - On Trusting Your Adolescent - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Jean WalbridgeLet's say for purposes of this discussion that ‘trust' is believing that somebody or something will meet your expectations. Reasonable trust is then based on realistic expectations. ‘Blind trust' is a belief that somebody or something will meet your expectations, in the absence of any evidence ...
Views: 1327 - Do You Sugar Coat the Painful Reality From Your Children - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Francis HoseinYou are having difficulty in your marriage relationship yet your children feel the tension in the home and have difficulty to the point that it is interfering with their school work. Do you sugar coat the painful reality from your children so you do not feel guilty? Afraid of hurting ...
Views: 1326(3 votes) - How can we transmute the emotions of a divorce... to create a happy life? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Bertrand DoryOne of the most difficult time in our lives is experiencing a Divorce! Well, there is so much trauma linked to a Divorce, so much hurt, and at a deep level, we may feel that we are trapped in a legal drama, with feeling of not being good enough, of guilt, of pain, of regrets, of resentment. ...
Views: 1326(2 votes) - Will Your Fairy Tale End Happily? - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from anne putOnce upon a time, there was a man and women who fell madly in love, married and lived happily ever after. A typical fairy tale, from beginning to end, correct? The part often left out is the part about raising a family. Think for a moment what would happen if this part were added to the story: ...
Views: 1326(5 votes) - A New Mom's Guide to Thriving with her New Baby - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Lori RadunIt was 18 years ago when I brought home my first baby from the hospital. I’ll never forget the day. It was July 2, 1991 and I slowly walked out of the hospital with no shoes because my ankles were so swollen. Feeling the pain of my episiotomy, I placed my son Kai in a car seat we borrowed ...
Views: 1324(1 vote) - The Extraordinary Child by Susan A. Haid - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Susan Haidby Susan A. Haid All children are extraordinary. The messages our children receive from the world around them affect their developing perception of themselves, often damaging their self-esteem very early on. If we want our children to grow up with a strong sense of self-worth, feeling free to ...
Views: 1324(4 votes) - Is Your Child Ready? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2015 from Milissa HardingI have a question for you....and just so you know, the answer is supposed to be "yes", okay? Here's my question: Has your child every had a negative experience in a situation, and you just knew it was going to happen? In other words, you weren't surprised when it happened, maybe you were even ...
Views: 1323 - Parenting Tips to Teach your Baby Develop Primary Skills - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Aidan MitchelParenting Blog believes in the amazing relationship that mothers and their babies have. And babies always have that special regard for their mums even before they even learn to say their first word. This special regard in itself is natural and helpful to teaching a baby the basic and mandatory ...
Views: 1323 - The One Simple Secret To Changing Your Parenting Mindset, Part Two - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2010 from Shaya KassIn part one of this article, I spoke about why we should change our parenting mindset. How it will help us to control our reactions to situations. But how can we change our parenting mindset? The very simple secret to changing your parenting mindset is to change your parenting mind! Sounds ...
Views: 1323(2 votes) - *** Is Praise Harmful to Your Child? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Toni SchuttaCan your well-intended words of praise actually be harming your child? The answer to that is “yes” and “no” depending on what words you choose, how sincere you are and how old your child is. Complicated? Yes, it is. One of the researchers that I like best is Carol Dweck. Dweck has spent ...
Views: 1322(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: I have always been a good mom - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2015 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance I am writing to you for your professional opinion regarding my teenage 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 9 ...
Views: 1322(2 votes) - Intimacy Lies at the Heart of a Successful Relationship - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from David SteinbergIn marriage counseling and couples counseling I find that most people coming through my office don't know what they are feeling. Rage, or anger is the easiest emotion to experience, but it is never the primary feeling. Anger is always a secondary affect to hurt, shame or anxiety. Before a couple ...
Views: 1321 - No Emotion? What Do You Mean No Emotion!!! - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtThe most important part of discipline is the one most people struggle with- staying calm and speaking without emotion. Misbehaviour rarely occurs at a time when we are relaxing on the sofa or enjoying an activity with our children. It usually occurs while we are busy or occupied with ...
Views: 1321(1 vote) - The Parent Farm - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2009 from Lyn McDonaldImagine The Parent Farm sounds funny I know, yet it would be nice to know that there is a place where parents can go to learn how to nurture and teach their children, how to become great adults. It is commonly said that there is no rule book or instruction manual on how to be a good parent, yet ...
Views: 1321 - Get A USA Passport For Your Baby - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2007 from Joe PetersonA common question asked by families with babies is how do I get a USA passport for my baby. Here are the steps... It is recommended that anyone traveling outside of the United States have a valid passport, and this is even true for your baby. A passport is required in many countries and you ...
Views: 1320 - Tests For Predicting Baby Gender - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2011 from Emily BellHaving a baby in life brings new responsibilities and challenges to raise one. Knowing the gender beforehand gives preparation for couples on what to expect when expecting. Out of a research poll that has been done, 83% of women actually prefer and have the desire to know the gender of the baby, ...
Views: 1320 - ***The Three Things You Can Do That Turn Every Day Into A Good Day! - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2007 from Wouter van der HallCan parenting be exhausting, nerve wrecking, challenging and a drain on every other aspect of your life? Yes it can. Parenting can also be rewarding, exciting, fun, a source of great learning and a means of staying young, energized and happy. We as parents are trained by media, politicians, TV, ...
Views: 1319 - Families and Fights – 5 Tips for Staying Rational - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2009 from Jean TracyIs your family life peppered with upset? Are you falling into the tyrant trap? Look inside to find out how to stop finger-pointing and become a rational loving person. Successful marriages “Don’t smother each other. No one can grow in the shade.” Leo Buscaglia. Tyrants smother their spouse ...
Views: 1319(4 votes) - Priorities - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Michelle GottliebWe are told in our society that we should always put ourselves first. I was told in all of my training, we always need to put ourselves first so that we have energy to then take care of others. Then I became a wife and mother. I discovered that I couldn’t always put myself first. There were many ...
Views: 1319(3 votes) - Teach Your Child Optimism to Boost Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health. - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Jeni HooperIt makes a big difference to wellbeing when you learn to think optimistically. When bad things happen it is natural to be upset. What you feel is automatic but you can learn to control what you think about the situation and what you do next. When you think and act positively it helps get you ...
Views: 1318 - Teasing And Bullying: What Parent's Can Do - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2008 from Brock HansenThe cost of doing nothing In the world of teasing and bullying, a world your kids probably know all too well, both bullies and victims are at risk. Our hearts go out to the victims, whose self-esteem can be decimated by persistent teasing, bullying and harassment. The research ...
Views: 1318 - Benefits of Reading to Your Child - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Kevin HeathOne of the first, and most obvious, benefits associated with reading to your child is that it helps to enhance their cognitive and communication skills. These skills are absolutely essential life skills that each and every person must obtain and develop throughout their life in order to ...
Views: 1317(15 votes) - Single Moms Balance Life - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorI had the best day with B. We decided to go to the zoo for the first time. Although the only thing I think he is really interested in are the fish, I still like showing him different things. I take him out of the stroller to point to an animal, and in a matter of seconds, he makes new friends ...
Views: 1317 - The Price of Over-Protective Parenting - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Bob LancerWatch the child closely to recognize when you are really needed to step in to lend support verbally or physically, but give the child enough freedom to discover his safe limits for himself. Raising children well involves a careful balance of providing the child with independence and ...
Views: 1317 - Back to School-Tips on Getting Everyone Ready! - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Kathryn KesslerI can't believe it is that time of the year, again. The first day of school is just around the corner! I wonder where summer has gone? Now it is time to find that list of back to school supplies and then purchase them? Does it seem like your kids are groaning on the outside when you talk about ...
Views: 1316 - Children The Daycare Dilemma - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2017 from Darleen PrangueMany parents have the tough decision of whether or not to place their children in a daycare facility. I had my daughter almost 2 years ago and it was the hardest decision me and my husband had to make. My daughter was in the hospital for a month and when she got out I made the decision to be a ...
Views: 1315 - How Do You Use a Baby Cost Calculator? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Charles BergerExpecting a baby in the family is totally an exciting experience at the same time it could also be a time to think about the expenses that you are going to have. Indeed having a baby is never that cheap. There are many factors that you need to consider and there are a lot of need that you need ...
Views: 1315 - Limiting Distractions-The Common Culprits - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Sherrie HardyFor some curious folk, any conversation around them distracts them from their task. Their brain automatically wonders what fascinating topic is on the table. Others couldn´t really care. This group has a desire to constantly check their e-mail, facebook, and cell phone for the most current ...
Views: 1315(3 votes) - Positive Parenting Tips for a Happy Trip to the Grocery Store - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Bonnie LiottaIs it your role as a parent to buy your toddler a cookie so he is quiet in the store? No! Is it your role as a parent to give in to your child because she is sad? No! Is it your role to make them happy? No! It is your role to teach your toddler, child or teenager the life skills they need to ...
Views: 1315(2 votes) - Mother's Gift - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2011 from Carol Harris-FikeBy Carol Harris-Fike, NCOC, PCC and author of "5 Life Energies: The Choice You Have in How Energy Shapes Your Life" ©2009. May 8th is the U.S. celebration of mothers everywhere. May 7th will be my mother's Memorial Service in celebration of her 90 years of life on this earth. In preparation ...
Views: 1314 - Tightening Relations with Teenagers - by Submitted on May 06, 2008 from jane margarethIf we believe, communication, we tend to think about how we can express us. This is certainly important, but listening detail the largest of all communication skills. Teen relations are sensitive things. Girls are often willing to serious bonds within their relationships while the boys want a ...
Views: 1314 - Clarify The Confusions Surrounding Your Identity with DNA Tests By Yourself - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from Hanley MorganKnowing your past cultural background can be extremely interesting, in particular if you are interested in your family history. To some people, the thought that they might have specific backgrounds might even have shaped their identity. At the same time, other people may simply want to verify ...
Views: 1313 - Family Vacations - 10 Ways to Make Sure They Run Smoothly - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtFamily vacations are supposed to be fun, but many times parents dread them because they feel out of their comfort zone when their children misbehave; they know their discipline options are limited and having to apply consequences in public is for some, quite embarrassing. When at home, ...
Views: 1313 - Parenting: 5-Solid Reasons Why Your Child Can Be An Achiever - by Submitted on May 02, 2010 from B.K. NarayanAll of us, including your child, entered this world equipped with a super-computer that can be programmed to achieve almost anything. We all have what it takes to function at optimum level--to be the best student, to be the best in our career, and to function efficiently in every area of our ...
Views: 1312 - Spring Break! - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Bill McLeodSpring break is upon us! Yippee our kids scream, no more getting up early, no more homework and no more worries for at least the next week. Spring break is that time of year where the kids rejoice, and we parents are put in a very precarious position of deciding what to do with them? Many ...
Views: 1312 - Summer Routines for Your Quirky Child - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Carolyn StoneSummer is the time of ease, of rest and relaxation, of freedom from all those rigid schedules. Hurray! However, if you have a child with learning disabilities or ADHD or other atypical profile, you know that your child needs some structure in order to get along well and be happy. Not knowing ...
Views: 1312 - *** Tips on Curbing Tattling - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Toni Schutta“He did it.” “She looked at me!” “He stole my iPod.” For parents, it can be really tough to know how to handle tattling. Do you ignore it? Do you let them duke it out? Do you plug in your own iPod and drown it out? Here are a few options for you to try and see what works for you. Option ...
Views: 1311 - 3 Issues Parents Should Stay Clear Of Doing While Parenting Young Children! - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Paul DonahueAre you developing troubles parenting your young children? In the event you would really like to be amongst those that have great results when becoming a mother or father for your children, the occasion to perform things appropriately is while they are still around the adolescent age. Therefore, ...
Views: 1311(6 votes) - 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: 1311 - Developing Your Child’s Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Rachelle SalingerOf all the gifts that you can give your child, the gift of self-esteem can prove to be the greatest one—it will allow her to feel good about herself no matter what life throws her way. In a world that cares so much about image that it has spawned its own skewed version of beauty, self-esteem is ...
Views: 1311(6 votes) - 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: 1310 - Too Much Violence onTV? What Can You Do? - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Leah DaviesIn-depth studies have found that violent programming, including cartoons, can have a negative impact upon children. Viewing violence can: desensitize a child toward violent acts; decrease a child's sensitivity toward victims; increase a child's fearfulness; contribute to a child’s ...
Views: 1310 - Becoming The Happiest Parent on the Block - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2007 from Barbara McRae, MCCChange is never easy. Even when you're dropping a bad or unhealthy habit in order to achieve the lifestyle you've been seeking, the transition will be rocky. If change were easy, after all, then quitting smoking wouldn't be a multi-million dollar industry! If you've decided to drop some of the ...
Views: 1309 - Experiencing an Unplanned Pregnancy: Adoption an Alternative Solution for Abortion - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Holly TowersIn January 2008, I learned that I was pregnant with my third child. I had recently moved to Oklahoma and was trying to secure a stable life with my two children. I was in a relationship but it was not going well. He and I were fighting all the time and I knew I needed to get out of that ...
Views: 1309(2 votes) - Ready, Set Launch (Celebrating kids as they grow, and go) - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Jamee TenzerReady, Set, Launch! I have a child who is going off to college next year. The first of my three to reach this point in life. I am mindful of my role as a support system during this time, but also that I have a responsibility to be doling out opportunities for her to self manage and possibly ...
Views: 1309(1 vote) - 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: 1309 - Speak To Your Child As If He Were A Dear Friend - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2007 from Tulum DotheeSpeak to your child the way you would like them to speak to you... respectfully, lovingly and with dignity. Maria Montessori has shown us that modeling appropriate behavior is particularly critical during a child's first six year of life, because children enter the Absorbent Mind developmental ...
Views: 1309 - Follow the Yin-Yang Energy and Hope for the Best! - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Vera SnowMy daughter has had a love affair with ball sports since any of us can remember. She’s tried dance, gymnastics, skating, swimming and even fencing but nothing seems to compare to her desire to hit, pass, chase or kick that ball! She’s not discriminating about the size of the ball either as long ...
Views: 1308(6 votes) - How to Play With Your Child Without Getting Bored - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtDo you cringe when your child asks you to play "Choo Choo train" or Barbies with them? It's the hidden secret that moms are only now speaking about. Moms are finally being honest about the fact that they don't like playing most of the games their children want them to play and that they actually ...
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