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- How Do We Discipline your 2 Year Old without Spanking or shouting - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Praveenben's "Parenting Skills"Discipline without spanking is possible with consistent effort and patience.Instead of disciplining through fear, disciplining with love is more fruitful. Child will learn faster with love and respect. They learn to do the right thing when they understand the reasons.Corporal punishment results ...
Views: 3260 - 5 Ways to Get Your Child or Teen Moving and on Time - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from James LehmanIt’s part of the nature of childhood and adolescence to be disorganized, and one of the consequences is that you’ll see kids who are late a lot. Remember, we’re dealing with a thing called childhood, and let’s face it, part of growing up and maturing is learning how to organize yourself and your ...
Views: 2059(2 votes) - Love is Stronger than Fear - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Sheryl PaulMy son is still struggling with his nighttime fears. He’s been engaged in this battle for a year and a half and, while he’s no longer in a state of terror, the fear creeps up steadily enough to prevent him from falling asleep easily. We’ve introduced him to every technique and tool we can think ...
Views: 1800(3 votes) - How To Draft A Parenting Plan That Ensures A Best Life To The Children? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Praveenben's "Parenting Skills"At the time of divorce, when each the mother and father are separated, parenting plan plays an necessary role in matter of custody of children. That is in an effort to guarantee the right safety and safety of the child and likewise to provide the perfect comfort to the child. Since parenting ...
Views: 2759(2 votes) - The handiest parenting skills that harness your child potential - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Praveenben's "Parenting Skills"Good parenting skill behavior is not a ability set which you could learn by taking courses of parenting skill growth program. You will have to study the parenting abilities out of your individual experience. Are you in want of some pointers pertaining to parenting skills which you can keep ...
Views: 1187(2 votes) - Parent Teacher Conferences: 6 Tips to Sharing Information with Teachers - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Sherrie HardyParents know their children best. As their children’s advocates, parents sometimes need to share information with the teacher to help students get the maximum experience out of their school day. Without this information, teachers may misunderstand behaviors, attitudes and responses. Here are ...
Views: 1507 - Following Up to Your Parent Teacher Conference - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Sherrie HardyJust like a football team gathers together mid-game to check-in and make adjustments, so too should parents and teachers huddle to quickly confirm how things are going and make any modifications to the plan created during parent teacher conferences. A few weeks after the conference is a good ...
Views: 1042 - Everything I Need To Know About Life I Learned In The Last 60 Days - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Bill McLeodWhat have I been doing with my life? I always thought that life was suppose to teach me things each and every step of the way. As a young boy I attended school every day because I was told that it would teach me things that I didn’t already know. I graduated from college thinking that I would be ...
Views: 770 - When You Should and Shouldn't Talk to Your Kids - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtMy message to parents has always been that too much talking is one of the biggest mistakes a parent can make when disciplining their child. However, there is a place and time when talking is truly beneficial to the parent/child relationship. So how does a parent know when to talk and when not ...
Views: 1068 - A Personalised Book Makes Reading Fun - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Robert FogartyIf you could make reading fun for your child wouldn't you do it? Reading is important to a child's education. Most children have found the world of computerized games. All they want to do now is play games. Reading is the furthest thing from their minds. You can make reading fun for your ...
Views: 617 - Get Your Child Interested with a Personalised Book - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Robert FogartyWith computerised games being so popular with children it is hard to get them interested in reading books. Books are important to a child's developing education. A child can learn so much from reading. You know this but getting your child to read is difficult. They would rather play games ...
Views: 640 - Personalised Childrens Books Can Help Your Child Read - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Robert FogartyAre you having trouble getting your child interested in books? Would they rather play games than read? This is a problem a lot of people have with their children. It is not always easy to get your child interested in reading. Reading books is an important part to a child's education. There ...
Views: 664 - How to Know Who to Coach - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Dr. Rick SchaeferIf you are reading this, you are open to learning. If you are open to learning, you most likely have desire to teach others as well. As coaches and teachers, we so much want to help people. We hear them mention something and suddenly we really want to share with them all of the wisdom we have ...
Views: 2295(5 votes) - How Discussions, Quotes, and Compliments Build Character in Kids - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Jean TracyIf quotes and compliments could help raise strong children with powerful characters, would you use them? If discussions about right and wrong boosted a peaceful conscience, would you hold them? Read on to find out how. How Character Weakens: Imagine a kid named Calvin respecting his ...
Views: 1793(5 votes) - Michael Jackson as a Reflection for Parenting. - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2011 from Bryan PostRecently, we lost a legend, a musical genius, and icon. I grew up listening to Michael Jackson from as early as I can remember. I still have his “Off the Wall” record stuck under my Mom’s bed in Oklahoma. I can recall having that record as a kid for years because it sat dusty in the top of my ...
Views: 2238(2 votes) - Everything You Need to Know About Parenting You Learned In Kindergarten - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Bryan PostEven before kindergarten we all began learning our ABC’s. For a long time one of my favorite authors has been Robert Fulgum. He wrote a series of books entitled, Everything I Ever Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. I still recommend it for good, light vacation reading. What we often ...
Views: 1701 - Book Review: Sitting Moon – A Guide to Natural Rejuvenation After Pregnancy - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeI was drawn to the book Sitting Moon: A Guide to Natural Rejuvenation After Pregnancy at the library. It has in part to do with the professional-looking cover with a white background, as well as the sub-title: ‘Natural Rejuvenation’. Natural is always good, I thought. Another factor probably ...
Views: 2450 - Schools should be teaching kids about money - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Daniel BrittonThe continuing financial and economic problems in many parts of the world, record levels of personal debt and many individuals experiencing the misery of financial hardship have highlighted the need for better financial education across all parts of the population. By providing financial ...
Views: 1561 - Everything, and Everyone, Has An Expiration Date - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Bill McLeodThis morning I attended a funeral for one of the employees of our mortgage company, Mike McPhee. I only knew Mike for a short period of time, but during that time Mike always impressed me. He was hard working, organized, positive, helpful and always had a smile on his face. He was built well, in ...
Views: 5981 - The 2-Step Solution for Getting Your Kids to Share - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtDoes your child hoard toys and possessions or have trouble taking turns? Many times we think that by just telling our child to “play nice” it will be enough to get him or her to share, however the REAL way to achieve your goal of getting your child to consider the needs and feels of others and ...
Views: 1132 - Second Guessing Yourself Again? #1 Stress-Free Parenting Tip That Ends This Forever - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtHave you ever said or done something to your child only to question whether you could or should have said or done it better? Being reflective is an attribute of a highly successful parent, but that is very different than second guessing oneself. Second guessing can be so detrimental to a ...
Views: 1200 - 2 Powerful Reasons Why the Minimum Drinking Age is 21 - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Dr. Shannon HanrahanWhy is the drinking age set at 21? This question is usually asked by the minor who wants to drink or is already drinking. In working with an adolescent population, I hear the litany of justifications that youth have for drinking underage and why they feel the laws are unjust. The problem is ...
Views: 1822(1 vote) - How to Talk About Underage Drinking - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Dr. Shannon HanrahanWhen was the last time you spoke to your teen about drinking? This may include your drinking, their drinking or just the topic in general. This may seem like a silly question, but in fact it is an extremely important and often overlooked step in combating underage drinking. In working with ...
Views: 1189 - Perception of Power - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Denice DavisToday I had the privilege of being posted as a "MEET MARSHALL". Privilege?, well, let me re-think that one. . . OK, so I was "assigned" to be a meet marshall. Unless you are involved in swimming yourself, or a parent to a swimmer, the term is probably just as foreign to you as it was to me. ...
Views: 935 - The Needs of the Young Child - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Kytka Hilmar-JezekA Waldorf kindergarten is an extension of the family experience, an intermediate step for the child between the home and formal schooling. The goal is to provide a warm, calm, secure, aesthetic environment in which the imagination and creativity of the child will flourish. The quality of the ...
Views: 2599(5 votes) - FAIRY TALES: HEALING FOOD FOR THE CHILD’S SOUL - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Kytka Hilmar-JezekFairy tales have an enormous and irreplaceable value in the life of a child. They educate, support and liberate the emotions of children. Fairy tales provide a unique way for children to come to terms with the dilemmas of their inner lives. The prince, the tailor, the miller, snow white – all ...
Views: 3307(5 votes) - 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: 1299 - 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: 1385(2 votes) - Projection and Our Inner Self by Shahin Jedian - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2013 from shahin JedianIn life , in a relationship, in a work situation, we are constantly dealing with situations that can make us reactive, or trigger our instincts. When we experience a situation that starts to bother us or push our buttons. That situation is a default level of the universe that must show up and ...
Views: 2920(2 votes) - 9 Tips For Discipline Of Children - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Eve SmartWhen it comes to parenting our kids, most of us follow in the footsteps of our own parents as their parenting strategies are what we remember best. If this is the method you've been using and it's simply not working for you, then it's time to give some new parenting techniques and discipline ...
Views: 1163 - Dealing With a Depressed Teen - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Christina SponiasToday’s teens usually become depressed when they have deceptions in love. In the past they would rarely try to commit suicide due to a love deception, while today this is very common. This happens because today’s teens practically get married with their boyfriends or girlfriends. The sex barrier ...
Views: 1491 - Involve Children in Finances - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsOver the holidays all five of our children were at home. It was a special time as we enjoyed the opportunity together to spend an entire week celebrating and enjoying good company. We also did something you should be doing in your family. We had family meetings. I truly believe you become ...
Views: 1472 - From Chauffeur Syndrome to Super Mom - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsEvery morning I start my workday by visiting with the team members at our business and giving them good morning hugs. The other day I noticed one of our team members was upset. When I approached her with my concern, she immediately started crying. She was facing a problem that seemed larger than ...
Views: 2468 - Redefining Quality Family Time - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsThere is something truly special about a well bonded family. Some of the closest families are those where there is only a one parent household. Sometimes single parent households bring out bonds between a parent and a child that might not have existed otherwise. Unfortunately, sometimes those ...
Views: 1872(1 vote) - I Had the Greatest Date Last Saturday Night! - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Bill McLeodIf you have been following my blogs lately, you know that I seem to be on a two date maxium I Think I’m Going To Be Single For Awhile… My daughter Michaela, even went so far as to tell me I have commitment issues My Daughter Say’s That I have Commitment Issues, I Say I Have Time Management ...
Views: 883 - 5 Principles of Happiness After Divorce - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Iris FanningMost people are a bit "shell shocked" and anxious after a divorce. Good judgement often is lacking during this time. Learn 5 simple principles to remember so that you can come out of your divorce as a happy, healthy person. Refer to these simple principles when you feel shaky about your future ...
Views: 1450(4 votes) - Communicating With Your Autistic Child - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Rachael MahHi parents, Learning to communicate with anyone can be challenging at times and yet it is a skill that is crucial to life. Communicating with children, who don’t think in the same way that adults do, may be even harder. One of the primary distinguishing features of autism is that these ...
Views: 1187 - Strengthened Connections - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Jo-Anne CutlerNow, more than ever, many of us are experiencing times when we are in need of stronger and closer connections with others in our lives. The support of our partners, friends and family can be of great help to us as we go through circumstances in our lives that we wouldn’t have necessarily ...
Views: 1882(6 votes) - Love…Are you in or on your way out? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Jo-Anne CutlerTraditionally February musings are all about love, romance and partnership, yet many couples are not on this same train as they are experiencing relationship hurdles, unfortunate scenarios of love petering out, while others are going down the path of becoming unmarried and enduring the aftermath ...
Views: 1814(3 votes) - Baby Cribs -- 7 Tips For Choosing The Best Baby Crib - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2011 from Helen BurroughsDuring the first year of life, your baby will spend up to 70% of his or her time in the baby crib you choose. The baby crib is one of the most important investments you will make before your baby arrives. Here are seven useful tips to help you choose the best crib for you and your baby. ...
Views: 970 - Preventing a Divorce Before The Words Are Even Spoken - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Ted KallmyerPreventing a divorce can be accomplished well ahead of time if couples recognize the warning signs and take steps to correct the areas in which the relationship has gone wrong instead of waiting until the marriage "blows up" and those dreadful words are spoken, "I want a divorce". All ...
Views: 937 - Government Assistance For Needy Parents - Single Parents Grants - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Shannon MooreRaising a child or children alone often prove to be a difficult task. Single parents have to be determined and courageous for raising a child without a partner is a great responsibility. A strong support system is required to deal with this difficult task of rearing up a child as well as to make ...
Views: 643 - How to Keep Your Cool When Travelling with Toddlers - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Jahnne RuddockOne of the hardest parts of being a parent is when you’re travelling with your small children. They can really give you a lot of trouble while driving your way through your destination. Toddlers are very inquisitive. They keep on moving around and touching things whatever their small hands can ...
Views: 754 - How To Teach Our Children Health Coping Skills - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Brian BrodyHealthy Coping Skills are: Knowing that we control our own lives: if we have a conflict or failure, we can change the situation. There is no such thing as a mistake. If we learn something from an experience, it is a lesson. If we cannot get what we want, we can make a situation the best it ...
Views: 2612(3 votes) - Single Parenting Is Often A Significant Challenge - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Adam CarterHaving to be solely accountable for the life and upbringing of a kid is among the biggest challenges any one can face. The traditional household has two guiding posts to share the tribulations and duties. Having to struggle through every one of the challenges of being a mother or father on your ...
Views: 583 - The Top 5 Parenting Mistakes-and How to Avoid Them - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from James LehmanAs parents, we all make mistakes. On the Parental Support Line, I often encourage parents to give themselves a break—after all, it’s impossible for any of us to be perfect. Our kids test us at every age and stage; it’s part of their job as children to push boundaries with us and see where the ...
Views: 1938(3 votes) - ***Change Your Life Whether You're a Functioning Alcoholic or an Overworked Mom - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Dr. Neill NeillWill You Use this Key Step to Change your Life? Commitment is one key to losing weight, getting in shape, learning a new skill, finding your soul mate, getting a better job, learning a new language, running a marathon, going back to school, drinking less, spending time with your kids or ...
Views: 2274(12 votes) - Teaching Toddlers – Three Essential Ways to Help Your Toddler Be More Responsible - by One of a parent's biggest roles (and, at times, most important challenges) is to help instill a sense of personal responsibility in their children.
Helping a child to learn that sense of responsibility is a role that will continue throughout your child's young life, and it can start in ...
Views: 876 - Getting Ready for the Baby: What a Dad Can Do - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. When it comes to childbirth, it is usually the dads who are left clueless. Moms carry the baby and are expected to take care of the newborn. But what about the dads? How to can they be of use when it comes to parenting? Be there as often as ...
Views: 936(6 votes) - Should You Use a Babysitter Service to Find Help? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Thomas ButcherThere will come a time when all families will need to hire someone to take care of the children once in a while. Finding just the right person for the job can be attained in a number of ways. You can hunt through the “job wanted” ads in your local newspaper, or you can ask friends and family for ...
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