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- How to Put an End to Sibling Rivalry - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Some parents find sibling rivalry cute, but you should not actually tolerate it. First it can have a huge effect in the relationship among siblings. You do not want them to think it is perfectly okay to fight with one another. Second, you do not ...
Views: 741 - How to Deal with Being a Single Parent - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. One of the biggest issues with divorce is a single process leaves two couples single parents. Raising a child all on your own can be a very huge responsibility, as usually you need to take dual roles almost all the time. However, that doesn’t ...
Views: 613 - How to Deal with the Pressures of Single Parenthood - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. There are millions of single parents all over the world, and sadly the number is rising. Being a single parent is not an easy challenge. If it’s already difficult to maintain a family when you’re with someone, it’s a lot harder when you’re ...
Views: 875 - When You Met Someone: How to Inform Your Child about It - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. How do you exactly tell a child that you met somebody else and you could be falling in love with her? It's not that easy. Children can get all too confused why you feel that way. Moreover, as long as your kid doesn't approve or understand the ...
Views: 873 - Guiding Your Child - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2011 from Adam BenedettoWhen we are raising our children we are guiding them through life, giving them advice and teaching them what they need to know. Children follow by example; they watch and listen to everything we do. What habits we have in ourselves can follow them in their lives. How we look at the world can ...
Views: 1101(5 votes) - Teaching Your Family Love and Respect with Love Notes - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Jean TracyIf you want your kids to love and respect you and each other too, keep reading. I can almost guarantee each member of your family will give and receive the love and respect each member craves. Your mission, if you choose to take it is, “Look for the good” in your kids. It CAN be done! The ...
Views: 2525(5 votes) - Men on Single Parenting: Balance Your Life Properly - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. It's hard to be a single parent, even for a guy. However, that doesn't mean achieving some work-life balance is impossible. You can consider the following tips: 1. Try to find at-home jobs. Dads are used to working in offices than in ...
Views: 630 - Fit Kids in Weeks - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Carl LogreccoHelping your kids reach a level of fitness that makes them feel good and look good is NOT complicated. If you or your children/teens are overweight, let’s be clear, the choices you have made and are making for yourself and your family have cost you. The great thing is your choices caused it, ...
Views: 1123(2 votes) - 5 Thing to NEVER Say to your CHILD! - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Carl LogreccoAs parents, we would agree that we love our children. Perhaps even more than we have ever loved anyone. However, most children, especially weight-challenged children, may remember things that we said to them years ago, that keep them from experiencing love. Before I became a father, a friend ...
Views: 1739(3 votes) - How to Diffuse Arguements with Your Teens... in a split second! - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Carl LogreccoA Simple Tip For Dealing with Children/Teens Who Like to Argue with Their Parents. Have you noticed that children and teens today tend to be more argumentative than when we were kids? Things have changed; the world has changed. Children and Teens want more freedom and often parents perceive ...
Views: 3287(1 vote) - Turn Your Words Into Gold - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Carl LogreccoTurn your words into gold, by using enforceable statements without threatening, reminding or nagging your children/teens to do what you ask of them. Do you as a parent often find yourself repeating yourself to your children/teens? Do you often find times when you have to be stern, mean or ...
Views: 1928(1 vote) - For the Love of our children - A book dedicated to helping parents with children with special needs - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Pearl Shanti Lodur-LionheartDear friends -someone needs YOU ! We want to tell you about a beautiful,inspirational, needle-moving thing that happened on July 7th and it took place in just 10 hours! An internet businessman, whose four-year son was diagnosed with a very serious illness, was so grateful for the help a ...
Views: 1471(7 votes) - Tacoma HCG diet-a secret to loose excess weight. - by Are you over weight? Have you tried all weight reduction products available in the market? But I think you have not try Tacoma HCG diet or Tacoma weight loss. Tacoma HCG weight loss is a weight reduction program and can help you to cut out your excess or extra weight from your body permanently. ...
Views: 117 - Child Safety in Your Home - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Trent VaughnYou need to be aware of some child safety tips if you have kids or have some visiting you. As we all know, kids are curious by nature and therefore they will be all over the place. Exploring and plundering at any one given moment. So you may want to ensure child safety in the home is observed ...
Views: 701 - Seeing Your Child Succeed - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2011 from "Dr. Mike" GreenbergThere are thousands and thousands of children who under perform in school. As one who did not speak until I was almost five years old and who struggled in elementary school, I empathize with children who have learning difficulties. Why don't some children do well in school? Is our educational ...
Views: 1188 - Advice On Selecting An Excellent Dallas Baby Photographer - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Penn WulfMaternity period is an essential element of the couple’s life and they would undoubtedly like to maintain the happy memories in images. Throughout the photo-session with the Dallas maternity photographer the expecting mom is advised to wear comfortable dresses which will assist highlight the ...
Views: 971 - Parenting websites - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Rubel ZamanMumsnet started some year ago as a parenting advice and forum site where families could exchange advice, chat and generally discuss the task of raising their offspring. Since then the group has become quite politicised. During the recent general election David Cameron spoke directly to ...
Views: 684 - What children really: Time! - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from eulalie alphonse"Mommy do you want to play kitchen with me?" "Not now, mommy is busy right now. Later may be. " Sounds familiar?! There is one thing that I have learn is that TIME means LOVE for them. Every time I spend time with my children they think I am the best mother in the world. I know we all have ...
Views: 670 - Children Disciplining - Unique New Methods That Really Work! - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2011 from Eve SmartBad behavior in children can be incredibly frustrating and upsetting for parents who are trying to manage a difficult child. Sometimes it can even lead to depression. If you are in this predicament right this moment, dealing with defiant behavior, temper tantrums, back-chat or other kinds of ...
Views: 1323 - Discipline for Young Children - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Leah DaviesWhat is discipline? Teaching and training done for the child. Goals? --> To help the child: Feel capable. Learn self-control. Learn to respect the rights of others. Learn acceptable rules of behavior. Learn coping skills to use throughout life. Learn to accept responsibility for his or ...
Views: 1413 - 10 Ways to Raise Children to USE Drugs - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Leah DaviesObey their demands. Give in to their tantrums. Deny them nothing. If they want it, indulge them. Make sure they know you will always be there to get them out of trouble. If they break a toy or wreck a car, replace it. Overlook, defend, or rescue them from the consequences of their negative ...
Views: 1429 - Helping Kids Control Negative Thoughts - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Kathy SlattengrenWho will criticize your children the most as they grow up? They will! It is their own negative self-talk that they will hear most often.Everyone’s mind produces a steady stream of thoughts. When these thoughts turn negative, fear, doubt and frustration quickly sets in. Stopping negative thoughts ...
Views: 1591 - Is Family Mealtime Important? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Leah DaviesAccording to recent surveys, less than half of the families in the United States actually sit down to a meal on a regular basis. Yet, studies report that family meals are strongly related to the development of adolescent mental health and stability. A Harvard Medical School study found that ...
Views: 1716 - 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: 1320 - Successful school morning routines - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Ruth EdensorIf your school morning routines are stressful, change them! Here is a morning routine for you to consider, it helps you to make plenty of time in the morning so that you can get out of the house happier and ready for the day. You can adjust the routine to suit you for example changing the ...
Views: 1160(14 votes) - Home School and Special Education Rights - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Michele HancockParents choose enroll their children in home school programs for a variety of reasons. Some feel their child needs the small structured environment of home, some do not want their child exposed to the standardized requirements of public school, some are needing to avoid social problems or ...
Views: 1160 - TOP TEN TIPS for SCHOOL SUCCESS - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Michele HancockThe following tips are designed to help parents promote their child’s school success. Remember, being consistent with your message is key to it becoming a family value. If you had a negative experience in school, try not to project this on to your child by making excuses and remarks that ...
Views: 1459 - Creative Games for Kids: Keeping Them Entertained - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Tom ClintonThere will be instances wherein it is raining outside and you don’t have any idea what your kids will be doing the whole day. Since there is very little space inside the house, surely they will not be able to play football or any other street games. Aside from this, the kids are getting bored ...
Views: 644 - When Others Disagree, Do You Question Yourself? Trusting and Standing By Your Instincts In Relationships - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Lisa Merlo-BoothIn terms of parenting, I often feel as if I’m up against the world…and the world is winning. Whether it’s about PG-13/R movies, “T” or “M” video games, paintball guns, air-soft guns, texting, cell phones or whatever, there are always ten other kids who are allowed to do more than my children. ...
Views: 670 - Stroller Accessories - A Buyers Guide - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Bradley McBrideWhen you've got a baby, you need to have the ability to move them straightforwardly from your house to doctors appointments or running errands; the majority of mums and dads use baby strollers for this purpose, which works out very well for both you and your child. However, you also need to ...
Views: 559 - Make your Big Breed Comfortable with Dog Beds for Large Dogs - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Sandy SullivanIf you have a big breed dog, you know that it can be hard to find dog beds for large dogs. There are a lot of people that get frustrated when they are looking for dog beds for their larger breeds, and if you are one of those people, there are options out there. What you need to do is find out ...
Views: 602 - Intuitive Child Raising - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Adam BenedettoAs parents, we feel drawn to do our best, to provide all that we can to our children. We want to give them everything they will need to grow up and succeed at life. But each child is different, just as we are as parents. The connection between parent and child is immense and so important. ...
Views: 869 - 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: 1010 - Life Skills for Kids and Teens- -The Five A’s of Helping Children Learn Accountability - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Don NenningerLearning life skills for kids and teens -The Five A’s of Helping Children Learn Accountability An important part of the experience of children is pushing against limits, exploring boundaries, and seeing how to function within boundaries. They are not bad or wrong for following these normal ...
Views: 2246(14 votes) - Is Your Child Being Bullied? 9 Steps You Can Take as a Parent - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from James LehmanAs we all know too well, name–calling, cruel taunts, cyberbullying and physical bullying happen every day to kids across the country. When your child is being bullied, it’s hard to concentrate on anything else—all you want to do is make it stop immediately. Janet Lehman, MSW explains what you ...
Views: 1960(5 votes) - It's Parental Discord – Not Divorce – That Most Damages Children! - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2011 from Rosalind SedaccaIs it divorce or parental discord that most damages children? Answers are finally coming in! A recent article by marriage and family therapist Ruth Bettelheim has much to say on this topic that is both relevant and, quite surprising for many. That’s because she refutes common misconceptions ...
Views: 1816(9 votes) - 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: 629 - Why children behave the way they do - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2011 from Ruth EdensorDo you ever wonder as I did why some children thrive in life are well behaved and are more successful than others? Have you ever wondered why? While working within childcare for 30 years I became intrigued as to why children behaved the way they did. I wanted to understand more and work ...
Views: 2773(8 votes) - Lessons from my Adopted Son - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from CHRISTINA SCHLACHTERParenting is one of the few times in life when we see our true self. When I was talking with our pediatrician about my concerns of my son being overly aggressive and stubborn, she smiled and asked me if I had earned a PhD, two Masters, and started a business before I turned 40 by being ...
Views: 1217 - My Daughter Says That I Have Commitment Issues, I Say I Have Time Management Issues - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Bill McLeodSo my blog last week I Think I’m Going To Be Single For Awhile…seemed to stir up a few comments from many of you. More than one person emailed, called or texted me with their thoughts about it. Half the people said “Well there goes some of your readers” and the other half said “Bill you just ...
Views: 862 - Immaculate Conception: Lessons in the Law of Attraction and the Inner Goddess for Women - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Deirdre MorrisIt is told that Mary the mother of Jesus was visited by the Archangel Gabriel in a vision and informed that she was pregnant with Jesus. Pregnant even though she was a Virgin. Without the use of IVF, IUI or any other assisted fertility therapy (I assume). Unless you were brought up ...
Views: 1045 - Hypnobirthing: The 7 Key Benefits To Using Hypnosis For Natural Childbirth - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Ro LittleFor moms who are looking to enjoy their labour, and have a relaxed, natural, pain-free childbirth, Hypnobirthing is becoming a popular natural birth alternative. Yes ... Pain-free natural childbirth is possible. Hypnobirthing prepares moms for a beautiful, calm and relaxed birth. But ...
Views: 2197(1 vote) - Hypnobirthing: Dispelling The Greatest Myth About Childbirth & Labour - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Ro LittleWhat thoughts and feelings come to mind when you hear the words labour and childbirth? If you’re like most ladies (who haven’t yet heard of Hypnobirthing) you’ll probably start to feel fear, and get quite nervous and uncomfortable. Ask any expectant mother about the upcoming birth of her ...
Views: 1555 - Hypnobirthing: The Secret To Having An Easy, Pain-Free, Natural Childbirth! - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Ro LittleWe’ve all heard the horror stories .. stories of the 24-hour labour followed by many more tiring hours of endless pushing. That’s enough to get ladies to stop making babies all together! But these ladies did not use hypnobirthing. They have not yet heard the secret. Well ... it’s time the ...
Views: 1734 - Parents ~ This Method Teaches Your Kids to Respect Themselves! - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Jean TracyParents everywhere want their kids to respect themselves. If you're one of those parents, keep reading. In this article you'll find a method for teaching self-respect. Use it today. It works great in family meetings. The Key to Self-Respect There is a key to self-respect and it isn't ...
Views: 6023 - Be a Better Parents in 2011 - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Toni SchuttaThe most popular New Year’s resolutions are to lose weight, exercise more, become better organized, get out of debt and quit smoking. Seldom, if ever, will you find someone saying, “I want to be a better parent” or “I want our family to be happier” this year. Wouldn’t that be a good goal to ...
Views: 1597 - Child Protection Services - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Heidi G. HopsonChild Protective cover Services is workplace that's run by the government and these facilities are offered in numerous state of The States. This agency offers services against child neglect and abuse. The Child Protective cover Services are also named as "Department of Social Services" or just ...
Views: 783 - Balancing Parenthood, Chinese-American Style! - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Vera SnowI’ve had interesting discussions lately about the Chinese culture and how it compares to our own. First, a high school teacher and I approached our students by comparing and contrasting the education systems within the two countries. Our students seemed taken aback as we discussed how China ...
Views: 1159 - 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: 1270(6 votes) - Part I - Divorce and Children, Change in Cultural Attitudes - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Cheryl GowinThis article is the first in a five part series of articles that looks at divorce and the children involved in the divorce. This article examines the change in cultural attitude toward divorce. Child development patterns have been studied and developmental theories, while helpful in ...
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