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- 6 Ways to Be a Happy Super-Model Parent - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Patrick McMillanThere is no such thing as a “perfect” parent though most of us try to be the best mom or dad we can be. Just as we tend to model the parenting habits of our parents, our children too will model themselves based on who they see in us. If we want our children to BE HAPPY we need to be ...
Views: 1512(2 votes) - A Buying Guide for Jog Strollers - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2011 from Roberto ZamoraSource: http://www.babyjog.com/articles Are you looking at jog strollers so that you can get some healthy exercise while getting Baby out into the fresh air and sunshine? If so, you’re on the right track! Many parents find baby joggers an excellent way to keep fit and stay in shape ...
Views: 911(2 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: 1369(2 votes) - Advice to Parents: Things You Can Do To Decrease the Likelihood of Your Child Being the Victim of a Sexual Predator - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2012 from Jay Tow, M. S. Counselor, Life Management and Relationship CoachAn article by Jay Tow, M.S. Certified Sexologist Much has been written and discussed about the things we can teach our children in order help them avoid being victims of a sexual predator or molester. We all know about staying away from strangers and good and bad touching. There are steps ...
Views: 2240(2 votes) - Baby Shower Party – 7 Steps to Have a Perfectly Planned Event - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Kenny Tan1. Know who’s going to plan the event. It is important that you have someone to organize and plan the event. It can either be you, a relative, or a friend. Two or more people can help to make the task easier. Each should have a clear understanding of his duties and responsibilities. 2. ...
Views: 1051(2 votes) - Child Discipline Tips – How to Discipline Kids without Arguments - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Jean TracyWhat happens to discipline when your child argues with you? Does the discipline become a battle? Learn 3 ways to model character and practice the winning formula for solving arguments. It’s time you get the respect you deserve. The Discipline Problem: Endless Arguing between You and Your ...
Views: 1746(4 votes) - Concentration ~ 3 Parenting Tips For Increasing Attention Span In Kids - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2007 from Jean TracyDoes your young child lack concentration power? Would you like to increase your child’s attention span? Inside you’ll find 3 parenting tips to help your child focus, learn, and become a better thinker too. Parenting Request from Hina, a Valued Newsletter Subscriber: Hina is both a mother and a ...
Views: 4190(4 votes) - Consequences and Resolution Behavior Modification - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Tracey FarmerA couple of weeks ago a friend of mine "pinned" a fantastic idea that included a storage box of items that children had left out and the parent had to pick up. To get their items back, they had to choose a chore from an envelope and complete the task. I knew immediately that with a few ...
Views: 1385(2 votes) - Creating Connections: Draw Them In - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Tina TessinaMany years ago, an Edwin Markham poem inspired me, and I’ve tried to live by it "Outwitted" by Edwin Markham He drew a circle that shut me out — Heretic, rebel, a thing to flout. But Love and I had the wit to win: We drew a circle that took him in! As Markham says, we could see people ...
Views: 4022(2 votes) - Cyberbullying - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Tiffany StaggsBullying has made its way from the schoolyard to just about any place your child might be. With the expanding social media outlets, the ease of access to the Internet bullying can follow our kids everywhere, and it’s much harder now to report than running and telling a teacher. While most ...
Views: 1655(2 votes) - Dealing with Child Temper Tantrums from Toddler to Pre-teen - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from James LehmanWhy are temper tantrums so difficult for parents to handle? Besides the fact that they’re loud, annoying and embarrassing, we often feel it’s our job requirement to make our kids act the way we feel they should behave. If we can’t do that, we feel ineffective. We also don’t like the judgments ...
Views: 2624(2 votes) - Different Parenting Styles after Separation - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Carolyn EllisIt’s not uncommon for the difference in parenting styles between parents to become very apparent after separation. Children usually experience some transition time to get acclimated to the unique rhythms of each household. Realizing you have little control over what happens “over there” at ...
Views: 3253(2 votes) - Does My Daughter Need Therapy? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Diana Weiss-WisdomDoes My Daughter Need Therapy? Dear Dr. Diana My twenty-five year old daughter is having a difficult time. She’s in graduate school in another state and when she recently came home for a visit, she seemed very depressed and unhappy. We try to talk with her but it’s really hard. She ...
Views: 1649(2 votes) - 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: 1289(2 votes) - Face and Embrace Change - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Todd Lesser"The doors we open and close each day decide the lives we live." –Flora Whittemore David Zinn, a wise man I know, once said, "If we don't change, we aren't growing, and if we aren't growing, we are dying." Isn't that so true? Some change is welcomed into your life: a new hairstyle, a promotion ...
Views: 1085(2 votes) - Family Meetings - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2012 from Tina TessinaEvery member of your family has a right to have his or her opinions respected. You don’t have to agree or go along with what your child wants, but you should at least know what it is, and your child should know why you're overriding his or her preferences. Regular family meetings, where ...
Views: 1976(2 votes) - Fatherhood and Lineage - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2010 from Matthew JamesRecently, my wife and I went on vacation, and I had to explain to my nine year-old son why it was just the two of us going. I explained that mom and I needed time for just the two of us, just like he and I spend father and son time. Each year, I take Ethan to the Merrie Monarch Hula Festival ...
Views: 1672(2 votes) - Fertility Tourism - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2011 from Fredrik AndreassonFertility or reproductive tourism is a form of medical tourism, but involves traveling to a foreign country for the sole purpose of fertility treatments. The treatment sought could be in-vitro fertilization (IVF), donor sperm insemination or the implantation of donor eggs. The drive behind ...
Views: 1636(2 votes) - First Sessions, First impressions - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Caron GoodeThe first session can be up to an hour. You have to get to know one another. What is the client looking for? You have to set ground rules. I ask for a three-month commitment, and require a 24 hours cancellation notice. I have certain other requirements, such as I do not allow drug or alcohol ...
Views: 1871(2 votes) - 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: 1139(2 votes) - Five Uncommon Solutions To Very Common Parenting Problems - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Sarah RuizFive Uncommon Parenting Solutions To Very Common Problems These uncommon solutions were discovered through some very common problems that I have experienced, or parents that are close to me, experienced. These approaches are tried, tested and approved. Good advice is hard to find, but ...
Views: 1031(2 votes) - Hands that heal ~Energy work and your child - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Jessica LangReiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by "laying on hands" and is based on the idea that an unseen "life force energy" flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one's "life force energy" is low, then we are ...
Views: 1465(2 votes) - Has Your Child Reached the Right Age for Potty Training - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Patrick StevenPotty training usually begins when a child is around 18 months of age. This is because by this time the child has acquired a level of bowel and bladder control that allows it to remain dry for extended periods. Also, it is able to understand verbal and non-verbal communication and make itself ...
Views: 869(2 votes) - Having Trouble Potty Training Your Child? - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2011 from Patrick StevenDifficulties in potty training a child can be managed with information and patience. Discover how to successfully tackle troubles when potty training your kid. One of the reasons why parents shy away from taking the potty training challenge head-on is because they imagine more troubles in the ...
Views: 877(4 votes) - High School Sweetheart - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2011 from John BridgesI guess many girls actually like Zac Efron and are crazy for him. I guess you still remember that in those days when you were young you would have your own share of crushes on idols, or maybe on your classmates or even worse still with your teachers! Well while the girls have Zac Efron to swoon ...
Views: 1211(2 votes) - How a Parent’s Personality Affects Parenting - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Joan ChamberlainA Deeper Look at Parenting. Alice’s style is balanced in Control (Over her Environment). She wants Jimmy to: (1) listen to her, (2) do small tasks he’s capable of, and (3) generally cooperate. When he ignores her cries, screams and does his own thing, she gives him a consequence: (1) a ...
Views: 1820(2 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: 1308(2 votes) - How Do You learn to Be a Parent ? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Marc KornParenting is the toughest, most important job most people will ever encounter. However, there is no license or training required. Unfortunately, the cost of bad parenting is huge. Thankfully, it is very easy for parents to learn the skills of good parenting in addition to all of the pitfalls of ...
Views: 850(2 votes) - How to Create a Father's Day Vision Board - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from JOYCE SCHWARZThis article will show you how to create in 5 easy steps a Father's Day Vision Board that really enhances your relationship with your father no matter what is happening in his or your life or even if he has passed on! Father's Day is coming up and for many fathers and sons it is a time of ...
Views: 2916(8 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: 2747(2 votes) - How to Know If Your Child Is Stressed and What to Do If They Are - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtDoes your child often get sick or do they constantly whine and cry? Do they bite their nails, act out or often throw tantrums? Then your child may be stressed. Here is a simple guide on how to handle this and change things around for the better. The first step is to stay calm. If you become ...
Views: 1345(2 votes) - How to make travelling with kids less stressful - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from David HarperThe choices available when looking at children's luggage are vast and wonderful. There are rucksacks of various sizes, colours and patterns, carry-on pieces that look just like mum and dad's and little wheeled cases of all descriptions. Trunkis, however, are unique in this category. Trunkis are ...
Views: 627(2 votes) - How to Potty Train Your Child in One Day - by Submitted on May 18, 2011 from Patrick StevenIf your child is around three years of age and showing an inclination to get rid of diapers then you should give the potty training in one day program a try. This concept is a good alternative for working parents who cannot afford extended potty training programs that can last for up to six ...
Views: 995(2 votes) - How to Treat a Cough in Infants and Children - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2012 from Kamran MinhasA cough is one of the most common symptoms of a cold or infection in childhood, and is sometimes hard to treat. Coughs can take a while to disappear in children. They usually disturb sleep and daily functioning. They usually cause infants and children to be fussy and irritable. Here is some ...
Views: 1251(2 votes) - Is Alcohol Romancing Your Teen? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Ronae JullHe was just eleven years old when he first tried alcohol at a friend's house, and by age 14 Jack was drinking regularly. He joined the millions of teenage boys and girls who had what he called a "positive experience" with alcohol, yet the long-term effects were devastating. During his later teen ...
Views: 1874(2 votes) - It' All In How You See It - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from Nancy LibbyMost mornings start off the same way. I am a mother of five, four at home. Kharisma (11), David (3), Rachael (2), and Matthew (9 months). I reluctantly emerge from the warm embrace of a deep slumber to the pitter-patter of little feet and a sweet little voice - “Good morning, Momma”. If I’m ...
Views: 911(2 votes) - Kids and Money - Should allowance be given or earned? - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Daniel BrittonIt’s an age old parenting question, but one which still causes a huge amount of debate: should you give your child pocket money for doing chores? The best answer I can give you is, ‘sometimes’. One obvious reason for linking the two is to encourage a work ethic. Giving pocket money for ...
Views: 1919(2 votes) - Letting Go After Divorce - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Wendy MacKayAt what point do you just let go after divorce? The emotional over whelm can become life consuming with legal issues, child custody battles and financial transitioning. What about the feelings of loss, how and when do you let go of it all? Divorce, as we all know, affects everyone involved. ...
Views: 1392(2 votes) - Listen to the Youth - a whisper from a loving heart - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2013 from Pearl Shanti Lodur-LionheartIn connection with my fan page "Conscious Parenting" on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/ConsciousParents?ref=ts&fref=ts I am contacted daily by youth in despair, via my private mail. They ask for my guidance,support and understanding. They want me to explain to them how humanity acts and ...
Views: 1314(2 votes) - Loving Yourself, Loving Your Children - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2006 from Margaret PaulThink about this for a moment: Is it really possible to love your children without loving yourself, or to love yourself without loving your children? The answer is no. If you are ignoring yourself to take care of your children, this is not loving to your children or to yourself. While being ...
Views: 3049(2 votes) - Maria Shriver/Arnold Schwarzenegger Divorce of Concern for their Teens - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Rosalind SedaccaImagine going through your divorce with billions of people around the world following your every move. That’s the reality Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger are facing as they explore the options that lie ahead for their family. For the Child-Centered Divorce community, this very public ...
Views: 1716(2 votes) - MIRACLE PREGNANCY - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Praveenben's "Parenting Skills"One of the events that complete a woman’s life is to bear a child and rear it from infancy to adulthood. The process for this starts with a pregnancy, a normal biological function for any healthy woman of child-bearing age. For some women however, bringing this progression to fulfillment is a ...
Views: 1735(2 votes) - Mommy burnout and saying "No" - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Bo BradleyMom's set the example for their family. Saying No is a part of setting and holding clear boundaries which make the entire house calmer and smoother because everyone has clarity and knows those boundaries. Always giving in and saying yes to children creates an entitlement monster who are bound to ...
Views: 1651(2 votes) - Pandemic - The Social Board Game that Doesn't Tear Families Apart - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2012 from David AnthonyThe Acclaimed Pandemic Board Game is a clever yet simple social board game like no other. Its one of the few board games that our family can play safely. There's no money involved. No lying stealing or cheating your opponent. Its all about co-operation. Pandemic is quite dissimilar from ...
Views: 2191(2 votes) - Parent Involvement Key To Student Achievement - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2008 from Dr. Stephen JonesEducators have said active parent involvement raises a student’s academic performance. Yet school districts have witnessed a steady decline in parent participation. Gone are the days when a mother stayed at home to raise children and participate in school activities. Parents are happy when ...
Views: 1757(2 votes) - Parental Alienation Syndrome: The Controversy - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Les LinetSome women’s groups have denounced and denied the existence of Parental Alienation Syndrome, claiming it is a ploy by men to use against women. The claim that PAS has not been accepted in U.S. courts of law is not true. Although there are judges who have not recognized Parental Alienation ...
Views: 2475(6 votes) - Parenting Adolescents When You Have Changed The Rules - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Margaret PaulMarilee had grown up with very strict authoritarian parents, and decided that when she had children she would not be controlling with them the way her parents had been with her. Unfortunately, the only thing she knew to do was to be a permissive parent, which meant that instead of controlling ...
Views: 3165(2 votes) - Parenting Children with ADD and ADHD: How to Praise Children So It Doesn’t Backfire - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Sherrie HardyMany parents of children with ADD and ADHD will read the title and throw up their hands. Come on. Really? Praising children has been a technique used for motivation since the beginning of time. It can backfire? Hold on. Don’t throw up the white flag yet. Here it is boiled down to three ...
Views: 1418(2 votes) - Parenting Children with ADD and ADHD: 3 Tips to Praise Children Effectively - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Sherrie HardyPraise can be very powerful when used correctly. Here are three easy tips to help parents implement praise in a way that motivates children with ADD and ADHD and boosts their self-esteem: 1. Be Genuine “You are going to be the next Babe Ruth!” or “That is the most beautiful painting I ...
Views: 1635(2 votes) - Parenting Roles - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Kytka Hilmar-JezekIn our own life experience, we have discovered this to be the ultimate truth. Life is not meant to be difficult, wrought with illness and pain, sorrow and suffering. Life is meant to be fruitful and joyous, in a word, heaven. The universe provides such a full abundance for all, all we need do ...
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