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- Today's Children Face Poor Health as Adults - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Lisa SiegleThe Centers for Disease Control announced in October that by 2050, up to one-third of all adults will have diabetes. That’s our teenagers when they hit middle age. Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness and medical amputations – usually feet or legs, and is a major contributor to heart ...
Views: 1396(8 votes) - Life Skills for Teens, Greater Sanity for Parents - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Janice RussellAs a professional organizer working with the chronically disorganized, I see teens everywhere who could use some help in getting organized. It’s a skill set schools tend to overlook, but one that parents know is crucial for success in every area of life. In the blink of an eye, those teens ...
Views: 1419 - Parents’ 5-Step Guide to Child Behavioral Problems and How to Solve Them - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Do you notice some child behavioral problems in your son or daughter? Such problems can get in the way of your child’s optimum growth and even affect his future. It can make his growing up years additionally challenging, both for you and for ...
Views: 563 - Subliminal Messages – Your Kid’s Having Trouble in School What to Do - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Is your child having problems at school? Some kids are more adept at learning than others. If your child is one of the kids who easily get distracted, who seem to have a lot of thoughts and a lack of focus, and who are having difficulty ...
Views: 3995 - Subliminal CD for Babies - How to Make Babies Sleep Fast and Sound - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Got a newborn in the house? No matter how adorable they may be, when babies start crying just when you’re falling asleep or right in the middle of the night or maybe in the wee hours of the morning, you just can’t help the frustration and ...
Views: 877 - Parents’ 6-Step Guide to Solving Potty Training Problems - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Potty training is one of the most important things parents have to do for their kids. Most children don’t have difficulty during their training in using the toilet. Normally, children can develop good potty habits between 18 months and 3 ...
Views: 1012 - Parent Child Relationship Problems – How to Deal - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Are you having problems with your parents or with your own kids? The parent-child relationship is one of the most beautiful relationships one can have in life, and it is one that comes naturally for every person. Unlike romantic relationships ...
Views: 1013 - How to have an organized family on 2011 - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Perry PearsonWant to organize your family in 2011? These days, most moms wear more hats than ever before. They have to worry about getting to work on time, getting the kids off to school, having a healthy dinner, making sure the kids get to soccer practice, and a million other things! That kind of ...
Views: 554 - Successful Marriages are Necessary for Successful Parenting - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Burrow HillBy Burrow Hill Most everyone has flown on an airplane and listened to the attendant review safety procedures – including the part that says, “In the event the cabin loses pressure, the oxygen masks will drop down from the overhead. Place the mask over your own face before assisting small ...
Views: 728 - Practical Parenting - Questions You Need to Ask Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Craig HarperParenting 101 Yesterday at lunch, I had a fascinating conversation with my business partners Mikey and Johnny about parenting. Mikey has two kids (ages one and three), as does Johnny (seven and ten) and we discussed the merits and pitfalls of the various parenting styles. Of course we covered ...
Views: 1122 - Dealing With An Overweight Child - Valuable Suggestions for Worried Parents - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Antoinette BeppuIf your child is about to burst, you should be worried. Like overweight adults, overweight children expose themselves to a lot of health problems that threaten his life and well-being. Obesity greatly reduces their quality of life and it is incumbent in parents to ensure that they are ...
Views: 705 - Successful Parenting Skills - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Cissy Pulikunnel“Don’t worry that your children never listen you; worry that they are always watching you”- Robert Fulghum It’s a significant question before every parent that whether they should need special skills and talents to grow their children in discipline and mold their good behavior patterns? With ...
Views: 1202 - Fertility Statistics Over 40: What They Really Say About Your Chances of Pregnancy - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Deirdre MorrisEven those of us with little or no interest in pregnancy or fertility are still familiar with the idea of a woman’s biological clock. In other words, it is a deep seated belief in our collective human story that once a woman reaches a certain biological age she is no longer fertile and cannot ...
Views: 910(8 votes) - Why Confinement Nanny Is So Critical - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Onita ZelascoAs a confinement lady, there are plenty of scary queries which will naturally cross your head. You question the security and health of the newborn and your own body and when this is the first time having a baby you don't know what to anticipate. The anxiety of wondering what will happen and when ...
Views: 619 - Dual Strollers - The 3 Main Options - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from John BurrowNumerous say that getting your 2nd child spells double the trouble and in many methods its accurate because you have double the function with two. It's a tremendous blessing though getting a second really can make you're feeling like family members. For those who have two children under two ...
Views: 669 - Dear Dr. Romance: I want my wife and family back. - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I saw your article "Guidelines for Improving the Odds to a New Relationship with your Ex" in divorce360.com Can this really happen? My wife is divorcing me because she has fallen out of love with me. We aren't divorced yet but are in the process by going to a mediator. ...
Views: 992 - Treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Naturally - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Jaime HeidelHas your child been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)? If so, your son or daughter may have been prescribed a medication to treat it. Learn how these medications can cause unwanted side effects and how you can help treat your ...
Views: 1621 - The 10-90 Parenting Rule - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Zaid MohamadRecently I was approached by a very talkative and persistent salesperson who is trying to sell me a certain product. We all have gone through this - a non-stop chatter who strives to highlight the quality of the product while outlining the ten reasons why you should buy it right there and then. ...
Views: 1226 - Child Protection Web Websites - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Emanuel E. WalkerChild protection internet sites provide different aspects, information and status of child protection. They consist of incidents and investigation of child abuse, foster care, child sexual abuse, adoption services and other at risk family services. Now a day, child protective cover internet site ...
Views: 954 - Troubled Teenagers - Hanging On While Letting Go - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Colleen LangenfeldIf you are looking for help for troubled teenagers, you may be in a heartbroken state of mind. Losing a child is unbelievably painful, whether to death or to rebellion. Having your own teen reject you and all you've done for them is every bit as painful as being physically assaulted. There ...
Views: 4397 - 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: 998 - You're Divorced. Get Over It! - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Dana McIntyreOnce upon a time, I was a happily married mother of a 5 year old son and wife to my very own Prince Charming. We lived in a little neighborhood in a cute three bedroom house that even had a picture perfect white picket fence. Unfortunately however, my Prince Charming turned out to be more like ...
Views: 1873(4 votes) - Does Parents’ Divorce Translate Into More Student Loan Debt? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Jeff MictaborA study conducted by researchers at Rice University and the University of Wisconsin and published in the December 2010 issue of the Journal of Family Issues concludes that college students whose parents are divorced or remarried receive less financial support from their parents than do students ...
Views: 1634 - I Love Having Teenagers - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Bill McLeodI can’t tell you the number of people, who when I tell them that I have teenagers, say things like “Wow that must be tough” or “Good luck you will need it”. I don’t care, I love having teenagers. I really do. I can still remember what my life was like as a teenager. I can remember when I was ...
Views: 988 - Instilling Good Values In Your Children - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Greg BakerIt is important to transfer your values to your children. They won't pick up on them unless taught. But for some reason we fear to do so or we don't know how. Read on to discover how you can transfer those good values to your children. “Praise the Lord! I Found One!” These are the words ...
Views: 4970 - 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: 868 - 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: 619(2 votes) - How to Get Control When Your Child is Making You Angry - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from James LehmanWhy is it so easy to go from “zero to 60” when our kids make us angry? There are many reasons, but I think it’s mainly because we allow ourselves to go to 60. And in a sense, when we get up to 60—when we react emotionally—we’re allowing the behavior of our kids to determine how we’ll behave ...
Views: 2056(2 votes) - Useful Facts and Role of Zadroga Claim - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Mark WilliamThis is the fact that any attack by terrorist affects the citizen of any country. And same happened with 9/11 terrorist attack. The attack not only hit the country’s economic structure but citizens were also badly affected physically and mentally as well. Let’s first discuss something about ...
Views: 843 - Ovulation Trying To Conceive - Get Pregnant Quickly! - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Ray EdwardThe real issue is with the intention of not everybody who wishes to produce a baby will be fortunate sufficient to conceive without problems and organically. Many persons experience problems in conceiving since of therapeutic issues that either themselves or considerable other be inflicted ...
Views: 826 - A Letter to Sara, My Deceased Ex-Wife - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Bill McLeodDear Sara; It’s been almost three and a half years since you passed away, five years since we divorced and seven years since you left me to be a sole parent to Jack and Michaela. I figured that maybe now we should talk again. First let me update you on the kids. Jack for the most part is ...
Views: 2227 - When Surrender is Not an Option - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Danielle DaoustSurrender, as a spiritual principle, teaches us to yield to a Higher Power, to give oneself up to the power of the present. I have often suggested to clients that they needed to surrender to what IS... for example, if their partner wants out of the relationship, let them go, accept that things ...
Views: 1155 - Physical Punishment is Ineffective and Harmful - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Parenting TipsEffective discipline does not involve physical punishment of children. Recent studies have shown a direct link between physical punishment and several negative developmental outcomes for children including physical injury, increased aggression, antisocial behavior, difficulty adjusting as an ...
Views: 1078 - Make Quality Time with your Child Count - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Parenting TipsIn today’s busy world, work, household chores and social activities all put a strain on your time with your child. But as you well know, it’s imperative that you spend quality time together. It helps strengthen the bond between parent and child, and lets your child know you can be trusted and ...
Views: 983 - ReParenting Youyrself Article #2 - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Art MartinReParenting Children Art Martin Ph.D. (article #2 in a series on ReParenting) ReParenting is not just about learning how to be functional adults and parents and pass on a healthy world view; it is about learning how to ReParent ourselves delete and unload the programs that we have ...
Views: 3221 - ReParenting youyrself Article #1 - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Art MartinReparenting Article #1 Article one in ReParenting series by Dr. Art Martin If you have seen the TV presentations by John Bradshaw from the late 1980's and 1990s, you can understand why most adults never grow up. As adult children it is very hard to be competent parents when we did not ...
Views: 2113 - Dear Baby Daddy - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Tamika LanelleI wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you. I don’t believe that you get too many of those from your baby momma(s). I think you are more used to hearing about all that you aren’t, all that you don’t do, or just plain negative words steaming from a broken heart. I don’t want to add to all ...
Views: 7492 - Childhood never returns!! - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Seema ThobhaniToday we all live very busy and stressful lives. We are busy with work, the school run, kids’ homework, extra-curricular activities, cooking, cleaning…the list is endless. But in this hustle and bustle, do we have fun with our kids? Have we forgotten to give our toddlers the horse ride on our ...
Views: 812(3 votes) - What is ‘The Greatest Love of All’? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Seema ThobhaniProbably the majority of parents would say ‘best education!’ But is this enough? Or do children need more than just the best education? I believe that they need more! Education - that is to say traditional formal education - is very important for children but they should also receive education ...
Views: 871(2 votes) - Are you helping your child to become self-reliant? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Seema ThobhaniDo you think your child would be happier and/more successful if he/she was more confident? Many of us, as parents, complain about irresponsible or forgetful children. It all starts when, rather than hearing them scream for their favourite toy or a doll, parents would be happy just to find it ...
Views: 757(2 votes) - Top 5 Tips to raise your child’s self-esteem - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Seema ThobhaniTop 5 Tips to raise your child’s self-esteem: Encourage the best in them - consider encouraging them to focus on the things they do best. As parents we would know our children’s good qualities so why not focus on them to promote their self-esteem. Give unconditional love – accept your ...
Views: 847(2 votes) - When little people go red with rage! - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Seema ThobhaniA child’s aggressive or bad behaviour can sometimes make it difficult for parents/carers to manage in a positive manner. We try hard to keep our anger in control but we are human beings, we make mistakes and sometimes we run out of patience! Here are a few things that might help us cope ...
Views: 652(3 votes) - 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: 2939 - Letting Go (Burning Bowl) - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Randy MerglerThe church I attend had a Burning Bowl ceremony this past Sunday, New Year's Eve. I'd never heard of anything like that before. It turned out to be a great idea. As the ceremony was explained, I remembered doing something similar with my two kids several years back. I asked my kids one year, ...
Views: 1372 - Dad’s Broken Heart - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Randy MerglerDuring the many years I’ve worked with families and kids, I’ve met a lot of dads who are walking around with broken hearts. They are men who did the best they knew how to do, within their marriages, as fathers and spouses, and are now divorced. Everyone gets married with the highest hopes, and ...
Views: 4746 - Dad’s Powerful Influence - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Randy MerglerAn abundance of research in the past 10 years has shown repeatedly that involved fathers play a vital role in the well being of their children. Studies have confirmed that fathers have a distinct, necessary and irreplaceable role to play in child development. Fathers bring a quality to ...
Views: 1941 - What Kids See Onscreen Looks Terribly Real - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Randy MerglerTry and remember some of the first movies you saw as a child. What images come to mind? For many baby boomers, it might be something from Walt Disney, or perhaps the Hardy Boys. One of mine is the scene from Bambi where he is at the edge of the forest waiting for his mother who, as you ...
Views: 943 - What Parents Say to Kids - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Randy MerglerWhat Parents Say to Kids Despite working with divorcing families for quite some time now, I’m still amazed at some of the stories I hear. Dad and the kids just returned from a week and half visit to grandma and grandpa. A great time was had by all. While the three of them were ...
Views: 1001(1 vote) - Wounds - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Michelle GottliebWords hurt. Words can cause a wound. A deep wound. That wound can cause a scar. A scar that can cause difficulty in life from that point on. Sometimes when we fight, we throw out hurtful words. Words that we do not actually mean but in the heat of the moment, we use to hurt someone. And ...
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