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- Surrender into Motherhood - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Tamara DonnSurrender into Motherhood, Extract in April 2008 Juno Magazine Surrender. What does it mean? How is it relevant to childbirth and motherhood? I first learnt about the meaning of surrender many years ago when I was travelling. Two weeks into my journey, while camping on a remote island ...
Views: 1998 - Top 5 Tips to Get Pregnant Fast... - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Olivia HelmI want to help, are you worried & discouraged about how to get pregnant naturally? Most couples are so used to allocating a defined amount of work and seeing results, and now it seems to necessitate much longer to achieve. The next few guides I am about to share with you guys possibility to ...
Views: 1205 - An Easy 2 Step Process to Raise Your Child’s Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Felicity BakerWhen we are happy, self-assured children then we will grow up into happy, self-assured adults. When things go wrong, if a child learns how to handle it then as adults they will too know how to handle it with dignity and grace. If we instil in our children that they are worthy, they are enough ...
Views: 1789(2 votes) - Bride and Groom’s Top 10 Best Budget Wedding Cake Tips - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Rosanna HallerBride and Groom’s Top 10 Best Budget Wedding Cake Tips Your wedding cake is sure to be the most expensive dessert you’ll ever serve. Many LDS couples cringe at the thought of spending $800 on a single cake – after all, haven’t we been taught to be thrifty? While you may not be able to take ...
Views: 2495(84 votes) - Children Watch, Listen & Learn What They Live - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Krystal KuehnEver wonder why people are the way they are or where they learned to be a certain way? We cannot discount the influence of upbringing, peers, environment and genetics. Although we have very limited or no control over some of the things that shape our children, we can do our part to make a ...
Views: 5129 - Do You Want To Raise A Courageous Child? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Shaya KassCourage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear. -Ambrose Redmoon Courage is certainly a character trait that we want in ourselves and in our children. But what makes someone courageous? How can we foster courage? And, perhaps most ...
Views: 1705 - How to Choose a Wedding Cake Design-A Guide for Brides - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Rosanna HallerHow to Choose a Wedding Cake Design How do you describe your dream cake to your decorator when you don’t know the lingo? Read on for an overview of commonly used wedding cake decorating techniques and embellishments. Knowing what’s out there can help you to choose your ideal design when you ...
Views: 2918(82 votes) - Foods That Trigger Behavioral Problems in Children - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Jaime HeidelAll children behave badly once in the while. It’s normal for children to act up when they can’t have their favorite toy or when they just need a nap. However, if behavioral problems disrupt both classroom and home time and your son or daughter just seems all-around miserable, it may be time to ...
Views: 5795 - 4 Year Old Behavior Problems (How to Discipline a 4 Year Old) - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Ricky MapplethorpeYou’ve made it through the ‘terrible twos’, had a brief respite with the ‘easy threes’ and now your four-year-old is back to constantly pushing the envelope and testing your resolve to maintain rules. Some common behavior problems at this age are roughness (pushing, hitting), loudness ...
Views: 2759 - What is the Difference Between Legal Separation and Divorce? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Dana McIntyreA legal separation is different from a divorce because it does not put a legal end to the marriage. Different states have different laws in reference to what technically defines a legal separation. Some states require you to go to court and obtain a court order that outlines the rights and ...
Views: 1627(4 votes) - The Recipe - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Take the mix and put it in a bowl, add one cup of flour. Then add a dash of salt and add in 3 eggs. You can translate this recipe into the life of a child; a child that will learn how to walk, talk, run and play. The cup of flour symbolizes the love and encouragement that you instill in them. It ...
Views: 1431(5 votes) - Journaling to Help Your Child with Sensory Processing Disorder - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Nancy PeskeWe like to think we are good observers our kids, but in the hustle and bustle of life, all of us sometimes overlook the underlying causes for their challenging behaviors. No matter how small a change may seem to us, it may be huge for our sensory children. If your instincts tell you that some ...
Views: 1904(1 vote) - Choosing the best type of toys for your Kids - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Scottie ChimeraThe holiday season has arrived, which means it is time to buy gifts for friends and relatives. Perhaps the lion’s share of gift buying is done with children in mind. And out of this, the biggest share is buying toys for them. If there is one thing all children in the world have in common, it is ...
Views: 593(1 vote) - History of Wedding Cake Toppings and Wedding Cake Toppers (Part II of Two) - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Rosanna HallerHistory of Wedding Cake Toppings and Wedding Cake Toppers (Part II of Two) Part I of this article shared the early history in the United States of bot Wedding Cake Toppings and Wedding Cake Toppers. In the early 1900’s wedding cake toppers or wedding cake toppings were made from glass, ...
Views: 3004(80 votes) - Types and Styles of Wedding Cake Toppings or Wedding Cake Toppers - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Rosanna HallerTypes and Styles of Wedding Cake Toppings or Toppers Article by Rose Haller Exclusively for www.WeddingCakeToppings.info and www.WeddingLDS.info Traditionally a wedding cake is located in a place of honor at the couple’s wedding reception. Usually the wedding cake is prominently and ...
Views: 3573(78 votes) - Potty Training Twins - Best Tips on How to Potty Train Your Twins - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Patrick StevenSo you’re one of those lucky few to be blessed with twins. It’s double the joy for you, isn’t it? But it in no way has to mean double the trouble when it comes to potty training twins. If anything, you can use the situation to your advantage and teach them faster, it all depends on how you ...
Views: 974(4 votes) - History of Wedding Cake Toppings and Wedding Cake Toppers (Part I of Two) - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Rosanna HallerA Short History of Wedding Cake Toppings and Wedding Cake Toppers-Part I The modern wedding cake is an out growth of wedding traditions dating back to the Roman Empire. Wedding cake toppings, also called Wedding cake ornaments or Wedding cake toppers, are the outgrowth of a number of old ...
Views: 3889(79 votes) - Single Parents Grants: How The Government Helps You In Your Burden - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Shannon MooreIt is a known fact that raising a child or children alone is not an easy endeavor. It entails great responsibility being a single parent, making it necessary for those who are in this situation to be determined and courageous. To deal with this difficult task of caring for the kids and making ...
Views: 688(2 votes) - Increased Media Coverage Leaves Cyberparents Even More Helpless - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Dr. Eitan SchwarzHooray! After over a decade of relative chaos and over-emphasis on safety, we are finally seeing how, as usual, while created to serve us, tools have profound effects on us. It is about time: In recent days, a spate of articles have peppered media about the effects on humans of technology. They ...
Views: 1252(1 vote) - Tips on How to Get your Child to Love Reading - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Alexis GardnerThis article is for all of the parents out there that would like to get their children to read more. First off, your child is not going to develop a love for reading overnight. You’re going to have to put in some overtime to get your child to read more, consistently. Children that are just ...
Views: 909(1 vote) - Don’t Do These 13 Things When Co-Parenting - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Lee BlockCo-parenting is not a laughing matter when you are divorced. What I find to be amazing is that when you were married, you agreed on how to parent your children, but now that you are divorced, everything is a battle. And, co-parenting is hard work. Throw in bitterness, anger and general ...
Views: 4247(5 votes) - These are The Best ways to get pregnant - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Olivia HelmIf you’re making a list of the most important things you can do to get pregnant, I hope “having sex” is number one on the list. Of course you know that, but did you know there are optimal times of the month to maximize your chances of conceiving? Assuming you ovulate one time every month, and ...
Views: 797(1 vote) - Should adults be the only ones gaining the benefit of this - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Felicity BakerMany adults do this everyday... many do it twice a day. Actually I know of some friends who take time out to participate even three times a day. Why so much? Because they understand the benefits. With the benefits well documented doesn't it make sense to encourage children to ...
Views: 1677(1 vote) - How to Decorate Your Daughter’s Bedroom - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2011 from Susan TicotinWhen a little girl is asked if she wants a bedroom makeover, her face lights up as she imagines her room transforming into this wonderful, magical place. Visions of everything from her favorite color to the beautiful bedding to all the wonderful pillows and fun accessories that will be just for ...
Views: 835(1 vote) - Teach Reading, Writing & Arithmetic the Old-Fashioned Way - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Jennifer PowellIf you are struggling to find fun, educational resources for your child and/or students then visit a new innovative website which provides interactive, hands-on fun ’inside the box’ at the click of a button. Fat Cat Phonics is a specially designed teaching tool created to help young children ...
Views: 2920(1 vote) - How to solve conflicts regarding children - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Pearl Shanti Lodur-LionheartMany times we get questions from parents regarding daily situations in their children`s lives. Here is one of these questions we received on our fan page Conscious Parenting on Facebook. We have also shared a relevant incident in our own life at the end of this article. Question: Hello, ...
Views: 1255(2 votes) - Infants, Toddlers and Children - Do They Really Need Educational Toys? - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2010 from Candice McInnesThis is a million dollar question. The answer to this is both yes and no. There are millions of poor people out there who's children do not have the luxury of toys, for starters they are expensive and most parents would rather feed their child when it comes to the crunch. As guilty as a parent ...
Views: 1597(2 votes) - Picking out The Right Newborn Gift Sets Intended For A Infant Child - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Mark AmbachToddler gift items really are a marvelous way to welcome an infant baby to the population. Toddlers through their lovely smile have enough potential which will soften everyone's heart and soul. There are several products obtainable on the market that you're able to provide to the new child. ...
Views: 545(1 vote) - Stop Cyberbullying - Steps for Parents - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Joy MaliCyber bullying on children, a relatively new phenomenon, has left parents scratching their heads wondering how they can prevent it. Parents facing the influences of social networking sites and cell phone based bullying on their child can take a practical approach to get rid of cyberbullying ...
Views: 933(1 vote) - Eight Twitter Tips For Parents With Children - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2010 from David PerdewEvery parent should be aware of important Twitter safety tips that can protect their children from potential harm. The Internet can be a dangerous place and this social media website is no exception. There are several things you, as a parent, can do to make sure your children can enjoy ...
Views: 770(1 vote) - Toxic beauty: What You Don’t Know About Your Cosmetics May Hurt You - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2010 from Jessica Dupont MichaelsThroughout my training as a makeup artist at AVEDA in NYC, I learned about the nasty chemicals that go into many of the cosmetic products that we use every day to make ourselves look more beautiful. These chemicals can stay in your body long after the makeup is gone, potentially causing all ...
Views: 907(3 votes) - 5 Don’ts When Discussing Divorce With Your Children! - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2010 from Rosalind SedaccaPreparing to break the news to your kids that you’re divorcing their other parent? Feeling insecure about how to broach the subject? Wondering how much to share during and after the divorce? How your children will react? How to handle their questions? How to deal with your special ...
Views: 2049(3 votes) - The Mother-Daughter Bond: Conflict and Comfort - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Elinor Robin, PhDFor many women, the mother-daughter connection is life's most complex relationship. So it comes as no surprise that many of us struggle with the relationship that we share with our mothers and many of us struggle with the relationships that we share with our daughters. As a mediator and as a ...
Views: 5300(2 votes) - How to Deal with Lying in Children and Teens - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from James LehmanWhen you catch your child in a lie, it’s natural to feel betrayed, hurt, angry and frustrated. But here’s the truth: lying is normal. It's wrong, but it's normal. In fact, we all do it to some degree. Consider how adults use lies in their daily lives: When we’re stopped for speeding, we ...
Views: 3279(2 votes) - Surviving The Loss Of A Child - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Ivette AttaudEverything happened so fast. That morning I was strangled to near unconsciousness by my abusive husband because I wouldn’t get an abortion, and that night I’m in the emergency room at Fort Bragg being admitted in pre-term labor. The doctors tried to stop the labor, but it was all in vain – the ...
Views: 2239(1 vote) - Avoiding Behavior Issues at Holiday Parties - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Sherrie Hardy“It’s all fun and games until...” Because of the change in routine, excitement surrounding presents and the sheer number of people around, holiday parties can end abruptly with a breakdown. Enjoy your holiday party to the fullest by following these suggestions: Beforehand • Assess the ...
Views: 1044(1 vote) - Establishing Paternity - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Maureen C. EddyIn layman's language, paternity is basically being a pops or fatherhood. Technically, a pops contributes half in the genetic makeup of his youngsters. (DNA tests can decide biological paternity.) If an unmarried couple has a child, state laws tend not to necessarily recognize the guy since ...
Views: 747(1 vote) - Potty Training Boys the Fast and Easy Way - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Patrick StevenFor all parents the time to potty train their boy arrives sooner than later; the little angels grow so fast that soon it is time to help them learn how to use the potty. It is a big step forward for the little kid as well as a great time and money saver for the parents. Once your boy is toilet ...
Views: 1128(2 votes) - Living My Moment, LLC Announces Newest Media Campaign and Introduces Readers to Author Sharon Silver - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Abbey FaticaA joint venture with Living My MoMent, LLC and Proactive Parenting™ to promote parent educator, Sharon Silver’s new book will kick off the campaign. Columbus, OH — December 18, 2010 — Living My MoMent and Proactive Parenting™ are joining forces to celebrate the launch of Living My MoMent’s ...
Views: 890(1 vote) - My plain and great dad - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from li xiaomeiChildhood not reasonable and hate father perform me, then awkwardrew up, grasp dad worships me. Now just grasp after the job, dad is so not unproblematic, home is the greatest, dad is love yourself. He, inflexible, touchy, smelly temper. He passions to drink, a drink and then swearing names, ...
Views: 685(1 vote) - Tips for Your First Driving Lesson with Your Teen - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Anne Marie HayesA learner’s permit means your teen can start learning to drive, but no matter how much they beg and plead, don’t let them drive home from the DMV office the day they pass their test. They aren’t prepared and it’s dangerous. It also teaches them to take a cavalier attitude about a very serious ...
Views: 2229(3 votes) - Why risk losing your child? Get the services of Birth Injury Attorney! - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Marques PeridiusThe most frequently asked question "why do we need a birth injury attorney?" is answered here for you. Those having the question "is having a birth injury attorney a status symbol or something beyond a status symbol?" in mind will also get their question answered. Expecting parents anxiously ...
Views: 659(1 vote) - Motivation: 10 No-Cost Rewards for Parents to Use that Motivate Kids - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Jean TracyParents, are you being blackmailed? You are if you motivate your kids with money. Every time you want your kids to do their best or you ask for help, they want money. As your kids grow older, they'll want even more money. Giving money isn't the way to build great character. I know you don't ...
Views: 2211(1 vote) - Common Marriage Problems - 6 Significant Problems To Learn From - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Johnny WayneMarriage is not a constant happiness. Common marriage problems can happen anytime with no warning. Life for couples on the first part of marriage is intimate and almost close to perfect, but things will change as time goes by, bad habits and personalities will all be revealed. The different ...
Views: 1111(1 vote) - An Attitude of Gratitude - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Tracy Tresidder"A felt sense of wonder, thankfulness & appreciation for life" Robert Emmons Gratitude is one of those things that we wish the teenagers of today showed more of. Often, as parents, we forget to express our own gratitude for the people and things we have in our lives that make it so special. ...
Views: 1381(1 vote) - The Holiday Season: Anger, Grief, Gratitude, and Resolutions - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Jack EliasDecember is a complex time of the year for many of us. It is a time of blessings and celebration but for many it is a time of loneliness and sadness fueled by anger or grief. My experience of joy and celebration at this time of year is always colored by the fact that my dear mother passed ...
Views: 1615(2 votes) - Lying in Children and How to Deal With it - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Chris DonkerLying in children is very common, but it's also something parents are often concerned about. Lying in children has many different forms and some of them are a real cause for concern while others are harmless. Lying in Children You shouldn't be concerned about: Young children of about 4-5 ...
Views: 1357(3 votes) - No Man Is An Island - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Shaya KassI just heard some fascinating research about positive psychology and cities. We all know the stereotypes. We all think that New Yorkers are brusk, perhaps even obnoxious. We think of Los Angelenos as friendlier if not a little shallow. And we think of Atlantans as very warm and welcoming ...
Views: 1498(4 votes) - When Do I Start Potty Training My Child - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Patrick StevenWhen do you start potty training your child? It is a question that only you can answer. Once you know what to look for, the tell-tale signs that your child is ready to learn how to use the potty you can begin the process. In terms of age, usually children between the ages of eighteen and ...
Views: 894(7 votes) - There Is No I In The Word Parent - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Randi FineChild Abuse, Children, Faith, Family, God, Happy, Health and Wellness, Hope, Inspiration, Love, Motivation, Parenting, Relationship, Spiritual, Spirituality, Success, Thoughts, Words, Writing There is No “I” in the Word Parent In Family, From The Writers Desk, Gratefulness, Healing, Inner ...
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