Self Improvement Site
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
Parenting Articles
We are currently looking for an Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to "Parenting". If you have expertise in Parenting and your own website and/or product for this topic, please review this form for complete details. The Official Guide Position is part of our Premium Placement Package
- 7 Tips on How To Discipline a Child - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Chris DonkerHow to Discipline a Child Does your head hurt from constantly hearing the sounds of screaming? Are your children always late for school, because they refuse to get dressed? Are your walls covered with the vegetables your child refuses to eat? These 7 yips on how to discipline a child are sure ...
Views: 1341(3 votes) - 6 Ideas to Teach Children to Give of Themselves - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2010 from Sherrie HardyDuring this season of shopping, wrapping and opening gifts, it is worthwhile to take some time to remind children that giving of themselves is the most important. Try these ideas to make your holiday season more meaningful for your family: 1. Family Trip to Food Pantry Find out where the ...
Views: 1294(3 votes) - Raising Cooperative Kids - Three Things Parents Should Never Do - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Kari Miller“If you don’t clean up your room right now, you’re grounded!” Ellen yelled at her daughter, Brittany. Brittany rolled her eyes—again—and stalked off toward her room. This running feud was getting to Ellen. She was at her wits end. She began to dread coming home from work because she ...
Views: 7848(6 votes) - How To Swaddle Your Newborn Baby - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from shirley larsenDuring the first few weeks your newborns internal thermostat is not completely functioning right there for they can become too hot or too cold. Wrapping or swaddling your baby can keep your baby at the correct temperature as well as keeping them feeling secure, thus allowing them to sleep well. ...
Views: 1223(2 votes) - 5 Most Effective Ways To Get Children To Eat Their Veggies - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from shirley larsenTrying to get your child to eat veggies is one of the most challenging part of parenting. With a few simple tricks up your sleeves this never ending battle may be nearly won. So I hear you asking yourself what how can I get my child to eat their veggies without any fuss, without raising ...
Views: 807(2 votes) - Happy Children: It's How You Raise Them - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraParenting involves raising happy children and it requires a lot of attention and time as well. It’s not that easy of a process most especially if you know that there is really no trade secret to go after. But you can always refer to other tips and guidelines online in order to raise happy ...
Views: 785(2 votes) - Out Of Control Teens Can Make You Think You Are Not Doing A Good Job Parenting! - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Paul DonahueIf you are a parent of out of control teens, there is no doubt that at times, you may feel like a bad parent. We'll discuss why this has to be let go of so that you can turn your family situation around. In the event you have out of control teens hanging out in your home, you almost certainly ...
Views: 1072(2 votes) - Are You Having All You Can Take Of Your Child Misbehavior Troubles? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Paul DonahueIt's every single parent's fear. Life had been going along without too much trouble, then all of a sudden, you might be having child misbehavior troubles and you don't know what to do. Read along and hopefully you'll understand that many many others are having the same issues. Perhaps your ...
Views: 983(2 votes) - Are You Having Youth Discipline Problems? If You Are, Don't Pretend They Don't Exist! - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Paul DonahueWhether it's the terrible economy putting families under extra stress, or just a quick paced world that forces kids to mature so swiftly, almost all folks are faced with some kind of youth discipline issue. The problem for many families is simply this. Do they even see that there is a problem in ...
Views: 1016(2 votes) - Allow Your Child To Be the Master Of His Body - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Shaya KassTake care of your body. It's the only place you have to live. Jim Rohn I remember when my oldest son was born, it was November. He was born in Los Angeles and my Mom came from New York for the big event. My mother insisted on dressing him to go home from the hospital. Being a New Yorker (and ...
Views: 1456(3 votes) - GREATEST TEACHERS - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Dominique EdmondIn this day and age, it no longer takes a community to raise a child. Communities aren’t as closely knitted together as they once were. Where parents could have once relied on the members of the community to help in raising their children, this is no longer an option. As a result, we’re ...
Views: 943(3 votes) - How Do Parents Feel When Their Children Tell The Truth! - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Antoinette CapriRecently, while shopping in the market, a little girl tells her mother that she hates when she spends so much time with her boyfriend and not with her. The mother doesn't react to the little girl, but instead chooses to ignore her statement and kept on shopping for her groceries. The little girl ...
Views: 1727(4 votes) - Motivation: 6 Parenting Tips for Motivating Kids to Achieve Goals - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2010 from Jean TracyMotivation is your child's North Star. It's the guiding point your child can use to reach goals. Find out right now how to motivate your child with positive self-talk. “You can't make me!” shouted the young girl. Her mother looked down and walked away. If you have an unmotivated child, don't ...
Views: 2412(4 votes) - ‘Tis The Season For Believin’ – A Skeptic’s Story of Hope - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2010 from Patricia Clapp“Believe” is such a powerful word, especially during this time I year. We see signs propped up in windows, “This house believes in Santa” or simply the word “BELIEVE” masked as a Christmas ornament sitting high on a tree. I just love it. And, to me, seeing is believing, and I will tell you ...
Views: 1660(6 votes) - Samuel Learns To Yell And Tell - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Eric DavisPossibly you have read in the local papers pertaining to child molestation and also observed on television problems involving such. Although these concerns are not directly affecting our children still it is quite a depressing thought that many adults can do humiliating acts to innocent ...
Views: 781(5 votes) - Why It Is Important For Your Kids To Be Happy - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2010 from Shaya KassMost folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be. Abraham Lincoln I heard a very interesting interview with Dr. Bruce Lipton, a cellular biologist. He gave a very simple yet powerful explanation of why happiness is important. Dr Lipton told about an experiment that he had ...
Views: 1437(10 votes) - Limiting Distractions-The Common Culprits - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Sherrie HardyFor some curious folk, any conversation around them distracts them from their task. Their brain automatically wonders what fascinating topic is on the table. Others couldn´t really care. This group has a desire to constantly check their e-mail, facebook, and cell phone for the most current ...
Views: 1273(3 votes) - Great Parenting Stands the Test of Time - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Kathy SlattengrenSome parenting ideas come and go like fads. Others stick around for decades. The ideas that last are those that work well in the long run to help parents with the challenging job of raising children. The common foundation for many current parenting ideas is Alfred Adler's (1870-1937) philosophy ...
Views: 1377(3 votes) - Children Dangerously Breaking Rules - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Kathy SlattengrenWe establish rules to help keep our kids safe. We'd all like to believe our children would make the right choice when presented with a situation like whether or not to answer the door to a stranger. But what would they really do? What would your kids do? Recently NBC's Dateline tested a few kids ...
Views: 1377(3 votes) - Family Lies; the Binding Ties - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from PD RiversDr. John Bradshaw has written many books about families and relationships but the best of those books was about family secrets. Family secrets can destroy you. It does not matter why they have been kept; they will eventually come back to smack you in the face. Take, for instance, the story of ...
Views: 3154(3 votes) - EXPLOSION - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2010 from Crystal ChurchThe relationship with my ex-husband is really starting to work. Meaning I feel like I am handling his emotions well. He has not changed but I am changing how I react to him. I have also decided that he will not be allowed to treat the boys the way he has treated me and my daughter in the past. ...
Views: 689(3 votes) - Single Parenting Is A Big Challenge - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Shannon MooreBeing the only one assigned the task of taking care of your child is one of the trickiest jobs that you can have.The normal family is one that has two adults that share the responsibility of child rearing and supervision and is hard enough as it is. Being the only one to go through this journey, ...
Views: 909(2 votes) - Your Expectations Make a Difference - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2010 from Samantha JohnsonAdolescence marks the pathway between childhood and young adulthood. Our world has changed so much since you, who are now parents, grew up. What you may think of as the typical behavior of your own junior and senior high school years now frequently takes place in middle school. As you recall ...
Views: 1232(5 votes) - Three Ways That The Happy Child Guide Can Assist Parents With Child Disciplining! - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Paul DonahueIf you are being affected by child disciplining problems, there is a strong likelihood that the happy child guide can assist you. An essential factor to take into account, prior to us starting, is the fact that it can be best to keep a receptive imagination. We're not here to evaluate you in the ...
Views: 1308(5 votes) - Three Excellent Factors Why You Should Replace Your Child Discipline Techniques! - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Paul DonahuePrecisely why may you need to transform your child discipline techniques? We will look at the likely reasons why, and in the process, hopefully we shall make things a bit more obvious so you'll realize what to do next! The first reason to alter your child discipline techniques would be if you ...
Views: 1109(4 votes) - 3 Issues Parents Should Stay Clear Of Doing While Parenting Young Children! - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Paul DonahueAre you developing troubles parenting your young children? In the event you would really like to be amongst those that have great results when becoming a mother or father for your children, the occasion to perform things appropriately is while they are still around the adolescent age. Therefore, ...
Views: 1277(6 votes) - How to make money with Social Media from home - and have more quality time with your kids.... - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2010 from Pearl Shanti Lodur-Lionheart11 months ago we were newbies on Facebook. We knew nothing about social media. Then we were informed about this program, by Selfgrowth.com founder David Riklan. We have studied this – and everything has exploded…we have created our own Facebook Page Conscious Parenting, with more than 3000 ...
Views: 1687(6 votes) - Know How to Say “No” To Your Child - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2010 from Rachelle SalingerOne of the most common scenarios in a parent’s life involves having to refuse the wishes of a child for their own good. For pre-teen kids, it can end up with them comparing you to their friend’s parent. Consider this for a moment. You have an 8 year-old son who asks for a skate ramp in the ...
Views: 692(4 votes) - Toddler Sleep Problems - How to Handle Them - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Marnie WallaceAccording to research, toddler sleep problems are unfortunately a pretty common occurrence until your child reaches the age of 3. I remember naively thinking that once my daughter had passed the newborn stage, my husband and I were well on our way to getting a good night's sleep again - boy, ...
Views: 695(5 votes) - Toddler Nutrition - Tips For Happy, Healthy Children - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Marnie WallaceWhen it comes to toddler nutrition, many parents will at some stage worry that their child isn’t eating enough or getting enough variety in their diets. Almost all young children go through a phase of being picky eaters, and this can be a cause of concern not to mention frustration – I know ...
Views: 808(5 votes) - Educating Teens - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Hugh DeBurgh"Educating" Teens My wife and I were talking today about our oldest child, who is almost eleven years old. He is a very bright, compassionate, and mature young man, and he has been a great help to us with chores and in dealing with the younger kids. But he is getting quite bored, maybe even ...
Views: 1497(8 votes) - My Inner "Brat" - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2010 from Joseph BurgoYou've heard mention of that "inner child," the needy, vulnerable part of you that you neglect or criticize. We therapists often talk about "the baby part of you" or "the child side of you" as a way to address dependency issues. You know you've got a kid inside of you, right? A lot of the ...
Views: 1670(10 votes) - Enmeshed Parenting - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2010 from Margaret Paul"Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself. They came through you but not from you and though they are with you yet they belong not to you."-- Kahlil Gibran Symptoms of enmeshed parenting:Your children's good or difficult ...
Views: 4332(4 votes) - Everyone Bleeds Red - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.As your walking around a crowded busy street, stop and take a look around. Every single person has at least one thing in common; everyone, no matter what sex, age, race, or what your belief system might be. The common link, the common tie, the common factor is the color of blood. The color of ...
Views: 3078(6 votes) - Motivation – 10 Parenting Mistakes You Must Avoid with Your Kids - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Jean TracyMotivation is difficult when your kids won't try. Some parents get so frustrated that they try unpleasant methods which crush motivation and discourage character. Inside you'll learn 10 parenting mistakes you must avoid. 1. Praise Kids Only for Their Successes. Parents who praise kids ...
Views: 1825(2 votes) - Co-Parenting weekend off? My House is Quiet ... Too Quiet! - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Jill DarceyDo you dream of the moment when you can have a bath undisturbed, or go out somewhere (anywhere, you're not fussy!) without taking an hour to get everyone into the car? That time has come ... you've got a weekend to yourself and ... Instead, you can't decide what to do!You want to make the most ...
Views: 1780(2 votes) - Co-Parenting? What To Do with Lateness or No-Shows with Your Ex - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Jill DarceyAlbert Einstein when asked of "Relativity" answered with this. "Relativity: An hour sitting with a pretty girl on a park bench passes like a minute, but a minute sitting on a hot stove seems like an hour." So what does this have to do with your Ex showing up late? Don't we all know how long 10 ...
Views: 1662(2 votes) - Children Adjusting When They're Home From The Ex's Place - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Jill DarceyDo you find it takes time for your children to settle in when they come back from your Ex's place? If you're like me, sometimes I wonder what goes on there that means they have to change so much. I mean, they've only been away a weekend and yet it feels like I get completely different children ...
Views: 1567(4 votes) - Shared Parenting? How to handle your Handovers - Drop Offs & Pick Ups - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Jill DarceyIf you dread handovers - you're not alone. If you are frustrated because you've managed to get your kids to tidy up the house before the Ex comes to collect them, and before you know it, they're sick of waiting so it's once again transformed into the bomb-site it was only half an hour ago ... ...
Views: 4569(2 votes) - Working out Shared-Parenting Routine Biggies - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Jill DarceyMany questions have been coming in about the biggies. So what are the biggies? It's the problems that people are having with their Ex's over issues like geographical differences. The emotional differences between the two houses and what you're meant to do about it. And, of course, money ... ...
Views: 1852(2 votes) - Do I have to share my kids with my Ex? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Jill DarceyWhy do you want to spend less time with your children when growing up happens so quickly these days? Don't you look back on how many years have gone already and wonder how it's passed so fast?! And to think you've got to spend less time with your children because your Ex wants them, is ...
Views: 1964(2 votes) - Best Ways To Parent The Teenage Child - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Joey MaxinOne of the most challenging aspects of being a parent is going throught the teen years. Your teens newly found lives and ideas probably conflict in ways with your own. It is often to know how to communicate with your teen especially when you have to lay down the law. If this is your goal, read ...
Views: 1045(2 votes) - Dealing with Anger in Children and Teens, Part 2: Effective Tools to Help You Handle It - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2010 from James LehmanIt’s hard to get most adolescents to comply, but when you’re dealing with a hostile teen, it can be almost impossible. In part two of this series on anger and hostility in kids, James Lehman discusses concrete ways for you to break through your child’s force field of anger and defuse his ...
Views: 2364(4 votes) - A Mothers Parting Gift - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Dellaina van der LeerIn the sixteen years that I have been in the field of healing arts I have experienced others with a great sense of hopelessness and purposelessness change their lives around. I have seen people that have been given a death sentence ‘regress it’ and I have seen those that have been shot, tortured ...
Views: 1414(4 votes) - What Issues Should I Avoid, Is A Typical Question Of Mothers And Fathers Looking For Parenting Tips! - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2010 from Paul DonahueWhy would people go on the net and look up the words, parenting tips and things to steer clear of carrying out? Well, usually whenever folks look up a thing on the internet, it really is because they are trying to purchase a product, or they are looking to take care of a need or issue. The ...
Views: 1028(3 votes) - Top 3 Tips For Successfully Making Use Of Parenting Articles! - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2010 from Paul DonahueIf you are looking for information about parenting articles, please read along so you can get a good sense of how to get the most out of this process. The three tips in this article should help you to stay away from repeating the same mistakes you have been encountering already. As a result, ...
Views: 966(3 votes) - Your Youth Discipline Issues Can Never Return When You Follow This 3 Step Plan! - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2010 from Paul DonahueIn the event you may require new youth discipline techniques, you've come to a good place! An extremely crucial thing to remember, prior to when we even begin, is always to make note of; if nothing changes, then extremely little or nothing changes. We're going to format a few essential concepts ...
Views: 1223(3 votes) - Are You A Defeated Parent? Scream Free Parenting Will Alter Your Family! - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2010 from Paul DonahueAre you having discipline problems with your children? If you are, scream free parenting is for you! Please pull up a chair and read along to find out if this is for you or not. If you're hear now, chances are you are not satisfied with the relationship you have with your children. If it's ...
Views: 1662(2 votes) - Parents Needing Solutions: Positive Child Discipline Is The Best Medicine! - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2010 from Paul DonahueIf you are a struggling parent who has problems with your kids, positive child discipline may be the solution that you have been searching for. What does this term actually mean? Well, to better describe it, leave off the word discipline, and replace it with reinforcement. That would be a ...
Views: 1116(3 votes) - Parent Effectiveness Training Will Help Where All Else Has Failed! - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2010 from Paul DonahueAre you a parent struggling with your children? Consider these tips and parent effectiveness training to get things back on track. You'll want to do this because the last thing anyone needs in life, is extra aggravation from their children. Life is already tough enough. So let's get to some ...
Views: 1068(2 votes)