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- Parenting Kids and Understanding Their Bad Habits - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheIt really hurts parenting kids whose behavior everyone complains about in the neighborhood. You really don't want your neighbors to be yelling at you because your children did something crazy. Not all fathers and mothers out there are able to bring up their children in a manner that is ...
Views: 1852(6 votes) - When Your Children and Grandchildren Reject Christianity and the Church - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Beth SandersWhat should you do when your children or grandchildren are moving away from the family's tradition of Christian beliefs? A 2007 Barna Group study finds that only 63% of Americans ages 18 to 41 identify as Christian whereas that number is 77 percent for people ages 61 or older. The continuing ...
Views: 2381(3 votes) - Teens and Grief: A Guide for Parents - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2010 from Beth PattersonTEENS AND GRIEF: A GUIDE FOR PARENTS Adolescence is one of the most difficult and chaotic stages in life, and is widely recognized as a particularly difficult time for dealing with the death of a parent or other loved one. According to renowned developmental psychiatrist Erik Erikson, the ...
Views: 2787(3 votes) - The Feminine Deficit - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2010 from Kristine TimpertI am wondering if nature has something to teach us about what it means to be female. One of the most fascinating aspects of the natural world is the manner in which males earn the right to mate with females. Whether it’s a battle of strength or intelligence, only the best male wins the ...
Views: 2511(17 votes) - Teaching Your Children To Have Faith - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Denise DemaHaving faith, and teaching your children to have faith, is an important part of the fundamental growth of your relationship with your child and will determine how your child sees the world. First, we have to understand what faith really means in order to embrace the thought process that will ...
Views: 3669(4 votes) - Creating Bullies - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockThe first thing you want to do is scream at your kids. That makes them afraid and teaches them to become pushy themselves, connecting verbal abuse with authority and influence. (Never use compassion or loving kindness - that will make girlie men out of them). If you are dead, so to speak, ...
Views: 2039(5 votes) - Parenthood: Letting go again and again and again - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Sheryl PaulWhen I first began doing research for Conscious Motherhood - both the book (yet to be published) and the website - I was struck by the recurrent theme among new parents about how challenging it was to let go. The specific area of challenge differed from each person, ranging from letting go of ...
Views: 1609(3 votes) - Battling Parents -- Not Divorce -- Most Damages the Children! - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Rosalind SedaccaIt's a controversy that just won't quit. Is it divorce or parental discord that most damages children? Well, 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. ...
Views: 2287(7 votes) - Love, Marriage and Kids…How to Make it Work - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtLet’s be honest. The relationship we have with our spouse is different than before we had children. Our time and energy is split, we have more responsibilities, and being intimate can sometimes feel like just another chore on the “To do list”. Although it is true that our relationship is ...
Views: 914(4 votes) - Mentoring Children - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Denise DemaAll parents hope that their children will grow up healthy, happy, and productive. They aspire to have children who have the skills to contribute to their own well-being and to the well-being of their families and community. There is no magic bullet for developing these capacities in children. ...
Views: 3803(2 votes) - Kids Chores Chart-Preparing Your Children For Future Life - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheLet me ask you three simple questions: Do you use kid's chores chart? Do you always ask your children to do their homework and other tasks? Even when you ask them, does it seem that those tasks will never get done? If your answer is a 'No' to the first question and a 'Yes' to the second and ...
Views: 2236(3 votes) - Establishing Rules For Your Children - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Greg BakerLearn how to properly establish rules for your children. Done right, you can avoid anger and resentment when you are forced to enforce your rules. Done right, your children won't fight your discipline. One of the methods that I use with my own children is contained in this article. Setting ...
Views: 3036(3 votes) - The Importance of Presenting a United Front Before Your Children - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Greg BakerConflicting authority is the largest contributor to rebellion in children. When parents--authority--conflict it can cause rebellion in your children. You, as parents, need to have a united front for your children. Here are some tips on how this can be done. Rebellion is the result of ...
Views: 7301(5 votes) - Character Tips for Parents ~ How to Turn Selfish Kids into Caring Kids - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Jean TracySelfishness, like a small mirror, only sees the self. How can you help your child go beyond the mirror and see others? Parents of kids with great character know how. They ask 2 important questions. The questions boost moral reasoning. Before I tell you what they are, think back to a time when ...
Views: 1897(4 votes) - 6 Myths About Parenting Stress - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtIt is easy to get overwhelmed with parenting these days. There are societal pressures and ever-changing child-rearing theories that have created a lot of stress and anxiety for parents. It’s time to clear up some misguided notions about good and bad parenting so that parents can get back to ...
Views: 1062(4 votes) - Empty Nest Doesn’t Mean Empty Life - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Jackie GartmanI was recently recalling a time when my husband and I attended a friend’s high school graduation party. As we listened to countless couples toast their child’s achievements and accomplishments, I was struck by how many mothers willingly and openly expressed personal sorrow in anticipation of ...
Views: 1508(1 vote) - Preparing our Christian Children for a Lifelong Marriage? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Angie LewisAs Christian parents what is our duty to our children? How can we prepare our children for a lifelong marriage? Did you know that 95% of children grow up and get married and have families but no one ever teaches them a thing about how to value and cherish marriage and family! They manage their ...
Views: 1691(2 votes) - Tips On Getting Your Children To Listen To You - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Greg BakerGetting your kids to listen to you can be a problem at times. Undoubtedly, you've tried a variety of methods from shouting, finger pointing, scowling, threatening, and the famous counting to ten. Kids seem to tune out your words if your tone is saying something else. Your tone of voice ...
Views: 2418(4 votes) - A Parent's Guide to Childhood Nightmares - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2010 from Ken FieldsChildhood nightmares, or very bad dreams, are not uncommon and often need nothing other than a parent’s consoling embrace to remedy the immediate situation. Nightmares may occur for several reasons. Because children are very impressionable, watching a scary movie at night before bedtime can ...
Views: 1404 - A Parent's Guide to Childhood Anxiety - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2010 from Ken FieldsIt is estimated that about 1 in 8 children experience some form of an anxiety disorder. Anxiety can be mild, and very temporary, as in simply being nervous about an upcoming event, to more severe and long lasting forms such as panic attacks, obsessiveness and traumatic stress responses. ...
Views: 1152 - Your HS Student May Not Be Ready For College - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2010 from Bob Roth, "College Success"Before parents decide to send their High School graduates off to college, they should carefully consider their student’s chances for college success. As they told me during my own freshman orientation, “Look to the right! Look to the left! One of those two students won’t be here for ...
Views: 2520 - The Look of Love - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2010 from Glenn BergerAsk any parent what they want for their children and they will say happiness. But what can parents do to insure their child’s well being? Imagine a scene. Soft warm lighting, gentle sounds. A close up on two faces. One, a mother, the other, her infant. Mom holds baby securely in her arms and ...
Views: 1850(3 votes) - A Link Between Empathy and Depression - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2010 from Ugochukwu UcheA couple of years ago, I was at the store with my then infant son. A man approached us and said to me, "Good job dad, that's a happy baby you've got there." I thanked him for his compliment, and it was after I had successfully conquered the car seat yet again, that I had a realization. "What if ...
Views: 3834(2 votes) - "My Kid Will Never Change." When You've Hit a Wall with Your Child's Behavior - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from James LehmanHave you ever listened to parenting advice, all the while thinking, “That won’t work with my child—nothing does. He’s too difficult; no one can get through to him.” If you’ve ever felt this way, stop what you’re doing and read this article. We sat down and talked to James Lehman, who explains ...
Views: 2869(5 votes) - What The Heck Are Your Kids Doing On Facebook? - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2010 from Raphael ChanSince computers are going to be a part of everyone’s lives if not already, it makes sense that children should not only be exposed to this technology, but become proficient and adept at it. But it’s going beyond computer usage! We’re not just talking about switching your computer on, using a ...
Views: 854(5 votes) - The Challenges of Motivating Children - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2010 from Kathy SlattengrenHow can we motivate our children to work harder in school, in a sport or in practicing an instrument? Will the promise of a reward for practicing the piano help our child practice more? Or will the threat of punishment be more effective? When we try to motivate our children to work harder, we ...
Views: 1383(4 votes) - The I's Have It - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2010 from Jackie GartmanYou’re on a hike. Your iPhone rings. You quickly click off your iPod. Your girlfriend IM’s you to reschedule your lunch date for the following week. You check your I-organizer to make sure you’re free. You e-mail her with potential dates. Perhaps, you’ve just picked up your child from school and ...
Views: 786(5 votes) - Don’t Try To Be The Perfect Parent - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Lynn DormanMany new parents have the feeling that they must be perfect at parenting or they will “ruin” their child for life. • They worry about how to feed the baby ?• They worry about how to play with their child? • They worry about toilet training? • They worry about sleeping arrangements These ...
Views: 1371(4 votes) - Three Keys for Parents - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Peter HanfiletiThe three keys I think all parents should know and use in their daily routines are awareness, context and education in that order. These three topics outline three skills that you can practice in order to benefit your child. They spell out the acronym ‘ACE’, making it easy to remember. ...
Views: 1492(6 votes) - Are You Raising Good Kids or Great Adults? - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Dr. Bobbie McDonaldSo often I hear people say what good children they have, or someone tell someone else what a good child they have, and this always gives me pause for thought. What is it that makes a child "good"? Is it doing what he or she is told? Being quiet? Not questioning or talking back? And if it is one ...
Views: 1865(11 votes) - Character Tips for Parents – How to Raise Respectful Kids Who Want to Succeed - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Jean TracyWould you like to raise children with successful characters? Does your crankiness get in the way? If so, you're not alone; I've been cranky too. Look inside for 3 ways to help your kids want to succeed. Today I'll share the secret formula for raising respectful kids who want to succeed. You ...
Views: 1935(6 votes) - 5 Ways To Help Your Preschooler Learn To Read - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Jennifer CarpenterStudies have shown that early reading is a good indicator of future success in school and in life. And learning to read starts with a desire to read. But what can you do to foster a love of books and reading in your preschool child? Read To Your Child Everyday The best way to get your ...
Views: 1379 - Fostering contact for foster children - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Joe WebbContact is a major issue for foster children who often have confused feelings about their family and the reasons they are in care. Foster children usually want contact even if it is stressful. It is one of foster carers main role to support contact which might be directed by a court or ...
Views: 1399 - Studies Find Birth Trauma Can Lead To Child Abuse - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Leah FriedmanBirth is a life-changing experience. Each birth brings with it a new and different set of experiences and feelings, but birth trauma can have serious and long-lasting effects. A Swedish study showed that those who have a traumatic and painful birth are more likely to end their life with ...
Views: 1393(6 votes) - Communicating With Your Children - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2010 from Greg BakerWhen communicating with children it is important to keep your goals in mind. The younger the child, the more difficult it is to reason with a child. A very young child won't be able to give you the reasoning for his actions. "Why did you hit your brother?" you demand. "Because I hit him?" ...
Views: 2798(6 votes) - 11 Ways to Instill a Love of Reading - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtReading helps us in every area of our lives. It helps us become successful in school and later in our careers and it helps us grow as individuals by either teaching us new information or by allowing us to step into someone else's shoes. Reading can also help us become more compassionate and ...
Views: 1813(7 votes) - 7 Tips for Helping Your Children Cope With Stress - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.Raising children has never been easy, but some parents think it's even harder today. They have always had to deal with providing - food, clothing and shelter as well as a supportive and loving environment where their offspring can grow to their full potential. Today, in addition, mom and dad are ...
Views: 2041(12 votes) - 5 Easy Ways to Get Kids to Eat Vegetables - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Trina ClearyHaving trouble convincing your kids to swallow a healthy dose of greens each day? Try some of these quick tricks for boosting their veggie intake. 1. Grating is Great Small mouths like small pieces, and grated food is just one step up from a puree or mash. Kids enjoy eating grated carrot or ...
Views: 1147(3 votes) - Parenting Teenagers - Dealing with Peer Pressure - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Christina BottoYour teenager faces several areas of peer pressure. What makes it even harder for your teenager is that most parents do not understand the depths to which these pressures go. Cigarettes and Alcohol Cigarettes and alcohol more than likely will be among the first areas where your teenager ...
Views: 2498 - Navigating Through Divorce - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Sue AtkinsBringing up children is not an exact science and while there are common themes that many parents encounter such as learning how to relate to their children, finding effective ways to discipline them or helping you to build their self esteem, there are other more specific issues that have a ...
Views: 546 - Children Searching for Sex and Porn - Yikes! - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2010 from Kathy SlattengrenNorton Family Online recently released the most searched for terms by children in 2009. Across all three age groups (7 and under, 8 - 12, 13 - 18) sex or porn was in the #4 spot for most search for terms. Yikes! This data was gathered from the 14.5 million searches done by people using their ...
Views: 2387 - Do you believe? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from Jo-Anne CutlerEvery child has a dream of what they want to be when they want to grow up. Maybe it’s one that seems very attainable to us or one that far exceeds what we could possibly imagine for them in their lifetime! The youngster who dreams of being an astronaut touching down on Mars – the young ...
Views: 2533 - How to Help Your Child Succeed in School - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Margaret RossIt's never too late or too early to teach children how to get and stay organized with schoolwork. Organizing and setting up easy steps that you all do daily, is guaranteed to mean fewer buses missed, burned breakfasts and other morning emergencies. The skills your children learn now can carry ...
Views: 699 - I Love Having Teenagers - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2010 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: 1538(3 votes) - Be a Dream Promoter - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2010 from Bruce MillsDreams are like the Candy above, they make you feel good. So are you a dream promoter or crusher? Do you support your dreams and dreams of others or do you crush them like stepping on a grape on the floor? I really work on not being judgemental of others dreams. I do hear everyday from people ...
Views: 1734(10 votes) - How Bedtime Stories Can be a Major Influence in Child Development - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2010 from Daniel BrittonFor hundreds, if not thousands of years, parents have known that reading bedtime stories can help kids relax and fall asleep more easily. They also help develop reading skills and in emotional child development, but you may not be aware that they also act as a form of hypnosis. In which case ...
Views: 4406(2 votes) - 20 Telltale Signs You Are A Parent - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2010 from Kevin HeathThe Joy of parenthood! It is the most wonderful job and the most important job you will ever have. It is also the most frustrating, gross and exhausting. Take a break, and enjoy these telltale ways to know you are really a parent: Baby talk is not reserved for just your kids. 1) You are at ...
Views: 1016 - 1st Year of Your Baby’s Growth - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Susan CarranzaAre you watching your baby closely to make sure that they are growing as they should during the first year? Are they rolling over, trying to walk or talk when they ought to be? Are they advanced or are they behind schedule? Your acquaintances and relatives will be looking for progress reports ...
Views: 1111(4 votes) - Parenting, a Foster Carers Perspective - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2010 from Joe WebbAnnette has fostered eleven children Deciding to be a foster carer seven years ago turned out to be more work than I expected but on the other hand, the most rewarding thing I have done other than get married and have my own children. Fostering is for the children and I do it for the right ...
Views: 945 - 20 Tips for Bonding with Your Baby - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2010 from Caron GoodeThe bonding period for you and your baby begins long before birth. As your baby grows and develops within you, the special relationship between you and your child is already beginning to form. This special relationship, full of intense emotion, a deep sense of connection and a strong attachment ...
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