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- Getting to the Bottom of Alarming Teen Trends - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2009 from Brian Nicoletti"Instant Princess", a small guide that empowers adults to get to the bottom of low self esteem- causes, symptoms, and antidotes is now being offered for free to anyone with internet access, by going to http://www.highprincess.com and clicking on "party like a princess". It's a travesty when ...
Views: 1184 - Getting Your Kid To Work As An Actor - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Angelo PaganFirst, you want to make sure you are doing this for all the right reasons, mainly: Your child actually wants to be an actor. I see a ton of parents “pimping” their kids, and these children have no real interest in acting. This is no way to do anything, let alone deal with the harsh realities of ...
Views: 776 - Girl Forum - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Rosemary PriceThere is a brand new forum for girls which I would love to bring to your attention. Even if you are not a female and you are interested in relationships, adultery, infidelity, cheating, divorce, lust, love, relationships, breaking up, finding a mate and all that goes with it then you will enjoy ...
Views: 1945 - Give your Baby a Unique and Uncommon Name - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2012 from Baby nologyNothing can give more happiness and pleasure to a parent than being a father or mother of their first baby. Every first thing about this little creature is special be it first baby, first smile, first cry, first word from baby’s mouth, first stand on his feet, first walk and other first lovely ...
Views: 1227 - Give Your Children Confidence With Self-Defense Lessons - by Submitted on May 29, 2021 from Aggy ZawadzkaAs a parent, you face an endless list of worries. When your children are babies, you may worry about whether they’re eating or sleeping enough, and whether they’re hitting their developmental milestones on schedule. As they get older, you have to help ensure that they learn social and ...
Views: 774 - Giving Back To Our Community - A Mother and Daughter Experience - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonThis past weekend my 13-year old daughter and I volunteered to perform a day of service work in our community. Our commitment to service work started when she was 5 years old and we volunteered time at our church selling pumpkins during October. She knew that the pumpkins were grown by Navajo ...
Views: 1547 - Giving Children Choices Fosters Responsibility - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin MarshallYoung people have choices, both conscious and nonconscious. These choices are a significant factor in determining their lives. The sooner young people become aware of this, the earlier they will start to make responsible choices. Young people also become more responsible when they learn that ...
Views: 2048 - Giving Your Baby A Sippy Cup - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2007 from Christine AlburyAt some point before your baby's first birthday, you will probably be thinking about giving him a sippy cup. Maybe you would like to give him a little water, or perhaps you plan to pump your breast milk and would like to bypass bottles altogether, weaning your baby straight to a cup. You may ...
Views: 2554 - Giving Your Children Focused Attention - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2009 from Jennifer McLeodAs parents living in a fast paced society, it is so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life, concern ourselves with all the chores that need to be done and give what little time we have left to our children. “Quality time” means different things to different people. Giving just ...
Views: 2779 - Going Back to Work After Giving Birth - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2014 from Jessica RectorI arrive at the doctor's office five minutes late. It seems that's par for the course when you have a baby. It takes a lot for me to get anywhere. Gone are the days where I can wake up, throw on some clothes, pull my hair in a ponytail, grab a quick bite, brush my teeth, and head out the door in ...
Views: 1373 - Good Babysitting Tips for Grandparents - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Maria Khalife“What is it about grandparents that is so lovely? I'd like to say that grandparents are God's gifts to children. And if they can but see, hear and feel what these people have to give, they can mature at a fast rate.” ~ Bill Cosby If you are a grandparent, it’s probably been a long time since ...
Views: 1662 - Good Communication with Teachers Improves Your Child’s Education - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2013 from Carolyn StoneI got thinking today about how helpful it is for children when their parents and teachers can communicate and collaborate well. I happened to run across two good examples among the families I work with. This is true even if your child does not have learning problems, but it is especially ...
Views: 1174 - Good Parenting - One Thing You Must Do - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtBeing a good parent requires us to be many things, but one of the most important attributes is to be reflective. Without this, parents will find themselves experiencing the same struggles over and over again. Let's look at what being reflective really means. First of all, it does NOT mean to ...
Views: 1242 - Good Parenting Guide - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Nelson ChenChildren is one of the most precious gifts that every parent ever have in their life. We work hard and try to make more money so that we can give the best to our children. For example best education, shelter, food and many more! However, due to breakdown of communication, often we have hard ...
Views: 985 - Good Parenting Means Having to Say "I'm Sorry" - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2007 from Melanie JohnsonI have friends who are terrified that they aren’t good parents. They had unhappy childhoods, and they desperately don’t want to repeat that cycle with their own kids. I met most of them (most, but not all, women) in a therapy or recovery setting, so they are people who have some ...
Views: 711 - Good Qualities to Look for in a Surrogate Mother - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Dandy RockwellThe success of surrogacy would greatly depend on the surrogate mother that would assist intended parents. There are certain good qualities that intended parents would have to look for in a surrogate mother to ensure the best possible process on surrogacy. Here are some ideal qualities to look ...
Views: 2036 - Google is teaching kids to “Be Internet Awesome” with new game about online safety - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.It was a good Internet Safety Month (June) this year! Did you know that nowadays children as young as 7 years old have their own smartphones/digital devices and about 90% have had access to the Internet since the age of 9 or younger? That said, it’s crucial to educate your kids on the ...
Views: 2317 - Government Assistance For Needy Parents - Single Parents Grants - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Shannon MooreRaising a child or children alone often prove to be a difficult task. Single parents have to be determined and courageous for raising a child without a partner is a great responsibility. A strong support system is required to deal with this difficult task of rearing up a child as well as to make ...
Views: 649 - Graduation Gift Ideas: 4 Unique Graduation Gift Ideas For Your Special Graduate - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from Lesley MattosGraduation, whether it’s from kindergarten, high school, college, medical or law school, is a significant and memorable accomplishment and one that should receive special recognition. The challenge for friends and family members of the “honoree” is finding a graduation gift idea that is ...
Views: 1120 - Grandparents and Divorce - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Belinda Rachman, Esq.When your children come to you with their tales of marital woe beware. There will be a great temptation to finance your child's divorce, thinking that you are helping them get custody or more marital property but in most cases, hiring separate divorce lawyers is the death knell for any ...
Views: 1894 - Grandparents and Stepchildren: Getting That “Something Special” - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Lisa Perry“What children need most are the essentials that grandparents provide in abundance. They give unconditional love, kindness, patience, humor, comfort, and lessons in life. And, most importantly, cookies.” ~Rudolph Giuliani “The reason grandchildren and grandparents get along so well is that ...
Views: 3396 - Grandparents Can Help Grandchildren Cope with Parent’s Divorce! - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Rosalind SedaccaToo often, grandparents are caught in drama between parents during and after their divorce. While they want to help in any way they can, many grandparents just don’t know how to ease the hurt, confusion and other emotions affecting their innocent grandkids. Since every divorce is unique there ...
Views: 1518 - Gratitude Is More Than Simply Saying Thank You - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2014 from Homaira KabirThere is a general sense that children today are unhappier and more ungrateful than a generation ago. On the face of it, it seems strange. Our children have more than we could have ever imagined possessing – more gadgets, more clothes, more experiences, more opportunities – and yet somehow it ...
Views: 1473 - Great Escape: Creating Comfort with Parent Getaways - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2004 from Yolanda CardenWhen I told my husband in a burst of excitement that I had found a whole series of books on romantic weekends in Southern California, Northern California, New England and points in between he said, "Does it come with a baby sitter?" I have listened as many couples argued about what is normal ...
Views: 1122 - Grief Neutralizes Thought - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2016 from Sheryl PaulWe are addicted to our stories. The thoughts come in and take us away on their magic carpet promise of arriving in a land of certainty, where the vulnerability and pain of life can't touch us. We learn early to climb aboard this carpet because, as young people, we usually don't know how to ...
Views: 1665 - Grooming: How Child Molesters Create Willing Victims - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Laurie GrayThere’s an old urban legend that if you put a frog in a pot of boiling water, he’ll naturally hop out; however, if you place a frog in a pot of cool water and gradually increase the heat, you’ll end up with a cooked frog. I can’t say whether this is true for frogs, but it certainly is true for ...
Views: 2368 - Grow Your Communications With Critical Thinking Skills - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2012 from Germana TrevisaniSometimes I will find wonderful material using their company fields to make use of during my space of business coaching, management and individual development. Once I find a gem which can be applicable, I enjoy change the thinking somewhat to adjust to plus it is great for how to improve ...
Views: 1588 - Growing Up Rich - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2006 from Rita PickeringThere is one part of family planning often forgotten when deciding to have a family. That is, what are the preparations you need to make NOW to produce a financially wealthy child? Most of the road-blocks to wealth are developed as a baby. These are responses to two basic environmental ...
Views: 829 - Guidance on how to Guide your Child in every aspect of Life - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2019 from Dada BhagwanJust imagine! The world is in utter distress today, and if your child can grow up to help bring some relief and peace in this world, what an incredible achievement that would be. In order to achieve that, the first priority of the day is their studies. Education not only helps them sort out ...
Views: 641 - Guide To Being A Better Mother - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from hieu nighenThis article is made especially for new mothers out there. We understand that new moms are thorn between being excited because you will soon see your little bundle of joy and worried because you know that this will be your first time to take full responsibility over a very sensitive baby that ...
Views: 554 - Guide To Parenting College Students: 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Sent My Son to College - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2008 from Dr. Debi YohnAs a psychologist, mother and well-informed parent I thought I had all the bases covered when my son went off to college. I read the books, earned my doctorate and generally stayed on top of the whole parenting "thing" probably more than any other person I know. In spite of all that, my worst ...
Views: 749 - Guide Your Child Towards Success - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Denny StreckerThis is an excerpt from Professor Paul Pilzer, author of "Unlimited Wealth" and "Other People's Money"...One of the questions I am frequently asked by parents, particularly parents who have succeeded themselves but didn't have the opportunity to go to college, is what subject their son or ...
Views: 1691 - Guidelines for a Divorced Parent in Getting Financial Aid [Part 2] - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Linda BertrandThis is the second and final post in our series on helping parents understand the Financial Aid process for divorced parents. With regards to Student Income, it’s good to know that it is generally sheltered by a provision that allows the student to earn up to about $4,000 in summer jobs or ...
Views: 702 - Guidelines For The Safe Use Of Baby Walkers - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Sharon BellCanada has banned the use of dangerous baby walkers. Unfortunately, other countries have yet to do the same. Since 1992, the American Academy of Pediatrics has asked the Consumer Product Safety Commission to do the same. But that request has been denied although the proposed ban is supported by ...
Views: 853 - Guidelines on Discovering a Surrogate Mother - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Dandy RockwellWanting a child and not becoming in a position to have a single creates intense sadness. Therefore, some couples pick out to possess a child with the assist of a surrogate mother. There are many reasons stopping a woman from conceiving a child and several choices for deciding upon a surrogate. ...
Views: 725 - Guilt - getting in the way of our parenting. - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Kristen HobbyGuilt. One of the things that really strikes me as I talk to parents, is the amount of guilt that is carried around. Guilt seems to be such a huge part of the parenting story these days. Parents feel guilty if they work, guilty if they don’t, guilty if they use child care, guilty if they bottle ...
Views: 908 - Guilt Tripping - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Chick MoormanLarry and Corrina Johnson took their children on a trip this summer. No, they didn't visit Mt. Rushmore or the Grand Canyon. Fenway Park, the Field Museum, and the Mackinaw Bridge weren't part of the itinerary either. In fact, the Johnson family never left home. The trip their children ...
Views: 880 - Guilt-free Parenting - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2008 from Susan StiffelmanIs there such a thing? Is it possible to make the endless mistakes we invariably make as parents and remain free of guilt? Would we want to be? Isn't guilt part of what compels us to improve--- to lower our voices, threaten less vehemently, or stop saying the hurtful things we later regret? ...
Views: 1289 - Halloween Safety Tips: How To Trick-or-Treat Safely With Your Children - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2007 from Tim RosanelliChildren love trick-or-treating for Halloween. They get a chance to dress up as their favorite characters or scary monsters. Halloween is great fun but it also has its host of safety hazards, lurk in the shadows. Keep your ghouls and goblins safe during trick-or-treating by observing the ...
Views: 1043 - Handling Conflict About Rules Enforcement At Home - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Nicholas TanSome parents may worry that setting strict rules may distance them from their children. But this simply isn’t the case. Though they may gripe and complain and get upset when you become the enforcer, they realize deep down that this shows you care. These parameters you set forth and ...
Views: 881 - Handling Naughty Children - How to Stay Calm in a Rowdy Household - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Are the little kids being a little too naughty lately? Have they entered that extremely challenging phase in every parent’s life? This phase can be highly stressful. With all the stress at work, the last thing you need is a rowdy household to ...
Views: 1873 - Handling New Parenthood Sober: An Interview with Per Wickstrom - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2016 from Jennifer ScottStarting a family as a recovering addict can present many emotions, from joy and delight to fear and stress. Per Wickstrom recently spoke with me about how to handle new parenthood while in recovery. As the owner of several successful rehabilitation facilities, Per has seen many of ...
Views: 1176 - Handy Parenting Strategies for Multiple Situations - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Andrea ClarkWe’ve all been in uncomfortable situations with our children whether it was in public or at home in front of guests. It’s just a fact of life that our children are going to test us whenever possible. It’s not that they’re trying to be bad or disagreeable; they’re just trying to find out what ...
Views: 1161 - Happy Father's Day - How Am I Doing? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2008 from Arthur LevineWords: 413 Keywords: Father’s Day, Children, Schedules, Measure Up, Grandchildren, Spoil I have been at this Father’s Day thing for a long time, but I still get a kick out of my now grown children calling and visiting and even taking my wife and I out to dinner – when it fits ...
Views: 1091 - Happy Father's Day! - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierHappy Father's Day to all of you fathers today. Whether you are called Dad, Daddy, Pop, Poppa, Poppy, Father, Pappy, just know that you are loved and needed. We honor you today on Father's Day. Today I am grateful to my dad on the other side for his loving, patient way of being a father to me ...
Views: 1621 - Happy Father’s Day to the Unsung Heroes, Dads - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2016 from Thabet Sava HassanAs Father’s Day approaches (June 16th, 2013), I began to contemplate about significant means to pay tribute to the forsaken heroes, our fathers. We should seize the opportunity to pay respect toward our dads by celebrating the event in joyous manners. The fundamental question should focus on ...
Views: 1759 - Happy Teachers Day - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2019 from Dada Bhagwan5th September, Birthday of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan is celebrated as Teacher’s day all over India. On becoming the President of India, his students and friends requested him to allow them to celebrate his birthday. At this, he insisted that instead of celebrating his birthday, it would be ...
Views: 635 - Happy, Confident and Successful Children: the power of praise to boost wellbeing - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Jeni HooperEach time you praise your child for positive behaviour at home 3 important things happen: 1. Praise draws your child’s attention to that behaviour as a valued skill/achievement showing that this is something you consider worthwhile e.g. “well done for reading your book on your own” sends a ...
Views: 1684 - Harmonize With Kids! - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2019 from Karen RyceCreating Your Bridge to Harmony: Your Heart to Heart Bridge Kids love this method! Period. The kids in one classroom gave me a spontaneous standing ovation after I shared this method with them. Because of the positive results I have achieved with kids, I’ve been called the Miracle Worker of ...
Views: 869 - Hat's Off to Parents - the Great Art of Raising Children - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Tracey-Leigh DaveyRaising children is both a joy and a challenge and balancing it all can be overwhelming at times. Sure, they're cute and cuddly at birth, but getting them through the many years to adulthood is not such a leisurely walk in the park! My personal take is that the basic role of a parent is to ...
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