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- The Top Ten Tips for Potty Training Your Child - by What parent feels knowledgeable and confident about potty training their child? Potty training is one of the greatest challenges that both children and their parents face in the first few years of a child's life.
1. Dress your child in underwear at about 28 months of age when the child is at ...
Views: 1126 - Ready to Move Out: Preparing Your Child to be Independent - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Laura Doerflinger“10, 9, 8… check responsibility levels… 7, 6, 5… check independence levels… 4, 3, 2… Houston, we have a problem. Johnny’s 18 but not ready to launch. He’s not ready to live on his own. Abort launch!” It is a commonly held believe that once children graduate high school, they move out of their ...
Views: 1125 - How To Organize A Birthday Party At Home - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2007 from Sarika PeriwalThe effervescence of the children is something to be seen to be believed. Your six year old has just finished his birthday party and the planning for the next year party has already started. The most important day for a child is his Birthday. The reverse counting has already started and so have ...
Views: 1124 - Avoiding Holiday Overwhelm - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2012 from Carolyn StoneNow we are into December, and the holiday season is officially underway. How can you help you and your quirky kids focus on the enjoyment and minimize the overwhelm that can come with this time of year? Self Care The first step begins with parents because if you run out of positive ...
Views: 1123 - Can Your Children Be Honest - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2018 from Randi FineCan Your Children Be Honest? Parenting Advice: Establishing Open Communication and Trust Written by Randi G Fine Children go through phases, particularly during their adolescent years, when they see no logical or justifiable reason to communicate with their parents for any reason other ...
Views: 1123 - How to Get Good, Honest Advice for Free - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2009 from Liz LichtiHave you ever needed to brain storm for a project weather it be part of a business, group, organization or even a personal one that just seems to be stuck for any really good solutions? Well, if you have kids that are school age or know some, your answers may be right before you. Let me share ...
Views: 1123 - Open Adoption In The Real World - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2015 from John TerraAdoption is often a complex, emotionally-charged experience for some or all of the parties involved. It can be a bewildering, uncertain time, particularly for the birth mother, who is probably wrestling with feelings of what to do, and questioning whether the right decisions are being ...
Views: 1122 - They've Gone! - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2016 from Ruth Bleakley-Thiessen“I'm just surprised by what's happening inside me now that the kids have left home.” My girlfriend nodded as she listened with compassion. I went on to tell her how I had assumed I would be glad to have my new-found freedom. It's what I had been waiting for, after all. I thought I ...
Views: 1122 - Busy Moms, Don't forget to take time out for you! - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2005 from Aurelia WilliamsAs mothers, we play so many different roles and most of us do not take the time off that we deserve. Just think about it, we play doctor, cook, chauffeur, teacher, lawyer, and the occasional referee as well. I bet you can remember the last time you did a load of laundry, the last time one of ...
Views: 1121 - Get the Best Deals on Cheap School Supplies - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from general discountIf you are in the hunt for school supplies for your children, it is better to have an idea, from where to buy them at the cheapest price you can get. In these tough economic times, every penny saved on your purchases can help you a lot to make ends meet. By buying these supplies which you can ...
Views: 1121 - What Is a Lie? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Carolyn StoneThat’s a silly question, isn’t it? We all know that lying is saying something that is not true and acting as though it is true. Strictly speaking, that is the case. What is a lie that a parent should be concerned about and what should parents do about it? That is a more difficult question, ...
Views: 1121 - Doing Something About How Your Children See the World - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Gregory DrambourA few months back, I had two wonderful mothers here on multi-day Sedona retreat . What was interesting is that even though they were on separate retreats they had very similar stories—in fact they looked alike! Both were recently divorced and had multiple children. During my meetings ...
Views: 1120 - Filling in the Blanks - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Amy PearsonWhen Nancy Pelosi became the first female speaker of the House, a reporter asked her how she would manage such a big job. Her response, “Are you kidding? Being the Speaker of the House can’t be more difficult than raising five children.” As a mother of twins about to turn two, I can see where ...
Views: 1120(6 votes) - Healthy gums, an essential part of oral health - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2016 from Kevin Robertson“My gums bleed sometimes, but that is just normal for me,” is a statement dental professionals hear often. “Though bleeding from gingivitis is common, we never want our patients to think of it as normal,” mentions Dr. Janet Tamo, consulting dentist for Crest and Oral-B. One in two Canadians ...
Views: 1120 - Is Your Kid Safe with Technology? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2017 from Gary DirenfeldDo you practice safe technology? If you think you do, think twice. There is no such thing. No matter what the privacy settings, whenever you use social media you are leaving a digital footprint of something. It can be as little as your location; who you are connected to; what you have just ...
Views: 1119 - A Conversation With Your Professor - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"A Conversation With Your Professor by Bob Roth The “College & Career Success” Coach In order for college students to maximize their performance in the classroom, wise students take the time to learn about each professor. They know that each instructor has his/her own classroom ...
Views: 1118 - Being a Mother - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn honor of Mother's Day - this post is about being a Mother. It is a tribute to our mothers - the actual mothers we have had - but it is also a tribute to the mother that is within each one of us, every day, all of the time. Read below to see what I am talking about… :) We have all been ...
Views: 1118(1 vote) - 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: 1118 - What to Take on a Summer Holiday With Your Children - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Maria RusevaIt's summer now, and you are going on a summer vacation with your children (do not forget them:D). The question is what is necessary to take with you. Of course, resting with the child, it is not the same as resting with a company of adults. It is necessary to think over everything, nothing must ...
Views: 1118(1 vote) - 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: 1117 - How to Get Your Children to Talk About Their Day - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtDoes trying to get your children to open up about their day feel like an inquisition? Do you feel like you’re giving your child the third degree to tell you anything about their life? If so, here are some simple, effective ways you can help your child open up and share more about their day and ...
Views: 1117 - Adjusting To Your Teenager - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Adam BenedettoWhen our children reach their teen years, they can become defiant and seem to be working against us. Why is this? Because they are trying to search out who they are, and in the process, their perception of you tends to change. This can be the hardest part; a once loving and rather obedient ...
Views: 1116(1 vote) - Amaze Your Children! - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2007 from silvana carkMany mothers view their commute home from work with mixed feelings. Yes, it will be nice to change into your sweat pants. Yes, it’s nice to catch up with your children. It’s not so pleasant to think about making dinner, washing soccer uniforms and finding a plastic whale for your son’s ...
Views: 1116 - Finding A Qualified Tutor For Your Student - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2008 from Kasey HammondMany students benefit from working with a qualified tutor. Tutors are a great way to jump start your student's enthusiasm and motivation for a subject. With sports, extracurricular activities and all the homework that kids have nowadays, it's easy for them to fall behind in their coursework. ...
Views: 1116 - Keeping Prices Down For People In Canada wanting to buy a Dreamer Design Stroller - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2008 from Joe PetersonOne of our biggest challenges our business faces is importing products from the USA into Canada in an economical fashion so that we can keep the price low for our customers. Our best selling products are strollers by Dreamer Design. Here are the strategies that we have developed that allow us ...
Views: 1115 - The Sustainable Shopping Basket - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Rubel ZamanThe throwaway society that is the Western World in the 21st century is the reason for the depletion of the planet of natural resources, polluting it and ultimately destroying it for future generations. To counteract the damage that mankind is inflicting on the Earth, we need to start thinking ...
Views: 1115(3 votes) - 5 Tips for Reducing Parental Anxiety - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2019 from Scott SymingtonParental anxiety is widespread. The latest figures from the National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH) indicate that 40 million US adults carry an anxiety disorder diagnosis each year. This figure doesn’t even reflect the less severe worry and anxiety constricting people’s lives. While we don’t ...
Views: 1114(1 vote) - Getting Dressed All By Myself, All In Due Time! - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2008 from Kathy SlattengrenYoung children take pride in doing things for themselves like getting dressed. However, sometimes their sense of urgency in completing a task doesn’t always match their parents’ sense of urgency. Parents quickly learn that encouraging their children to “hurry up” doesn’t work well. One mom ...
Views: 1114 - Glutton's Remorse: When You've Eaten Like There's No Tomorrow - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSo, one of the problems with attending a Super Bowl party when you don’t really care much about football, is that you tend to spend the entire evening hovering around the buffet table. This would be the definition of mindless eating. Which, of course, is the exact opposite of mindful ...
Views: 1114(1 vote) - Is Your Family Getting Enough Vitamin D? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDear Friends, I originally wrote this post back in February. Still, whether it is the bitter winds of winter or spring's April showers that are keeping you indoors, it pays to make sure that you and your family are getting enough of the sunshine vitamin. Enjoy! Who knew that a week at Disney ...
Views: 1114(1 vote) - Tips For Parents Of Teens - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from Nova ReedJust when you got the parenting thing down, your child goes to sleep one night and wakes up an adolescent. Adolescence seems to happen overnight, bursting at the seems with emotions, drama, power struggles, and turmoil. A rebalancing act within the family structure to accommodate a budding adult ...
Views: 1114 - Strategies to Make Learning Fun For Your Kids - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2019 from Andrew LancasterTeachers often say that there is nothing better than when a child has that lightbulb moment. A foreign concept suddenly clicks in their brain. That moment could then continue into an interest in the subject with the right lessons. However, children learn in different ways. There are many ...
Views: 1113(2 votes) - 6 Steps to Strengthen Your Child's Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2007 from Denny StreckerThe following points are helpful in strengthening and supporting a healthy sense of self-esteem: 1. Help your child learn how to make and keep friends. Healthy friendships are important, because children in this age group are increasingly sensitive about how their friends feel about them. ...
Views: 1112 - Your Diet And Your Pregnancy - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2008 from Remy NaIf you have found out that you are pregnant, the time has come for you to take a close look at your diet. Diet and pregnancy go hand in hand. Through this article you are provided with an overview of some suggestions that are important to you when it comes to diet and pregnancy. Armed with ...
Views: 1112 - The Adderrall Effect: Why Your Honor Student is at Risk of Drug Abuse - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Linda BertrandAs a parent, you try to instill certain values and expectations in your children so that they can be happy and successful in life. You’ve taught them to say no to drugs and constantly encourage them to do well in school; but what happens when it gets complicated and the two begin to ...
Views: 1110 - Tips in Looking for a Surrogate Mother in Florida - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Dandy RockwellEven though surrogacy in Florida is one of the best options for couples who are unable to conceive a child, there are still many problems that couples should consider to make sure that the whole process will not turn into despair. Here are some tips to when looking for a Florida ...
Views: 1110 - Father’s Day without Fathers - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2009 from Daryl GreenIntroduction A young child questioned his mother about the character of his father: “Hey Momma! Is it true what they say that Papa never worked a day, in his life? And Momma, some bad talk goin' round town sayin' that Papa had three outside children….” This narrative from “Papa Was A Rolling ...
Views: 1109(1 vote) - Helping Kids Care for the Earth: Ideas for Earth Day and Beyond - by Earth Day is April 22, and while it's important to get involved on this day, there are things we can do as families that will make a huge impact throughout the year.
It starts with helping our kids to celebrate the world in which we live, and it continues with helping them to love it so much ...
Views: 1109 - Tools for Raising a Morally Healthy Child - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2014 from Karleia SteinerIf there’s one thing that every parent should be able to agree on, it’s that society today isn’t particularly moral. Pornography, drug use, and criminal activity are rampant; raising a child in such a world is emotional and nerve-wracking for any parent. Protecting your ...
Views: 1109 - Two Words that Bring Music to a Mom's Ears - by Submitted on May 11, 2006 from Lori RadunIt was a typical evening in our home. Arguments from my teenager, opposition from my preschooler – family dynamics that were driving me crazy. I don’t remember quite what sent me over the edge. I do remember reaching my limit. We’ve all been there. However, this time, for me, was different. ...
Views: 1109 - What Does Death Teach Our Children? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Kathy SlattengrenDeath is one of those lessons we hope our children will not have to experience early in life. However, given death is an inescapable fact of life, we know our children will eventually need to deal with it. When and how we discuss death with our children will depend on their ages and the ...
Views: 1109(1 vote) - *** Are You Too Child-Centered? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Toni SchuttaThirty or 40 years ago parenting in an authoritative manner i.e. "Do it because I said so and I'm the parent" was the cultural norm. "Children should be seen and not heard" was a mantra that many of our parents used. We weren't asked about what we wanted for dinner, we weren't offered choices, ...
Views: 1108 - 7 Reasons Online Parenting Classes Can Help You - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Ari NovickIf you trying to decide if online parenting classes are right for your family, a logical question you might ask yourself is, "How do they help?". To make your research into online parenting a little bit easier. From Texas to Colorado, here is a list of the best ways these classes can help. ...
Views: 1108 - Bedwetting Solutions That Work For Your Children - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Brian KalixDiscovering bedwetting solutions for kids is much better than dismissing the problem and desiring it will depart on its own accord. The social dishonor of nocturnal enuresis is a treatable disorder that, left unhindered, can set off discomfiture and unneeded psychological strain on many kids ...
Views: 1108 - Do Your Teens Have a Millionaire Retirement Plan? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2019 from LeTicia LeeDo your teens have millionaire retirement plan? Sounds like an odd question initially doesn’t it? I know. Most teens can barely remember to clean their rooms, brush their teeth and wash their hands before dinner. But the question is more relevant than you think. The U.S. Social Security is ...
Views: 1108(1 vote) - How to Build Your Child’s Self Esteem - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2016 from Mitra ShahidiHow to build your child’s self esteem. Self-esteem is about liking who we are, and how we value ourselves. It is how we perceive our value to the world and how valuable we think we are to others. Self-esteem affects our trust in others, our relationships, our work, and nearly every part of our ...
Views: 1108(1 vote) - Social Networking Site, Parents Ensuring Teens Safety - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheIn a certain social networking site, a seventeen year old teenage girl befriended a thirty-two year old adult; the man was a predator who pretended to be a sixteen year old handsome boy. They met face to face and after some hours, her body was found in a ditch. The teenage girl was already dead. ...
Views: 1108 - 4 Reasons Why Our Words Don't Convey the Message We Intend - by Submitted on May 10, 2016 from Orsolya HernoldIn the last couple of weeks, I participated in several communication training seminars. As a trainer, I have a huge responsibility to communicate in a correct, honest, benevolent way. Apart from one judgmental word, I was disciplined enough to stick to these principles. But what happens when I'm ...
Views: 1107 - What To Prepare For A Newborn - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Melody ThomasIf you are preparing for the arrival of a new baby, there are some things that you should do in order to make it safe and help reduce the amount of stress that is associated with that arrival. Of course, there is a lot of joy that is also involved with bringing baby home but as you will quickly ...
Views: 1107 - Dining out with the family need not be a strain. - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from karla hineIn some cases the sheer thought of having to dine out with the family brings on feelings and emotions of fright and terror. Yet it need not be such a chore. I guess it all depends on the ages of the children and the personality of the people you are going to share a table and meal with. We need ...
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