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- What Children Can Teach Their Parents - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtEvery parent has experienced the phenomena of their child begging for their favourite story to read, their favourite song to be played or their favourite movie to be watched for the 100th time. Even though we adults might be tempted to hide the favourite book or introduce a new book, CD, or ...
Views: 1119(1 vote) - Emotions and learning: Parenting for academic success - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Kari MillerConcerned parents frequently ask how they can help their children become smarter, more successful learners. The surprising news is that research in the area of human emotions provides a blueprint for the kinds of parenting techniques that increase children’s intelligence! Because of the way ...
Views: 5907(8 votes) - Newborn Baby Bonding - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Susan CarranzaOh yeah! The nine month wait is over! Your new baby is finally here! Now what? It is difficult to imagine that you have brought a new life into this world, isn’t it? You want to give your baby the finest life you can! You have brought a new being into this world, and you will be responsible for ...
Views: 1871(4 votes) - Cyber Bullying Pandemic: How Parents Can Protect Their Kids - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Margaret RossCyberbullying behaviors are growing like pandemic across the World Wide Web. The behavior is personal and a proven polluter of your child's peace of mind. Kamaron Institute Research Center polled thousands and students and teachers. Nearly half, millions of American tweens and teens are being ...
Views: 1278(5 votes) - Soothing Children Without Using Food: 10 Strategies - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Kathleen CuneoAs parents we need to be mindful of not only what foods we choose to offer our children, but also of what patterns and associations between food and emotion we are establishing. Patterns set in childhood can be carried forward into adulthood and possibly lead to problems with weight management ...
Views: 1309(3 votes) - Picky Eaters: Normal or Pathological - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Kathleen CuneoHow do you know if your picky eater is just exhibiting normal picky behavior or if you need professional assistance? The toddler period presents huge changes in development in many areas. Feeding in particular presents several challenges for parents. The once eager eater who opened his ...
Views: 1584(4 votes) - 5 Parenting Tips for Communicating with Children & Teens - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Krystal KuehnThere is nothing that adequately prepares us for the most important job there is—parenting. Children and teens do not come with an owner’s manual, and most of our training is on the job. With our own parents as our most prominent role models, we tend to repeat what we have learned about ...
Views: 1921(10 votes) - Child Discipline Tips – How to Discipline Kids without Arguments - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Jean TracyWhat happens to discipline when your child argues with you? Does the discipline become a battle? Learn 3 ways to model character and practice the winning formula for solving arguments. It’s time you get the respect you deserve. The Discipline Problem: Endless Arguing between You and Your ...
Views: 1726(4 votes) - How to Make Every Day Valentine's Day? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtValentine’s Day. The red hearts make us feel like love and happiness is all around. We see images of couples hugging and gazing into each other’s eyes and we want that. We go shopping at beautifully decorated stores and envision making our loved one feel special and cherished. And, secretly, ...
Views: 1435(1 vote) - Priorities - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Michelle GottliebWe are told in our society that we should always put ourselves first. I was told in all of my training, we always need to put ourselves first so that we have energy to then take care of others. Then I became a wife and mother. I discovered that I couldn’t always put myself first. There were many ...
Views: 1277(3 votes) - Tips for Better Teacher/Parent Communication - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Kevin HeathThere are many tips for effective parent/teacher communication. Communication is an essential element when it comes to the overall success that your child experiences in their educational development. It is important to understand that, as a parent, you are truly the first teacher that your ...
Views: 2294(3 votes) - 5 Ideas to Make This Valentine's Day Really Meaningful - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtTake a look at the marketing out right now and see the images that they are trying to project so that we will buy or spend money. Furthermore, they love to put ideas into our heads about how certain gifts will make our partners feel. Not to say gifts are bad, but do they TRULY represent what ...
Views: 2199(5 votes) - Magic Words All Families Need - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from James HendrixDo you have rough housing kids and someone seems to always get hurt? Have you ever had a defiant (or any) child who really needed to listen in an emergency. Have you ever needed your child to stop arguing and listen and do what you ask them to do? If it has happened to you in the past or you ...
Views: 1331(5 votes) - Young Kids Acting Out in School: The Top 3 Issues Parents Worry about Most - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from James LehmanIf you’re the parent of a young child who acts out at school, you’ve probably asked yourself, “If my child is out of control now, how will I be able to deal with him when he’s ten—or a teenager?” Once a toddler or kindergartner becomes known as a child who “plays too rough” or “always has to ...
Views: 3266(15 votes) - Parenting Help to Protect Children—When Parents Fail—Explanation of a Way to Solve the Problem - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Cindy L. HerbThe Premise Many instances exist in our society where children are hurt because of the lack of parental protection or control. Often, it seems obvious to us, as rape victims and sexual abuse survivors, that with more parental involvement that those tragic events may have been avoided ...
Views: 1544(4 votes) - Amazing Ways To Banish Your Child’s Boredom! - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Neelima ReddyKids get easily bored and it becomes worse if your kid is in a summer holiday break. You will get a doubt how kids will be bored with all the playthings and fun activities that are present around them. The games and kid toys that were enthusiastic and exciting before quickly lose charm ...
Views: 1048(4 votes) - You, Your Baby, and Sleep Training - Part II - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Nancy LibbyInfants: 4 to 7 months Babies this age still need lots of sleep. Typically children are down to at least two naps of an hour to three each. However, there are some that will continue to take three naps during these months and for shorter periods. So although the range of needs and lengths ...
Views: 1272(4 votes) - Joe’s Top 10 “New” Years Parenting Thoughts - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Joseph GandolfoJoe’s Top 10 “New” Years Parenting Thoughts by Joe Gandolfo, M.A., LPC Another New Year. A time for personal renewal and making a change. Most people make a sincere effort to alter a behavior, which when changed, will improve one’s life. Sadly for many, the behavior change lasts only a ...
Views: 1960(1 vote) - The Game of Life - Chutes & Ladders - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Joseph GandolfoThe Game of Life – Chutes and Ladders by Joe Gandolfo My youngest son Duncan, now 8 and age 3 at the time, came to me one morning and asked if I wanted to play. Being a part-time stay-at-home Dad in those days mixed with the responsibility of growing a company, I was torn like an old faded ...
Views: 2471(4 votes) - How to get Your Kids to do What You WANT with Ease! - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Patrick McMillan5 Tips to get your kids to do what you want them to without manipulation, bribery or threats. It’s a lot easier and more fun than you might think. Whether it’s getting our kids out of bed and ready for school or getting them to do homework after school, brush their teeth or clean up their ...
Views: 1580(3 votes) - 5 Steps to a Calmer Evening - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtWhether you work outside the house or stay at home full-time, the toughest part of the day is the same: those frantic early evening hours when there are mouths to feed, homework to do, and cranky kids to handle. The trick is to streamline your to-do’s so you can feel calmer and focus on what ...
Views: 1393(1 vote) - How do I talk to my teen? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Brandie PeterieThis can be a difficult and often emotionally-challenging task. Parents come in so many forms. There are the “helicopter” parents that hover over their children, watching every move. There are they “buddy” parents, who want to be friends with their children. Some parents are not involved at ...
Views: 580 - Raising Intuitive Children - Who Are They? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Caron GoodeWho Are They? All children have the natural intelligence of intuition (II). Some children are highly skilled or gifted in this talent in the same way that others have a talent for math, music, languages or physical dexterity. Since each of us has a preference in how we relate to the ...
Views: 2641(2 votes) - 5 Ways to Discover If Your Child Is Intuitive - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Caron GoodeEvery child has the capacity for high intutive intelligence just as each could be a musical maestro or a mathematical genius. Intuition is a natural intelligence that all children possess. Intuitive development depends on the environment, parental support, and education. Some children are highly ...
Views: 1775(1 vote) - 5 TIPS TO EASE PARENTS’ FEAR OF TEEN WEBSPEAK - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Michael BehmerWe often hear concerns from parents about the “secret language” teens use on their technology, so-called webspeak used as shorthand in texting and instant messaging (IM’ing). Like many things, this language is another area for parents to learn and connect with their teen. To ease parents’ fears, ...
Views: 2602 - SON VS. IPHONE – A REMINDER ABOUT AWARENESS - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Michael BehmerI was in New York last week and met with two wonderful women, Carol Cain and Issa Mas, two like minded parenting bloggers. I was telling them a story about me and my son that illustrates a main concept in Chaos to Connection. The concept is the idea of a message in a bottle, what our children ...
Views: 1955 - 5 Steps To Relief For Parents With A Clingy Toddler - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from Sandra DyeOne of the most difficult stages of raising a young child is from 18 months to 3 years old. During this time, it can feel like there is a ball and chain connecting you to your child. It can feel like you are under your child’s control. Your child seems to be dictating your every move, and ...
Views: 3268(1 vote) - Help Your Children With Learning, Health And Sleep - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Candace CzarnyThere is no doubt that raising children requires a lot of the life aspects that Feng Shui advocates and encourages. You need wisdom, prosperity, and definitely serenity to successfully get the little tikes to adulthood. Of course, Feng Shui and children go hand in hand as the little ones need ...
Views: 1198 - Encourage Your Child’s Inner Artist – Prominently Display Their Artwork at Home - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Mike McCallOne of the key roles of a parent is as the encourager. It is one thing to tell your child to read but it is another, and much more effective, to encourage your child to read. How do you do that? Reading to your child is one way. Setting a good example by reading yourself is another. The ...
Views: 1112 - The Secret to Helping Your Child Excel in School and in Life - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtIs your child struggling in school? Does your child stall when it comes time to do homework? Does your child’s teacher often comment that your child is capable, but is just not working to his or her potential? Or, does your child do alright in school, but seems a bit bored or lacks enthusiasm ...
Views: 1642(6 votes) - How to Teach Your Newborn the Difference between Day and Night - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Lucy FitzgeraldResearch has shown that a young baby can start to distinguish between night and day from as young as two weeks with a little gentle guidance. Here are six simple strategies that work. 1 – In the day, keep the house light and bright. Take your baby out for walks in the fresh air. Even if he’s ...
Views: 4959(1 vote) - Six Ways to Stop Your Baby Waking Early - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Lucy FitzgeraldEarly waking for a little one under the age of two is common and parents find it the most difficult sleep issue to resolve. Here are six suggestions to improve things quickly. 1 - Decide on the time you’re happy to get up and start the day as a family. 6am isn’t much fun but that is a ...
Views: 4588(2 votes) - Detecting Deceivers: How to determine if someone is lying to you - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Brian WalshIf I said that everyone lies and deceives a bit, would you agree? Well, it’s true, believe me! There are five ways to detect that people are lying. 1. How you feel. Firstly, trust your gut feelings. All of us are hard-wired to detect danger and deceit. This survival mechanism is largely ...
Views: 5097(13 votes) - Baby Sleep Products To Encourage Your Baby To Sleep! - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Neelima ReddyIs your baby sleeping throughout the night? Most of the mothers will experience sleep less nights once after the arrival of their baby. Here are the wonderful baby sleep products which encourage your baby to sleep well throughout the night. Establishing a bedtime routine: For this, you ...
Views: 1220(2 votes) - You, Your Baby and Sleep Training - Part I - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Nancy LibbyYOU, YOUR BABY & SLEEP TRAINING – PART I Introduction There is so much information on the internet and in bookstores about how to get your baby to sleep. Many times, we read and are overloaded with the information from these sometimes conflicting philosophies. Some articles and books tell ...
Views: 1706 - Financial Education - Who should be teaching your children? - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Daniel BrittonThe current financial crisis has sharpened the focus on the need for better financial education across all segments of the population. Just as information and guidance on healthy eating and exercise can prevent a lifetime of obesity, effective financial education, when started at an early age, ...
Views: 2345(2 votes) - Moms: Do You Ever Feel Under-Appreciated? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from Susanna GraceI’m sure I’m not the only mother alive who has fantasized about just chucking it all and walking away, starting a new life in a new town. Remember that Anne Tyler book (I think it’s Ladder of Years) in which a middle-aged mom actually does it. She just walks into a new town and buys herself ...
Views: 1000 - Critical Comments Flow Freely from Parents - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from Kathy SlattengrenDo you make more positive comments or negative comments to your children? If you're like most parents, you make a lot more negative comments than positive ones. In her book, Building Moral Intelligence, Dr. Michele Borba writes "studies reveal that the average parent makes 18 critical comments ...
Views: 1309 - Breastfeeding Tips - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from Diba TilleryFeeling frazzled with breastfeeding? You're not alone. Review our tips for success. The first few weeks of breastfeeding can be very challenging for a new mom. Here are a few tips to help you succeed: - Choose a comfortable place to nurse. Sit back, rest your head and neck and use a foot ...
Views: 763(2 votes) - Our Universal Family - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Jo-Anne CutlerFrom the generous outpouring of compassion and support for the people of Haiti to the theme of the top grossing Golden Globe best motion picture, Avatar, the message is clear – we are all connected as human beings – one universal family. The experience of profound devastation and continuous ...
Views: 2118(1 vote) - 6 Myths about Breastfeeding and Sleep in Babies - by Submitted on May 30, 2012 from Heidi HolvoetTo breastfeed or not ought to be a well-considered personal choice for every mother. But fear for poor sleep should never be a reason not to breastfeed. The positive effect of breastfeeding on baby’s sleep is easily illustrated by looking at a few common myths and misconceptions. Breast is ...
Views: 4126(4 votes) - Ideas for Helping Your Child Overcome Peer Pressure - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2010 from Kevin HeathRaising children to cope with peer pressure begins very early in life. More than anything, children who are able to stand up to negative peer pressure are resilient individuals with well defined beliefs and values. Children such as this are not simply the result of good parenting strategies, ...
Views: 1819(2 votes) - It' All In How You See It - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from Nancy LibbyMost mornings start off the same way. I am a mother of five, four at home. Kharisma (11), David (3), Rachael (2), and Matthew (9 months). I reluctantly emerge from the warm embrace of a deep slumber to the pitter-patter of little feet and a sweet little voice - “Good morning, Momma”. If I’m ...
Views: 902(2 votes) - 6 Ways to Be a Happy Super-Model Parent - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Patrick McMillanThere is no such thing as a “perfect” parent though most of us try to be the best mom or dad we can be. Just as we tend to model the parenting habits of our parents, our children too will model themselves based on who they see in us. If we want our children to BE HAPPY we need to be ...
Views: 1486(2 votes) - Anxiety on the Rise - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Dr. Mona SpiegelI'm sure you know someone, either in your family or among your friends, who is highly anxious. You will recognize the rapid speech, need for reassurance and fear of new situations, sometimes accelerating into full-blown panic. We have become scared to live. Anxiety, according to the Report ...
Views: 2359(3 votes) - My Children Are Driving Me Crazy - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Rhonda NeelyDo you sometimes feel that your children are driving you nuts? Maybe it's not them. Maybe it's what you're doing, or better yet, what you're not doing. Are there times that you sit down and think to yourself, I wish I was a better mother, or I wish I was a better father? Do you know that ...
Views: 3862 - The Marble Jar - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Mike McCallDo you find it challenging to motivate your children to accomplish tasks, chores, homework or any other request or expectation? Trust me you are not alone. Until you have succeeded in imparting these household virtues onto your children so that they become intrinsic, which may take a very long ...
Views: 6385(1 vote) - How to Play With Your Child Without Getting Bored - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtDo you cringe when your child asks you to play "Choo Choo train" or Barbies with them? It's the hidden secret that moms are only now speaking about. Moms are finally being honest about the fact that they don't like playing most of the games their children want them to play and that they actually ...
Views: 1282 - 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: 1207 - Young Baby - How To Succeed 6 - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Peter RadfordInfant Mortality Continued Infant mortality is an epidemiological (epidemiology considers the factors affecting the health and illness of populations) indicator and is widely recognised as representing an important measure of the level of healthcare in a country. This is because there is a ...
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