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- Co-Parenting & Custody SupportSubmitted on Jan 10, 2010 from Tracy BurrisSo you've decided to separate or divorce after having children. Now you must decide if you want to work cooperatively as co-parents for the sake of those children, not to mention for the sake of your own sanity. You need Co-parenting & Custody Support! Co-Parenting & Custody Support From ...
Views: 839 - It's Not Your Child's Temper - It's Your Child's Temperament! - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Kytka Hilmar-JezekIt has happened to all of us at one time or another: our child does "one of those things" that absolutely drives us crazy, and we wonder why? Perhaps it was to stand at the head of the class on that first day of school and blatantly challenge the teacher. Perhaps we struggled in the kitchen ...
Views: 10300(4 votes) - 3 Secrets to Getting Your Child to Transition From One Activity to Another - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtHave you ever told your child that it's time to go somewhere or do something else and their response was either to ignore you or yell at you? There are ways to avoid this and make the transition from activity to activity easy and smooth. In order for your children to feel comfortable and ...
Views: 1541(2 votes) - What to Cook For Dinner? - 2 Ideas to Make This Fun! - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtThe time is 5 o'clock and your stomach clenches - What to make for dinner is the question racing through your mind. You know you want to prepare healthy meals for your family, but you're tired and you don't have all the ingredients for your favorite "go to" recipe so you pull out the frozen ...
Views: 2094(3 votes) - The Top 10 Things Children Really Want Their Parents to Do With Them. - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtWhat do you think matters most to your children? You driving them to lessons and practices, or is it the smile and hug you greet them with after school? If you guessed the latter, you are correct. Twelve years of teaching and giving the same assignment every Mother's Day has led me to the ...
Views: 934(4 votes) - 7 Tips for Mom Entrepreneurs to Tap Into Your Authentic Self - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Britt MichaelianEvery morning, my four year old daughter runs into my bedroom and jumps onto the bed with glee that the day has begun and she is ready to play. Throughout the day, she feels her energy and is in tune with her desires. When she doesn't get what she wants, she uses innate strategies to try to ...
Views: 934 - Be a Role Model For Your Kids: Follow Your Dreams! - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Britt MichaelianThere’s no doubt about it. The love a mother feels for her children is profound, but in this incredibly beautiful experience of motherhood, many moms also disconnect from their dreams. With constant demands on our time, energy and attention, it is easy to see how some moms can get lost in the ...
Views: 1095 - How to Prepare for a Stress-Free Parenting Year - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtIf I asked you what words come to mind when you think of your home, what would you say? Would you tell me that it brings you peace every time you walk in the front door? Would you say that the items in your home inspire you and bring you joy every time you look at them? Would you describe ...
Views: 1209 - How To Stop Anger About Your Past From Interfering In Your Present - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Dr. Jeanette RaymondKoren is furious that her son is being unfairly picked on As she drove to pick up nine year old Hector from school, Koren seethed with rage. She was confronted with a complaint that Hector was suspended from after school playground access for hitting another boy. Koren was mad at the ...
Views: 1922(2 votes) - Let Them Play! - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Kim BlackOn Friday my son's playschool director shared an article with me. I found it very interesting especially since I have the same quote from Albert Einstein on my website "Imagination is more important than knowledge. For while knowledge defines all we currently know and understand, imagination ...
Views: 1965(2 votes) - A New Mom's Guide to Thriving with her New Baby - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Lori RadunIt was 18 years ago when I brought home my first baby from the hospital. I’ll never forget the day. It was July 2, 1991 and I slowly walked out of the hospital with no shoes because my ankles were so swollen. Feeling the pain of my episiotomy, I placed my son Kai in a car seat we borrowed ...
Views: 1282(1 vote) - Building Self Esteem in Chilren: 10 Days to Self Esteem - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Elizabeth MorrisLet's be right up front about this. There is no way that can happen! Anyone who says they have a course and a 10 day plan to give you sound self esteem is just plain wrong. Self esteem development is a process. You have to do it with someone else because it is too hard to see yourself truly ...
Views: 1411(1 vote) - When Your Parent Moves In - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from David HorganThree years ago my mother-in-law moved in with us. Today we have a wonderful arrangement, but getting there was a little bumpy. We never had big problems. We did have some little ones. The fact is, my mother-in-law is a sweet, easygoing person who is a pleasure to be around. The real ...
Views: 2412(8 votes) - Disappointed Stepdad - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Diana Weiss-WisdomDear Dr. Weiss-Wisdom, My wife and I have been married for two years. She has children from a previous marriage. Since, I don’t have any children, I was hoping to be a father figure to her kids. But it just hasn’t worked out that way. They reject any of my attempts to discipline them and ...
Views: 4227(2 votes) - What Is Implantation Bleeding? Should You Worry About It? - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Neelima ReddyAfter you have decided to send your child to school, you have to prepare your child for the first day of the school. The first day of the school can be both exciting as well as stressful for both children and parents. Whether your child is starting kindergarten, day care or nursery school, ...
Views: 673(1 vote) - Stop Throwing Spears - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Michelle GottliebSometimes when we are scared, frightened, startled, we react with anger. It is a very natural reaction, probably based back in our cave man times. If something big and scary was approaching us, we had better react with a strong offense or we would get eaten. Unfortunately, that natural ...
Views: 1457 - The One Simple Secret To Changing Your Parenting Mindset, Part Two - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2010 from Shaya KassIn part one of this article, I spoke about why we should change our parenting mindset. How it will help us to control our reactions to situations. But how can we change our parenting mindset? The very simple secret to changing your parenting mindset is to change your parenting mind! Sounds ...
Views: 1282(2 votes) - The One Simple Secret To Changing Your Parenting Mindset, Part One - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2010 from Shaya KassI am now reading a new book written by Mark Victor Hansen (of Chicken Soup For The Soul fame) and Robert G Allen (of Nothing Down Real Estate fame) called Cash in a Flash. Their book has about 15 chapters, and the first 8 have almost nothing to do with making money. The first half of the book is ...
Views: 1334(2 votes) - Juggling Family Life - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtWith the demands of everyday life, raising children can be a circus. What is the antidote to the stress that parents feel these days? There are three areas that need to be looked at in order for parents to feel less stressed and for families to be close, connected and totally content. They ...
Views: 1441(2 votes) - Benefits of Reading to Your Child - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Kevin HeathOne of the first, and most obvious, benefits associated with reading to your child is that it helps to enhance their cognitive and communication skills. These skills are absolutely essential life skills that each and every person must obtain and develop throughout their life in order to ...
Views: 1282(15 votes) - Parenting Tips for Talking to Your Teen - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Kevin HeathTeens are complex creatures with a lot different things going on inside them. While you feel that, as an adult, you carry all of the stress, you can be assured that teens face a good deal of stress as well. Kids aren't the way that they were when we parents were their age. Times have changed and ...
Views: 916(4 votes) - How to Make This Christmas More Fun and Less Stressful - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtChristmas time is a time for doing special things with family, but holiday events can fill up the calendar very quickly. We often find ourselves running from one event to the next without so much as a breath in between. The holidays then become about pleasing others and not ourselves or our ...
Views: 1981(1 vote) - How to Take Christmas to a Whole New Level - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtOur children love certain toys or brands and they make their lists for sure, however, I suggest that we parents do something a little extra special at Christmas. Christmas is such an exciting time. Family and friends gather together to laugh, eat great food and share gifts with each other. ...
Views: 1272(2 votes) - Purchasing a Camera for your Kid: Some Tips - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2009 from Larry MacdonaldWhen parents learn that their children are interested in becoming child photographers, what must they do? Whether or not your kids are only following what their friends are doing, you cannot forever say no to their request of having their own cameras to take pictures with. When buying a camera ...
Views: 820(2 votes) - Family Gatherings: Fun for Everyone? - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Kathy SlattengrenWhen families gather together for a celebration, each participant brings their own history, behavior and expectations. When these different expectations and behaviors clash, the celebrations are often far from the peaceful, loving gatherings depicted in TV holiday commercials! However, when ...
Views: 1484(1 vote) - The Right Way to Confront Your Teen’s Mistakes - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Mark GregstonHow to avoid toxic words and wrong motivations when confronting your teenager’s mistakes. “The difference between the exact right words and the almost right words is like the difference between lightning bugs and lightning bolts.” – Mark Twain I haven’t met a teen yet who doesn’t want to ...
Views: 2527(3 votes) - Young Baby - How To Succeed 5 - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Peter RadfordNewborn Senses Conclusion A newborn can respond to and readily differentiate between substances with a number of different taste sensations, such as sweet, sour, bitter, and salty. However, it should come as no surprise that, of all of these, there is a marked preference towards ...
Views: 1160(3 votes) - "Lessons From Littleton" - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Brian BrodyI loved my community in Columbine - Littleton, Colorado. I moved there in 1985 to work, live and raise my children. I picked this place because it is beautiful, has nice homes and is a down to earth suburb with grounded family values. In the late 1980's I began to see a pattern develop with ...
Views: 1518(2 votes) - Meaningful Consequences for Teens - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Mark GregstonDo your teen’s actions cause you more problems than they do your teen? Has your teen figured out that he can say or do whatever he wants, which causes you and others a lot of grief, while you spend all your time trying to figure out how to solve the riddle of why he behaves the way he does, ...
Views: 3835(2 votes) - Ten Ways to Turn Around Your Teen - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Mark GregstonThinking that anything a parent can say, do, or offer to their children as they grow up a will guarantee a smooth and trouble-free adolescence is just plain wrong. I’ve learned that there are no such guarantees in life. Stuff happens in the teen years that is out of our control as parents, ...
Views: 5507(3 votes) - Don't Make This Teen Parnting Mistake - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Mark GregstonWell-intentioned parents, doing as they have always done to protect their children when they were young, often circle the wagons and marshal control when their teenager makes a mistake in judgment. Others keep their wagons circled all the time, never giving up any control in the first place. ...
Views: 2018(1 vote) - Trouble With Adopted Kids in the Teen Years - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Mark GregstonWhen an adopted child enters the adolescent years and their thinking transfers from concrete to abstract, they might begin asking that unanswerable question, “Why did my mother give me up?” At a time that most kids are trying to “find themselves” and form a concept and understanding of who they ...
Views: 1830(3 votes) - Countering the Rising Tide of Teen Dishonesty - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Mark GregstonStudies show that teenagers today are lying more. They are cheating and stealing more, too. The latest Report Card on the Ethics of American Youth, by the Josephson Institute of Ethics, shows teens are lying more often and more easily than ever. The report indicates an increase in lying, ...
Views: 2186(4 votes) - 5 Reasons to Read Ebooks to Young Children - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Terri RichardsWe are now living in a digital age. Almost every household in America owns at least one personal computer and a cell phone. We google, facebook, tweet, text message, email and read our news on the internet. What does this mean for the next generation? It means that our children will model that ...
Views: 1352(7 votes) - Working Moms and Internet Generating Income - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Clifford MacHanterIn this new era moms still needs to stay at home for so many reason to pay attention their family. Moms nowadays have so many options more than ever to give great money making work at home opportunities. And now the internet has become a new work provider for moms wanting to work from their ...
Views: 1037(1 vote) - Real Gratitude is an Attitude of the Heart - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from denny hagelThe holiday season is here and most of us are planning and preparing to make our family gatherings a time of joy and celebration. From meals to gift giving, once November 1st arrives, the rush is on and anticipation builds. For some, it can be a stressful time, for others it is their most ...
Views: 1250(1 vote) - Sandwiches for Kids - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Mac grathFinding recipes for kids lunch boxes can be tricky. Most parents just reheat last night's dinner left overs and send their kids on their way. Lunch is a pretty important meal during a child's day, though, so if you have more time to think about and make what your kids will be taking to lunch at ...
Views: 1131(1 vote) - 10 Things Why No One Ever Tells You How Tough It Is To Be A Parent! - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Neelima ReddyParenting is a tough job and raising children is challenging. There is no such University where you can get a degree for this job. No one tells you how tough it is to become a parent coping with stress of parenting child. You should learn through trial and error methods to perform this ...
Views: 680(1 vote) - Character Traits To Teach Your Children - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2009 from Judy WrightCharacter is the set of qualities that make somebody distinctive. It is the outward manifestation of what you believe inside your mind and spirit. It is your nature, personality and moral fiber. Your character is the attitude and mindset which indicates to others who you are and what you stand ...
Views: 8528(6 votes) - Child Behaviour Problems & Effective Treatment Options - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Laura RamirezChild behaviour can be a tricky thing. Parents can tell themselves that defiant or inappropriate behavior is just a phase that their child is going through, but often, it just gets worse with time. What can you do about these problems? How can you restore a sense of peace and order to your home ...
Views: 1383(1 vote) - 3 Discipline Tips for Character – How to Discipline Kids without Criticism - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Jean TracyWould you like 3 parenting tips on how to discipline without criticism? You can stop being your child’s critical judge and build character instead. Look inside to find out how. I’ve done my share of criticizing. It didn’t help me or my or build character in my children. I knew I had to stop ...
Views: 3595(12 votes) - What's the Tone of Your Home? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Kathy SlattengrenParents play a lead role in setting the overall tone in their families. Parents whose overall tone tends to be negative often have homes filled with stress and tension. While parents who take a more positive approach create calmer, happier homes. A Home Filled with Tension One mom told me ...
Views: 1303(1 vote) - 15 Most Important Points To Incorporate Sexual Knowledge In Kids - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Neelima Reddy—Be Responsible By Telling Your Kids These Important Things Normally parents do not talk to their kids anything regarding sex. For them, either it is ‘taboo’ or they think that their child is not yet grown up enough to talk about it. This fact is observed almost in every country and the rate ...
Views: 748(1 vote) - Happy Child - Being A Guardian For A Child's Happiness - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Rebecca MoreheadA guardian angel for a happy child is someone who responsibly acts consciously and subconsciously as a guardian to protect and nurture a child's happiness. The common phrase of "watch out - little ears, little ears" always reminds us that a child is hearing what we are saying, however it is ...
Views: 1321(1 vote) - Are You Worried About First Time Parenting? Tender Child Care For Your New Born! - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Neelima ReddyAre you a first time mother? So, at last you have delivered a healthy baby. After the nine months of pregnancy, now it is the time to bring your healthy new born home. From this moment child care starts. The time you bring your new born home is also a start of your life in purgatory. At ...
Views: 1040(1 vote) - Newly Single and the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Meghan GehanFor those going through or recently divorced, the holidays add another layer of stress and anxiety: Will I need to interact with my ex? How do I handle the questions and advice from my family? How will I cope with being alone? How do I help my children through this time? This holiday season ...
Views: 2035(2 votes) - Steps to Letting Your Adolescent Grow Independent - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Victoria CummingsThe adolescent years bring transition in the life of a child. A new phase of life begins as signs of deeper levels of maturity become apparent. This is the time when children begin to assert their independence. They seek to be with friends more and generally spend less time with the ...
Views: 1691(2 votes) - The One Mistake Many Parents Make Which Sabotages Their Child's Academic Success - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Victoria CummingsMost children start school with a positive attitude and an open willingness to learn. They attend kindergarten classes where they learn basic skills as well as the social skills needed to be part of a group of learners. First and second grades build upon the basic concepts and social development ...
Views: 1473(1 vote) - What are you teaching your children about money? - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2009 from Daniel BrittonMost people inherit their beliefs and values from their parents. So along with Mum’s eyes and occasionally Dad’s nose, we are likely to become conditioned by their set of rules around money, which in turn came from their previous generation. This may work very well if your surname is Rothschild ...
Views: 1372(5 votes) - The Total Transformation Program Review - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2009 from Scott WardellTotal Transformation creator James Lehman, has come up with an outstanding step by step parenting workbook, DVD and CD’s program that turns us ordinary parents into extraordinary parenting experts! This program, quit simply, has it all. Whether you are searching for the right technique, ...
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