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- Minimizing Morning Madness - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Sheila DingelsGetting organized and out the door on time is a major accomplishment for most families, and even more so if a child is dealing with ADHD. There are ways to successfully simplify your morning routine so you can minimize the morning madness. As a parent, we sometimes come up with one system ...
Views: 1025(2 votes) - Young Baby - How To Succeed 4 - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Peter RadfordNewborn Senses Continued An interesting characteristic of a newborn infant is its quite unremarkable vision. In fact, it is only able to focus on a subject that is about 18 inches, or 45 cm, immediately in front of its face. An initial impression might point to the fact that this could ...
Views: 1150(2 votes) - It's really okay for your teen-ager to hate you - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Lynn DormanThis is a difficult topic. No one can tell you how to be a parent. But with that said ... please read on. Teens need rules. Teens do not need more and more freedom even though that is what they tell you they need and want. As a parent you need to set limits for all your kids - they bump ...
Views: 1436(1 vote) - What Score Are Parents Keeping? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Rebecca MoreheadMany parents notice only their child's negative behaviors and begin keeping account of them as a score record of wrongdoing or bad behavior. This process could actually encourage more of the same behavior instead of their intended opposite. When a child enters this world and their spirit enters ...
Views: 1235(3 votes) - Here Are 7 Tips For a Better Father And Daughter Relationship - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Francis HoseinThese tips may help you along the way to build a better foundation with your daughter that will last a lifetime. 1) Father is a guide, teacher and can do no wrong. As a little girl now growing up, she does not know any better and needs her father‘s guidance to show her the right way of how ...
Views: 1569(4 votes) - Refreshing Relationships with Your Boomerang Kids - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.Robert Frost, in his poem, Death of the Hired Man, wasn't thinking about boomerang kids when he wrote, "Home is the place where, when you have to go there, they have to take you in." But he sure might have been. In this economy, adult children are moving back home in record numbers - for many ...
Views: 989(4 votes) - Discipline Tips for Parents ~ 3 Mistakes and 3 Solutions - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Jean TracyGood discipline builds character in kids. Poor discipline does not. Notice the manipulation in the story below. Imagine your son returning his report card to his teacher saying, “My dad told me, ‘If these grades don’t improve, someone around here is going to get a spanking.’” And as he ...
Views: 1963(21 votes) - 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: 1047(6 votes) - Breaking the Habit of Enabling Your Child in Co-dependency - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Francis HoseinIt takes courage and a constant action to break the habit of co-dependency that once may have been your normal way of behaving with your child. Becoming conscious of your role The way you have been going about your life may not have show you that you have created a co-dependency with ...
Views: 1324(12 votes) - Do You Sugar Coat the Painful Reality From Your Children - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Francis HoseinYou are having difficulty in your marriage relationship yet your children feel the tension in the home and have difficulty to the point that it is interfering with their school work. Do you sugar coat the painful reality from your children so you do not feel guilty? Afraid of hurting ...
Views: 1216(3 votes) - When Do You Cut the Cord to Your Enabling Adult Child - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Francis HoseinSometimes it is difficult to cut the cord to your enabling adult child when you feel it is against your beliefs. Who is to blame? As you get more involve with you adult child life you may feel a lot of resentment and may want to blame yourself or your child for the difficulties you are ...
Views: 4274(4 votes) - So, you think you want to communicate with your teenager.... - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Tish TishermanAre you a lucky parent raising a teenager in today’s world? Pretty scary! We all want our kids to like us. We know they love us, but liking us is another thing entirely. We want communication open and flowing – how do we make this happen? Does this sound familiar? You: “How was ...
Views: 1295(5 votes) - Babies And Toddlers - How To Succeed 5 - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Peter RadfordDevelopment An infant between 12 months and 36 months old exhibits a number of changes that form part of its process of development. The following series of observations focuses on that particular time span, and highlights those changes that may be classified as a “milestone.” It will ...
Views: 836(3 votes) - Young Baby - How To Succeed 3 - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Peter RadfordNewborn Baby Appearance: Conclusion It is possible for female, and sometimes even male, newborns to discharge milk from their nipples. This is called witch's milk, also known as neonatal milk, and is due to the mother's hormones before birth. This only occurs with some infants born at full ...
Views: 842(2 votes) - Relationships After Divorce: When Is Too Soon to Date After a Divorce? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Alyssa JohnsonMaking the choice to begin dating after divorce may cause lots of emotions for you. The thought can be exciting, scary, happy or even sad. But what about the feelings your kids may be having about it? One of the most important aspects to keep in mind when considering your children's reactions ...
Views: 2772(1 vote) - Babies And Toddlers - How To Succeed 4 - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Peter RadfordDevelopment An infant between 12 months and 36 months old exhibits a number of changes that form part of its process of development. The following series of observations focuses on that particular time span, and highlights those changes that may be classified as a “milestone.” It will ...
Views: 719 - Healthy Kids' Snack Ideas: 6 Must-Pack Snacks for Moms on the Go - by If you're a mom on the go, you know how tempting it can be to hit the drive-thru or the vending machine when your kids' tummies start to growl.
But there are healthier and less expensive alternatives. To ward off last-minute munchies, keep a bag packed in your car or in your fridge with ...
Views: 1316(1 vote) - We Really Do Want What Is Best For Our Children - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Rebecca MoreheadOf course we want what is best for our children, right? How outrageous the thought of anything contrary to that belief. However, most people commonly remark to their children to "do as I say, not as I do" or "don't do what I did son, take your own path", and other phrases just like this. We ...
Views: 1862(2 votes) - How Are You Behaving in Front of Your Children - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Francis HoseinDo you find yourself doing thing in front of your children that to you seems to be normal but is not normal to other people. Quarrelling in front of your children Are you quarrelling in front of your children in different situations such as when you are home, in the car, when you are ...
Views: 632(1 vote) - Help! My Middle School Student is Earning Poor Grades!-Three Tips to Improve Academic Grades - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Victoria CummingsIt is not uncommon for students who earned passing grades in elementary school to find themselves overwhelmed and over worked in middle school. The level of academic responsibility increases with each year of schooling, but the leap from elementary to middle school creates the biggest challenge. ...
Views: 3857(6 votes) - Crazy Parents - Crazy Children - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Willie HortonThe vast majority of people raising children are ill equipped for the job. Now, we all know the general comments like “How come they don’t teach you about this at school?” or “Why is there no training to be a parent?” But that’s not what I’m talking about. Those of us who are parents know that ...
Views: 3083(6 votes) - Teenagers and MySpace - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from Christina BottoThe History of MySpace The MySpace phenomenon began in 2003, when an Internet visionary and UCLA graduate named Tom Anderson reclaimed the moribund myspace.com domain. Prior to Anderson’s initiative, myspace.com was a file sharing forum. The original Web site had to be disbanded in 2001 due ...
Views: 1982 - "I'm Right and You're Wrong!" Is Your Child a Know-it-all? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from James LehmanDoes your child always insist that they’re right and everyone else is wrong? Some kids have a bad habit of asserting their opinions by drowning out everyone else in the room—regardless of whether or not they know what they’re talking about. Understandably, this overbearing behavior can be very ...
Views: 2127(7 votes) - A Day in the Mind of Your Defiant Child - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from James LehmanIf you’re the parent of a defiant child, you’ve probably wondered what makes him so angry at life—and angry at you. With the school year approaching, are you gearing up for another difficult year with your child, just hoping that he’ll make it through—and that you’ll be able to manage without ...
Views: 3182(4 votes) - The New and Improved Perfect Mother - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Virginia McCormackWhat’s your idea of the perfect mother? Is it the perfectly dressed, cookie baking, PTA president, and thriving career momma? Is it the mom with the bleary eyes carrying an infant while dealing with a tantrum in the cereal aisle? Or could it be the mom who leaves the dishes piled, the laundry ...
Views: 717 - Divorce to Remarriage: Meeting the Kids - How to Impress Them Not Depress Them - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Alyssa JohnsonDating after divorce can be tricky. But introducing that special someone to your children is even harder. Let's cover the 4 most important steps to take in that first meeting between your new partner and your children. 1. Don't introduce them too early - Be sure this is a committed ...
Views: 1704 - Be the Example in your Child's Life - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Beth and Lee McCainEvery parent wants their child to grow up to enjoy life and be successful. Each and every one of us has something in our past that we don't want our children to experience as they get older. We protect them and nurture them hoping they will never experience hurt yet as they get older they come ...
Views: 3069(26 votes) - Baby Nursery Feng Shui: Create A Space Full Of Health, Harmony & Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2009 from Ken LauherImagine creating a space within your home for your baby to grow and develop while being healthy and at peace. I've consulted on many nurseries for existing and expecting parents. Here are 9 tips to consider when creating a nursery for the new baby. 1. Crib Position: The crib should be ...
Views: 1421(1 vote) - Making The Connection With Your Children - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2010 from Sandra DyeThere are many different levels of connecting. When you call out to your child from another room you are not yet connected, you are just putting out what I will term a location finder signal. By the second and third times when you don't get a response, your frustration is rising. You are in ...
Views: 1582(1 vote) - Transition Times-A Time For Learning - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2010 from Sandra DyeTransition times are often stressful for parents and children. Your child may experience transitions in many different ways. Their response may be of great excitement and anticipation which puts them in an emotionally charged or at the other end of the continuum, they might be so engrossed in ...
Views: 1628(1 vote) - 5 Rules for Teaching Your Kids Respect - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Jean TracyIf you've been searching for a truly powerful way to get your kids to communicate with respect, now is the time to make it happen. Let the family meeting rules guide you. Look inside to find out how. Let’s pretend your kids, Jack and Jessica, bring up the problem Jack’s having with the bully ...
Views: 4636(4 votes) - Beware of Boomerang Words - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Kathy SlattengrenDo your children's words ever take you by surprise because they sound remarkably like something you've said? These "boomerang words" can be a good thing or not such a good thing. When we hear our children repeat our words, it's a strong reminder of just how much they are picking up from us. ...
Views: 1324 - Those Are Fighting Words - Now What - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Kim AdesIt's the end of another great day in the world of real estate. You held a contract together despite the home inspection results, while maintaining your commission. You listed two sellable properties. You enjoyed three hours of and managing those leads. You are standing in the kitchen whipping up ...
Views: 1677(3 votes) - The Journal and the Journey - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Kim AdesI was helping my daughter, who is in grade 11, with her assignment on the George Orwell classic 1984 and we were discussing the symbolism of the diary in the story. Now, here is a quick re-cap for those of you who read this book many years back. 1984 is Orwell’s peek into a future totalitarian ...
Views: 1960(1 vote) - The Huddle - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Kim AdesThe Rabbi at our synagogue has a way about him. He is short and bearded, and he reminds me of Papa Smurf. He sings and plays the guitar during services, chronically forgets the page number that we need to turn to, and makes a point of personally saying hello to all of the members in attendance. ...
Views: 1774(3 votes) - Choose A Baby Stroller To Fit Your Lifestyle - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Sam GoldsteinSo Many Choices - What To Select? Look at all the alternatives! When it comes to baby gear, strollers are definitely found in a very big variety of shapes, size, options and benefits. When narrowing down your ideal baby stroller, first think about the sort of baby transportation you ...
Views: 1481 - What to Do When a Teenager Says They Are Gay - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Reece ManleyFirst Reactions of Parents Crucial in Coming Out When gay and lesbian teenagers come out to their parents, the parents' initial reaction is crucial to their teenagers well being. Parents must examine their own homophobia, grieve lost dreams and support their teen. The way parents first ...
Views: 1575(2 votes) - A Baby High Chair Safety Check - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Sam GoldsteinAs soon as the tiny ones are hungry, it is time to eat! But using a baby high chair to provide the wee tots nourishment isn't always an easy task. A highchair that's well designed will alleviate, or at least lessen, some of the madness in feeding time and make for a pleasing bonding moment for ...
Views: 1184 - Guilt Free Parenting - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Kimberly ChastainI don’t know about you, but I do guilt very well. At times, it seems like I can feel guilty for almost anything. Also, as a parent I mess up routinely. I can be short with my temper and my words are not always pleasant. Also, there seems to be a new parenting article out daily that tells you how ...
Views: 946(1 vote) - Two Questions to Never As Your Kids, but We All Do - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Kimberly ChastainWe have all been there, the things you said you would never say when you are a parent come flying out of your mouth. We often don’t even realize what we are saying, in our moments of frustration. I want to start with two questions you should never ask your kids and why they are not good ...
Views: 844 - Experts on child rearing: should you listen to them? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Lynn DormanNo! Not if you are about to use them as a step-by-step methodology for raising your child. Now a disclaimer: I am a child development “expert.” Starting out as an Early Childhood Education major, on to being a Kindergarten teacher; through to a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology and life as ...
Views: 1309 - How Many Cupcakes Does it Take to Feel a Feeling? - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Amy PearsonAnthony, my 19 month old son, was playing with a train at the Sip and Play Café a few months back. As he was innocently pushing the train around the track, another toddler shoved him in the chest. Stumbling to regain his footing, he turned to me with a look of complete shock, then started to ...
Views: 775(3 votes) - Managing Behavioral Meltdowns and Tantrums - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from James LehmanQ: Why do kids have behavioral meltdowns and tantrums? What goes on in a child’s mind that makes him come unglued? James: Kids have meltdowns and temper tantrums for two reasons. The first reason is that they have never learned how to manage or have run out of the tools it takes to manage ...
Views: 2457(6 votes) - Quick, Easy and Healthy Packable Lunches - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from i-Supplements comWith school starting, moms are looking for anything new to pack in their kids lunches. PB&J gets old, fast. Here are some suggestions that will make your child the envy of the cafeteria! Turkey Wrap Take a whole wheat soft tortilla, line it with honey turkey and Colby/jack cheese. You can ...
Views: 2848(3 votes) - Choosing a safe baby changing table - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Carl SimpsonDiapering can be messy and uncomfortable for both parent and baby. A changing table makes the task much less troublesome by creating a safe and comfortable place for baby that is also comfortable and convenient for a parent to use. As new parents, you’ll be changing a tremendous amount of ...
Views: 709 - A Guide to Parenting While You Sleep -Sleeping Angels - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Eric WhalleyI have spent weeks creating my site and thinking of things to write. So many ideas, but which to do first? Then I had a revelation... I was sitting down after dinner to watch the news when this lady from Queensland came on. She is the mother of four children, and she was having some ...
Views: 1134(2 votes) - Underage Drinking and Parental Guidance - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Mark BrownDriving While Intoxicated (DWI) is a serious criminal offence that can land a person behind bars. The pity in the present society is that the number of teenage DWI offender is really increasing and parents must play a dominant part to curb it. Parental Guidance curbs Alcohol Abuse ...
Views: 1033(1 vote) - Preventing Dog Aggression and Dog Bites In The Family - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Niki TudgeIf you wish to travel through the land of dogs and avoid being bitten then there are a few things you need to observe. If you and your children plan to reside in the land of dogs alongside them then there are many more things you need to learn and understand. Dogs communicate their ...
Views: 1590(1 vote) - Teens and Dating--Help!! (for parents) - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Catherine CardinalTeens and Dating Attention Adults! If you are feeling that the world is tough and life’s stressful, imagine how it feels to a teenager who is an becoming an adult but no longer a child. The pressure on them to figure out difficult issues is relentless. ...
Views: 1340(3 votes) - Mackenzie Phillips’ reveals much about divorce & victims of child abuse! - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Rosalind SedaccaIt’s disturbing, sad and shocking to learn about the physical and emotional abuse Mackenzie Phillips experienced as an adolescent and young woman. How many other children and adults are hiding and trying to cope with unspeakable “family secrets” that get left unspoken and unacknowledged? What ...
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