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- Playing the Sporting Game - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2007 from Chick MoormanSpringtime means Little League, soccer, and other sports as children head to the out-of-doors to join teams that that help then have fun, get exercise, and learn to work together with teammates. But are the results of joining a team always positive? Can’t the experience be embarrassing, shaming, ...
Views: 1079 - When You Should and Shouldn't Talk to Your Kids - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtMy message to parents has always been that too much talking is one of the biggest mistakes a parent can make when disciplining their child. However, there is a place and time when talking is truly beneficial to the parent/child relationship. So how does a parent know when to talk and when not ...
Views: 1079 - Book Excerpt: The City Parent Handbook - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2004 from Yolanda CardenThe City Parent Rules Navigating Traffic with Young Children Rule #1: Stand well back from the street when waiting to cross. It's not safe to stand right on the curb. If you talk to your local police, they'll back us up on the frequency with which cars or buses find themselves forced up onto a ...
Views: 1078 - Getting Ready for College - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Justine MorganStarting College Tips It’s essential to be prepared for life at college . Unlike high school, getting ready for college requires more than just new school supplies and clothes. If your son or daughter is going to be living in the dorms here’s a checklist for what you need. Luggage: ...
Views: 1078(2 votes) - Infertility: Common Causes and Solutions - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2012 from Stan WrightSummary: Fertility problems are a lot more common than most people believe, but if you're stuck in the cycle of it you may want to explore your options and consult a doctor. The range of solutions vary from simple options like changing one's diet, to drugs and even surgery. Natural and holistic ...
Views: 1078 - Juggling Responsibilities - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Lorrie FlemJuggling regular responsibilities like meals, housework, errands, etc. is a lot to do. But when you add a precious baby into the equation you add a lot more than seems logical. The baby is maybe 8 pounds at birth but the weight of the equipment that you got to make life easier with an infant ...
Views: 1078 - 10 Effective Ways To Parenting Toddlers While Dining Out! - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Neelima ReddyToddlers always scream in public. It can be embarrassing situation for every parent while parenting toddlers. Parents face difficulty when they take their toddlers for dining out. Here are effective ways in parenting toddler while dining out. Effective ways in parenting toddler while dining ...
Views: 1077(4 votes) - Can I Overfeed A Breastfed Baby? - by Submitted on May 26, 2008 from Carrie LauthMany nursing Moms wonder: Can I overfeed a breastfed baby? If you're worried about your pleasingly plump nursing baby, read on. In answer to the question: No, you really cannot overfeed the breastfed baby. Firstly, you cannot force a baby to eat when he doesn't want to. If he is indicating the ...
Views: 1077 - How to Make Your Children Help with the House Cleaning - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2019 from Stephanie CooperImagine the following scenario: coming home after a hard day of work, followed by being stuck in the London traffic for at least 2 hours. You are tired, cranky and all you want is to eat a fast snack and go to bed. Alas with the opening of the front door, your dreams are simultaneously ...
Views: 1077 - Baby Shower Party – 7 Steps to Have a Perfectly Planned Event - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Kenny Tan1. Know who’s going to plan the event. It is important that you have someone to organize and plan the event. It can either be you, a relative, or a friend. Two or more people can help to make the task easier. Each should have a clear understanding of his duties and responsibilities. 2. ...
Views: 1075(2 votes) - Coming of Age – How to start welcoming your girl into womanhoood - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from DeAnna L'amMost of us were not welcomed into womanhood, and so our INNER MAIDEN is left inside hanging, waiting, unsure... As mothers, we vow to create a different experience for our daughters, only to find them running away! What is wrong with this picture? The first stepping-stone to welcoming your ...
Views: 1075(5 votes) - Book Review: 1-2-3 Magic - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Parenting. Parenting is the process of raising and educating a child from birth until adulthood using different methods, techniques, and guidance. Wouter van der Hall is the Official Guide to Parenting. 1-2-3 Magic: Effective ...
Views: 1074 - Pool Policies: 4 Keys to Keeping Your Young Ones Safe - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2017 from Anica OaksMany parents think of pools as a place to send their children to cool off and get them out of the house, never realizing the danger that could exist. Water-related injuries are a leading cause of death in children between the ages of 1 and 3 and remain a top danger area throughout their teenage ...
Views: 1074 - A Mother's Epiphany - by A few of my childhood friends are radiating love, joy, and nervousness like never before, which could only mean one thing: they’re pregnant for the first time.
In my conversations with these friends, it’s all I can do to not get teary when they talk about how excited they are for the baby’s ...
Views: 1073 - Good Parenting Leads To Good Behavior - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from Aidan MitchelEvery parent, would-be parents, and those who are still planning to be parents always dream and want to be good parents to their children. However, being a good parent is not as easy as counting one, two, three. One has to strive and be determined to be a good parent. Moreover, one of the most ...
Views: 1073(1 vote) - More Sleep and Better Nutrition For Young Athletes - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Denzale MontgomeryI have two kids in soccer. They love the sport and are always outside playing in the field kicking the ball back and forth. Even though they are barely six and seven already they act as if they are professional soccer players. Whenever they do sit down long enough to watch what is on television ...
Views: 1073(1 vote) - Boundaries, why are they needed? - by Imagine a child who lacks ownership of his own life, has no self-control, and lacks respect for others. If these were the qualities of your son, how would you feel for his future wives?
Yes, wives is plural, this is one major reason we need to set boundaries for our children – their future. ...
Views: 1072 - Co-Sleeping - Is It Right For Us? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Jennifer MossholderThere is a great debate within the medical community about the safety of co-sleeping; one or both parents sharing their bed with the newborn. I shared my bed with my firstborn child for a number of reasons. The first being plain old conveniences. I was breast feeding and at night, rather than ...
Views: 1072 - How to Select Diaper Bag For your Baby - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2018 from MD Rasel MIahWhen you are going out with your little one, the most useful things will needed to be with you.Baby needs a lots of things and you should keep them all organized. If you have a twin, all of them need to be double. In this case the Best Diaper Bag for Twins will be the best option for you. It ...
Views: 1071 - The Advantages of Reading Parenting Blogs - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from florence jonesThe advent of the internet has certainly not only made our lives easier to live, but has also brought us many ways to keep boredom at bay. In addition to giving us access to tons of useful information, it also allows us to keep up with traditions but with new twists to it. An example of this ...
Views: 1071 - A Presence Practice for Multi-tasking Overachievers - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHello friends. I have been trying to write, off and on all day long, but I just couldn’t concentrate. Maybe it was the weather. We had one of those hot sunny days, interrupted by a sudden, blustery storm that dumped buckets and buckets of rain. The rain usually clears the air, but today it left ...
Views: 1070(1 vote) - What Issues Should I Avoid, Is A Typical Question Of Mothers And Fathers Looking For Parenting Tips! - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2010 from Paul DonahueWhy would people go on the net and look up the words, parenting tips and things to steer clear of carrying out? Well, usually whenever folks look up a thing on the internet, it really is because they are trying to purchase a product, or they are looking to take care of a need or issue. The ...
Views: 1070(3 votes) - Holiday Kids' Pjs - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Claudio BednarzThe holidays are a time to celebrate with loved ones and buddies, attend parties and gatherings, and snuggle up with loved ones. A normal family scene throughout the holidays could consist of a fire crackling in the fireplace, household members sprawled out around it, wrapped in blankets or ...
Views: 1069 - The American Plague of the 21st Century - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2015 from Lisa EdwardsThere is a plague spreading across our country. It's not ebola, or measles. It can be cured, though the recovery time is long and hard. Parents are passing it to their children. There is an inoculation for it, though many parents don't understand it, and aren't willing to do it. It's name ...
Views: 1069 - How Do You Cope With Your Parenting - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Devika PrimicIn the many decades that has passed most parents still live in their past traits, you find it difficult to cope with raising children. Often one fails to realise that what was once was is now being challenged with modern living. Raising teenagers is not not like how it used to be when you ...
Views: 1067(1 vote) - Internet security for kids - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Peter MainWhen the internet really started to become available for families, and kids in particular, it soon became fairly obvious that there were potentially real dangers. Part of the problem was that no-one really understood the internet, or at least understood its full potential. People stared to see ...
Views: 1067 - Therapy With Children Of Hurricane Katrina - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2008 from Mimi LupinUsing Relaxation Therapy And Imagery Lendell W. Braud, Ph.D., Leon H. Belcher, Ph.D., Jessica Wright, B.A, San Juanita Trevino, B.S., Blair Powell, M.A., Verlynn E. Williams, Ed.D., and Mimi Lupin, M.A. L.S.S.P. In August of 2005 Hurricane Katrina devastated the homes, property and ...
Views: 1067 - Talking To Your Kids About Sex - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2007 from Amy JohnsonWhen parents think about talking to their children and teens about sexuality, common questions arise. At what age do I begin talking about sex with my child? Won’t I damage their innocence if I tell them these “grown-up” things? What do I do about media? If I talk about ...
Views: 1066 - Raising a Child with a Disability - by Submitted on May 15, 2009 from Monica J. FosterI was born in the early 1970s with spina bifida when not much was known about it and life goals for me were rather limited. However, my mother, even then, lived in the thought of possibilities on my behalf, raising me to be the best I could be. It was stressful. She strived to gain all the ...
Views: 1065(2 votes) - can I make time for me and not feel guilty? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtMoms, let me share something with you. In order to be a great mother you MUST nourish yourself. Once you do this, you will have the energy, enthusiasm and patience to be that great mom you truly want to be. This may seem contradictory to what your brain is telling you – isn’t it child first, ...
Views: 1064 - *** Helping Your Child with September Transitions - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Toni SchuttaTransitions happen every day in your child’s world and September, like no other month, is a time of transitions for your child. Starting a new grade. Getting a new teacher. Learning new classroom rules. Adding more homework. No matter what the transition, you can expect an added level of stress ...
Views: 1064(1 vote) - And Dinner is Done - 8 Quick and Easy Dinner Ideas Families on the Go - by The school year is in full swing and so are the year's activities. If your family life is like mine - among ball games, play rehearsals, youth groups, homework clubs and social engagements - it's certainly not easy to find time to sit down to a relaxed family dinner.
Still, we know that the ...
Views: 1064 - How to Entertain Your Child With Special Needs - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2020 from Regina ThomasYou have been blessed with a child with special needs. While others may have a different point of view, you know that your child is a gift who was brought to you for a reason. You will do everything in your power to make your little one happy. That means going the extra mile to enrich your ...
Views: 1064 - Becoming a Parenting Team - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2012 from Carolyn StoneAny parent knows that one of the biggest challenges of being a parent in a two parent family is working with the other parent. You can be in agreement about décor, finances and many other things, but it is likely that parenthood will bring out differences that you were only dimly aware of ...
Views: 1063(2 votes) - Making Your Home Baby Safe - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2012 from Melody ThomasPreparing your home for the arrival of a newborn child can present quite a problem for many parents. Unfortunately, the majority of those individuals wait until the last minute to begin preparing for the arrival and may even think that they can get everything done once the child is actually in ...
Views: 1063 - Parents are Getting Techy with their Baby Girls Name. Do you? - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Baby nologyThe world of parenthood is full of excitement and awesome feelings, but it also comes with lots of other responsibilities. And one of the major responsibilities when your baby comes into this world is naming the baby. If we check the trend of last few years, parents are experimenting a lot to ...
Views: 1063 - Postponing the Most Important Things - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2009 from Kathy SlattengrenAs parents our days can easily be filled to overflowing with all the tasks that are required to keep our families running: making meals, doing dishes, driving kids to activities, washing clothes and working. These are certainly not the most important things in our lives but they can quickly ...
Views: 1063 - Really! Over Praising Leads to Entitlement? - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2015 from Maggie SliderReally! Overpraising Leads to Entitlement? In my opinion praising your child has little to do with a sense of entitlement. Always giving into them, giving them what they want and never disagreeing with them, leads to a sense of entitlement. For many parents or caregivers they feel the guilt ...
Views: 1063 - Watch and Download Cute Baby Images that can Make You Smile Even If You are having a Bad Day - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2018 from Maria DianaBabies have the smile that can brighten your day. As they are the creatures by God that can bring you out from depression with their cute actions; their photos are also attention grabbing and so relaxing to make you manage to smile. Those images are so adorable that everyone feel the cuteness ...
Views: 1063 - Why My Daughter Will NOT Get the Gardasil Vaccine! - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Amy ButlerAlong with ALL the other shots, now we are suppose to give our 11-year-olds one for HPV?! At my daughter’s 11-year-old physical, the doctor told me that she would not even begin menstruating for another year or two. So a few sentences later, the doctor tells me we need to vaccinate her for ...
Views: 1062 - Children And The Internet - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2007 from Scott WardellMy Child and the Internet Thirty years ago, computer use was considered to be a luxury by most Americans. Today, 55 million children use a computer to use the Internet on a weekly basis. The computer Internet service has provided many of our schools and homes with a great tool to help our ...
Views: 1061 - How to Find the Right Nanny - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2011 from Thomas ButcherThere are many ways you can go about finding a nanny. There are many people who do nanny services. The secret is in finding the right nanny for your family. Everyone has different needs. Some people need a live-in nanny while others may need a part-time nanny. What you have the nanny do on ...
Views: 1060 - The Bias Of News Reports And Studies - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2008 from J DI recently saw a news report on NBC Nightly News that discussed how more and more families are choosing not to vaccinate their children. On the surface, this seemed like a very interesting report, so I eagerly awaited the segment. However, after viewing the report, I was left very angry and ...
Views: 1060 - "Honey, I think It's Time We Get A Minivan." - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2008 from J DAre you dreading the day when you trade in your two-seater because the family has gotten too big? Well, transportation has definitely changed since when you were a kid. If it is time for you to upgrade your vehicle to something bigger, then there are important issues to decide before you make ...
Views: 1059 - 4 Simple Ways to Create a Love-Filled Home - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Kathleen EllisLOVE is what makes your house a HOME. A home filled with love is just about the best place to be. It's common to think of the physical aspect of putting your house together… the paint, the ...
Views: 1059(3 votes) - How to Manage Custody When Your Ex Has BPD - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2021 from Andrew LancasterDifficult custody issues arise when you separate or divorce from a parent with borderline personality disorder (BPD). The condition presents challenges for both the relationship between the coparents and how well the BPD sufferer is able to be a competent parent. Key to a successful custody ...
Views: 1058(1 vote) - Is Your Child's Backpack Too Heavy? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2013 from Alex OtaLower back pain is the second most common reason why people visit doctors. In the United States, as many as 80 percent of adults will experience lower back pain at some point in their lives, with lower back pain being the leading cause of disability in Americans under 45 years old. And ...
Views: 1058 - Making Gratitude a Daily Practice in Your Child's Life - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2016 from Meghan PhillipsGratefulness and thankfulness are both positive feelings and important factors when it comes to raising happy, responsible and authentic kids. When we think positively we attract more positive, which leads to attracting more abundance. And who doesn’t want a little of that? Getting in the ...
Views: 1058 - Your Daughter's Self-Esteem - Ideas to Help Her Flourish - by Browsing the parenting section of my local bookstore, I was astounded by the array of books on the shrinking self-esteem of adolescent girls. As the mother of three daughters, the oldest approaching adolescence, I figured I’d better pay attention. I bought all the books I could carry and drove ...
Views: 1058 - Fathers and Sons - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2006 from Neil FellowesOne of the issues for boys as they pass from childhood into manhood is the need for a strong role models. Today, with so many relationship breakdowns and longer working hours, fathers can easily become shadow figures. Boys without strong male influence will, inevitably, find their own role ...
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