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- *** Do You Really Want Your Child to Always Be Well-Behaved? - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Morty LefkoeRemember the last time you heard a parent say: "My kids are wonderful. They always obey me." Or, "They never talk back." Or, "They are never a problem." Did you sigh with envy and say, "Oh, I wish my kids were like that"? Think again. What would children have to believe about themselves to ...
Views: 1862(24 votes) - Introducing solid Food to Babies older than 4 months - Apricot Recipe - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Luka MalgajWhen can you introduce solids? It is recommended to introduce solids to baby’s diet at 6 months or after. Though some parents start feeding their child with solids as soon as 4 months. Before introducing solids breast milk or formula provides all the calories and nourishment your baby needs. ...
Views: 2024(1 vote) - The Rewards of Discipline - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Jennifer BroadleyThe Rewards of Discipline Discipline is a funny thing. It feels like a challenge when we’re in it, but often the rewards at the other side are outstanding. • Physical discipline – like exercising regularly and eating healthily - rewards us with a healthy body and loads of more ...
Views: 949(1 vote) - The Power of Holding Intentions - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2009 from Jennifer BroadleyThis is a massive topic. It’s one I’ve been reading around now for about 5 years. And I’ll tell you what – when you see it working it’s like magic just appeared in your life. So let’s start with basic 3 questions: 1. What is an intention? An intention is a desire to be, to do or to have ...
Views: 676(1 vote) - It's Always When You Can Have Whatever You Want For Dinner, You're Never Hungry - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere might be great self-help books for dads who have their kids every other weekend, how to act, what to think, tips for getting a six year old to eat cereal and milk made the wrong way because Mommy knows how to pour the milk in the bowl the right way, but I've never seen one. Of course, I ...
Views: 510(1 vote) - Boomer with Children: How does your Garden Grow? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Kim Kirmmse TothRemember when your kids were little and you thought they would never grow up? You felt like you were going to be tying sneakers forever, going to parent/teacher conferences and endless soccer tournaments till you were old and gray. Well, you are older…maybe gray…maybe not. But, they really ...
Views: 1592(1 vote) - Traveling with Young Adult Children: Is This Insanity? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Kim Kirmmse TothFamily vacations may have been wonderful when your kiddos were still little and you were in charge. You were definitely the parent, roles were defined and everyone knew their place. Then, lo and behold, those youngsters grew up! This changes many things in your life but it's the natural order ...
Views: 1690(1 vote) - 4 Tips for Dealing with Working Mom's Guilt - by Working mom's guilt is the biggest downside to working away from the home. As a working mom, you get lots of benefits, from feeling a sense of contribution, to retaining your identity, to supporting your family.
But a feeling of guilt is inevitable, especially if your kids are very young. ...
Views: 1302(1 vote) - Parent Your Own Children - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsBy Thomas Haller and Chick Moorman It takes more than a degree of motivation to call a radio talk show, wait on hold for several minutes, and then state your case with millions of listeners hearing your every word. So it was not surprising that a recent caller articulated his views with passion ...
Views: 655(1 vote) - Inspire Your Kids To Achieve! - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Terrie AndersonSomewhere, somehow, as parents we lost something. We lost something very important to our childrens’ futures. Too many teenagers today are no longer inspired to achieve, they think work is a bad four letter word. They don’t have the hopes and dreams that we did. They do not respect their ...
Views: 2600(3 votes) - How To Teach Your Kids to Cook - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYears ago, it was a family tradition to pass down the secrets to treasured recipes and spend hours in the kitchen teaching children to cook. Somewhere between the addiction to video games and the overactive schedules of parents and children, cooking lessons have been neglected. While there ...
Views: 830(2 votes) - 6 easy ways to teach children about money - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Daniel BrittonTeaching children from an early age how to save and budget in a fun and educational way, can lay the foundations for sound money management later in life. Most would agree, that the earlier children are introduced to a foreign language, the quicker they are able to pick it up. The same can be ...
Views: 1655(9 votes) - Child Daycare Dos and Don'ts - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Alicia BowyerWhen deciding on different forms of child daycare, there are many important things to consider. I struggled for quite awhile with my daycare decision when I went back to work after my first child but settled on a daycare center. I like the laws that the government has in place that public ...
Views: 2883(1 vote) - Parenting From the Inside Out With Ho'oponopono - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Mabel KatzBeing a parent can be the most rewarding or stressful endeavor in our life. It all depends on us. Our children simply mirror our own beliefs back at us. They can take us to our very farthest boundary, and thus, give us the greatest opportunity to learn and grow. We, as parents, must ...
Views: 2530(1 vote) - The Privilege of Being a Parent - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Jo-Anne CutlerLast weekend I was one of 850 people in my local community that participated in the National Walk for Kids Help Phone, celebrating this amazing organization’s 20th year and raising, within just our small group, approximately 210,000 in pledges! I was so grateful to be a part of this special ...
Views: 5228(5 votes) - The Pain of Letting Go - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Jo-Anne CutlerEvery month, when I go to write my newsletter, I don’t have a plan necessarily…I just see what transpires in my life around that time and, without fail; there is an event or theme that presents itself. As my daughter lay sleeping this morning in my bed, having curled up there for the second ...
Views: 2224(2 votes) - Graduation Time - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Jo-Anne CutlerThis month has certainly brought back memories for me as my daughter, Melissa, graduates from high school. It seems that the last 18 years have gone by in a flash as I can still remember, so vividly, my own experience of the prom and all the peripheral, but all too important details such as the ...
Views: 2288(2 votes) - Keeping Them Safe or Being Over Protective? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Linda ThompsonHave you heard the expression, "helicopter parents?" Those are the (usually) young parents of small children who are obsessive about keeping in touch with those kids 24/7. They are the parents who buy 6 year olds cell phones so they can be connected at all times. They are the parents who won't ...
Views: 1601 - Creating an Environment of Success - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Karen DeBoltMy son is getting ready to move up to middle school next year. This is a big deal for any child, but for someone who is already struggling with school, it is an especially stressful time. He referred to school recently as “Six hours of complete misery.” Add to that, the fact that he is starting ...
Views: 1791(1 vote) - Setting Expectations for Success - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Karen DeBoltWhen I was about 10 years old, my mother handed me a can of comet and told me to clean the bathroom. Well, she never actually told me how to clean, but somehow she thought that I already knew just from watching her do it. So I went in the bathroom and sprinkled comet everywhere and then used my ...
Views: 1524 - Social Skills: Collaborative Problem solving - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Karen DeBoltHe made me do it! There’s a battle going on and by the time you get to the next room something is broken and two kids are angry. After a bit of detective work you figure out who did what. The problem is that the usual suspect is blaming bis brother for his own bad behavior. . .again! He ...
Views: 2211(4 votes) - Parenting Models for Adults and Children - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Art MartinThe Dysfunctional Model: tough love, control, authority, manipulation and compliance. The Functional Model: respect, trust, validation, recognition, acknowledgment, unconditional love, approval and forgiveness. You were handed a dysfunctional parenting model which was given to your parents. ...
Views: 1249(3 votes) - How to Prevent Missing Children: 13 Tips - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Rebecca BeckaIt will never happen to me! Child molesting predators hope you will have this false belief. Many parents do, and the problem has increased nearly 500% since 1986. Ask the parent of any missing child and they will say "I talked to my child and thought it could never happen to me." Ignorance ...
Views: 6663(1 vote) - Helping Parents Understand Video Games - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Thomas E. (Jene) HeddenVideo games have evolved exponentially since the advent of the first interactive games in 1947 with the development of the Cathode Ray Tube Amusement Device (CRTAD). Baby boomers may remember playing “Tank”, “Pong” and “Space Invaders” in the seventies at arcades where the pin-ball machine ...
Views: 3727(2 votes) - Fatherhood and Lineage - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2010 from Matthew JamesRecently, my wife and I went on vacation, and I had to explain to my nine year-old son why it was just the two of us going. I explained that mom and I needed time for just the two of us, just like he and I spend father and son time. Each year, I take Ethan to the Merrie Monarch Hula Festival ...
Views: 1574(2 votes) - Stepfamily Activity #2 - Make a Book to Illustrate - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Evelyn FieldingBeing a step-parent is a daunting task, even when you get along with the kids. My stepdaughters live three hours away from me and visit every other weekend, but I wasn't going to let that stop me from being part of their lives! I sat down with them and we brainstormed 99 ways we could keep in ...
Views: 1897 - A Second Defense of Nadya Suleman, Mother of Octuplets - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn my first post about the octomom, I received almost nothing but criticism. People commented on my blog and also sent personal emails letting me know that they disagreed with me and did so fiercely. In the days since that post, even more tidbits about Nadya Sulemon have been released, and the ...
Views: 613(1 vote) - Awakening our Children - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsCan you think of a greater gift for our children than the possibility of allowing them to grow up in a world full of conscious development and potential? You can do this, even if these wonderful options were not available to you as a child.As parents, we can give our children the gift of an ...
Views: 727(4 votes) - The Foundations of Social Work - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Sarah JamesSocial work is defined as the organized work which is intended to improve or advance the social conditions of a society or community. Particularly, it pertains to the improvement of the disadvantaged or the poor, the mentally ill or those otherwise unable to care for one’s self. Social ...
Views: 833(1 vote) - You Can Only Be Replaced If You Let It Happen! - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2021 from Dr Rick GoodmanIt was 1994 when the papers were delivered to my apartment; I had just joined the ranks of 50% of the population when my wife filed for divorce. As a single father my biggest fear was that someone would come in to my ex-wife's life and that person would eventually replace me as the figurehead ...
Views: 1450 - Are you a Parent or a Commander? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Terrie AndersonIt's absolutely a parent's responsibility to guide their child into a responsible and contributing adult. It is necessary for you to have some disciplines, and not to give your child everything they want, even if you can afford it. You should ask your child to do small jobs for you even from ...
Views: 2523(1 vote) - Poke the What? (On Being the "Nice Mom") - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“My boys asked me why I can’t be a nice mom like you,” my girlfriend told me. This comment was misguided and untrue, of course, but amidst the daily beatings I lavish upon myself for my various imperfections, I take whatever niceties I can get… “They think you’re the nice mom because you ...
Views: 800 - *** Back to School Means Back to Health - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosIt happens to the best of us. The kids get out of school and our exercise routines and healthy eating habits get thrown to the waste side. Evening trips to the ice cream shop, hours of sitting in a beach chair, long car rides where only fast food is available: all of these factors may have added ...
Views: 722(11 votes) - Teaching Your Kids How to Make Friends - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2009 from Jean TracyIs your child lonely, sad, or angry? Would you like to teach your child how to make friends? If you don’t know how, I’ll share the secrets here. First you need to know that research tells us the average child spends 25 hours in front of the TV each week.TV characters become their “friends” ...
Views: 2495(6 votes) - The 3 Essentials for Confident, Strong, Empowered Children and Parents - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2009 from Jennifer BroadleyPart of my personal development regime is to read for at least 15 minutes per day and to meditate for an equal length of time. If that sounds like a discipline in any way – believe me it is! Can I just highlight that this is an intention and I’ve been practicing for years to get it to become a ...
Views: 945(1 vote) - Totally Single Parenting - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSingle Mothers by Choice: Can we call this *extremely* conscious parenting? The other night, I accompanied my younger son to the end-of-season pizza party for his basketball team. In attendance were eight fourth-grade boys, one younger brother, seven fathers and me. At first, I felt a little ...
Views: 1184(3 votes) - Choking Hazards: Six Ways to Safeguard Your Child! - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Michael PietrafesaSmall parts from toys are an ever present choking hazard to children under 3, because children put everything in their mouths. Despite the measures in place to protect children, 15 die annually from choking (CPSC#04-216). We don’t know how many parents/caregivers find and remove small parts ...
Views: 850(1 vote) - Summer and Your Stepfamily - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Angie BlackwellStepfamilies are like snowflakes, no two are exactly the same. My stepkids live with me full time, but that isn't the case for many step-mothers. Many of you are probably spending a lot more time with your stepkids than you are used to doing. This post is dedicated to those of you that might ...
Views: 2484(3 votes) - Infant Massage ~ The Nurturing Touch - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Laura LaceyInfant massage is about touch. It is about touching our babies in a systematic way with a specific result in mind. Although it may seem like a relatively new phenomenon, it has long been practiced in many cultures throughout the world. In Nigeria babies are massaged from birth until they are ...
Views: 2555(5 votes) - Let's Bring Reading Back! - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI have always been an avid reader. When I was a child, I couldn’t wait until school to learn to read, so I begged my mother to teach me. She taught me to read using my older siblings’ comic books. Once I started reading I couldn’t get enough. I usually have 2 or 3 books going at once. A 2007 ...
Views: 744(1 vote) - Getting Your Student Ready for College - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Carol EisemanFor many people, the summer months exude a vision of sunny beach days and family vacations; however for anyone with kids who will be attending college in September, summer brings lengthy “to do” lists! It is a bittersweet time for parents of high school graduates whose children are opting to ...
Views: 1635(1 vote) - Will Your Fairy Tale End Happily? - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from anne putOnce upon a time, there was a man and women who fell madly in love, married and lived happily ever after. A typical fairy tale, from beginning to end, correct? The part often left out is the part about raising a family. Think for a moment what would happen if this part were added to the story: ...
Views: 1251(5 votes) - The Octomom, The Media & The Mind - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn less than a fortnight since I wrote my last post, the tide of media and public opinion towards the Octomom—Nadya Sulemon—has turned. I spent part of this afternoon at the hairdresser and had a chance to read through a short stack of tabloids. To my great amazement, I no longer recognized ...
Views: 643(1 vote) - The Ride of Our Lives - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFor years after having our first babies, my friends and I uttered, “I never knew that was going to happen” many times over. From birthing books to family elders’ recollections, the pieces of advice and information bits handed out never seemed to cover what occurred beyond the outside edges of ...
Views: 631(1 vote) - Is Your Elderly Parent Driving You Nuts? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Carolyn L. RosenblattIs Your Elderly Parent Driving You Nuts? By: Carolyn L. Rosenblatt, R. N., Attorney at Law Care giving can be a beautiful, though difficult experience. We love our parents, and want to help as they grow frail and less able to do for themselves. It is our last chance, at this part of ...
Views: 1912(1 vote) - How to Make Your Child Feel at Home in the Universe - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children: One of these is roots, the other, wings.” – Hodding Carter I worry sometimes that I am not giving my children strong roots. Somewhere deep inside, I have this image of a family living on the same street for ...
Views: 863(1 vote) - Getting Your Freshman Ready For College - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Carol EisemanFor many people, the summer months exude a vision of sunny beach days and family vacations; however for anyone with kids who will be attending college in September, summer brings lengthy “to do” lists! It is a bittersweet time for parents of high school graduates whose children are opting to ...
Views: 1570(1 vote) - My Extraordinary Dad - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Janet WilksMy Dad is 87 years old, although tells everybody, because he believes it to be true that he is 77! He talks about people who are “getting on” but doesn’t put himself in the same category. He was christened Kenneth, however, his family call him Jack and my mum’s family and most of his friends ...
Views: 1670(3 votes) - Parenting: How to Discipline Teenagers - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Kim OlverI have received a lot of inquires lately about how to discipline teenagers. It’s an interesting topic and one that bears consideration. I believe most of the issue lies in how one identifies the problem. There are three major considerations. When children enter the teen years, their ...
Views: 1921(3 votes) - Are Your Children at Risk for "Recession Obesity?" - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from James EvansJust when you thought the consequences of our sagging economy could not be worse, think again. The obesity rate among children in the U.S. has already reached epidemic proportions, and now the economy may be driving some parents to substitute fast foods for healthy foods in an effort to manage ...
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