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- Love is an Action Word: Tangible Ways to Connect to Your Child - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2012 from Caron GoodeWhile saying “I love you” expresses how you feel to your child, when you’re able to clearly communicate your love in a tangible way that your child understands, there’s no chance your child will miss the message. Considering your child’s interactive style when showing expressions of love helps ...
Views: 1687 - Love is Uninhibited - by Submitted on May 28, 2019 from Mary HorsmanI’ve said it before. I’m sure I’ll say it again... Children are some of our best teachers. They live in the moment and they do what they want. As well conditioned adults, it’s dangerously easy to be the constant reminder of convention and socially acceptable behavior to our free-spirited ...
Views: 667 - Loving Voices - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: A couple of years ago (11.07) after an accident I started hearing voices they were pure loving voices. Teaching me about life, death the soul, the universe and its power. I have pages and pages of things written (the voices told me to record) I started journalizing. I was ...
Views: 610 - Lullabies - and how they can help babies sleep. - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Vaughan JonesFor thousands of years, parents have instinctively used music to help children and babies sleep. Right from the moment of birth, although babies may not understand speech or language, they do respond to rhythm, pitch and lilting melodies which can calm and reassure children who are distressed or ...
Views: 3510 - Magical Life-Long Skills to Teach Your Children's - Parenting Tips - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2020 from Asjad AddyAs a parent, you are repetitively besieged with things that you ought to be doing. It tends to be overpowering to think about, but when it comes down to it, your most significant duty is to ensure that your children have the fundamental life skill they need. Here are a few that you should ...
Views: 663 - Main Issues for Teenagers of Today? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Linda BertrandParent eSource contributor Eva-Maria has posted the following ideas about the issues that teenagers face today. Parents, please share your thoughts with us in the comment section. Teenagers today are probably better behaved than their parents were. I’ve come up with a theory. Drugs, ...
Views: 724 - Main Reasons Why Most Parents Prefer Online Parenting Classes - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Ari NovickOnline parenting classes are effective for new parents and those adopting children because they teach them how to raise their child in a positive manner. These online classes teach new parents how to streamline their parenting activities for quicker organization and response time. Parents who ...
Views: 1442 - Make Quality Time With Your Child Count - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2008 from Nicholas TanIn today’s busy world, work, household chores and social activities all put a strain on your time with your child. But as you well know, it’s imperative that you spend quality time together. It helps strengthen the bond between parent and child, and lets your child know you can be ...
Views: 1020 - Make Quality Time with your Child Count - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Parenting TipsIn today’s busy world, work, household chores and social activities all put a strain on your time with your child. But as you well know, it’s imperative that you spend quality time together. It helps strengthen the bond between parent and child, and lets your child know you can be trusted and ...
Views: 1018 - Make Role Modeling a Hobby - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2004 from Michael RayelLike in most families, children are around you everyday. Whatever you show to your children is what you teach and impart to them regardless of your intentions. In the eyes of your children, you are a teacher. Everyday you are teaching “live” — whether you like it or not. You’re like a walking ...
Views: 1387 - Make your Big Breed Comfortable with Dog Beds for Large Dogs - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Sandy SullivanIf you have a big breed dog, you know that it can be hard to find dog beds for large dogs. There are a lot of people that get frustrated when they are looking for dog beds for their larger breeds, and if you are one of those people, there are options out there. What you need to do is find out ...
Views: 622 - Make Your Child Feel Special With Unique Handmade Wooden Toys and Gifts! - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2007 from Marina NeimanParents often complain about the amount of money spent on toys for their children because the toys are nothing more than cheap plastic that quickly falls apart. Worse than just the lack of quality, many toys present safety and health hazards for the children. Fortunately, both problems can be ...
Views: 1022 - Make your life easier when you go on outings! - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2012 from Elisa FerriggiWhether you are at the stage of being housebound or just about surviving the outings and wondering why do you bother, these tips should make a difference in your approach: Give pre warnings Sometimes it’s the anxiety about going out that makes it difficult to get out of the door. If we ...
Views: 710 - Make Your Mother Feel Special This Mother’s Day - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from Collin Davis“A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials, heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine, desert us when troubles thicken around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and ...
Views: 1328 - Making Child Care Changes Work For You - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Brian JamesWhile it is always advantageous to maintain consistency when a couple is establishing two separate households there are always some gaps. One primary area where some coordination is required is the question of child care. Whether it is a nanny, housekeeper, or babysitter, it is often difficult ...
Views: 1207 - Making Christmas Memories - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2007 from Jo MarkRemember when you were a kid, and how anxious you were for Christmas to get here? Things were less hectic then. People did more things together as a family. Today, in many cases, both parents have to work and time is at a premium. Many kids spend as much time with the baby-sitter as they do with ...
Views: 770 - 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: 1054 - Making Miracles: What to Do When You Are Not Getting Pregnant - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2017 from Meghan BelnapGetting pregnant is a challenge for many couples. In fact, it is estimated that 10 to 15 percent of couples struggle with infertility. This can be frustrating to deal with, but the good news is that there are many things that you can do in order to boost your chances of conceiving. Keep Your ...
Views: 1403 - Making Technology a Link Between You and Your Child - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Brian JamesA parent is many things to their child. There are not enough nouns in the English language to accurately describe the many and varied roles that parents play in their children's lives. They are everything from cook to coach and supporter to story reader. In short, parents are everything to their ...
Views: 1284 - Making the right choice for your parents - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Sarah DowlingAll families eventually have to come to terms with the idea of looking after their elderly parents. Whether as a single child or with siblings, you will need to decide what is best for your parents after they have reached a certain age and have retired. Assisted living is no bad thing – ...
Views: 782 - 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: 1057 - Managing Child Behaviour - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Gary DirenfeldIn the course of normal childhood behaviour, children misbehave. When they do, some parents opt to clarify the expectation of appropriate behaviour and seek to hold the child accountable. If the child misbehaves again, the child may receive a consequence such as time out, loss of a privilege, ...
Views: 960 - Managing Holiday Expectations: Yours and Your Children’s - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2012 from Carolyn StoneIn case you haven’t noticed, it’s time to shop for Christmas or Hanukah. If you haven’t noticed, you must be seriously isolated, and I’m concerned for your wellbeing. Many of us are trying to find a way through the commercial blitz while honoring our own values and budgets. Very likely your ...
Views: 1396 - Managing Parental Expectations - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Caron GoodeOne of the most challenging aspects of being a mom is managing the expectations of yourself and others. Motherhood is a world of compromise, flexibility and negotiations. It’s a balancing act between doing what you want to do and doing what you have to do. One of the most practical ways that ...
Views: 3070 - Managing Your Child’s Anger: Triggers And Solutions For Coping - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2008 from Toni SchuttaHas your child thrown a tantrum lately, thrown toys across the room or hit a sibling? Odds are that s/he has! Children’s anger can be exacerbating for parents. After all, many adults still struggle with healthy expression of anger, so dealing with a child’s anger can be doubly ...
Views: 2162 - Marionettes Puppets - Alternative Educational Fun - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2007 from Marina NeimanAll of us as children played with them, whether is be sock puppets, hand puppets, or wooden puppets. They have been around for quite some time, centuries even. The most popular of the puppets are marionette string puppets. Children love to play with their life-like forms and are able to use ...
Views: 965 - MarvinDiscovers School - 10 Steps to Creating Effective Study Habits for Your Child - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2011 from Kathryn KesslerNow that you have establish the "family routine" for the new school year; it's time to help create great study habits for your children. Tests and assignments are part of the school routine and encouraging good work and study habits will help improve your child's grades and confidence in ...
Views: 1471 - Mastering back2school and fall hecticness - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2020 from Emma ViglucciHave you decided how you want the rest of the year to go yet? Yes, this is a decision… Regardless of what the world is doing out there you still have control over your mind, your feelings, your actions, your home, your work and the rest of it… This is a hard concept for some to accept. Some ...
Views: 752 - Mastering The Art of Timed, Aligned Productivity - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Nadine LoveIf you'd benefit by having an easy, efficient, proven seven-step process for getting the job done, then enjoy the share-worthy system I elicited this weekend. Our children really are our greatest teachers. Mira, my five and a half year old daughter, completed an entry for a school art ...
Views: 1236 - Mastitis – Does It Mean I Have To Stop Breastfeeding? - by Submitted on May 25, 2008 from Carrie LauthMastitis is a breast infection that can affect some breastfeeding Moms. According to Dr. Ruth Lawrence, author of Breastfeeding: A Guide for the Medical Profession, mastitis is an "infectious process in the breast producing localized tenderness, redness, and heat, together with systemic ...
Views: 856 - Maternity Clothes –Buy Maternity Shirts, Jeans & More From Online Maternity Cloth Shop. - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Lissa RoyWhen the thinking of maternity clothes comes into your brain, you will picture it as something unattractive and quite costly. But the thought has changed a lot since the main part of women favor excellent designer maternity dresses to hide their rising tummy. It is not a wrong thing if you say ...
Views: 677 - Maternity Photography Brings Lifelong Happiness - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2017 from Jack HillBeing pregnant is happy news for the couple wanting children. It is common for mums-to-be to want maternity photography to capture many poignant moments during their three semesters of pregnancy. Singapore offers delightful family photography professionals who are dedicated to providing ...
Views: 969 - Medications: Addressing Parental Fears and Concerns - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2004 from Terry MatlenRecently, a parent came to me, conflicted over whether to follow her pediatrician's recommendation of placing her young son on medication. His difficult behaviors had escalated in recent years and after trying behavioral strategies and food elimination diets, there simply hadn't been much ...
Views: 1555 - Medications: Addressing Parental Fears And Concerns - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2008 from Terry MatlenRecently, a parent came to me, conflicted over whether to follow her pediatrician's recommendation of placing her young son on medication. His difficult behaviors had escalated in recent years and after trying behavioral strategies and food elimination diets, there simply hadn't been much ...
Views: 1348 - Meditation Successful at Calming and Focusing the Brain - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Carol GignouxMeditation is a great way to calm and focus yourself if you have the ADD brain type. In fact, research has shown that mediation has the power to not only calm you down, but retrain your brain to work better. Meditation is also good for gaining perspective and helping you make better decisions ...
Views: 1481 - Meltdowns: Don't Fix Them Or Stop Them! - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2007 from Tulum DotheeI can’t even begin to tell you how many approaches to temper tantrums I’ve tried in the last 35 years. Some of them are down right embarrassing, so I’m hoping to help you avoid some of the many mistakes I’ve made. Here are my latest thoughts. Between 2 and 4 years children NEED to separate from ...
Views: 1272 - Men on Single Parenting: Balance Your Life Properly - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. It's hard to be a single parent, even for a guy. However, that doesn't mean achieving some work-life balance is impossible. You can consider the following tips: 1. Try to find at-home jobs. Dads are used to working in offices than in ...
Views: 658 - Men's Dress Shirts - Shirt Style Details - by Over the past half century, the dress shirt went from being an undergarment to being featured prominently in many outfits. This is one of the reasons why it is available today in so many styles, colors and patterns. Whether the style is Chinese or suit and tie, shirts are an essential means of ...
Views: 127 - Mending the Fence Between a Mom and Her Teenage Daughter - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Dr. Cheryl GuyTeenage behavior is as unpredictable as the bathrooms you have to use in gas stations, fast food restaurants, and rest stops along I-10. Some are pretty dog-gone nasty. Why is it that when our girls are little, we put bows in their hair, but when they become teenagers, we find ourselves wanting ...
Views: 2086 - Mentoring Bright Ideas and Leadership within your Teen - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Linda BertrandThis is the third and final post in an interview series with Kevin Sheehan. Any last gold, nuggets you can offer my readers? Leadership, like life, is not easy. No one wants to fail, or be embarrassed, or get worn out standing up for a cause or a candidate or a vision or a direction ...
Views: 682 - Mentoring Your Child For True Safety - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Joyce JacksonAs a parent, your child’s safety from sexual predators depends on you. Your know that, especially when they are young, you are always there to protect them. As your child grows, they need to learn various safety techniques so they can begin to keep themselves safe. Even the youngest of children ...
Views: 880 - Mindful Parenting - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Tracy LiebmannThe Buddhist concept of mindfulness can be very helpful to parents. It can help us see our children as whole and beautiful in each moment. Mindfulness means moment-to-moment, non-judgmental awareness of our children. If we practice mindful parenting we will refine our capacity to pay attention, ...
Views: 1504 - Mindfulness and Single Parenting - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2008 from sherry gabaYou may be a single parent by choice, divorced, widowed, never married or thinking about what parenting would be like without a partner. Whatever your situation may be, my desire is to bring a column to you that is a sacred space to share your feelings, be acknowledged, and become part of a ...
Views: 2466 - Miscarriage and What Dads Can Do for Their Partners - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Men and women deal with grief in different ways. Between the two, men move on a lot faster. And this often leads to arguments between partners. It’s convenient for women to judge the guys as callous or uncaring. This can be a possible ...
Views: 651 - Modeling Integrity as a Person and as a Parent - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Jennifer BroadleyYou know one of the reasons we can end up single parenting is that we no longer share the same values as our children’s other parent and our respect and understanding of that person alters to the point of break down. So how do we keep improving the quality of our relationships (especially ...
Views: 737 - Modeling Life For Your Children - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2008 from Lori RadunFast forward 20 years; your children might be 20, 25 or maybe even 35. It doesn't really matter how old they are. What matters is whether or not they will learn the important family values that you wish to impart. Now I understand that, as mothers, we don't have complete control over the ...
Views: 966 - Modern Television Shows For Kids - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Brian YalungTelevision is a kid’s best friend. Outside seeing the vivid colors and the various TV productions that are made by most kids TV networks, the characters, theme and the setting of most kids TV shows will usually make the difference as far as gaining the interest of children who find entertainment ...
Views: 1719 - Mom, Don’t Forget About You - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2008 from Aurelia WilliamsIf you are a mom, more than likely you know the feeling of having a full schedule. Rushing around, taking a kid to soccer, another to dance class, rush to pick up the dry cleaning and then running home to get cookies baked for the youngest child’s snack day. As moms we have full schedules, ...
Views: 1008 - Moments Together: Engaging Our Children in Everyday Life - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2009 from Nicole BeurkensI witnessed something this past week that has caused me to think about the time we spend with our children, and the importance of everyday moments. While standing in line at the counter of our family’s favorite pizza place, waiting for our take-out order to be ready, I noticed a little girl and ...
Views: 1352 - Mommy Wars, Mommy Guilt, and Other Fake Ideas Invented by Society - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2016 from Bethany RosselitWhat if there were no television, no Internet, and no parenting books? What would we do differently? Would we treat each other with more compassion? Would we feel better about ourselves? Would we have less anger? How would we raise our children, if we weren't constantly being told that ...
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