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- Motherhood Brings Meaning, But Maybe Not How You Thought It Would - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt's long been assumed that motherhood brings meaning to our lives. We guide, love, nurture and support our offspring and sometimes feel appreciated in return -- all elements that can fuel our connectedness and satisfaction in the world. It's easy to find meaningful moments as a mom, but it's ...
Views: 748(1 vote) - The Power of Children's Imagination: Teresa's Healing Toolbox - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“Your imagination can help you heal.” This simple and elegant statement was the response nine-year-old Teresa gave me when asked what she had learned from our work together as we were wrapping up our counseling relationship. Teresa is a beautiful, doe-eyed girl who first came to me a year ago ...
Views: 1086(2 votes) - Mindful Motherhood: Sensing - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsIn every situation you’ll encounter as a new mom, whether it is chaotic or mellow, there are three things happening. Examine what’s going on for you right now. You are probably having some thoughts, or your mind is focused on reading and digesting this information. You may be having some ...
Views: 1236(1 vote) - Mindful Motherhood: Feeling - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsIn every situation you’ll encounter as a new mom, whether it is chaotic or mellow, there are three things happening. Examine what’s going on for you right now. You are probably having some thoughts, or your mind is focused on reading and digesting this information. You may be having some ...
Views: 1338(1 vote) - Mindful Motherhood: Experience - Thinking - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsOne of the participants in our Mindful Motherhood Training for new moms (I’ll call her Cindy) told us a story about one of those moments that every mom dreads. At the park one day, she and her husband took their toddler and their four-month-old baby in her stroller to the pond to watch the ...
Views: 1329(1 vote) - Dealing with Stress as a Mom Before it Deals with You - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Cameron CarterEvery mom sees their children as a blessing, but when it comes to managing the entire household, running errands, having a social life, and/or maintaining a thriving career any woman would get stressed out. Did you know excessive high levels of stress will eventually cause health issues? And as ...
Views: 1473(1 vote) - The Challenges of Parenting Type 1 Diabetic Children - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Marie RiveraThe task of parenting is not easy and it does not matter the age of the child. Parenting style will be subjected to culture, personal background of how you were raised, and the surroundings that you are raising the child in. There is no such thing as ideal parenting, however as a succeeding ...
Views: 539(1 vote) - Pregnancy & Postpartum Anxiety: How Dads Can Support Mothers - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsEmotional difficulties in women during pregnancy and after delivery are surprisingly common. For example, studies consistently show that approximately 14 percent of women suffer from postpartum depression (Paulson, Dauber, and Leiferman 2006). In addition, some studies have found around 16 ...
Views: 2290(1 vote) - Pregnancy & Postpartum Anxiety: What Dads Might Experience - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsWhether you’re a new dad or a dad-to-be, you probably already realize something about fatherhood: it’s the highest of the highs—and the lowest of the lows. You’re on an emotional roller coaster unlike any you’ll ever experience. One moment, you’re beaming, the proud dad of a beautiful newborn. ...
Views: 7376(1 vote) - Three Things Parents Should Never Do for Their Children - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Jodie RandisiA teacher once asked me, “What are you doing with your children?” She pushed her reading glasses to the end of her nose, pointed her finger directly at me and said, “I must speak to you in private.” I didn’t know what to expect. She shook her head and added, “What ever IT is, just keep doing ...
Views: 2000(1 vote) - Teaching Children to Cook: 6 Important Guidelines - by Kids of all ages love to help in the kitchen. It's a great family activity and it fosters confidence and a sense of purpose as each child contributes to family life. Plus, your kids will be learning skills that they will draw upon throughout their lives.
Here are six important guidelines to ...
Views: 769(1 vote) - The Ten Commandments of Parenting Teenagers - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from FSB AuthorsAs we all know and regret deeply, kids aren't born with instruction manuals informing us of the intricacies of how they work. As parents, our only option is to learn as we go. When our kids were babies, we learned to nap when they napped, to put valuables up on the high shelves, and that m&ms ...
Views: 1433(1 vote) - Your Child Is the Bully: Five Important Issues to Address - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Derek Randel“The phone rang one night last week and it was Mr. Scott, my son’s math teacher. He was informing me that my son, Ben, was hitting other students and even threatened Mr. Scott. In our home, we do not like this math teacher very much because he is always picking on Ben. Why would my son bully ...
Views: 529(1 vote) - School’s Out, I Thought It Would Stop: Bullying at Summer Camp - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Derek RandelMy ten year-old son, Kevin, was sitting at dinner last night playing with his food. I could tell something was wrong. Finally, he let it out, “I thought I wouldn’t be picked on, at least for the summer.” It turns out that he was being bullied again at day camp. I contacted the camp director and ...
Views: 1130(1 vote) - The 4 Most Important Self-Esteem Building Words to Say to Children - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Sean SmithThere’s one 4-word phrase that single-handedly builds self-esteem, creates confidence in your children and causes kids to believe in themselves. Unfortunately, many parents don’t say it enough. That phrase is I'M PROUD OF YOU. Here’s why… Kids are born with very high levels of belief in ...
Views: 3206(1 vote) - 14 Mothers Day Affirmations - by Submitted on May 10, 2009 from Ray DavisToday is the day on the calendar when we officially celebrate Mothers' Day. However, mothers work their craft 365/24/7. It's nice to have a day, but what mothers need is encouragement and reminders of how important they and their work are. Today I present 14 newly written affirmations ...
Views: 4349(1 vote) - 10 Ways to Reclaim Your Time - by Submitted on May 08, 2009 from Nancy LatimerParenting – It’s the only job that you receive no training for and receive no monetary compensation for. You can’t quit, your hard work is rarely acknowledged, and instead of a Christmas Bonus you’re expected to spend extravagant amounts on your unruly boss/child. Add in divorce, financial ...
Views: 1387(1 vote) - Empower Yourself to Protect Your Child Against School Bullying - by Submitted on May 07, 2009 from Barry KarefulAre you capable of protecting and supporting your child when, not if, they are targeted by bullying at school? School bullying shows no clear signs of decreasing anytime soon. Let me tell you how to (1)recognize signs of school bullying, (2)support and protect your child, and (3)avoid emotional ...
Views: 998(1 vote) - Scream, Shout and Yell. Oh, My! - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from Brenda Nixon“Brenda, my kids never listen unless I yell at them.” I frequently hear this comment in my work as a childrearing expert, speaker, and media guest. Parents want help and encouragement in their enormous task, and effective discipline is always at the top of their list. Many parents say they ...
Views: 1794(1 vote) - Parenting? Great! But Who Takes Care of YOU? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2023 from Debra BurdickAlthough parenting can be one of the most rewarding and joyful roles in the world, at the same time it can also be one of the most demanding, frustrating, exhausting and even overwhelming jobs in the world. If you are like most parents, you know that parenting a child can sometimes be really ...
Views: 1829(3 votes) - Are Dress Up Games Safe For Girls? - by Submitted on May 01, 2009 from Vlad StivensonAny responsible parent would care about the safety of their children when they connect to the internet. They might wonder what is it that their daughters find so compelling about these websites with dress-up and flash games, and most importantly, if this is a safe activity for them. Safety ...
Views: 2822(4 votes) - 5 Parenting Tips ~ When Bullies Call Your Child Names - by Submitted on May 01, 2009 from Jean TracyDo bullies call your child names? Does he come home crying? Look inside to find out how you can strengthen his character and deal with bullies. Bullies are always cowards at heart and may be credited with a pretty safe instinct in scenting their prey. – Anna Julia Cooper Let’s say your Weston, ...
Views: 1488(3 votes) - What Does Death Teach Our Children? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Kathy SlattengrenDeath is one of those lessons we hope our children will not have to experience early in life. However, given death is an inescapable fact of life, we know our children will eventually need to deal with it. When and how we discuss death with our children will depend on their ages and the ...
Views: 1020(1 vote) - Thoughts on the "One Bite Rule" in Feeding Children - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Kathleen CuneoI'll admit it, in my 13-plus years as a mom so far, there have been many times when I've tried to force my children to "just try one bite" of a new or unfamiliar food. Most of those times were earlier on in my motherhood career and most were before I was familiar with the division of ...
Views: 1705(1 vote) - Teaching Kids Time Managment - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Tara WoodI want to teach my children that there are definitely times when things need to get done immediately. For example, if we have guests coming over, I will expect that their room needs to be cleaned "right now". But it is also important for me to teach them to take responsibility for something I've ...
Views: 880(1 vote) - The Mom Who Doesn't Know Everything - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Tara WoodIt's hard to admit that I don't always know what to do when it comes to my kids. It's frustrating. And humbling. My daughter has been "stuck" with her reading for several months now. She began the school year as one of the top readers in her class. But while the rest of her classmates have made ...
Views: 758(1 vote) - Face and Embrace Change - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Todd Lesser"The doors we open and close each day decide the lives we live." –Flora Whittemore David Zinn, a wise man I know, once said, "If we don't change, we aren't growing, and if we aren't growing, we are dying." Isn't that so true? Some change is welcomed into your life: a new hairstyle, a promotion ...
Views: 1006(2 votes) - "I'm a Victim, So the Rules Don't Apply to Me!" How to Stop "Victim Thinking" in Kids - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from James LehmanWhenever an adolescent doesn’t want to take responsibility, it’s very likely they’ll present themselves as a victim. When your child says, “You don’t understand me,” that’s playing the victim, because what they’re really saying is, “I’m a victim of your misunderstanding." When they say, “My ...
Views: 2764(6 votes) - Kids Who are Verbally Abusive: The Creation of a Defiant Child - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from James LehmanWhen you’re standing in your kitchen, and you’re fighting back tears and rage as your son is calling you “b---h,” you don’t have time to do much of anything but react. But when he’s stormed out the door or up to his room, the question arises in your mind yet again: “Why is he like this? Why does ...
Views: 4329(6 votes) - Daughters in Danger - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from FSB AuthorsAs you may recall from your own teenage years, separating from one's parents is a vital, and healthy, part of growing up. All well and good. But the question is this: as your daughters move away from YOU, who exactly are they moving TOWARDS? And more importantly, are those people taking them ...
Views: 1241(1 vote) - 7 Money Tips for Single Moms (and the Redbox Code) - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Samantha GregoryThe relationship between single moms and money is turbulent. Her struggle to get more to take care of her family seems endless and the more she tries it seems the more illusive it becomes. But a bigger issue with money is how to manage what she has and discover new ways to get a little (or lot) ...
Views: 1467(1 vote) - Smart Shopping for Single Moms - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from Samantha GregoryOne specific trait that single moms naturally acquire is smart shopping. It is an innate characteristic hinged on a mother’s survival instincts. We instinctively learn to take care of our offspring and provide them the best when there is no one else to depend on. Despite my limited financial ...
Views: 1322(1 vote) - Dealing with Depression - Single Mom Reader Mail - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from Samantha GregoryI get emails from single moms that are both uplifting and encouraging. Some emails are filled with pain and a sense of hopelessness. Many are searching for a way out of depression and emotional barriers. Here is one letter and my answer. From M: “One question I would like to ask, and you ...
Views: 1481(1 vote) - Single Mom’s Guide to Reclaiming Your Power - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from Samantha GregoryDay after day I visit message boards and read the words of single mothers who are enraged. They are enraged at the man who left them, the man who will not pay child support, or the man who is fighting them for custody. Paralyzed by Anger The forums literally ooze with hatred, depression, and ...
Views: 1225(1 vote) - Encouragement for Young Single Moms - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from Samantha GregoryI have been a single mom for 12 years. I had both of my children outside of marriage and they are from different men. I could be ashamed and for a long time I was. I could barely hold my head up on some days. It seemed like everyone was looking down on me and criticizing me about my life ...
Views: 2595(1 vote) - Teaching Children About Money - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Susan HaidParents often wonder if and when their children should learn the value of money whether it is though an allowance or otherwise. My children, like many children in today’s material society, started asking for every toy under the sun as soon as they could talk. Of course, I admit that initially ...
Views: 1401(1 vote) - Keep Your Cognitive Ability Healthy by Helping with Your Kid's Homework - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2021 from Leon EdwardEvery parent wants to help their child to do well in school. As you already know, helping your children with their homework is one of the most reliable ways to improve their academic performance. Things have probably changed quite a bit since you were in school yourself, but the basics will ...
Views: 1953 - Co-Parenting with Your Ex - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Angie BlackwellDo you still define your ex in terms of your failed relationship, or do you relate to him/her strictly as "the other parent"? How you frame your perception of your former spouse has a tremendous impact on your co-parenting relationship. The two of you may not be friends, but you’ll always be ...
Views: 2514(4 votes) - Families of the 21st Century - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Angie BlackwellFamilies of the 21st Century come in all shapes and sizes. Divorce, remarriage, parenting out-of-wedlock and a host of other variables have turned nuclear families into the exception rather than the norm. As little as a half-century ago, children were typically raised in homes with two ...
Views: 23716(5 votes) - Summer’s Coming - What Do I Do with the Kids? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Randy RolfeAs we get closer to summer, one of the most frequent questions parents ask me as a parenting adviser is how to keep their kids occupied once school is out. They tell me weekends are hard enough without having to find things for them to do all week! Meanwhile their kids, still in school, are ...
Views: 957(1 vote) - Insurance Must-Haves for Solo Parents - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Samantha GregoryFor many people, insurance is a big part of their financial plans regardless of their status. But for a single mom like me, it is a necessity. If there is anything that single parents shouldn’t be without, it’s a contingency plan. Having only one person taking care of the family means there is ...
Views: 1065(1 vote) - Single Moms Are Allowed to Say No - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Samantha GregoryAs a single mom, my biggest dilemma has always been determining how to keep my children happy. I do want to give them the best the world can offer. But doing it alone can be a tall order. Much has been said about single parenthood, but one will never know the difficulty unless the person ...
Views: 861(1 vote) - The Cure for Walking on Egg Shells - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Terri BrittI was astonished recently to discover that my 15-year-old daughter is struggling more than I had thought with living in our new home. I got re-married last summer and my daughter Kolbi had seemed to be adjusting very well. She’s always smiling and cutting up with my new hubby, Charlie, and me. ...
Views: 2237(3 votes) - Keeping Your Teenage Daughter Safe - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Dr. Cheryl GuyKeeping your Teenage Daughter Safe is as Easy as it is to Smile during your Mammogram Mom, are you standing on the sidelines of your teenage daughter's life? Have you thought about cell phone safety, dating safety, or on-line safety? What you learn may have you stunned. "The Secrets to Having ...
Views: 2231(1 vote) - Your Teenage Daughter's Success in School - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Dr. Cheryl GuyEvaluating your Teenage Daughters Success at School with More than her Report Card is as Essential as Stopping Your Son's Nosebleed in Church with his Seersucker Suit and Knee-High Socks on. Measuring school success encompasses so much more than A's, B's and SAT's. "The Secrets to Having the ...
Views: 1694(1 vote) - Finally, a Real Edible Solution to Picky Eaters! - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Emily MorrisFrom this picky eater to YOUR picky eaters, I remember what a hard time I gave my parents at the dinner table. I would hardly eat anything. Especially nothing green. And Meat? Forget about it unless it was chicken. Any parent who has a picky kid not only has a hassle (what to cook? What to ...
Views: 1258(1 vote) - A Smooth Pregnancy - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Dr Ana GarciaIt is common greeting among people to ask each other how are they when meeting, but when you are pregnant there is a meaning beyond the courtesy question: they really are enquiring to know how you are since so many things can happen during the joyous but possibly delicate state of pregnancy. The ...
Views: 2518(1 vote) - A Peaceful Birth - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Dr Ana GarciaI was 36 weeks pregnant and still all going well. My ankles were a bit swollen and I had a couple of small cramps from time to time. The baby was still kicking vigorously and leap around quite often, but all in all I was fine. The books say that at this stage my hunger would return due to ...
Views: 1720 - A Doorway Into the Future - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Dr Ana GarciaIt was a Wednesday morning. It was a glorious Autumn day. The sun was shinning and the sky was blue. It was a bit breezy but that Autumn sun, the kind of sun that warms you without burning you, was inviting me to go out. I heard very clearly the voice of Spirit prompting me to go to the beach ...
Views: 1589 - *** Are You Too Child-Centered? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Toni SchuttaThirty or 40 years ago parenting in an authoritative manner i.e. "Do it because I said so and I'm the parent" was the cultural norm. "Children should be seen and not heard" was a mantra that many of our parents used. We weren't asked about what we wanted for dinner, we weren't offered choices, ...
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