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- 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: 1674 - *** 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, ...
Views: 1075 - *** Best Tips for Reducing Whining - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Toni SchuttaHow many times have you heard “It’s not fair!” and responded, “Well, life’s not fair, get over it!” Probably more times than you’d like to count! Or perhaps your child wants to do everything her friend gets to do and says to you “Emily gets to do it, why can’t I?” When talking with your ...
Views: 1204 - *** Are You an Empathic Parent? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Toni SchuttaIf your child walks in the door with her shoulders drooping and her face forlorn do you say something like “You look sad. Come in and tell me what happened.” Or if your child is stomping around do you say “You seem upset. Your feelings are important to me. Let’s talk.” Or do you tell your child ...
Views: 1064 - *** Keeping Attachment Strong - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Toni SchuttaA friend shared a wonderful story recently in a seminar on "Smart Parenting." She said that ever since her children were little, she's set aside special one-on-one time with each of her children. She made a commitment to do this once a week and put it on the calendar. As her children became ...
Views: 1146 - *** Firm Up Your Discipline with This Helpful Tool! - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Toni SchuttaWhy is it so hard for parents to be consistent when disciplining their children? Many factors come into play. How tired are you?! How persistent is your child? How were you disciplined? What kind of parenting style do you have? Does the other parent agree with you on discipline methods and ...
Views: 1074 - *** What to Do Dbout Lying - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Toni SchuttaA new survey shows that the average adult tells four lies a day, or 1,460 lies a year. Is it any wonder that our children tell fibs, too? Yet chances are when your child tells a whopper, it makes you mad. Why do kids lie? Kids lie for lots of reasons. One of the biggest reasons is to avoid ...
Views: 1583(2 votes) - *** Stop Annoying Back Talk Now! - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Toni SchuttaLet’s say you ask your child to do a simple task like feed the dog. The next thing you know, you hear “Why do I always have to feed the dog?” Or maybe you hear sarcasm and a smart-alecky tone of voice while your child says, “You don’t really expect me to do that?” Makes you long for the days ...
Views: 1163 - How Can I Gain Respect From My Teen? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Barbara DesmaraisFor those of you who have teenagers you’re most likely experiencing a change in the way they relate to you. They often act as though they have no regard for anyone or anything but themselves and things that belong to them. Manners they might have had when they were younger seem to have gone ...
Views: 1939 - Creating Positive Behaviors in Others: Parents Can Take a Page from Business - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Brian WalshGuiding your child to behave in a positive manner can be as easy as 1-2-3. Here’s a way to adapt a business practice for family use, and it’s compelling in its simplicity. 1. Set a Goal The first step is to meet with your children, and have them "buy in" to a mutually-developed goal. ...
Views: 1510 - Brilliant Parenting in Three Easy Steps: Taking a Page From Self-help Writers - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Brian WalshHere is a simple formula used by successful speakers and self-help writers. Parents can also employ this innovative approach. 1. Make a Point Successful parents, teachers, and mentors are great at being clear about what they want to teach, and why it's important to the learner. 2. Tell ...
Views: 1647 - Peer Pressure & Your Teenage Daughter - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Dr. Cheryl GuyIf His Eyes Look like Two Cherries in a Glass of Buttermilk, He Might be a Weedhead Mom, the potheads that parked at the top of the parking lot when we were in high school are not parking there today. The potheads of today may be parking their cars closer to you than you think. "The Secrets to ...
Views: 2095 - How Knowing Our DNA Can Create Better Parent-Child Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Fredric AbramsonSuccessfully raising a child and having a great relationship at the same time is becoming more challenging. Parents are finding their credibility and power dropping as the Internet takes more powerful roles in our children’s lives. The old rules aren’t working, and the new ones are ...
Views: 2425 - Positive Parenting Tips for Responding to Report Cards - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Connie HammerAs parents, we all want to do what we can to reduce any type of school related anxiety for our children and minimize the possible stress it can bring into our households. As a parent coach, I have guided many parents to discover ways that will make school a positive experience for their child. ...
Views: 5425(2 votes) - Protect your Child from Stress in 5 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Jeni HooperModern life is fast and highly stimulating, we are bombarded by information and are tempted by endless opportunities which create increasingly high expectations of what we should do and achieve. Many adults thrive on this adrenaline-high lifestyle. But have you noticed how many children are far ...
Views: 1474(1 vote) - Colic, Breastfeeding and Infant Nutrition - Fat is Where it's At - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Beverly OMalleyColic- what a word! This little five letter words strikes fear in the hearts of most new parents and brings to mind visions of sleepless nights, and endless frustration in trying to parent the new bundle of joy. Any parent who has ever had a colicky baby would not wish the same fate on anyone. ...
Views: 1822 - Divorce & Parenting: Bashing Your Ex is Bad News for Your Children - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Rosalind SedaccaWe all do it from time to time. Make a sarcastic comment about our ex, criticize something they did or didn’t do, gesture or grimace our faces when referring to our former spouse. When we do it in front of, near or within hearing distance of our children, we set ourselves up for a hornet’s nest ...
Views: 3593(2 votes) - Helping Your Child to Stop Embarrassing Behaviors - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Ugochukwu UcheRecently, I responded to a question posed by a mother, whose seven year old son had gotten into the habit of pulling his pants down and showing his privates to his friends, including little girls his age. This mother shared that she and her husband had tried everything to get him to stop to no ...
Views: 2034 - Listening to Children - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Deborah FoxBUT . . . I HAVE SO MUCH TO SAY . . . And, herein lies the problem. As a culture, we’re a big bunch of talkers. We value the early verbal skills of our children: “Can you believe she’s already talking in sentences?!” How often do you hear “Can you believe how well he listens?” YES . . ...
Views: 626 - Raising Financially Responsible Kids - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from Robin Gardner"Money doesn't grow on trees"... I'm sure that sounds familiar. In fact, maybe you grew up hearing that. And today you may even say it to your children. So what does that statement really imply? Perhaps money doesn't come easily, or you need to work hard to have money. And with that message, ...
Views: 1467 - Children and Chores - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Diana GarberSchool will let out soon, and Spring is here. It’s a time to think creatively … whether that’s planting or how our children will spend their summer vacation. I met with a client recently to discuss their landscaping. Due to funds, they have decided to do the labor themselves. Their main ...
Views: 1503 - Time Management Tips for Kids - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Marc KornWhat can I do today to be better prepared ? Whether you are a student in Middle School, High School or College, you need good Time Management skills to succeed. If you have solid skills and you start at a young age, you will be well served as you become older and enter the work force. Start ...
Views: 3051 - How Do You learn to Be a Parent ? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Marc KornParenting is the toughest, most important job most people will ever encounter. However, there is no license or training required. Unfortunately, the cost of bad parenting is huge. Thankfully, it is very easy for parents to learn the skills of good parenting in addition to all of the pitfalls of ...
Views: 837(2 votes) - 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: 2044 - Children without a Conscience - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Stephanie MannThe headline from Pinole, California read: “The killer showed no remorse.” A 28- year-old man was sentenced for killing two young teens by mistake because they wore red (the gang color of his enemies). At the hearing, he turned to the sobbing parents and said, “Get over it!” Criminal gangs in ...
Views: 2771 - The Drama of the “Helpful Child” - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Trudy-Ann EwanA common form of dysfunctional behavior exhibited by parents is one where they take advantage of the child(ren) who has a tendency to be helpful. These child(ren) have fallen victim to the Helpful Child Syndrome (HCS). This is where a particular child, regardless of their age, realizes that he ...
Views: 1359 - Hope for Older Children with Lazy Eye - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIn the United States 3% of children may have vision loss during infancy or childhood. This condition occurs when one eye is favored by the brain over the other. The eye with no healthy vision does not receive input from the brain thereby limiting the development of sight. This disease is ...
Views: 1326(1 vote) - Motherhood Brings Meaning, But Maybe Not How You Thought It Would - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2009 from FSB 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: 1021 - Families and Fights – 5 Tips for Staying Rational - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2009 from Jean TracyIs your family life peppered with upset? Are you falling into the tyrant trap? Look inside to find out how to stop finger-pointing and become a rational loving person. Successful marriages “Don’t smother each other. No one can grow in the shade.” Leo Buscaglia. Tyrants smother their spouse ...
Views: 1277(4 votes) - Decreasing Sibling Rivalry - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2009 from Isabel KirkWhen talking about relationships and families, dynamics are complex. Why? Because especially the closest we are the more we expect and therefore, the more disappointed we can be. For example, one of the biggest dreams every parent has is that their children get alone. It sounds simple and easy ...
Views: 1394 - Helping Kids Care for the Earth: Ideas for Earth Day and Beyond - by Earth Day is April 22, and while it's important to get involved on this day, there are things we can do as families that will make a huge impact throughout the year.
It starts with helping our kids to celebrate the world in which we live, and it continues with helping them to love it so much ...
Views: 1082 - Keeping Your Kids Active - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Ramona BudaIt's been proven in the past that mothers who are active during pregnancy and in the first period of their child's life tend to have more active kids. We all know that active kids are healthy kids since many diseases and obesity are the direct result of low levels of physical activity. Summer is ...
Views: 675 - Creating Happy, Healthy Teens - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Kim OlverThere is research that shows that the best outcomes result when parents provide a good balance between guidelines and expectations for their children’s behavior and a positive, supportive relationship. Parents are not meant to be their children’s best friends but in order to raise happy, ...
Views: 1375(5 votes) - Developing Win/Win/Win Outcomes - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Kim OlverWhenever there is a conflict or disagreement, the natural inclination of both parties is to push to get their way. Humans are wired to win. We are driven to get our power need met and we learn very early how to power over other people to get what we want. Negotiation is a behavior a person has ...
Views: 1675 - Ensure Your Kids Safety in Schools - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from Emma FoxAsk any parent around and you’ll realize you’re not the only paranoid parent there is. In reality, every parent has the fear of losing their kids, or the worry that they’ll go in harm’s way. However, everyone admits that they can’t keep their eyes on their children 24/7 to keep them safe. ...
Views: 819 - Internet Safety for Kids: 10 Guidelines to Help You Protect Your Children Online - by Many kids these days are technically savvy, and their abilities on a keyboard often develop more quickly than their ability to recognize a potential threat. A young person's innocence and natural sense of trust can put her into dangerous situations, especially online, where everyone is ...
Views: 689 - Sexual Energy is an Unstoppable Force - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Tricia KellyKids experience sexual feelings at a very early age. Kids grow up believe that around the age of teenage-hood that boys turn into men and girls will turn into woman and now it’s all about sex. Most of their idols and movie stars are having sex on screen all the time, they’re ‘our foreplay ...
Views: 3651 - Why Fathers Matter to Their Kids - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Judy WrightThe family is the foundation of life. It is the basic organization and where family members learn what is expected of them in life and their part in the scheme of things. It is in the family setting that children understand their external environment. Young children and teenagers figure out ...
Views: 1655(3 votes) - Playground Safety - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2009 from David ChristopherPlaygrounds, adorned with the latest outdoor play equipment and structures, are great venues for children to develop their motor abilities, cognitive aptitude, and socializing skills. But sometimes, playgrounds pose hazards to children, even if all their child playground equipment have met and ...
Views: 853 - Emotional Preparation During Pregnancy to Become a Mother - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Isabel KirkThere are thousands of articles about the physical preparation that a healthy pregnancy requires and very few about the psychological aspects of it. I titled this article “How to emotionally prepare for motherhood” because the psychological changes that start before your become pregnant do not ...
Views: 4894(1 vote) - 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: 1044 - Critical Factors for Raising an Empowered Child, Part 2: Teaching Children About Death - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Susan HaidTeaching children about death depends of course on what you believe about death yourself. This article is based on my own personal experience with death and how I have handled the subject with my own children. These recommendations are for parents and caregivers who believe in the eternal ...
Views: 1367 - Yes, Oprah, Today’s Moms Have Unrealistic Expectations. Now Here’s What They Can Do About It! - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2009 from JJ Frederickson"We hear from mothers all the time who say they feel alone. They feel overwhelmed; they feel sometimes inadequate. And you say you're afraid to admit the truth for fear of being judged," Oprah said on her April 6 show The Secret Lives of Moms. The show goes on to reveal that the one universal ...
Views: 3194 - Are You Responsible for Your Children's Wrong Choices - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2009 from Francis HoseinDo you feel as you get older that you are responsible for your children’s wrong choices they make while they are with you growing up? Is the answer you give a logical or an emotional answer for knowing where the answer comes from can make a difference in you holding feelings of guilt about the ...
Views: 914(2 votes) - Critical Factors for Raising an Empowered Child: A Lesson in Self-Knowledge - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Susan HaidThere are several simple but critically important keys for raising empowered children. We can give our kids the tools they need, starting at a very young age. These tools will empower them throughout their lives as they grow, yet they are core values that will evolve more fully as time passes. ...
Views: 2235 - Issues for Immigrant Parents and Their Children - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2009 from Gary DirenfeldImmigrant families to Canada and the United States can face many issues complicating their adjustment to the new host culture. Often unconsidered is the implications for intra-familial culture clash when children take to the host culture sooner or more wholeheartedly than their parents. Risk ...
Views: 4556(1 vote) - 9 Parenting Tips for Building Character in Children - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2009 from Jean TracyAre you unsure about your child’s character? Do you know how he really thinks and acts? If you’d like 9 fun parenting tips for building his character, look inside. The father of a second grader bragged, “Jesse received 100% on his math and spelling tests.” “Wonderful!” said his ...
Views: 2119(6 votes) - How Limiting Beliefs are Created in Early Childhood - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2009 from Sean SmithNearly all limiting beliefs such as “I’m not good enough” or “I’ll never succeed” or “I don’t belong” or “I’m unlovable” are created in early childhood by unsuspecting parents who mean well, but just don’t understand how their children’s little minds work. The effects of such self-defeating ...
Views: 6866 - WakeUpLive.com presents: Raising Great Children - by Every parent dreams of raising great children, but raising a great family doesn’t just happen. It evolves from dream, to plan, to action, to accomplishment. It begins with a fuzzy and vague thought. We ponder, think, make notes and talk about it. Slowly, the idea becomes clear and sets our ...
Views: 809 - ***What Else is Wrong about Octomom? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2009 from LB WishThe media can’t get enough of Nadya Suleman, the “Octomom,” who gave birth to eight babies when she was artificially inseminated with eight embryos. She already has six other children, also as a result of embryonic insemination. At first, almost everyone was fascinated. Babies, after all, have ...
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