Self Improvement Site
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
Parenting Articles
We are currently looking for an Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to "Parenting". If you have expertise in Parenting and your own website and/or product for this topic, please review this form for complete details. The Official Guide Position is part of our Premium Placement Package
- Emotional Intelligence and Toddlers - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2009 from Wendy McDonnellThis week, I received a couple of questions about toddlers who hit and bite from parents wondering how to teach their youngsters about emotional intelligence. I also received similar questions about teens which I will cover in next week’s blog. I was drawn to the toddler questions when my ...
Views: 4379(1 vote) - This Land is Their Land - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from FSB AuthorsMy fourteen-year-old son and his friends travel the streets of the city like Oliver Twist and the Artful Dodger and co. -- not ripping off people's wallets and purses, but just hanging out in an excitable, ragged crowd, thrilled to be together and thrilled to be wandering, and certainly in no ...
Views: 1118 - Mothers of Contention and the Mommy Wars - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from FSB AuthorsWhat will become of the mommy wars in the flailing economy? My fantasy (and it is just a fantasy) is that they will eventually fade into obscurity like, say, the Punic Wars -- relics from a past that seems to have taken place a very long time ago. The idea of working mothers pitted against ...
Views: 1116 - How to Get Preschoolers to Share - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from Todd HicksAre you the parent of a toddler or are you a preschool teacher who is accustomed to sharing your belongings with other people and having them share their belongings with you? You should start getting your preschool children or students acclimated to sharing things with their siblings or fellow ...
Views: 1284 - Avoiding Hearing "You're Not Listening!" - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from Kathy SlattengrenListening is one of those skills that really doesn't seem like it's all that difficult. Why then do so many children report that their parents don't listen to them? Maybe it's because there are a lot of ways for parents to unintentionally stop conversations with their kids. For example, if ...
Views: 1165 - ***Baby Clothes May Contribute to Your Baby’s Breathing Problems--Now and in the Future! - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from nancy ziI am frequently asked, “If humans are born to breathe correctly and effectively, why do so many of us become shallow breathers?” I can think of scores of reasons. But one blares alarmingly into my mind: Parents may be causing their babies to alter their natural inborn breathing ability without ...
Views: 2050 - Yes We Can! Encouraging Money Talk to Your Kids about the Challenging Economic Times - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2009 from Marian PobeeWith all the bad economic news we hear on the TV and radio daily, and all the doom and gloom predictions from the experts, there is hardly a family out there now who is not filled with fear. Many breadwinners have lost their jobs or are bringing home a smaller paycheck. Many parents have to work ...
Views: 646 - TV and Video Games: Managing Your Child's Mind - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2010 from Aryana HudsonAny parent that is aware of the effects of stress from a number of factors and why upon taking a vacation it may be difficult to relax if a person is used to the stress load draining their adrenal function. If the adrenals area used to a certain output of the cortisol hormone and others then ...
Views: 2738(3 votes) - 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: 1318 - 3 Parenting Tips for Children Who Say, “Nobody Likes Me” - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2009 from Jean TracyWhen your child frowns and moans, “Nobody likes me,” Do you suffer too? Would you like 50 parenting tips for helping your child make friends? Let’s start with 3 social skill tips you can teach your child today. “The most terrible poverty is loneliness and the feeling of being unloved.” – Mother ...
Views: 9875(4 votes) - Parenting Class with Online Counseling: Be the Leaders at Your Home - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from Dr. Joseph AbrahamLeadership at home: this is about you and your children, not your politicians Question: There are tough times in our family due to tension between us, the parents, and our two teen aged kids. They are less and less obeying the house rules. How can we maintain their discipline? Answer: We can ...
Views: 1119 - How to Protect Your Children from Vaccine Reactions - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Ana SandI know there is a lot of controversy regarding vaccines. I know there are a lot of parents that are afraid of adverse reactions. I know there is a lot of pressure from society and professionals about "the goodness" of giving vaccines to your children. This post will show you how to protect your ...
Views: 1315 - My Mother, My Mirror: Going on a Mother-Guilt Trip? Change Course! - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsYou’re Off the Hook Unwittingly, your female forebears passed the carnival mirror self-image down to you, and, unwittingly, or unintentionally, you have passed it down to your daughter. (Many mothers may be sensitive to their influence on their children and still find themselves unable to ...
Views: 1984 - Gentle Parenting with Reiki - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Andrea FriedmannParenting is the most beautiful, awe-inspiring, heart-opening, frustrating, difficult, infuriating endeavor I have ever faced. When Sebastian, my eldest son, was still a tiny infant who had been fussing, crying, and generally expressing dissatisfaction with everything around him for what felt ...
Views: 2590(1 vote) - Giving Your Children Focused Attention - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2009 from Jennifer McLeodAs parents living in a fast paced society, it is so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life, concern ourselves with all the chores that need to be done and give what little time we have left to our children. “Quality time” means different things to different people. Giving just ...
Views: 2736 - Recognizing Your Faults - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from John AOVParents most often think they are doing the right thing for their children. However, the way parents encourage their child to behave their best or to try harder may not always come across to the child in the manner that will gain the correct response from the child. A parent may not always ...
Views: 1507 - Problem Children - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from John AOVGetting a call from the principal’s office is one of the last calls you want to receive during the day. Finding out that your child has been misbehaving and now has to stay in detention is not the type of news any parent wants to hear. For some parents, having to receive these phone calls on a ...
Views: 936 - Other Children and their Parents - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from John AOVThe saying, “other people’s children” usually brings to mind how misbehaving other people’s children can be. “Other children’s parents” is a new saying that refers to how other people parent their children. Parents all have different expectations of their children and allow different behaviors. ...
Views: 928 - Discipline and Consequences for Children - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from John AOVPaying the consequences for something done wrong is difficult as a child. Being put in timeout or being grounded can be a horrible experience that feels like the end of the world to the child. Just as bad deeds have difficult consequences, good deeds have beneficial consequences. Allowing your ...
Views: 899 - Developing Good Decision Making Skills in Your Child - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from John AOVDecision making is similar to a muscle and as it is used over and over again it becomes stronger and stronger. Allowing your child to make a decision on what clothes he or she wants to wear and what food he or she wants to eat can help to strengthen your child’s decision making muscle. The toy ...
Views: 1583 - Communication: Talking to Children - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from John AOVA newborn baby can vocalize that they have a need, but it is the parent who has to determine what the need is. After a time the parent comes to recognize what squeal, squeak or facial expression means. Words and actions are used by the parent to communicate back. However, once a child begins to ...
Views: 994 - Being the Parent and the Friend - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from John AOVThere is a fine line between not being the parent your child needs and exerting too much of your parental power. Parents need to have a relationship with their child that extends beyond the fact that the child is related to them biologically. Parents need to cultivate friendship with their ...
Views: 1782 - Fun Rainy Day Activities for Kids - by Give these activities a try the next time you need to keep your kids indoors. They'll keep the kids happy and keep you from tearing your hair out.
Freeze Dance. This activity is fun for all ages and really gets kids moving. Pick a favorite song or CD and then instruct your children to dance ...
Views: 1001 - Soar on the Wings of Imagination with Your Child - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Harmony Rose WestThe left, rational side of your brain gets a lot of use. Balancing a checkbook, buying groceries and washing the car all require a certain amount of focused brain activity. Not all of your life, however, needs logical interpretation. The right, creative side of your brain is the seat of your ...
Views: 996 - The Art of "No" - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Harmony Rose WestSetting healthy boundaries is a skill every parent needs! A familiar scenario unfolded at my playschool program, Magical Child. Josie wanted to go outside in her new shoes and her mama said, “No, it’s wet and muddy outside. You need to wear your boots.” “Please,” begged Josie. “No.” ...
Views: 1077(1 vote) - 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: 1023 - Kids and Chores - Why Children Need to Help at Home - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2009 from Judy WrightAre you a frustrated parent who sometimes finds it is easier to take the garbage out yourself than to keep nagging your son? Do you wonder what kind of employee he will become since he doesn't always follow through at home? Is it worth the effort on your part to insist that he do his share? ...
Views: 2472(5 votes) - Discipline and Control - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2009 from Kim OlverSometimes as parents we need to be extremely creative in our discipline. I managed to have a stroke of creative genius when my son was 16 that I want to share with you that helps illustrate a facet of Empowerment Parenting: "The only person whose behavior you can control is your own." When Kyle ...
Views: 1226 - How to Raise Kids with Social Skills - 3 Easy Parenting Tips - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2009 from Jean TracyMany children don’t have a clue about social skills. They think bragging is the way to make friends. If this is a problem with your child, look inside to see how you can help and build character too. “I’ll talk about what I do if other kids ask me, but I don’t like to brag about it.” – Hunter ...
Views: 1112(3 votes) - Parents and Their Child’s Privacy - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2009 from Kim OlverWhen does a child’s right to privacy begin and a parent’s right to know end? I don’t have definitive answers but I do have what I hope will be some helpful guidelines. Let’s begin by looking at the opposite ends of the continuum. To begin at the beginning, you start off with an infant, who ...
Views: 2077 - What to Do When Your Stepkids Disrespect You, Part 2 - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from James LehmanThis is part 2 of a two-part series by James Lehman, MSW on Blended Families. In this article, James discusses the importance of respectful behavior in a blended family, and how parents can achieve this from all the children in the family. Over the years, many parents in blended families have ...
Views: 3574(5 votes) - Nine Truths Parents Can’t Ignore - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesI have found myself standing at the bus stop listening to other moms talking about sickness, trips to the doctor, and which antibiotics their children are taking, and I realize that I don’t fit in. I have not taken my five children to the doctor in three years. I try to talk about nutrition, and ...
Views: 829(2 votes) - How to Get Good, Honest Advice for Free - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2009 from Liz LichtiHave you ever needed to brain storm for a project weather it be part of a business, group, organization or even a personal one that just seems to be stuck for any really good solutions? Well, if you have kids that are school age or know some, your answers may be right before you. Let me share ...
Views: 1098 - Discipline vs. Punishment - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2009 from Rossi DavisThe following scenarios are examples of what some parents are in the habit of saying to thier children: “Do as I say or you’ll get a spanking.” “Be quiet or I’ll smack you.” “If you bring home another F, I’ll pull out the paddle.” “Say you’re sorry, young man, or I’ll have you scrub the ...
Views: 3374(7 votes) - Building Core Values In Childen: Home Course For Families - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Susan HaidRaising children to become conscientious, empowered, responsible and joyful adults who are in complete charge of their lives is what we strive for as parents. If you could give your kids the skills and the tools to do this, it is something you would do in without a second thought. I am going ...
Views: 1234 - Improve Your Life by Improving the Lives of Your Children - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesWhen asked to author a chapter about improving one’s life, I immediately thought of improving the lives of children. Most parents would agree that when their children are happy, they themselves are happy. Therefore when parents improve the lives of their children, their lives also improve. The ...
Views: 1152(2 votes) - What is a Doula? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Jennifer MossholderWhat is a doula? dou·la n. A woman who assists another woman during labor and provides support to her, the infant, and the family after childbirth. Some of you may ask, "Isn't that the role for the nurse, the father, the partner, the friend, the family, the doctor, the (insert name here) to ...
Views: 930 - Fathers and Doulas - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Jennifer MossholderLet me say straight out of the gate: Doulas do not replace spouses. For most couples, this is the first time they are in a hospital or a birthing center. It is not something they face everyday: the machines, the sounds, the emotions. A doula is more accustomed to labor and birth sessions. Even ...
Views: 914 - Co-Sleeping - Is it Right for Us? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 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: 720 - Use Encouragement Instead of Criticism to Help Children Improve - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesOur words are very powerful tools, especially with impressionable children. We need to pause and think before we give corrections and feedback on what our children are doing. Criticism Is Punitive Our children judge themselves on the opinions we have of them. When we use harsh words, demeaning ...
Views: 1615 - ***When Parents Disagree - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Toni SchuttaWho hasn’t had this experience? You’re right in the middle of disciplining your child. Emotions are running hot. You give your child a consequence for the misbehavior and your spouse steps in and disagrees with how you’re handling the situation. You feel criticized, unsupported and upset. The ...
Views: 680 - ***Using EFT For Children - - Helping Them Focus, Feel Calmer and More Relaxed - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Karyn MaierEFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) is a powerful, easy to learn energy technique that can transform the quality of your life or business, often sky rocketing you to achieving goals or greater business success. That being said, it is also a wonderful technique to use with children of all ages - ...
Views: 4058(1 vote) - Ready to Move Out: Preparing Your Child to be Independent - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Laura Doerflinger“10, 9, 8… check responsibility levels… 7, 6, 5… check independence levels… 4, 3, 2… Houston, we have a problem. Johnny’s 18 but not ready to launch. He’s not ready to live on his own. Abort launch!” It is a commonly held believe that once children graduate high school, they move out of their ...
Views: 1098 - Six Life Lessons from your Dad - How to choose your Friends and be a Good Friend yourself - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Rod ZimmermanLetter to my children, just before the start of their college year A father reflects upon his first 50 years in a letter to his college age children about how to wisely choose their friends. It started as private, family email. But the children realized the potential of this Life Lessons ...
Views: 2304(1 vote) - A Consistent Parenting Style - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Helen WilliamsI believe a parenting style that is consistent creates calm parents and well adjusted children, the perfect ingredients of a happy family. As a parent educator and family counselor with many years experience in observing behavioral problems, it is apparent to me that many parents who struggle ...
Views: 2932 - Who's in Charge at Your House? Parents or Children? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Helen WilliamsWho is really in charge at your house? It is so easy to feel like a failure as a parent and so hard to remember that the early years are unbelievably testing times for all parents. We will all fail over and over, especially if we have set impossible standards for ourselves. Sadly, it is ...
Views: 2031 - Over 8 Million Children Can’t Read in U.S. Schools - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Steve Van De WalleDid you know that there is a major Illiteracy Crisis in U.S. Schools today? According to the 2004 National Assessment of Educational Progress conducted by the U.S. Federal Government over 8 million children struggle to read daily. This problem has grown out of control and year after year it ...
Views: 602 - Raise a Reader - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Brenda NixonMy Laura, now 20-years-old, confessed recently that she loved the book Jamberry. She remembers the silly rhyming text with the dancing bear and little lad as they jam in Berryland, cavort in strawberry fields, rumble and ramble in blackberry brambles, and topple their canoeberry with ...
Views: 1223 - Stepfamily Activity #66: Word of the Week - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Evelyn FieldingBeing a stepparent 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: 2334 - Stepfamily Activity #1: Think of 30 Things You Have in Common - 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: 2118(1 vote)