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- 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: 2129 - Peer Pressure on the Teenager - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Ianny LauAs my daughter turns thirteen, I figure it is time to seek advice on how as a parent I should handle the defining years ahead. I attended a seminar by Ken Sapp on ‘Preparing Youth to Handle Peer Pressure’. (See acknowledgement at end of article). In this article, I share some of ...
Views: 2532 - People Choose to See Me Because of My Approach - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2016 from Gary DirenfeldNeed counseling? People see me because of my unique approach. Let me explain…. How we see the world and handle our adult life is so influenced by our experiences growing up. For the first 12 years of my life, I grew up in the Bathurst/Wilson area of Toronto; North York, to be more precise. ...
Views: 1550 - Perception of Power - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Denice DavisToday I had the privilege of being posted as a "MEET MARSHALL". Privilege?, well, let me re-think that one. . . OK, so I was "assigned" to be a meet marshall. Unless you are involved in swimming yourself, or a parent to a swimmer, the term is probably just as foreign to you as it was to me. ...
Views: 937 - Perfect Home Business For Stay At Home Moms - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Zarko DimitrievskiJuggling the responsible tasks of being a mom? Yes, a full time job would be easier said than done. No wonder, with more stay-at-home, moms are switching to the easier option of home business to earn extra cash without making a compromise on their family responsibilities. There are many simple ...
Views: 698 - Perfect Parents - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2008 from Glenn SmylyI USED TO BE A PERFECT PARENT......and then I had kids. I used to try to figure out which one of them stole from me in utero all that wonderful knowledge I had about raising the perfect kids and what magic could bring it back to me. Reality set in eventually and I realized I am not perfect, my ...
Views: 1293 - Permissive Parenting - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2015 from Joyette Fabien"Children are a gift from the Lord;a real Blessing". The Holy Bible calls upon parents to love their children. Not only must parents execute this noble duty, but they must, in so doing, protect, feed and nurture their children throughout their childhood and provide them with sound values which ...
Views: 1773 - Personalised Childrens Books Can Help Your Child Read - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Robert FogartyAre you having trouble getting your child interested in books? Would they rather play games than read? This is a problem a lot of people have with their children. It is not always easy to get your child interested in reading. Reading books is an important part to a child's education. There ...
Views: 667 - Pet incineration. How to manage it step by step? - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2020 from Content OneIf you have a dog, cat or any other pet, you know well how much love can be felt for animals. They occupy an important place in our home and in our hearts. Have you ever wondered how you would act if one day you had to say goodbye to him forever? You wouldn't do it anyway, right? More and more ...
Views: 598 - Phone Monitoring- What Should I Tell My Kids? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Parents! You have decided to monitor your kid’s phone. They are not entirely the most enthusiastic about this, and they are wondering why you have decided to do this to them since their friends’ parents don’t do it. However, they are actually mistaken. Many stats from the Pew Research Center ...
Views: 1572 - Phones and Technology in the Classroom - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Background Statistics Before cell phones were invented, kids were the biggest distractions to each other in the classroom. Things like passing each other notes and talking over the teacher were prevalent, but the source of students’ distractions has significantly changed with the advent of ...
Views: 1559 - Physical Punishment is Ineffective and Harmful - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Parenting TipsEffective discipline does not involve physical punishment of children. Recent studies have shown a direct link between physical punishment and several negative developmental outcomes for children including physical injury, increased aggression, antisocial behavior, difficulty adjusting as an ...
Views: 1108 - Picking out The right Size - 4 Foot Beds - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Bernadette SaievaGetting a great night rest each night have to be our top priority when it comes to home comfort. When it comes to finding the correct bed for each and every one of us, size definitely matters. The best size in your bed helps make the variation between a comfortable bed and one that's either very ...
Views: 1225 - Picking the Perfect Four-Legged Friend for Your Child - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from brian spilnerYou want you child to have a companion, a friend to play, and a way to teach him responsibility. You also want your child to be safe and protected. If you’ve considered a dog as an addition to your home, then you’ve probably weighed the advantages against the disadvantages. A dog ...
Views: 682 - Pieces of Advice Every Mother Wants Her Daughters to Know - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2020 from Anica OaksIf you’re a mother of a daughter, you’ll want to instill in her everything that she needs to know to live a good and fulfilling life. Certain pieces of advice can help your daughter grow and blossom into the women she’s meant to be. Here are four pieces of advice every mother wants her daughter ...
Views: 750 - Plan My Baby Program - Baby Gender Prediction - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2013 from Katty JoelYou may be thinking that this is too good to be true but all I ask is 3 minutes; and this will be the most important 3 minutes of your life. I know that you are here today to learn how to accurately choose the gender of your future baby and I am here to help you make that choice. You may ask how ...
Views: 1752 - Planning for Parenthood - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2009 from Connie HammerExpecting your first child is a very exciting time in your life that comes with an assortment of ideas to ponder, topics to discuss and decisions to make. As a first time parent, you may find yourself overwhelmed by all the alternatives presented to you. Choosing the color for the baby’s room, ...
Views: 1766 - Play soccer games online - by Football games
If you are interested in playing soccer but don't want to exercise, log on to the internet and get the best of soccer games online. With several dazzling and exciting games available online, you don't need to move a muscle as you can enjoy all the fun and excitement without the ...
Views: 150 - 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: 881 - Playing the Sporting Game - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2007 from Chick MoormanSpringtime means Little League, soccer, and other sports as children head to the out-of-doors to join teams that that help then have fun, get exercise, and learn to work together with teammates. But are the results of joining a team always positive? Can’t the experience be embarrassing, shaming, ...
Views: 1072 - Pledge To Stay Connected With Your Child All Year Long - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2008 from Tara PatersonEach New Year brings with it resolutions many of us declare and intend to keep. We decide on things as simple as eating healthier, exercising more, starting a new diet, to complex issues such as starting a new career, finding a new relationship, or becoming a parent for the first time (or ...
Views: 1534 - 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: 866 - POLITICS and PARENTING - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Ed RubinIn March of this year, we marked the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day. While we should celebrate the significant progress in the last 100 years, we must remember that in too many societies, women are second class citizens, denied their fundamental rights. Both houses of congress ...
Views: 1276 - Pool Policies: 4 Keys to Keeping Your Young Ones Safe - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2017 from Anica OaksMany parents think of pools as a place to send their children to cool off and get them out of the house, never realizing the danger that could exist. Water-related injuries are a leading cause of death in children between the ages of 1 and 3 and remain a top danger area throughout their teenage ...
Views: 1065 - Popular Games You Probably Didn't Know Were Played In Ancient India - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2019 from Saraswati Vidyalaya High School & Jr College Ghodbunder Road ThaneIndia has dependably been wealthy in culture and custom, and recreations have been an imperative piece of Indian culture since for eternity. Be it Lord Shiv and his partner Parvati playing Pachisi, the Pandavas loosing Draupadi over a round of shakers or the Mughals getting a charge out of an ...
Views: 932 - Portable BBQ Grill Guide - by A portable barbecue grill is an essential instrument in the quiver of any carnivore. There are many different types of portable barbecue grills available on the market, but not all are created equal. Portable barbecue grills come in many shapes and sizes, from the simplest charcoal barbecue ...
Views: 108 - Positive aspects and Disadvantages of Independent Surrogacy - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Dandy RockwellEvery single surrogate mother and intended parent is faced together with the prospect of how they may be going to find a possible match to perform with for the duration of a surrogacy. There are actually typically two methods to come across a match: via a surrogacy agency or locating a match ...
Views: 2354 - Positive Parenting - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from Melanie BartonPOSITIVE PARENTING Q: How can a parent remain positive when children’s behaviors are so challenging? A: It involves preplanning using these eight elements. P (preparation) tell the child what to expect ahead of time. Set rules and guidelines. If there is not a set guideline, then ...
Views: 1561 - Positive Ways to Deal with Tough Parenting Challenges - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Lori RadunAs a parent, there are many challenges that you must face and some of them may be particularly tough because you just aren’t sure how to deal with them. No parent knows how to deal with every situation because every situation is unique to a particular family. Here are five examples of ...
Views: 2331 - Possessions of Child Care on Affection - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2012 from lizzie milanChild care is not an orphanage for kids; the kids have families for their up bringing. Child care is supplementary to these families, not a standby for them. A method to look at affection in out-of-home-child care is this. Kids in child care places do not have only one person who cares for them, ...
Views: 991 - Postpartum Depression, Practical Solutions - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2008 from Lois NightingaleYou had so looked forward to this joyous time in your life-your baby's birth, all the friends and family surrounding you, your dream to begin building your own family now a reality, so why are you so unhappy? Don't be alarmed. You're probably suffering from a common form of postpartum ...
Views: 1300 - Postponing the Most Important Things - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2009 from Kathy SlattengrenAs parents our days can easily be filled to overflowing with all the tasks that are required to keep our families running: making meals, doing dishes, driving kids to activities, washing clothes and working. These are certainly not the most important things in our lives but they can quickly ...
Views: 1056 - Potty Training Without a Power Struggle - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Caron GoodeWhen our children reach age two, it can be very tempting to push our children to potty train, whether or not they are ready. As a parent, when we see our children's peers master something new, it can be hard to sit back and wait for our child to naturally achieve the same developmental ...
Views: 1442 - Potty Training Without a Power Struggle - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Caron GoodeWhen our children reach age two, it can be very tempting to push our children to potty train, whether or not they are ready. As a parent, when we see our children's peers master something new, it can be hard to sit back and wait for our child to naturally achieve the same developmental ...
Views: 1409 - Pounds And Popularity: How Friendships Influence Your Daughter's Weight - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2008 from Sarah MariaIs your daughter's weight the result of her social network? A recent study authored by Adina Lemeshow claims that feeling unpopular can actually lead to weight gain in girls 12 to 18 years old. The study showed that girls who perceived themselves as "unpopular" were 69 percent more likely to ...
Views: 1140 - Powerful Positive Parenting Philosophy Changed Life for Me and My Children and My Teenagers - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Bonnie LiottaWhen I became a mom, it was the best feeling in the world. I believe you don’t really know what love is until you hold your own child in your arms. I remember staying awake all night staring at him. I would look forward to when he would wake up so I could look at him even more deeply and build a ...
Views: 1297 - Practical Parenting - Questions You Need to Ask Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Craig HarperParenting 101 Yesterday at lunch, I had a fascinating conversation with my business partners Mikey and Johnny about parenting. Mikey has two kids (ages one and three), as does Johnny (seven and ten) and we discussed the merits and pitfalls of the various parenting styles. Of course we covered ...
Views: 1154 - Practical Parenting Tips to Consider in Raising Teens - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2012 from Aidan MitchelWith consumerism, massive media intrusion in normal everyday life, and the disintegration of family and community, creating unique and challenging pressures on today’s adolescents, many teens of today are experiencing more change more rapidly than any previous generation. As lower social and ...
Views: 1143 - Practical Ways To Instill Accountability In Kids - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2016 from Meghan PhillipsOne of the chapters in the parenting book I am writing is on accountability. If I had to pick one thing that I see parents not instilling in their kids these days, it would be this. Being accountable is so much more then just taking responsibility. It shapes the adult you become. Is your ...
Views: 1244 - Practical Ways To Make Every Day Mother's Day - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Shaya KassLast weekend, families in the United States celebrated Mother's Day. I actually just learned that some 70 countries celebrate Mother's Day on the second weekend of May. Of course, in those families that forgot to get a present, the refrain is, “Every day is Mother's Day!” And every mother would ...
Views: 1304 - Pregnancy Anxiety - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2018 from Sheryl PaulAs I’ve written about before on this blog, one of the privileges of being the position of guiding people through the darkest aspects of their psyche and soul is that they share thoughts and feelings with me that they wouldn’t share with anyone else. Part of the reason why they share openly about ...
Views: 996 - Pregnancy miracle book does it work? A Walkthrough Live Video Review - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Praveen benGetting pregnant can he an uphill task to some people especially those who have been diagnosed with infertility ,Ovarian cysts, fibroids and a couple of other reproductive system diseases. Many women who have an advanced age normally find it pretty hard to conceive. ...
Views: 1279 - Pregnancy Tips: Why Should Pregnant Moms Need To Exercise? - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2011 from Aidan MitchelPregnancy is both an exciting stage as it is a scary one for women. To say scary does not mean the strictest sense of the word. Scary here would mean a time for the woman to be anxious about what will happen in the next nine months of her life and how her unborn baby will change their lives. It ...
Views: 984 - Pregnant? A C-Section Could Happen To You! - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2007 from Elizabeth mcgeeNot expecting to deliver by c-section? Ah, but you could! One of the most amazing statistics today is the one surrounding the birth of your baby. What I'm referring to is having a c-section birth. Did you know that the c-section rate in the U.S. for 2005 was 30.2%, up from 29.1% in 2004 and ...
Views: 1849 - Preparation and Support: Key for Longterm Breastfeeding - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2015 from Gladys RuizLike so many aspects of parenting, when it comes to feeding your baby, there are a lot of options, a lot of opinions and a lot to think about. The bottom line is that you as a parent, along with your pediatrician, are most qualified to make the best decision for your child. Having as much ...
Views: 765 - Preparing A Sleeping Area For A Child With Asthma - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Jim GatesWhen you are dealing with a child with asthma, it is very important to ensure that you do everything that you can to prevent asthma symptoms from occurring. An asthma attack can be devastating to a young body and severe attacks can result in hospitalization and a significant recovery time. ...
Views: 1656 - Preparing for Bringing Your Baby H.O.M.E. in 4 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Stephanie Wellington, MDWow, the thought of embarking on motherhood and fatherhood, especially for the first time, is exciting, yet daunting. There are many things to plan and prepare. During the prenatal period, the excitement mounts with baby showers and preparing the nursery. It is easy to get overwhelmed with ...
Views: 952 - Preparing for Surrogacy Arrangements - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Dandy RockwellFor anyone who is thinking about attempting a surrogacy arrangement independently, there are lots of concerns to think about. Frequently times, when trying to cut financial corners and when desperation and vulnerability are a part of the image, some may well find themselves in a courtroom ...
Views: 797 - Preparing For The Birth Of A Child - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2012 from Melody ThomasDo you know somebody that is expecting a child? There are many things that you can do to help them prepare for that special day when the child will arrive. You can purchase items that they may need, perhaps even helping them to stock up on some of the more necessary items, such as diapers or ...
Views: 1341 - Preschooler Behavior Problem? It may be your parenting pendulum. - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2017 from Gary DirenfeldThink of parenting on a pendulum. As it swings one way, a parents parenting style may be inadvertently ineffective. There may be multiple warnings; a meek tone of voice; too many options; too much praise; asking versus telling; bargaining; rewards greater than appropriate. In this scenario, the ...
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