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- Game Addiction? 5 Smart Ways to Wean Your Child off Video Games - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2014 from Karleia SteinerThe jury is out on whether video games are safe for children. Experts agree, however, that too much time spent playing video games can be unhealthy for kids of all ages. In general, you should be worried if your child spends more than 30 hours a week playing video games or if other areas of his ...
Views: 2674 - Creating Un-Spoiled Children - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2007 from Lori RadunHave you ever wondered if your children are spoiled? I know I have. I was so curious one day that I looked up the definition of a spoiled child on the internet. According to B.D. Schmitt, M.D., author of "Your Child's Health", he says "a spoiled child is undisciplined, manipulative, and ...
Views: 2669(2 votes) - Dear Dr. Romance: My baby momma is a lesbian and wants me to marry her. - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2013 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I have had baby with this girl and we are planning to marry this year. Just last we were talking about things we do not like and the things that we like. I said she was unfaithful before we had the baby and she said that not true but that she was lesbian was ...
Views: 2667(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: 2665(1 vote) - Inspire Your Kids To Achieve! - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Terrie AndersonSomewhere, somehow, as parents we lost something. We lost something very important to our childrens’ futures. Too many teenagers today are no longer inspired to achieve, they think work is a bad four letter word. They don’t have the hopes and dreams that we did. They do not respect their ...
Views: 2665(3 votes) - Self Respect - How Do We Teach This To Our Children? - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2008 from Helen WilliamsWhat is Self Respect? It is to have pride and knowledge of one's own worth, to value one's self. To have due respect for oneself, one's character, and one's conduct. With self respect we like ourselves because of who we are and not because of what we can or cannot do. Respect is earned, not ...
Views: 2661 - Celebrate National Adoption Awareness Month with the Perfect Personalized Gift - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Diana EnnenNovember is National Adoption Awareness Month, a time to be thankful for the joys adoption has brought to countless families and mindful of the many foster children in this country still waiting for families to call their own. If you or someone you know has been fortunate enough to build a ...
Views: 2659(1 vote) - ***What Does Your Child Really Need From You? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from Margaret PaulMost parents want to be good parents. Yet parenting is one of those things that does not have hard and fast rules. So how do we know what to do? How do we know what will support our children in being all they can be? One of the most important things for parents to do is to learn to trust their ...
Views: 2657(2 votes) - Free Baby Stuff for Expecting Mother - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Nelson IngrumNew parents are usually delighted with getting a newborn baby. When a baby is born, most mothers or parents out there are worried about how they is going to be able to existing what's finest for his or her babies with out proceeding overboard with their spending budget. As it is, the cost of ...
Views: 2652 - A “How to” Guide to Prevail against Parental Alienation: Lessons from “Huckleberry Finn” - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Les LinetThe Parental Alienation Syndrome, introduced by forensic psychiatrist Richard Gardner, carries the connotation of the mother as the predominant alienator. I have seen both mothers and fathers alienate their children from the other parent. I have therefore introduced the term malicious divorce ...
Views: 2650(7 votes) - The Shift to Conscious Parenting - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Jo-Anne CutlerWe always have a choice, in every given moment, to be, act and communicate in whatever way we do, however, most of the time we do it unconsciously. We’ve heard it, read it or have said it many times…kids don’t come with a manual and we all do the best we can with what we know! It appears ...
Views: 2647(3 votes) - The Entitled Child - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2010 from Linda SapadinMany of today’s kids have been brought up hearing about how “special” and “smart” they are. The unintended consequence of this type of upbringing, (which, on the surface, seems like a wonderful way to build self-confidence and self-esteem), is that kids actually believe that they are special ...
Views: 2642 - Raising Intuitive Children - Who Are They? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Caron GoodeWho Are They? All children have the natural intelligence of intuition (II). Some children are highly skilled or gifted in this talent in the same way that others have a talent for math, music, languages or physical dexterity. Since each of us has a preference in how we relate to the ...
Views: 2641(2 votes) - Some Parenting Myths and Facts - by Submitted on May 26, 2012 from Pooja SharmaChild rearing methods like a legacy is passed on from one generation to another. Every new mom and dad is lumbered with oodles of advices regarding child care and parenting. Little we know that, parenting is all together a unique and different experience for every parent. Every set of parents ...
Views: 2641 - Teen and Goal Tracking - A Must Have Parenting Contract - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Jade RobinsonKnow about Goal Tracking Contract What can it do for you and your teen? Why will it turn effective? How to tailor one for your teen? Are you worried that your teen lacks direction and goals? Concerned that they are not working towards anything, so are not working to their potential? ...
Views: 2640(3 votes) - The Real Reason For Accidental Gun Deaths Amongst Children - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2007 from J DLately there seems to be a renewed debate amongst the parenting community about gun control. I have read numerous articles and seen many programs on the issue. Most suggest that guns should not be in a home with children and if you must have guns in the home then they need to be properly ...
Views: 2637(1 vote) - 5 Signs to Recognize Parental Alienation - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2012 from Nancy KayParental alienation is a problem that most often arises when parents engage in bitter and extended child custody litigation. Although intense feelings of anger and mistrust are common when parents are beginning to transition from the tidal wave of emotions surrounding divorce into a ...
Views: 2633(2 votes) - Parenting: What Praise Helps And What Praise Harms? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2008 from Margaret Paul"...telling children they're smart...made them feel dumber and act dumber." --Mindset, by Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D., p.74 In her extraordinary book, Mindset, Dr. Carol S. Dweck presents research that, hopefully, will change the course of parenting and education. In one of her research studies, ...
Views: 2627(2 votes) - Stepfamilies and Schools: Bridging The Gap - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Angie BlackwellFall is upon us and families everywhere are sending their children back to school. According to many estimates, at least half of those children are engaged in a step-relationship of some sort. Yet, educational institutions lack a clear and consistent approach to managing non-custodial parents ...
Views: 2626(3 votes) - Four Ways to Help Reverse Your Teen’s Habitual Patterns of Displaying Borderline Personality Traits - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Ugochukwu UcheIn the field of behavioral health, there is a reason persons under the age of eighteen cannot be diagnosed with a personality disorder, (Axis II). The reason is, with intensive psychotherapy and familial support; young persons have been known to make significant changes to detrimental aspects of ...
Views: 2624(1 vote) - Relocation - Five Ways to Help Your Children Adjust to a New Culture - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2009 from Lisa VelazquezThe concerns your children will have depend a lot on their age. In general, young children will miss family, friends and familiar places. Older children, in addition, will be concerned how their daily routines will be affected, and teenagers will worry about fitting in and about their social ...
Views: 2622(1 vote) - ***Are You Enmeshed With Your Children? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Margaret PaulThe Encarta World English Dictionary defines "enmesh" as "to entangle somebody or something in something from which it is difficult to be extricated or separated." Are you entangled with your children in a way that is limiting both you and your children? Parents may enmesh with children when ...
Views: 2621 - Infant Massage ~ The Nurturing Touch - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Laura LaceyInfant massage is about touch. It is about touching our babies in a systematic way with a specific result in mind. Although it may seem like a relatively new phenomenon, it has long been practiced in many cultures throughout the world. In Nigeria babies are massaged from birth until they are ...
Views: 2620(5 votes) - How to Heal a Rift with an Adult Child - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2013 from Tina TessinaFrequently I help my clients work through problems with their grown children. Sometimes, an offspring is angry about something, and the parent is at a loss for what is wrong or what to do about it. These struggles often have their seeds in things that happened long ago, when the child was young. ...
Views: 2615(3 votes) - Parents: Letting Go Of Guilt - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2007 from Margaret PaulHow are your children doing? If they are doing well, then I'm sure you feel good about your parenting. If they are not doing well, what are you telling yourself about your parenting? "I should have been there for them more." "I should have been harder/easier on them." "I should have been a ...
Views: 2615(2 votes) - 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: 2608(4 votes) - Parenting: Prescribing the Symptom - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Margaret PaulRebecca was struggling with 3 year old Kevin's screaming. Whenever someone didn't do what he wanted, he screamed and screamed, hoping to get his way. Rebecca had tried many different things to get Kevin to stop screaming, such as time outs, telling him to use his words, walking away and ignoring ...
Views: 2607(2 votes) - 5 TIPS TO EASE PARENTS’ FEAR OF TEEN WEBSPEAK - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Michael BehmerWe often hear concerns from parents about the “secret language” teens use on their technology, so-called webspeak used as shorthand in texting and instant messaging (IM’ing). Like many things, this language is another area for parents to learn and connect with their teen. To ease parents’ fears, ...
Views: 2602 - Parenting From the Inside Out With Ho'oponopono - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Mabel KatzBeing a parent can be the most rewarding or stressful endeavor in our life. It all depends on us. Our children simply mirror our own beliefs back at us. They can take us to our very farthest boundary, and thus, give us the greatest opportunity to learn and grow. We, as parents, must ...
Views: 2602(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: 2600(1 vote) - Are you a Parent or a Commander? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Terrie AndersonIt's absolutely a parent's responsibility to guide their child into a responsible and contributing adult. It is necessary for you to have some disciplines, and not to give your child everything they want, even if you can afford it. You should ask your child to do small jobs for you even from ...
Views: 2599(1 vote) - Dealing with Child Temper Tantrums from Toddler to Pre-teen - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from James LehmanWhy are temper tantrums so difficult for parents to handle? Besides the fact that they’re loud, annoying and embarrassing, we often feel it’s our job requirement to make our kids act the way we feel they should behave. If we can’t do that, we feel ineffective. We also don’t like the judgments ...
Views: 2597(2 votes) - Visualization and Guided Imagery: What is it and How to Engage the Kids - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Janet WhiteheadMental imagery, creative visualization, meditation, journeying– there are many names and varying techniques for this powerful tool that can relax, empower, build confidence, heal and create changes that would have once been considered impossible. In sport, elite athletes have used ...
Views: 2593(2 votes) - Children are mankind`s precious gifts – does society truly value them? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Pearl Shanti Lodur-LionheartThe newborn baby is looking out, ready to embrace the wonderful world, a new life. The baby is coming from a place totally free of limitations, materialism, violence and war. He is enveloped in a glow of safety, unconditional love, the light and the freedom to be…himself. The devoted love a ...
Views: 2591(8 votes) - 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) - Consequences of Authoritarian Parenting - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2007 from Margaret PaulDo you believe that it is your job as a parent to have control over your children? Do you find yourself trying to control your children in the ways your parents tried to control you, or in the ways you learned from siblings, friends or relatives? Do you hope that through yelling, threatening, ...
Views: 2589 - Teaching Your Kids How to Make Friends - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2009 from Jean TracyIs your child lonely, sad, or angry? Would you like to teach your child how to make friends? If you don’t know how, I’ll share the secrets here. First you need to know that research tells us the average child spends 25 hours in front of the TV each week.TV characters become their “friends” ...
Views: 2585(6 votes) - When Your Daughter Goes To College: The Biggest Lesson A Parent Can Learn! - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Saskia RoellAs I wake up this morning, I can't believe it’s really happened. It almost feels surreal. The house feels empty and so do I. When I walk into the bathroom, the emptiness strikes me like an unexpected punch in the stomach. I don’t stumble over hairdryers, make-up, or piles of laundry. All ...
Views: 2584(3 votes) - How to help your children learn about money - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Daniel BrittonThe story of Pinocchio may be more profound than we initially thought… A perfect creation gradually gets influenced and tarnished by its surroundings before thankfully finding its way back to its true nature. Up until the ages of 7 or 8 children are literally being programmed by their ...
Views: 2581(6 votes) - Cherishing Your Kids - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2013 from Heather Fraser -Cherish your kids. Love them. Show it. Make sure they feel it. Prove it over and over again. Make them feel like the only kid on earth. Build them up. Shower them with joy. Play with them. Set firm boundaries. Laugh with them. Keep your word. Honor them. Respect them. Not just as ...
Views: 2572(7 votes) - Summer and Your Stepfamily - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Angie BlackwellStepfamilies are like snowflakes, no two are exactly the same. My stepkids live with me full time, but that isn't the case for many step-mothers. Many of you are probably spending a lot more time with your stepkids than you are used to doing. This post is dedicated to those of you that might ...
Views: 2571(3 votes) - Now, they're bullying my daughterin our home: Welcome to cyber-bullying - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2005 from Derek RandelLast night Tom’s daughter, Sue, came out of her room to see her dad and said, “I got another one of those instant messages. It says, ‘tomorrow you had better not show up at school or else‘.” She has been getting messages like this now for weeks. The result of this is that she no longer likes to ...
Views: 2570(1 vote) - How To Teach Our Children Health Coping Skills - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Brian BrodyHealthy Coping Skills are: Knowing that we control our own lives: if we have a conflict or failure, we can change the situation. There is no such thing as a mistake. If we learn something from an experience, it is a lesson. If we cannot get what we want, we can make a situation the best it ...
Views: 2569(3 votes) - Teenage Rebellion is Part of Growing Up - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Joe MurrayFirst, examine the underlying factors of your teenager’s behavior. Many parents are in such a rush to “fix” things that they end up treating the symptom instead of the cause. While some teenager rebellious behavior is typical and even developmentally appropriate, there are many situations where ...
Views: 2567 - The Mother/Daughter Code of Conduct - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Kelly MarquetAre you concerned about your daughter's self-esteem? Do you worry that she may not be happy? Does she seem to have a non-focused energy around her? Has she shut down lately? Is communication getting more difficult? Are you wishing you still felt the connection with her like you did before she ...
Views: 2562 - Seven Ways to Preach to Your Child And Have them Love It - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Mike MooreThere are three things that all young people strongly dislike. 1. Being preached to 2. Being put down by others, especially parents and teachers 3. Being yelled at As parents we know how difficult it can be to refrain from doing all three. When we’re angry things just come ...
Views: 2561(3 votes) - Seven Ways to Preach to Your Child And Have them Love It - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Mike MooreThere are three things that all young people strongly dislike. 1. Being preached to 2. Being put down by others, especially parents and teachers 3. Being yelled at As parents we know how difficult it can be to refrain from doing all three. When we’re angry things just come ...
Views: 2561(3 votes) - Five Valuable Life Skills Children Learn From Their Friends. - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Jeni HooperDespite the common myths about friendship, children don't need to have lots of friends to feel secure and content. What most children want are one or two close friends and a wider circle of occasional playmates. So what do children learn from their friendships and how does this help them to ...
Views: 2557 - Wonderful Wheat Germ - An Ideal Ingredient For Your Baby's Food! - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2007 from Christine AlburyWould you believe me if I told you that there was a secret ingredient that you could add to your baby's food that would provide a massive nutritional boost? An incredibly healthy ingredient with such a subtle flavour that your baby wouldn't even notice it? It sounds too good to be true, doesn't ...
Views: 2557 - The Needs of the Young Child - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Kytka Hilmar-JezekA Waldorf kindergarten is an extension of the family experience, an intermediate step for the child between the home and formal schooling. The goal is to provide a warm, calm, secure, aesthetic environment in which the imagination and creativity of the child will flourish. The quality of the ...
Views: 2549(5 votes) - Nonretentive Encopresis and Toilet Training Process Refusal - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2007 from Connie LimonAn inappropriate soiling without evidence of fecal constipation and retention is referred to as “nonretentive encopresis. Signs and symptoms of nonretentive encopresis include: • Soiling accompanied by daily bowel movements that are normal in size and consistency There is rarely an ...
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