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- EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AWARENESS MONTH CAMPAIGN - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Sandra HughesFor those lacking in familiarity, emotional intelligence is a healthy mind development initiative. Understanding our emotions does matter! October, 2011 is the sixth annual Emotional Intelligence Awareness Month; this month-long campaign has provided an excellent opportunity each year for those ...
Views: 1596 - Your Child Doesn't Like Your Great Solution? It's a Puzzle - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2013 from Carolyn StoneHere’s a scenario I see often in my work. Parents are having difficulty with their child over Problem X (doing homework, getting up in the morning, getting ready for school, or managing time on electronics). Parents join me and the child for a meeting about this, and the parents have been ...
Views: 1592 - Restorative Justice in Schools - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2015 from Marvin MarshallRestorative Justice is a discipline program that is gaining support in urban schools across the nation. The reason it is gaining acceptance is that a disproportionate number of minority students are being punished for inappropriate and irresponsible school behaviors, and federal guidelines are ...
Views: 1591 - How Phones Can Damage Kids - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Cell phones. They are becoming so popular in society that our kids can’t seem to go a minute without them. It feels like kids are on them all the time with their faces just dug in them. When you try to talk to them about their day at dinner, they’re on them. When you are in the car, they’re on ...
Views: 1590 - Relationships: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Feel Comfortable With Abuse? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhile some people feel comfortable with relationships that are healthy and functional, there are other people who feel comfortable with relationships that are unhealthy and dysfunctional. There are going to be people who have relationships that are unhealthy and they are aware of this. And ...
Views: 1589 - ***Should My Teen Get A Job? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Scott WardellSome parents are against it. Some parents are for it. Is it a good idea or a bad idea for teenagers to get a job? Some parents want their teen to earn and handle their own money. There are plenty of jobs for teens out there, but do all teens fit for all jobs. There are many things parents ...
Views: 1586 - Just Ignore Him—Does it Work? - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from Carolyn StoneI recently read a blog post by a counselor who said that ignoring your children’s misbehavior is not helpful. He said that parents need to interrupt behavior. I think that ignoring can be a very helpful parenting strategy, but it isn’t appropriate for every situation. Clearly if your ...
Views: 1586 - Children, Time, and Patience - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2014 from Robert CrutchfieldWe all become aware of how fast time flies as we get older. At the same time we often wonder why children seem so impatient. The fact is the two things are related. It all boils down to the concepts of perception and perspective. Perception is the way we see something. Perspective has to do ...
Views: 1585 - ***School Anxiety And School Phobia - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Scott WardellAs a fun summer comes to an end, butterflies nerves fill the bellies of many children as they get dressed for their first day back to school. Parents assure their child that they will do “just fine.” For most children that's where the anxiety ends; they reach the classroom, catch ...
Views: 1584 - Back to School Jitters - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2012 from Carolyn StoneWe are into the second full week of August, and I have received my first call about a child who is anxious about school starting. The reminders are everywhere. The advertisements are on television for back to school supplies and clothes. Children with learning disabilities and others who are ...
Views: 1584 - Ten Ways to Raise Children to Use Drugs - by 1.Obey their demands. Give in to their tantrums. Deny them nothing. If they want it, indulge them. Make sure they know you will always be there to get them out of trouble. If they break a toy or wreck a car, replace it.
2.Overlook, defend, or rescue them from the consequences of their negative ...
Views: 1584 - 17 Ways Working Parents can Inspire Children to Develop Leadership Skills - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2017 from Olusegun 'Roti AdedokunMany working parents are leaders who try to happily balance a daily workload with ball games and family dinners. Many parents that occupy leadership positions soon discover how much influence they have over the minds of their growing kids. The kids of today are the leaders tomorrow and it ...
Views: 1582 - Emotional Intelligence:What Is It, Who Has It, And How to Get It - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2008 from Charlotte ReznickYour nine year old is teased at school for being the new kid in class, or being too fat, or answering correctly one too many times, and tells you he wants to run away or kill himself. Your six year old feels humiliated at soccer practice cause she can't kick the ball as well as the other girls ...
Views: 1581 - Is Your Child Ready for School? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2012 from Grace AbonilloStarting school is a huge change, and some children cope with change better than others (parents too!) But what are the signs that your child is ready for school? These are the factors to consider if your child is ready for school. CHILDREN MAY BE READY WHEN THEY: Have reasonable control ...
Views: 1580(1 vote) - Shrinky's Guide to Parenting: How to Raise Kids With Good Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Glenn BergerEvery parent wants their children to feel good about themselves. There is a good reason for that; most psychological problems in adult life stem from a lack of good self-esteem. Here is a story from my own life that shows what kind of parenting is needed to build good self-esteem in ...
Views: 1578 - ***Seven Attention Deficit Hints for College Success - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2008 from Scott Wardell1. Choose your teachers carefully: When ever possible, get the "inside scoop" on the teachers that are helpful and enjoy assisting all students. Speak with students who have been on the college campus for at least two years. Speak and strive to obtain information from the career and tutor ...
Views: 1578 - Elicit Consequences Rather than Impose Punishments - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2015 from Marvin MarshallWhen teachers impose “logical” and/or “natural” consequences on students, they are using their authority to impose a form of punishment. It matters not if the adult’s intention is to teach a lesson. Imposed punishments increase the likelihood that the student will feel punished by the adult. ...
Views: 1578 - 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: 1578(3 votes) - Preschool Coloring Pages Worksheet: Start Creating Painting Interest in your Kids - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Baby nologyObviously, there are things that we start learning one time or another. The same can be applied to toddlers and preschoolers. If your toddler haven’t yet started going to school, then you can utilize time to help your kid learn lots of stuff. Parents usually call these activities preschool ...
Views: 1577 - The Baby Whisperer Vol 7:Baby Whispering: What’s it all about? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanOkay, so you have heard about Cesar Milan, the dog whisperer and I am sure you have heard about the movie, “The Horse Whisperer,” starring Robert Redford…but do you know what a “baby whisperer” is? We have seen children whispering amongst themselves as if they were sharing the deepest secret. ...
Views: 1577(1 vote) - Choosing a Jogging Stroller - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Ali Raza GhauriYou are ready to get into shape. That baby fat has been sitting there for a few months now, and you have no excuse, not to start a good fitness program. You love to jog, and your baby loves the outdoors, so a jogging stroller purchase is the new discussion at your dinner table. Researching for ...
Views: 1576 - The Five Keys to Infant and Child Development - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2005 from Yolanda CardenHuman beings appear to have approximately nine built-in feelings at birth. These findings are based on the work of researchers such as Darwin, Demos, Ekman, Izard, Nathanson, and, especially, Tomkins. These feelings later combine with each other and experience to form our complex emotional life. ...
Views: 1576(1 vote) - Box Lunch Recipes - 12 Tips to Jazz Up Your Kid's Lunch! - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Kathryn KesslerSchool has been part of your everyday routine for the past month now and already the kids are crying about their "boring" lunch choices. What if your schedule is too busy to spend time being creative with your child’s lunches? What are you supposed to do? Here are just a few questions I hear ...
Views: 1575 - Self Talk: How Do You Talk To Yourself? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhile we talk to other people in the external world, we are also talking to ourselves in what could be described as the internal world. And this is a dialogue that takes place from the moment one wakes up and until they go to sleep at night. But in many ways it doesn’t stop there, as one can ...
Views: 1575 - You Must Change Yourself Before Your Troubled Teen - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2016 from Tyler JacobsonMany parents of troubled teens assign 100-percent of the blame for their teen’s troubles to their teenager. They also think shipping them off to a therapeutic boarding school is all they need to do to fix their teen’s behavior. Unfortunately, the task of parenting a troubled teen is not so ...
Views: 1574 - 5 Ways to Spend Time with Your Kids When You Have No Time - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtIt was Dr. Anthony P. Witham who once said "children spell love…T-I-M-E." He was definitely onto something. Unfortunately, if you are like most parents, time is a precious commodity that often eludes us. Whether we have a new job, a new baby, or we just need to make the coffee or strip the beds, ...
Views: 1570(4 votes) - Beneficial Software for Fitness and Wellness Studio - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2016 from Lidia PeckStudio booking, it is the beneficial site for those who want to starting business related to the fitness studio. Our service provides the well design software for the fitness studio that helps to efficiently grow you business with software and its standard feature support. Our software helps to ...
Views: 1568(1 vote) - The Secret to Helping Your Child Excel in School and in Life - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtIs your child struggling in school? Does your child stall when it comes time to do homework? Does your child’s teacher often comment that your child is capable, but is just not working to his or her potential? Or, does your child do alright in school, but seems a bit bored or lacks enthusiasm ...
Views: 1568(6 votes) - Two (not so) Magic Steps to Improve Children’s Behavior - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2012 from Carolyn StoneRecently I served as chair of my college reunion. It was a fair amount of work, but I had a hardworking and good natured committee. When the weekend came, I enjoyed coordinating things and had a great time. Then came the surprise. People thanked me. Many people—some I knew and some I did ...
Views: 1568 - How Society Fails Our Children - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2010 from Womens Recreation, Inc.This article is written for the children who don’t have responsible parents. For the children that are being neglected and feel that they have no one. When a child is born there is only a limited number of people involved in that child’s life: the hospital where they were born, the parents, ...
Views: 1567(5 votes) - My Teenager Is Failing! What Did I Do Wrong! - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Ken RabowI am an holistic life coach. A great deal of my work is with students who are about to fail their school year or with young adults now living at home, playing video games all day,and who may have dropped out. So maybe it’s best to say that I am a turn-your-life-around coach. Each time I meet ...
Views: 1567 - Should Parents Use GPS Tracking on their Kids? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Finding the way to the closest Walmart. Sending your location to a friend. Looking up good Italian restaurants within a walking distance. While we often take these things for granted in the 21st century, these only became possible recently with the rapid development of GPS tracking and mobile ...
Views: 1566 - That Fateful Day - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2007 from Susan Lynn PerryThat Fateful Day By Susan Lynn Perry "Honey," my husband said breathlessly, "I've just landed in Dallas and I've got to catch the van to the hotel." He paused, panting. "I know it's late, but I'm going to call you as soon as I get to the hotel. I've got something really exciting to tell ...
Views: 1566 - 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: 1565 - 8 Easy Ways to Motivate Your Kids - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Mark FooAnyone with kids can agree that their children are the most important and precious people in their lives. Every parent wants nothing but the best for their kids and they hope they strive to do great in everything they do. Kids are just like adults, they too can develop motivational brick walls ...
Views: 1564(2 votes) - Raising Affluent Children: 4 Parenting Tips - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteThe hardest job you'll ever have is being a parent. And of course you want to be the best parent you can be. How do you keep a child from being spoiled? How do you teach values, compassion, work ethic, and self-esteem? How do you foster empathy, honesty, self-reliance, self-control, kindness, ...
Views: 1562 - 7 Essential Tips For Calming Children - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Karen SimmonsLet's face it, it's difficult to deal with some children with autism spectrum disorders, so that's why we need to have solutions ready at our fingertips. 1. USE ROUTINES, NOT LIP SERVICE! Set up a crystal clear, daily structure before the day begins and decrease power struggles.. Think ...
Views: 1559 - Preschool Online Games - The Fun Approach To Learning - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2008 from Yogi ShindePreschool online games are great way to help kids acquire some basic and new skills.Internet is full of wonderful things. Finding the right one is the key. To teach your little preschooler there are plenty of online games websites which are both educational and entertaining for kids. I am ...
Views: 1559 - Happy, Confident and Successful Children: the power of praise to boost wellbeing - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Jeni HooperEach time you praise your child for positive behaviour at home 3 important things happen: 1. Praise draws your child’s attention to that behaviour as a valued skill/achievement showing that this is something you consider worthwhile e.g. “well done for reading your book on your own” sends a ...
Views: 1557 - Your Baby’s Head Control - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2012 from Kamran MinhasWhen your baby is born, he will have little control over his head, due to undeveloped and weak muscles. Slowly he develops this important skill, which is crucial for future developments, such as sitting, standing and walking. By a month old, your baby may be able to lift his head and hold it ...
Views: 1556 - Bringing Up Children – A Sacred Involvement - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranAwareness of our relationship to the child can help our inner transformation as part of our soul-search. It would also ensure that the child grows in an atmosphere of love unsullied by the grownup’s emotional attachment and self-interest. All in all, it is a sacred involvement. ...
Views: 1555(5 votes) - The importance of early learning experience - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Jeni HooperI have been working with a group of early years professionals in my role as a Child and Educational Psychologist, they are a campaign group who are working together to raise the awareness of good early years practice. Over the past few months we have been debating and researching best practice ...
Views: 1554 - Why do kids love Ben 10 ultimate alien toys? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Aliya SenBen Ten is unquestionably one of the most famous cartoons at present in Cartoon Network and is watched by millions of kids not only in India but worldwide. It is yet another fascinating series formed by the creators of Ben 10 and with 2 seasons already, it has become extremely popular amongst ...
Views: 1554 - Dealing With the “Gimmes": Four Steps to Teaching Children an Attitude of Gratitude - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Carolyn StoneIs Your Child a Materialist? Recently I have talked with a few parents who are frustrated that their children seem always to want something new or better. You may have experienced this yourself. Perhaps your child wanted one particular toy and was tremendously focused on it for days. In ...
Views: 1547 - Parenting Alternatives For Saying “No” To Kids - 1 - - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2012 from Bob LancerThere are good reasons why parents seek alternatives to saying “No” to their children. One is that saying “No” often makes some parents feel that that they are being too negative. If this is your parenting issue with “No”, try instead to inform your child of the reason why, and of what he ...
Views: 1547 - 7 Careers in Music Your Kids Might Love - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2017 from Jennifer PatersonSo, your child has discovered a love for music that might one day fuel a successful, fulfilling career. But, aside from following the well-known paths of music teacher or performer, you’re not exactly sure how that love can translate into a paying job. After all, not everyone makes a career ...
Views: 1545 - Neo Natal Care – for Premature and New Born Babies - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2012 from Noble HospitalBirth of a child is the most joyous moment in the life of parents who welcome their baby with love, affection and happiness. From conception to birth it brings lots of joy and dreams which they dream for themselves and their baby. Though everyone wishes for a safe pregnancy and delivery without ...
Views: 1545 - Should We Teach Our Children to Fight Back - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2015 from Samantha MarlynA common mistake that parents make, is to encourage their kids to fight back in situations when they are being bullied by other kids. Probably disappointed by the inability and aversion of their schools and teachers to adequately cope with the problem or disappointed by harassing kids, they ...
Views: 1545 - The New Generation: 4 Healthy Skills You Should Teach Your Children - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2017 from Anica OaksLife moves fast, and this is reflected in our health: we eat fast food and foods that cook fast, foods filled with preservatives and additives, and exercise gets ignored in favor of working late or doing homework. Our children learn from our example, and we all know that we want better for our ...
Views: 1544(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: I'm a single mother suffering in depression and stress - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2013 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I'm a single mother suffering in depression and stress. I met my ex husband online, we fall in love and got married. He was a Middle Eastern guy. We had a daughter, the marriage didn't last long and we got a divorce. I was aggressive, i used to break things, yell at ...
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