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- Postpartum Doula, do you need one? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2004 from Giuditta TornettaPostpartum Doula, do you need one? Remember the adagio, it takes a village to raise a child? Well, only one hundred years ago new moms were surrounded by a village that not only helped with the new ...
Views: 1307 - How to Keep Your Kids Preoccupied While Traveling - by Submitted on May 12, 2016 from TheLast HeartAnyone who has traveled with kids definitely knows that it’s quite a challenge. It’s not always easy keeping up with them and making them sit still the whole trip through. So what do you do to avoid hearing complaints and the infamous question “Are we there yet”? Play Games If you are ...
Views: 1306(1 vote) - Investing in Relationships With Your Children - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2013 from Carolyn StoneLast week I gave a talk to a group of elementary school parents about ways to decrease nagging their children. The talk packed in the information from three or four parent coaching sessions. It was full of specific suggestions for behaviors for parents to try. I know that this approach works ...
Views: 1305(2 votes) - 10 Discipline Approaches to Avoid - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2018 from Marvin MarshallIf you’re looking for some discipline help so you can increase motivation, responsibility, and learning in young people, then stay away from the following 10 counterproductive discipline approaches. 1. BEING REACTIVE Parents and teachers too often become stressed by reacting to ...
Views: 1302 - F.A.M.I.L.Y.: Father and Mother I Love You - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2015 from Michael MantellA recent Pew Research Center study of modern parenthood found that more than half of parents say they find it very or somewhat difficult to juggle work and family life. Dad are doing more housework and more moms are being are being paid for working out of the home. And the public is conflicted ...
Views: 1301 - Molded Clay - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Patrice PerkinsMolded Clay By: Patrice Perkins My title choice, “Molded Clay”, is an analogy. I am using this analogy because in life, we are formed into many different shapes to accommodate life, and at each turn, transformations occur so frequent until your personality or way of living your life ...
Views: 1299 - 5 Reasons to Read Ebooks to Young Children - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Terri RichardsWe are now living in a digital age. Almost every household in America owns at least one personal computer and a cell phone. We google, facebook, tweet, text message, email and read our news on the internet. What does this mean for the next generation? It means that our children will model that ...
Views: 1298(7 votes) - Whats important in a baby jogger - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Billy DelaneyAre you looking to get back into shape after having a baby or babies? Baby joggers are the easiest solution for your busy mother needs. Not only is it good for you to get out into the sunshine for a walk or jog, but it’s good for the baby, too. But how to choose among the many baby joggers on ...
Views: 1298 - Does a Parent Have Control Over a Child's Phone (Even if They Bought it With Their Own Money)? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.It depends what you mean by the word “control.” Do the parents have the authority to confiscate it (for example, as a punishment)? I would say yes. Do they have control over what the child does on it? I would say to some degree. That’s where the gray area starts, though, since different families ...
Views: 1296 - Three steps you need to know to improve your learning and have better grades. - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2004 from Emmanuel Segui"I'm a failure" "I'll never make it."That's the kind of affirmation we hear people say. To overcome this feeling of worthlessness you need to make 3 little steps that will help you discover the genius withinyou. 1. You need to motivate yourself. First of all, remember that great people ...
Views: 1296 - 10 Secrets To Creating Vegetable-loving Kids - by Baltimore, MD - October 20, 2003 - Get a group of parents together and start talking about nutrition, inevitably the same question comes up over and over again, “How can I get my child to eat vegetables?” With over 93% of American children NOT eating their required 5 fruits and vegetables ...
Views: 1295(2 votes) - Breastfeeding Is About More Than Food - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2006 from Dr. Melanie BeingessnerBreastfeeding Is More Than Just Food While the breastfeeding process exists to nourish a newborn and to provide everything that it needs to grow, breastfeeding is much more than food for a baby. The entire breastfeeding process provides significant benefits for both the baby and the ...
Views: 1295 - CHILD(ish) EXPECTATIONS A Parents Guide to our Expectations of Our Children - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Sarah RuizWhen I was 16 years old my mother said to me “I hope you have a little girl, just like you” That was 18 years ago and although I have never forgotten even the tone in which she said that to me, I knew then it was her curse. I was a very difficult teenager. I was an angry mess. The whole world ...
Views: 1293(2 votes) - Where’s Your Child’s Strength? Bolstering Self Esteem in Children with Learning Disabilities - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2012 from Carolyn StoneHaving a learning disability is exhausting. Whether your child has ADHD, or a Nonverbal Learning Disability, or a Language Based Learning Disability, or Asperger Syndrome does not matter. Learning differently from the way school is taught is hard work. In order to obtain proper educational ...
Views: 1292 - 7 Online Safety Reminders For Your Child: GPS Locations, Privacy Settings, and More - by Submitted on May 03, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.No parent wants their child’s safety to be compromised online or in any other way. Between hackers, online predators, cyberbullying and other web safety issues, it is more important now than ever to remind your kids to stay safe online. It can also be hard if you don’t know what steps to take to ...
Views: 1291 - Imaginative Movement and Development Activities for Kids - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from lizzie milanArtistic movement lets kids to have fun, like the liberty of bodily movement and use their imagination in means that shapes self-confidence. Imaginative movement also has anextrauseful use then sensibly selected events that aim definite learning objectives help children improve motor abilities, ...
Views: 1291 - What are you teaching your children about money? - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2009 from Daniel BrittonMost people inherit their beliefs and values from their parents. So along with Mum’s eyes and occasionally Dad’s nose, we are likely to become conditioned by their set of rules around money, which in turn came from their previous generation. This may work very well if your surname is Rothschild ...
Views: 1291(5 votes) - Kid's Have Stress Too - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Jack SingerWhy Children Are More Stressed Than Ever And What You Can Do To Help Childhood has changed. Instead of pick-up baseball and basketball games on the corner lot, there are competitive travel leagues for kids as young as seven or eight. Instead of the three “R’s”; Reading, wRiting and ...
Views: 1288(1 vote) - Lying in Children and How to Deal With it - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Chris DonkerLying in children is very common, but it's also something parents are often concerned about. Lying in children has many different forms and some of them are a real cause for concern while others are harmless. Lying in Children You shouldn't be concerned about: Young children of about 4-5 ...
Views: 1287(3 votes) - Spanking is easy for children to become stupid - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Ann YangThe debate over spanking goes back many years, but the essential question often evades discussion: does spanking actually work? In the short term, yes.You can correct immediate misbehavior with a slap or two on the rear- end or hand.But what about the long-term impact? Can spanking lead to ...
Views: 1287 - Consequences and Resolution Behavior Modification - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Tracey FarmerA couple of weeks ago a friend of mine "pinned" a fantastic idea that included a storage box of items that children had left out and the parent had to pick up. To get their items back, they had to choose a chore from an envelope and complete the task. I knew immediately that with a few ...
Views: 1286(2 votes) - 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: 1286 - Toddler Development Toys - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from natisha nelParents love to see their baby toddling around the house. But it is important to bolster this crucial stage in your baby’s life with proper support systems. First, you need to understand his behavior and preferences before offering him toys. During this stage your child is engrossed with ...
Views: 1286 - The Last Child Of War - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2008 from Mary JJJDate: 22nd July, 2123 To The Finder of this Letter, My name is Mahut, and I am the last surviving human being on the planet earth. My age is 17 years old, and after me there are no more to come. This story is left as an expression of my final hope that compassionate people will once again – ...
Views: 1285 - Lilliput Brand Made for Children – Franchise India - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2016 from Meenu JainLilliput is the brand made for children. Childhood is the time of life when everyone is carefree and tastes a sort of freedom which only a child can experience. Lilliput is just the right brand which caters to all stages of childhood that is from infancy to pre- teens. Lilliput uses the best ...
Views: 1283 - Entertainment for Children - Do You Really Want a Clown? - by Submitted on May 06, 2012 from Cary TrivanovichAfter performing for children’s audiences in thousands of schools, parties, camps and churches for over 35 years, and working with others who do the same, this author can tell you with assurance that we adults have been duped about what works best for children’s live entertainment. When I ...
Views: 1282 - Overlooked Facts on Cyber Bullying: Self Esteem, Self Confidence, Body Image, and Eating Disorders - by Submitted on May 03, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.The only thing we want as parents is the best for our children. Not knowing what kind of risks your child is exposed to can be vexing. Statistics show that most children don’t mention when they encounter problems on the internet. How can you watch out for them and make sure you are giving them ...
Views: 1282 - What Do You Expect from Babysitters? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Thomas ButcherThere are certain tasks that are expected from babysitters. They need to be good with children and be able to play games with your children. You will want a babysitter that knows first aid. Children get injured while playing all the time. You will want to make sure the babysitters you hire ...
Views: 1281 - Who's In Charge, Children Or Parents? - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Bob LancerDo you believe that children cause their parents to react with anger and stress? If, for example, children tell their parents a sharp "No!" in response to a direction or request, must their parents become upset, or do parents have better options? The fact is that you can always improve your ...
Views: 1281 - Curbing the Comments - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2007 from VicToria FreudigerCurbing the Comments - Helping children with weight problems to feel loved and accepted. By VicToria Freudiger Nothing pains us more than to have to comfort our children who have been stung from that all familiar critical ‘being made fun of’ by others. My childhood, as well as many others, was ...
Views: 1280 - Health Benefits of Kinetic Clay Sand - by Submitted on May 10, 2018 from EZlife indiaKids all love to play in the sand. A peaceful evening at the beach, lying your tired body on the cool sand and rejuvenating your exhausted soul. It is absolute pleasure and watching your kids play in the sand, making different shapes and castles, is what every parent love to see. The smile on ...
Views: 1279 - What I Need To Learn From My 1 Year Old Son - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from pooja brahmiYou can only apprehend the true meaning of love when you experience motherhood. Moreover, your highest level of endurance can only be tested when you deliver your baby. This is exactly what happened to me! Every single day I am living my childhood doing silly things just to see my son laugh. ...
Views: 1279(2 votes) - The Inner Child: Why Is It Important To Heal The Inner Child? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThe term ‘inner child’ is not something that can be easily understood. It is somewhat hard to relate to and even harder to be taken seriously. So then; what is the inner child? I see the inner child as a combination of childhood memories and these appear to primarily exist just above the ...
Views: 1278 - Parenting and the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2007 from Barbara DesmaraisOur lives are a direct reflection of what we put our attention on. Do you constantly talk about how badly your kids are behaving and talk to them about their bad behavior? Do you talk about how much debt you have and dwell on it and dwell on it? Do you tell your partner that he/she ...
Views: 1275 - 7 Tips on How To Discipline a Child - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Chris DonkerHow to Discipline a Child Does your head hurt from constantly hearing the sounds of screaming? Are your children always late for school, because they refuse to get dressed? Are your walls covered with the vegetables your child refuses to eat? These 7 yips on how to discipline a child are sure ...
Views: 1274(3 votes) - 9 Great Tips from Experts on Divorce Recovery | DivorceForce - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2016 from Dr. Anne BrownApril is Divorce Recovery Month! We asked a number of contributors to the DivorceForce Community for their input on "divorce recovery" and here is part 1 of some of the responses we received. **Anne Brown PhD RNMSCS http://www.backbonepower.com - Make a list of 2-3 things you want to be ...
Views: 1274 - What you need to know when you go shopping for baby stuff - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Aliya SenParenthood is an exciting phase of one’s life. Especially when you are embracing this stage for the first time in your life, you are nervous and overwhelmed at the same time. However, this does not mean that you wait for the child to come and then start buying all the essential things. It is ...
Views: 1274 - ***ADD/ADHD And The School - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2008 from Scott WardellADD/ADHD and the School In 1991, the U.S. Department of Education approved children who were diagnosed with ADD/ADHD to be protected by federal law that provided them with a “free appropriate public education” under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This federal act protects the ...
Views: 1273 - Addressing Genetic Abnormalities: How to Keep Your Child Healthy Despite Their Genes - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2016 from Hannah WhittenlyIt is estimated that 11.1 percent of children visit the doctor due to a genetic issue. Genetic abnormalities come in many shapes and forms, and parents have to tackle these issues in different ways. The following will enlighten you about certain genetic issues and how to deal with them. ...
Views: 1273 - Fast Phonics And Where To Begin - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Robyn Dalby-StockwellPreviously I discussed the WHY of teaching children from babies onward to read. Now I shall discuss the HOW of achieving this in the easiest, fastest and most successful way possible. You now view teaching your child from a different perspective and are ready to take those first positive steps ...
Views: 1272 - How to Deal with School Daze - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2005 from Debbie MandelAlthough the weather is hot and steamy, it is almost back to school and in many locales, classes are already in session. Just the thought of lunch preparation, after-school enrichment activities, homework supervision and report cards make us get a sinking feeling in the pit of our stomachs. Not ...
Views: 1271 - Importance of Reading Aloud with Children - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2010 from Sherrie HardyFinding the time to sit down and read aloud with our children is difficult. Evenings are often packed. We get home late from work or activities with the kids. We need to make dinner, help with homework and get our children to sleep. We deserve a little time to ourselves to do email, watch a ...
Views: 1271(4 votes) - Should Your Child Join a Health Club? - by As a psychotherapist of 34 years specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, I have worked with literally thousands of children and adolescents. Eating disorders and disordered eating have become epidemic in our society. Of the 11 million sufferers in America alone, 87% are young people ...
Views: 1271(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: My son gets angry, throws things - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2015 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I am writing to you for your professional opinion regarding my 15 year old son. His behavior overall is good but when he gets angry he throws things swears a lot and just a few minutes ago destroyed my vacuum cleaner in one blow to the floor. I am a single parent about ...
Views: 1270 - 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: 1270(1 vote) - How to teach your kids to tell the time - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2018 from EZlife indiaAlong with learning how to tie shoelaces and how to write, learning how to tell the time is one of childhood’s milestones. Before you begin making your clocks, make sure your kid knows the basics. Once the clocks are made, you can start teaching them the different blocks of time. 1.Get down ...
Views: 1270 - The Movies - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2005 from Barbara Becker HolsteinWhen I was a small child, I watched many movies in the Shawmut Theater in Roxbury. It was located close to Eagleton Square, which was bustling with activity and safe years ago. Today you don’t venture there if you value your life. The Shawmut was more than a movie house. It was a community ...
Views: 1270 - How Parents Should Navigate Arguments with Their Teen to Develop Trust in The End - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2016 from Tyler JacobsonRaising an adolescent can be a frustrating time to be a parent. Even though the need to push boundaries, question authority, and argue rules is a healthy part of growing up, it can be maddening to hash out the same arguments day after day. Even though the arguments are pretty much ...
Views: 1269 - Where Did All Our Happy Feet Go? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2008 from Erik FisherWhere Did All Our Happy Feet Go? Do you remember the feeling you used to get when you were little and saw a movie about the underdog overcoming the odds, a journey of believing in one’s self, or a movie that involved some magic and wonder? Don’t you still love the feeling you have ...
Views: 1269 - Baby Temperature Armpit: A Guide for Parents - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Charles BergerWhen you are taking care of a baby, there are some things and reminders that you need to do and one of them is to check the baby temperature armpit. What is a baby temperature armpit? How do you get a baby temperature armpit? Why is it important to get the baby temperature armpit? Get all the ...
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