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- Finding Support When Coping with Your Child’s Learning Disability - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Carolyn StoneWhen a child has a learning disability, ADHD, or Asperger Syndrome it affects the whole family. Parents and children deal with a host of feelings as they find their way to a diagnosis and proper services for their child. At first parents may be frustrated with a child who does not do as well ...
Views: 1267 - 4 Bonding Activities For Parents To Do With Young Girls - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2018 from Tyler JacobsonChildren are a treasure. Being the father of both sons and daughters, I have found that there are some differences in bonding between genders. Namely, when my wife and I had our first daughter I struggled to bond with her with the ease I did with my son. I just didn’t know how, as at heart I ...
Views: 1267 - Children Disciplining - Unique New Methods That Really Work! - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2011 from Eve SmartBad behavior in children can be incredibly frustrating and upsetting for parents who are trying to manage a difficult child. Sometimes it can even lead to depression. If you are in this predicament right this moment, dealing with defiant behavior, temper tantrums, back-chat or other kinds of ...
Views: 1265 - Bullying – The Constitutional Solution - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2008 from Israel KalmanIsn’t it wonderful? The country has declared war on bullies! Schools all over the country are adopting anti-bullying policies and soon all children will be able to go to school without fear of bullies. Or will they? Do you have two or more children? If so, there is a very good chance that ...
Views: 1263 - 7 Things Working Moms Can Do With Their Kids - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2013 from Erin KurtThe one thing working moms have in common is that they’re busy ladies with a lot on their plate. The second thing they have in common is that they feel guilty a lot of the time. One of the main sources of that guilt comes from the feeling that they don’t have time to spend quality moments with ...
Views: 1262 - Reincarnation -- Part 1 of 3 Sacred Children Series - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2004 from Skye ThomasMany years ago, my children were raised on the various teachings and concepts of "magic" as I was studying different religions and spiritual beliefs. I had come across many metaphysical teachings woven throughout most of the different religions. It was very important to me that they stay ...
Views: 1261(1 vote) - 17 Benefits Of Educational Games On Early Learning - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2017 from Aaron KesslerAs a young kid, I was a brat. We all were brats because of your existence and experiences, up to that point, led you to believe that you were the center of the universe. I distinctly remember playing an educational card game with my mom, and she beat me. I was upset, threw a tantrum, and ...
Views: 1260 - Finding the Blueprint for a Good Childhood: helping children to flourish. - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Jeni HooperWhat Children Need to be Happy, Confident and Successful is being identified by the research evidence emerging from Positive Psychology. This research focuses on giving children the tools they need to manage their lives successfully. I believe that when you prepare children for adult life ...
Views: 1260 - Interrupt Your Child's Interruption Habit - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Nicholas TanTrying to teach your child not to interrupt can sometimes be an exercise in frustration. Telling them there’s a time to interrupt (in case of a fire) and a time to not interrupt (boredom) isn’t enough. But putting these principles into practice is easier said than done, especially ...
Views: 1260 - What Treehouses Teach Us - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Jodie RandisiI’ve thought long and hard about what makes children feel good about themselves and the world they live in. I’ve also read a lot of books and articles on this topic because it is my passion, but instead of overloading you with research or information, I thought it would be best to share some ...
Views: 1258 - Why Children with Autism Are More Prone to Anxiety Disorders - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Ryan RiveraAutism is a difficult condition, characterized by a variety of behaviors that can make it difficult for these children to have a high quality of life. There are social issues at play, there are learning disabilities, there is a lack of understanding about autism with the rest of the community – ...
Views: 1258 - Myths And Facts From Real-Life CSIs - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2008 from Kelli SmithYou've seen the actors on CSI: Miami use high-tech gadgets to solve crime. Now, meet the real-life experts of Miami criminal justice. "Television certainly makes things very simple," Dr. Joanne Leoni tells South Florida Times, "solving a crime just by collecting a bit of evidence. There is much ...
Views: 1257 - Sleep Is The Foundation Of Learning Part I - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from Cara Day-McKellarIt's September and students are back in class. When the dismissal bell rings, homework and sports take center stage. Then it's time for family and a solid nighttime routine to ensure the proper amount of rest for students of all ages. Think of the number of hours you need to get a good night's ...
Views: 1257 - What age is appropriate to start dating? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2020 from Nadia EThis is an interesting question which plagues many parents - what age is appropriate to start dating? In determining whether you should let your child start dating or not, here are some things to think about. If you do decide your child is ready to start dating you may want to moderate and ...
Views: 1257 - Dos and Don’ts of Visitation From the Therapist! (by: Anne Brown PhD,RNCS) - by Submitted on May 12, 2016 from Dr. Anne Brown"The best security blanket a child can have is parents who respect each other." ~ Jane Bauston Do treat your Children like Gold! Remember you just turned your children's life (and they didn't have a vote) upside down. They now have to decipher new rules, new logistics, probable logistical ...
Views: 1255(1 vote) - Happy Child - Being A Guardian For A Child's Happiness - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Rebecca MoreheadA guardian angel for a happy child is someone who responsibly acts consciously and subconsciously as a guardian to protect and nurture a child's happiness. The common phrase of "watch out - little ears, little ears" always reminds us that a child is hearing what we are saying, however it is ...
Views: 1254(1 vote) - Bullying: Why Kids Bully? Part 2 - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtLast week I talked about who and what a bully is. In that article we discovered that there are NO stereotypes when it comes to a bully; they can BE anybody and LOOK like anybody. We also differentiated the difference between bullying and two people fighting or having an argument. This week I’m ...
Views: 1253 - Daughters of the Revolution - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2006 from Yolanda CardenAmerican girls today are the daughters of the revolution -- the first generation that is reaping the full benefits of the women's movement. Their mothers and grandmothers fought and won the battles that produced the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, giving women the right to vote. They ...
Views: 1253 - 4 Reasons To Consider Crib Sleeping - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2018 from Abhishek ShahBabies are hyperactive and excited most of the times, so it is important to calm them with the right options. Crib sleeping is the best option to calm your little ones. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, babies should always sleep alone, in a crib or in the bassinet. Babies who ...
Views: 1252 - Dyslexia Tests and Dyslexia Programs - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Mira and Mark Halpert5 RISKS FOR YOUR RIGHT-BRAINED LEARNER AND 3 TIPS Does your child remember places visited, even from years ago? Does your child remember details from movies? Does your child learn best when seeing and experiencing information? If this describes your smart struggling child, there is a good ...
Views: 1251 - Parenting Logic: Over Indulgence - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Theresa CookeParenting Logic: Over Indulgence Parents are very busy these days, working full time jobs and sometimes even two jobs just to make ends meet. All too often they feel pressured and overwhelmed and end up parenting from moment to moment. The feeling of helplessness in managing their children’s ...
Views: 1251 - Innovative Fisher price toys and grobags makes them successful and popular products - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2011 from aarika rostogiInnovation is the key to success in today's market place. Competition is some thing omnipresent today, each and every type of business have fair amount of competition and only innovation can give you a required edge. Monopolistic trade situations are very rare and even duopoly is limited to ...
Views: 1250 - Build Confidence In Your Children By Nurturing Their Passion - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Tamara ShirerIn my book, You’re One in Six Billion: A Confidence Building Guide for Teens (scheduled to be released Fall, 2011), I teach children that there is only one of them out of approximately six billion people in the world. If you take some time to reflect on that, it’s pretty mind blowing to know ...
Views: 1249 - Children - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from TRAN NGUYEN NGOC TRANGHelping Our Children In Crisis Divorce...illness...violence. Crisis and hardship are no respecters of age. They shatter even the world of children and shake their security to the core. Consider this pattern to offer comfort, encouragement, and healing to children in ...
Views: 1249(2 votes) - Guide in Dealing With Anxiety During Pregnancy - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Aidan MitchelPregnancy is definitely a wonderful time for mothers-to-be and fathers-to-be. Considering that a new life is growing within, a miraculous thing is going on. Grandparents-to-be get excited, as well as all the others members of the family are elated. However, little do people know that this event ...
Views: 1249 - ***What Is Online Counseling? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2008 from Scott WardellThe benefits of online counseling from the privacy of your own home or business have become reliable, safe and most often less expensive than the cost of conventional counseling clinics. These services are used as a source of personal growth through problem identification and problem solving. ...
Views: 1248 - A Space-Themed Bedroom To Stimulate Your Child's Imagination - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from Linda AvilesSadly, it seems as though electronics have somewhat taken away the imagination of our children. Growing up, I didn't have video games or computers but I did have a big imagination. I didn't own a toy kitchen but I made mud pies and pretended I did. I didn't have a big toy house but I had fun ...
Views: 1248 - Mommy Wars, Mommy Guilt, and Other Fake Ideas Invented by Society - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2016 from Bethany RosselitWhat if there were no television, no Internet, and no parenting books? What would we do differently? Would we treat each other with more compassion? Would we feel better about ourselves? Would we have less anger? How would we raise our children, if we weren't constantly being told that ...
Views: 1248 - Post-Divorce Recovery or Crash Landing (by: Dr. Anne Brown PhD, RN) via DivorceForce - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2016 from Dr. Anne BrownIt's April, your divorce papers are signed, and it's a new chapter, scary, exciting, change, and your choice if you recover or crash land! Let's make a list of things to remember. 1. Change is good. 2. Keep a journal. 3. Make a schedule for time when the children are with you AND for when ...
Views: 1248 - Goodbye, Hello - Helping a Child Cope With a Move - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2007 from Jennifer RyanAhhh...summer has arrived! The sun is shining bright, birds are singing, and the schedules are more relaxed now that the children are out of school. For many families, this is the best time to take vacations, practice new behaviors, and make important changes in the household. Summer is also ...
Views: 1247 - When the Student is Ready, the Teacher Appears - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from James "Mac" McPartlandIntroduction In my experiences within the health and fitness industry, much time is spent expending energy to encourage clients to get involved in physical activity, sound nutrition, and related lifestyle commitments. It is business and, as such, we may not always set the example that we wish ...
Views: 1247 - Soothing Children Without Using Food: 10 Strategies - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Kathleen CuneoAs parents we need to be mindful of not only what foods we choose to offer our children, but also of what patterns and associations between food and emotion we are establishing. Patterns set in childhood can be carried forward into adulthood and possibly lead to problems with weight management ...
Views: 1246(3 votes) - Tests For Predicting Baby Gender - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2011 from Emily BellHaving a baby in life brings new responsibilities and challenges to raise one. Knowing the gender beforehand gives preparation for couples on what to expect when expecting. Out of a research poll that has been done, 83% of women actually prefer and have the desire to know the gender of the baby, ...
Views: 1246 - The Effects of Daycare on Children - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Maria KhalifeChildren are great imitators, so give them something great to imitate. ~Anonymous There are good reasons for and good reasons against using daycare for your child. It is a great mental relief for working parents if you think you’ve found a good service. Some parents both have to work, and ...
Views: 1246 - Twenty Ways to Foster Values in Children - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Leah Davies"There are little eyes upon you and they're watching night and day. There are little ears that quickly take in every word you say. There are little hands all eager to do everything you do. And a little child who's dreaming of the day he'll be like you." -- author unknown What are ...
Views: 1246 - Ideal To Buy Baby Products Online - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2017 from Wajahat AliYou must be aware of the fact that there are wide varieties of products that are available for the babies. In this age of internet, it will definitely not be difficult for you to buy products online, because there are wide varieties of online products that you can buy. Therefore, one of the best ...
Views: 1245 - Juggling the Many End-of-Year Events: Some Tips - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Carolyn StoneThis is a busy time of year for families. It seems that every activity has an end of the year event, so parents and children are hurrying to recitals, chorus and band concerts, ball games and graduations. Hopefully, these events bring pride, joy and satisfaction. I hope that your child is ...
Views: 1245 - The Sweet Taste of LOSING? How to Motivate Kids - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Susan PatersonShe asked her son, "Did you do your best?" He said, "Yes!" She replied, "Then I'm proud of you." And so began a pattern of copping out that would last his whole life. What if children had parents who instead of asking, "Did you do your best?" asked, "Did you do whatever it takes?" ...
Views: 1245 - How to Ensure your Child Feels Loved - Part 3 - Through Focused Attention - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtIn Part 1 and 2 of this article series, I spoke about eye contact and physical contact being important to making your children truly understand and know that you love them. These two things seldom require real sacrifice by parents, however, the third item, focused attention, usually scares ...
Views: 1243(1 vote) - Roller Coaster Emotions: Some Thoughts on How to Deal With Your Child’s Roller Coaster - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Carolyn StoneI went to a conference over the weekend that was aimed mainly at therapists who treat adults. However, one of the presenters talked about how children learn to understand their own feelings and those of others in the course of interactions as they grow up. I found the talk was really relevant ...
Views: 1243 - How to Know If Your Child Is Stressed and What to Do If They Are - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtDoes your child often get sick or do they constantly whine and cry? Do they bite their nails, act out or often throw tantrums? Then your child may be stressed. Here is a simple guide on how to handle this and change things around for the better. The first step is to stay calm. If you become ...
Views: 1242(2 votes) - Why Would You Care - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month Why would you care, when I don’t? Why would you go that extra mile, when I wouldn’t? Why would you waste your time on me, when I wouldn’t for you? Why do you try to get inside me, when I wouldn’t? What you are trying so hard to see, I’m ...
Views: 1241 - Open Communication Is Key to Online Safety - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Open communication with your child is the key to online safety. These days, social media and other use of the internet is inevitable. You can not keep your kids off of the internet. This concerns many parents because social media is an ideal place for online predators to groom and research their ...
Views: 1240 - Do Lies Make You See Red? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2013 from Carolyn StoneMany times a year parents come to me for guidance about dealing with their child’s lying. Usually the situation is that the child has been involved in some activity that she knows her parents disapprove of. It could be sampling the frosting on a birthday cake before the occasion, or talking to ...
Views: 1239(1 vote) - What If She Acts Like This at 16? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2012 from Carolyn StoneConscientious parents can get themselves quite worried when they think like the title here. On the other hand, it is pretty normal to do so. Say your first grader gets very frustrated with her friend when they are planning a pretend scene, and she stomps out of the room, saying mean things and ...
Views: 1238 - Puppets Help Children to Reveal their Deepest Feelings - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2007 from Dzagbe CudjoePuppets really engage and delight children. Watching them is in itself a form of art therapy for the audience. In some parts of the world performances contain a moral message and are watched with deep reverence. A wonderful illustration of this is Indonesia.There puppets continue to be used to ...
Views: 1236 - Raising a Child With a Positive Body Image - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Toni SchuttaMany of us hate our bodies. We shun swim suits. We are quick to find fault. Some of us are even self-loathing. The question is do you want your child to grow up with these insecurities, too? If not, what can we do as parents to help our child grow up feeling good about his/her body? And what can ...
Views: 1236(3 votes) - When A Crisis Strikes…Having a Sense of Security through Routines and Rituals - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Karin VoloHave you ever noticed that you normally follow the same sequence of actions in the morning as you get ready for your day? You get up, get dressed, eat breakfast, brush your teeth, etc. in the same order almost every day. Why is that? This is because having routines gives you a sense of security. ...
Views: 1236(1 vote) - What You Can Do to Help Children in the Foster Care System - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2017 from Mike LoganChildren of all ages and backgrounds are placed into the foster care system every day for a variety of reasons. The one thing that they all have in common is that their lives have been significantly changed, and that can be frightening for many of them. Every child deserves to feel cared for and ...
Views: 1235 - Why Are So Many College Graduates Struggling To Find A Job? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Tamara ShirerAccording to a recent government study approximately 2.4 million college graduates are unemployed. Records show that this is the highest unemployment rate for people with a bachelors degree or higher since 1970. This is quite discouraging for many college graduates who are taught that the key to ...
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