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- Toddler Car Seat Covers-As Beautiful As Your Baby - by Submitted on May 31, 2011 from Thomas CableToddler car seat covers are a fantastic way to brighten up your car and make your toddler feel extra special as well as taking advantage of their practical purposes. And, with the range available, you'll probably find yourself spoiled for choice! So, what should you look for when purchasing a ...
Views: 1203 - Teach Your Child Optimism to Boost Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health. - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Jeni HooperIt makes a big difference to wellbeing when you learn to think optimistically. When bad things happen it is natural to be upset. What you feel is automatic but you can learn to control what you think about the situation and what you do next. When you think and act positively it helps get you ...
Views: 1201 - Need to know more about Baby shopping? Read on - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Aliya SenWho knows what’s best for children than mothers. The moment they know they are going to have a child, they feel the need to keep them safe. Baby shopping is an overwhelming and sometimes an emotional experience for young mothers. Safety is the first word that pops into their head. Baby products ...
Views: 1200 - Baby's First Shoes: How to Choose the Right Ones - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2007 from Peggy WellsThere is no clear consensus. Some parents buy shoes as soon as their baby pulls herself into a first tentative stand; others wait as long as possible, preferring not to constrict their children’s feet. “As a general rule, kids will need shoes when they are ready to start walking ...
Views: 1199 - Foster Parenting Changes Lives For the Better - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2017 from Mike LoganFoster parenting is a term that almost everyone has heard of, but few realize what the steps are to becoming foster parents and why people decide to do so. If you have ever wondered what foster parenting means, here is a glimpse into this amazing world. What is a Foster Parent? In certain ...
Views: 1199 - How Kids Can Learn Empathy and Help Animals - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2010 from Sangeetha SinghToday classroom activities are not enough for children, they need to learn more. We need to teach kids more apart from mathematics and science. Children need to learn empathy to grow up into caring and responsible adults. Kids can learn empathy from animals; they often help kids to see the world ...
Views: 1199 - Kids Developing Societal Skills - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2013 from lizzie milanThe essentials of societal performance come from the mind’s emotive system, which is an important contributor to empathy and morality from infancy through adulthood. Children often weep when they hear another baby weeping, as knowing that another baby is sad makes them feel awful. Toddlers ...
Views: 1199 - Back to School-Tips on Getting Everyone Ready! - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Kathryn KesslerI can't believe it is that time of the year, again. The first day of school is just around the corner! I wonder where summer has gone? Now it is time to find that list of back to school supplies and then purchase them? Does it seem like your kids are groaning on the outside when you talk about ...
Views: 1196 - No Emotion? What Do You Mean No Emotion!!! - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtThe most important part of discipline is the one most people struggle with- staying calm and speaking without emotion. Misbehaviour rarely occurs at a time when we are relaxing on the sofa or enjoying an activity with our children. It usually occurs while we are busy or occupied with ...
Views: 1194(1 vote) - ***My Child Watches Too Much TV - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2008 from Scott WardellWhat is the number one activity (per hour) that U.S. children spend their time? If you picked sleeping, then you are correct. Watching television was number two! Yes that’s right. According to the Kaiser Foundation, the average U.S. child spends 22 to 28 hours a week watching ...
Views: 1193 - I Wanna Go Home! When Your Child is in the Hospital - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from Yolanda CardenWhen a child is admitted to the hospital, pediatricians have the same concerns that families have: make sure the child stays safe, comfortable, and as emotionally secure as possible. In my childcare book The Portable Pediatrician, I talk about the emotional meaning of hospitalization for ...
Views: 1193 - *** How Can I Say "No" To My Child - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2008 from Scott WardellIt’s hard for a parent to say “no” when everything our children see in our culture today promotes “yes.” Advertising companies make and spend billions of dollars every year to get us to say “yes.” Our classroom teachers, who have been trained to say ...
Views: 1191 - Forget ABC...The Three Magic Letters for Parents and Children Are EFT! - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Jennifer Davidson(The following article was published in the June/July 2009 edition of the New Stork Times, a parenting magazine that is distributed in Switzerland.) Slightly to my surprise, following a sudden impulse, I found myself at the zoo in Basel recently. Wandering along excitedly thinking “lions and ...
Views: 1191(1 vote) - Introduction: Using The Law Of Attraction And Children - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2008 from Nancy StremmelThere is a fine line when using the Law of Attraction.... Isn't that an annoying way to start this topic, or any, but in truth there is a fine line between helping a child to believe in "you can do anything" and setting realistic goals. There is a fine line between helping a child to be in the ...
Views: 1190 - Signs You Might Have A Gaming Addiction, And What To Do About It - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2019 from Kyle FordScreen time used to be all about television and film, but now, it means much more. With computers at work, and smartphones in your pocket, as well as streaming networks making television and movies available anywhere, anytime, the average adult spends nearly 11 hours a day looking at a screen. ...
Views: 1190 - Family Vacations - 10 Ways to Make Sure They Run Smoothly - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtFamily vacations are supposed to be fun, but many times parents dread them because they feel out of their comfort zone when their children misbehave; they know their discipline options are limited and having to apply consequences in public is for some, quite embarrassing. When at home, ...
Views: 1188 - Guiding Kids in Self Discipline Techniques - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2012 from John CruzerMany areas of self-discipline could be discussed for young kids. This article deals with role modeling suitable behavior for both adults and kids, understanding child development and age appropriate behavior, and developing a hypothesis. Role Modeling Appropriate Behavior in Adults As ...
Views: 1188 - How to Ensure Your Child Feels Loved: Part 2- Through Physical Contact - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtWhat kind of physical contact do most parents use with their child? It seems obvious, doesn’t it? A hug. We hug our child because we love them and we hope they feel this love. However, what if I told you that there is other physical contact that can be even more powerful in terms of showing our ...
Views: 1188(1 vote) - Ovulation Trying To Conceive Made Easy! - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Ray EdwardThe real point is with the purpose of not every person who needs to give birth to a infant will be blessed as much as necessary to conceive effortlessly and obviously. Many individuals experience problems in conceiving as of medicinal issues that either themselves or considerable other bear. ...
Views: 1188 - Helping Your Child Cope with School Transition - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Leah DaviesChildren report moving, leaving friends, and changing grades or schools as being highly stressful. To assist them with transitions the following ideas may be helpful: If the family is moving, take pictures of friends and familiar places and offer ways to keep in contact with close friends via ...
Views: 1186 - Loving Boundaries Are The Best Gifts A Parent Can Give A Child - by Submitted on May 13, 2016 from Monty RitchingsHow many times have you been in a public place that you have witnessed a child screaming its head off for no apparent reason? How many of those times that you witnessed the child screaming did you also witness the parent or caregiver screaming as well? I think it is sad to realize that this ...
Views: 1186 - 3 Sneaky Ways to Find Me -Time - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2013 from Erin KurtEvery mom wants more me time. In fact some mom tell me they don't remember when they last had some! Luckily, there are some sneaky ways that you can find and enjoy some well deserved time by yourself. Here are just a few ideas: 1) Create an alone time or me time hour each day. Perhaps ...
Views: 1184 - My Biggest Nostalgic Emotion: Being Bored - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2016 from Tyler JacobsonAs we live in a time where pediatricians actually recommend limiting screen time as a matter of health, I have been thinking a ton about my time as a child. I was never a big television fan, and even avoided watching too many cartoons thanks to my constant desire to play outside. Now I am a huge ...
Views: 1184(1 vote) - the Key to super success in life! - by Like most discoveries of this type, its origin was rooted with a need to find a solution to a real life problem. As a father of young children that showed no interest or aptitude in science or to follow my profession (I was a University physics demonstrator). I began a quest to discover what my ...
Views: 1184 - Depression in Children- Causes And Cures - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Priyanka SharmaHave your child suddenly started shouting without any reason, is he or she has started doing poorly at school? Well it can be because your child is suffering from depression. Depression in children has come under light from last few decades only, and still now most of the parents take it as bad ...
Views: 1181(1 vote) - How to Ensure Your Child Feels Loved: Part 1 - Through Eye Contact - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtAlmost every study I know indicates that every child wants to know of his parents, “ Do you love me?” and that a child asks this emotional question mostly in his behaviour, seldom verbally. By a child’s behaviour he/she tells us what he/she needs, whether it’s more love, more discipline, more ...
Views: 1181(1 vote) - Last Minute Child Care Options - by Submitted on May 31, 2011 from Thomas ButcherThere are going to be plenty of times when you will need someone to take care of your kids on short notice. Unless you have already made arrangements with your regular sitter for circumstances like this, you may find yourself making phone call after phone call trying to locate someone at the ...
Views: 1180 - How To Swaddle Your Newborn Baby - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from shirley larsenDuring the first few weeks your newborns internal thermostat is not completely functioning right there for they can become too hot or too cold. Wrapping or swaddling your baby can keep your baby at the correct temperature as well as keeping them feeling secure, thus allowing them to sleep well. ...
Views: 1178(2 votes) - Just Like My Child - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMore and more we are learning that we live in a global community. We see how much what happens in other communities, and other countries, has an effect on our own lives. And because of the internet and ease of travel, it's easier for us to reach out and help people around the world. I ...
Views: 1178 - Children Are People In Need Of Support, Too… - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Tracey RussellTracey E. Russell April is Child Abuse Prevention Month but unfortunately there isn’t a safe month or day for our precious gems. Almost everyday in any state in our wonderful USA we hear of stories of children being dramatically harmed at the hands of adults. They are being smothered, ...
Views: 1176 - The Most Effective Disciplining Technique For Children - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2006 from Neil FellowesWould you like to know about a method of parenting that increases co-operation of your children to 80%, enabling you to spend more time enjoying your children rather than being fed-up with their behaviour. When it comes to discipline most parents think of: chastisement, grounding or withdrawal ...
Views: 1176 - The Dog-Child Relationship: Helping Your Dog and Your Child to Connect in a Healthy Way - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Brent RangWe have all heard the sad stories of a family with kids getting a new dog, only to have to give him away within a few months to a year because the animal cannot get along with your child or vice versa. Both dogs and kids can connect with one another in a positive way, but there are things that ...
Views: 1174 - ....Is it Just Because She's a Girl? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2015 from Maggie SliderIt’s 2015, Women’s Right’s isn’t brand new……is it? Seriously, I can’t believe I’m even writing about this, but this bothered me, so here I go. My son and daughter have played sports now for years, mainly Hockey and baseball, both of which were coached by their dad. I cannot take any credit for ...
Views: 1172 - Better Than Juice - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Ronnie RuizMost Moms’ think that giving their children juice is a great choice. Unfortunately nothing could be further from the truth! Juice is digested as pure sugar by the body and it trains a child to crave sweets. It can cause candida, which we will address in a future article. And juice has proven to ...
Views: 1172 - Too Much Violence onTV? What Can You Do? - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Leah DaviesIn-depth studies have found that violent programming, including cartoons, can have a negative impact upon children. Viewing violence can: desensitize a child toward violent acts; decrease a child's sensitivity toward victims; increase a child's fearfulness; contribute to a child’s ...
Views: 1172 - Teach your child while he/she plays with Educational games - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Aliya SenWhen we talk about education, we often get serious about it. It is all about studying, focusing and concentrating on the child attending school, doing homework or classes. Little do we realise that it is not easy for a child to become so serious during the best age of his/her life. Isn’t it ...
Views: 1171 - Have You Thought of Doing Dance Meditation with Your Child? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2007 from Dzagbe CudjoeTeaching children dance meditation is one of the latest therapies to come to prominence in the search for ways to help children cope in our evermore stressful world. Certain individuals in the Western World - usually in Holy Orders - have practised meditation for hundreds of years. However, it ...
Views: 1168 - A Checklist for Parents - How Are We Doing? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtSummer is a great time to relax and enjoy our families, but it can also be a great time for some reflection. Use a prviate, quiet moment this summer to reflect on how your year as a parent has been. The checklist below will help you with this process. It will allow you to see where you might ...
Views: 1168 - The Power Of Words - Choose Them Carefully To Heal Not Harm - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2017 from Harry HooverDo you understand the power of words? Words can be terribly effective weapons when used with malice. I have a friend who was verbally abused while growing up. Today – at 47 – he still suffers the wounds from the words used on him by his mother. “You’re no good,” she told him. “You’ll never ...
Views: 1168 - Baby stores: An excellent place to purchase Baby items - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Aliya SenParents-to-be and new parents seem to be a little overwhelmed at the thought of taking care of an infant. Even after reading several books on baby care, they tend to shiver at the thought of raising a kid. Taking care of an infant is a tedious task, but if you have the right things at the right ...
Views: 1167 - Babystyle furniture to match your baby’s style - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from mark SYour baby is precious for you and therefore, when you look for buying the furniture for your baby’s room you want it to be of best in quality, safety and comfort. Above all, the furniture that suits the style of your baby should get priority while choosing. You will get lots of choices in the ...
Views: 1167 - Deferred Fine Motor Skills in Kids - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2013 from lizzie milanYou can measure developing abilities built on a kid's presentation of definite errands by a precise age. Fine motor abilities are significant for achievement in doing many clear jobs. A postponement in emerging fine motor abilities can disturb actions desired for school and added chases. ...
Views: 1167 - What Does Not Work to Cure Bed-wetting in Children - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from Francis FrostBed-wetting – What doesn’t work It isn’t really known what causes children to wet the bed. This is why there are many myths about why children do it and how to get them to stop. Some of the “cures” are medical whilst others are based on tried and tested, and not so well tested, methods that ...
Views: 1166 - Your Expectations Make a Difference - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2010 from Samantha JohnsonAdolescence marks the pathway between childhood and young adulthood. Our world has changed so much since you, who are now parents, grew up. What you may think of as the typical behavior of your own junior and senior high school years now frequently takes place in middle school. As you recall ...
Views: 1166(5 votes) - Buying newborn clothes? Here are four factors to you should pay heed to - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Aliya SenDressing up your new born baby can be a rather difficult task today. Not because of the lack of options, but because of the multitude choices available today. If there’s one thing that parents want, it is to give their baby that adorable look while maybe even adding a fun touch to the baby’s ...
Views: 1164 - How to Teach Children Good Manners - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtGood manners are the backbone of a civilized society and make interacting with people a joy. Manners also create a strong first impression, and they pave the way to good jobs, smooth relations with family and friends, and an easier time out in the real world. The lesson here? Make it a ...
Views: 1164 - Health Risks of Childhood Obesity and Natural Weight Loss Programs for Overweight Children - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Tess ThompsonWe all know that obesity can increase the possibility of certain serious diseases significantly. Many times the seeds of obesity are sown in childhood, since significant weight gained in childhood is often carried into adulthood.That is not the only concern that exists with regards to childhood ...
Views: 1163 - How did Daydreaming Become a Mental Illness? What is Happening to Our Kids? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2017 from Julie DohertyWhat is Happening to Our Children - I would like to share with you the story of my childhood years and my education - Enjoy!!!! Looking back I was a Daydreamer at School - I have written this Article as "Food for Thought" in allowing Children to Be Children! Will still enable them to grow ...
Views: 1163 - Help Your Child Kick The Thumb Sucking Habit - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Nicholas TanThumb sucking is a concern many parents have. Toddlers suck their thumbs because it's comforting and calming. It’s probably something they did before they were born and revert back to it when they are nervous, agitated, scared or ill. They may also use it to lull themselves back to sleep ...
Views: 1162 - ***Depression: Signs & Symptoms - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Scott WardellThe signs and symptoms of depression often appear before many individuals seek help from a medical doctor. The signs and symptoms that often help a doctor identify depression may include: An ongoing feeling of sadness, irritability, or tension, A decreased interest or pleasure in job, ...
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