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- Learn the Much-Loved Easter Traditions with Easter Coloring Pages - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2013 from Baby nologyThe Easter festival is one of the most important festivals in the Christian calendar, and activities related to Easter are so much fun that you can enjoy with your kids. Especially kids like to have lots of fun around at this occasion but it is equally difficult time for parents. It is always ...
Views: 1135 - Looking for more information on graco strollers? Read on - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2012 from Aliya SenIt is not only for the exoticism and exquisiteness we love Dubai, it is also for the amenities and facilities it provides its citizens with. Dubai has been the dream destination of all fashionistas. It also pops in the minds of travellers who are forever looking for an outlet to live freely. ...
Views: 1135 - Constipation in Babies - What Causes It and How to Treat It - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Kamran MinhasWhen it comes to a baby's bowel movements, there is no normal number or schedule - every baby has a different "normal" schedule. Some babies pass stool after every feeding, and some will make a bowel movement every other day. His individual bowel movement schedule depends on his nutrition, how ...
Views: 1133 - Hire Maryland inflatables for rent within your budget for great parties - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2012 from Adrian RockerA party comes to life not only with the people attending it but also with the arrangements that are made. Arrangements are especially important in kids' parties or parties where kids also attend. Kids are an impatient lot and you need to have arrangements that can keep them busy for the two odd ...
Views: 1130 - How to make baby shower interesting with amazing baby shower games - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Aliya SenOne of the best things you can do for your pregnant friend(apart from suggesting quality and fashionable maternity wear) is to throw her a stylish and creative baby shower that she would surely love. Having babies is definitely a heart warming yet an expensive experience considering the things a ...
Views: 1129 - Need to know more about baby stores? Read on - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from Aliya SenNow that your due date is around the corner, it is time to unpin the list of Baby items off the board and march to the baby store. An online baby store will also do, since time constraints are a major part of your life. A baby products list is a must. It not only helps you sort out things but ...
Views: 1129 - Speak to Me of Love - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2005 from Alvah ParkerDovid Grossman, a coach and father of nine, recently told me that his father and he had fought constantly through his growing up years. Through it all, his mother was the referee. Finally when Dovid was 17 years old he sat down with his father and said, “I want to have a close relationship ...
Views: 1129(1 vote) - The BIG Secret to Getting Your Kids to Behave - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtEver wonder why some days your kids just seem to test you, rebel against you or resist everything you ask of them? That happened to me a couple of days ago and I want to share with you how I resolved this issue. My family has been on holidays for the past two weeks. Due to a variety of life ...
Views: 1129 - Helping Your Rigid, Anxious Child with Gift Giving and Receiving - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2013 from Carolyn StoneIs gift-giving stressful at your house? Do you try to find things that your child would like, hoping to surprise her, but then learn that it was not what she had in mind at all? Gift giving for children who are inflexible in their thinking can be a disappointing exercise in miscommunication. ...
Views: 1128(2 votes) - 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: 1128 - Young Baby - How To Succeed 6 - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Peter RadfordInfant Mortality Continued Infant mortality is an epidemiological (epidemiology considers the factors affecting the health and illness of populations) indicator and is widely recognised as representing an important measure of the level of healthcare in a country. This is because there is a ...
Views: 1128(3 votes) - A Guide to Parenting While You Sleep -Sleeping Angels - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Eric WhalleyI have spent weeks creating my site and thinking of things to write. So many ideas, but which to do first? Then I had a revelation... I was sitting down after dinner to watch the news when this lady from Queensland came on. She is the mother of four children, and she was having some ...
Views: 1127(2 votes) - Parenting With Ease: The Lost Art Of Listening - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Susan Haidby Susan A. Haid One of the best things we can do as parents is simply listen, with an open mind and an open heart, to our children. We represent the safe space, so to speak, where our kids can say exactly what they’re thinking and feeling without judgment. This is a very, very important role ...
Views: 1127(1 vote) - The 11 Forgotten Laws Reviews - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Praveen benThe 11 Forgotten Laws ReviewsThe laws of attraction play a major role in relationships. Its a book that’s authored by someone who knows what exactly is needed to achieve the best from the opposite sex.The book has great strategies that are just simple and can make a huge difference in the eyes ...
Views: 1126 - Potty Training: Are You Ready to Go Public? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2006 from Jill BrennanYou’ve done a lot of the hard work and potty training is now going well. To get things running smoothly you’ve been staying home and it’s been working. You’ve got a good system happening between the two of you and there have been relatively few accidents in recent days. You’re even starting ...
Views: 1125 - When A Crisis Strikes…Hope Is The Door Out of The Darkness - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Karin VoloHope is probably the most important factor to dealing with any difficult time. Hope is what drives us forward and gives us the energy to endure and prevail over any circumstances. When someone has lost hope, it makes a person’s life so much harder, suffering even more. Hope is the light at the ...
Views: 1125(1 vote) - No Invitation Needed -- Part 3 of 3 Sacred Children Series - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2004 from Skye ThomasI had my first two children on either side of my twenty-third and twenty-fifth birthdays. I had always assumed that by the time I was forty, I'd have a ton of freedom to finally push forward with my dreams of becoming a motivational writer and speaker. It really looked like that was the way my ...
Views: 1124(1 vote) - Speak to children at their level - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2016 from Monty RitchingsThe other day I was relaxing at the local pool when I witnessed a really special event that unfolded in front of me. A young man was sitting in the hot tub with his 5 year old son. It was obvious they had a really special relationship as they chatted in the warm water. While they chatted, ...
Views: 1124 - Behavior Management Tips For Parents - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Bob LancerEach week, select one of these tips to focus on. You might jot the affirmation down onto an index card, so you can review the affirmation often throughout the day, to help you stay on track. “This week I will remember to maintain my peace and poise, understanding that I place my child in ...
Views: 1123 - Breaking Bad News to Parents - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2011 from lizzie milanTuition increases. Biting. Head lice. You know you have to tell the parents, but you want to do it in the best possible manner—sensitively, effectively, and without causing panic. Here’s how. One seminar was conducted by teacher training Mumbai, where in all childcare professionals, whether ...
Views: 1123 - How To Talk Your Kids Into Being Healthy, Happy Adults - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2008 from John KoenigIs it true that "sticks and stones can break your bones but words can never hurt you"? I doubt it. As a hypnotherapist, I see people every week whose sense of self has been damaged by words spoken to them and what they have allowed those words to mean in their life. Words can hurt. They do ...
Views: 1123 - Steps to Raising Healthy, Happy Children - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2016 from Julie DohertySteps to Raising Healthy, Happy Children June 10, 2016 By Julie Doherty (Edit) 0Share 0Share Tweet 0Pin 0Share 0Share I want to share with you my answer to this question I have been asked today: What are some of the best things I could do ...
Views: 1123(1 vote) - Child Abuse: When Will We Do Away with This National Recognition? - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsApril is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. We take one day to remember mothers and fathers, those who gave their lives for this country, the signing of The Declaration of Independence, a man who gave his life in the name of civil rights, and the day Christ was born. I have often wondered ...
Views: 1122 - The Hard Work of Being a Butterfly - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2019 from Christy YatesIt’s excrutiating to witness the pain of someone you love. Whether that pain is physical, emotional or spiritual, it is almost overwhelming to witness knowing there is little you can do to really alleviate the pain. Sure, with physical pain you might be able to make the other person more ...
Views: 1122 - New born clothes- What to avoid when picking up those darling outfits - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Aliya SenIt does not take much for a new born baby to get into a crying fit and uncomfortable clothing is one of the main factors that can lead them to balling out their lungs. It is for this reason that you should take special care when choosing appropriate clothes for your baby. Most parents look for ...
Views: 1120 - ***Helping Your Child Cope With Hospital Visits Or Stays - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Scott WardellChild psychology specialist encourage parents to be aware of the traumatic stress symptoms that are common in children after a serious illness, injury, or hospitalization. Even though it is your child who is ill or injured, your whole family can be affected. It’s normal for you, as a ...
Views: 1119 - Are You In A Relationship With Someone Who Is More Like Your Son/Daughter? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperThe other day I was thinking about how there were times when I had come across couples who appeared to be out of balance. When this was the case, it was as though it was more like a parent-child relationship and not an adult to adult relationship. One of them was more like a parent to the ...
Views: 1119 - Taming Your Toddler's Tantrums - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtMost parents of children under the age of three realize quickly that the best way to handle a tantrum is by ignoring it. They find out that the number of tantrums and their length or intensity will decrease once they learn to walk away. However, after a child turns three and those temper ...
Views: 1119(1 vote) - Find Out More About Your Little Angel! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Jennifer ClarkEvery mother with a new born baby thinks their child is an angel and some of them may not be far from the truth! There are new generations of souls being born onto the Earth today to help with a strong spiritual mission to re-create Heaven on Earth. Many parents have noticed a changed in the ...
Views: 1117 - The Showbiz Approach To Reading - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2008 from Cherry PuaGood teaching is one-fourth preparation and three-fourths theatre. An excellent delivery must touch the heart – it must make us laugh, ponder, skip with delight or even cry in sorrow. - Gail Godwin In “Couch Potatoes to Book Potatoes” series, Cherry Pua-Africa shares showbiz way to reading – ...
Views: 1116 - How To Encourage Your Child’s Love of Reading - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Jack SingerReading, and a love for reading begins long before a child enters preschool or kindergarten. It begins at home! By reading with and to your children early in life, you are setting them firmly on the path to later success. There are so many fun activities that we can do with our children to get ...
Views: 1115(1 vote) - YOUTH/PARENT CONNECTION - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from margareth garnier simonYOUTH/PARENT CONNECTION I don’t think anything is more thrilling in a woman’s life than giving birth to another human being. Oh yes, it really feels like a miracle! The only problem is that the little precious angel grows fast and no one, absolutely no one, knows how best to raise that ...
Views: 1114(3 votes) - The One Every Parent of a Girl Must Ask Themselves - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2015 from Tonya PrinceMemory Lane “No!” “Nobody kisses me! Except my mother, my Grammy, my Aunt Kisha, my LaLa, my Nanny, my Dada, my Gma,” (and the list went on) I knew the list cold. It was a list we agreed on together. See, I am his mother. And, that little four-year-old who was being indignant and ...
Views: 1110 - Loving Ourselves and Our Children Whole - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from anne marieI’ve fallen in love with the children's book, "Corduroy." Just like Lisa, the little girl in Don Freeman’s children’s book, who buys Corduroy from the toy department with her piggy bank savings. Corduroy sadly believes that his missing button is why he’s still on the shelf instead of at home ...
Views: 1109 - Worry Now, Cry Later - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2006 from Jennifer LoudenI remember when my daughter finished 3rd grade a few years ago. I cried. A couple days later, she pulled out two boxes of old photos, searching for ones she could paste in her journal. I came home from yoga and stood in the kitchen, eating a rice cake with almond butter, looking at photos with ...
Views: 1109 - How Happy Are Your Children? - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2016 from Maria Khalife“I had a very happy childhood, which is unsuitable if you're going to be an Irish writer.” ~ Maeve Binchy Most parents want their children to be smart as well as happy, while some have more specific dreams for their kids. Regardless of which category you prefer, every parent wants the best ...
Views: 1107 - Online Baby Store – An Overview - by Submitted on May 24, 2012 from Aliya SenBaby care can really be a demanding task and all the parents need to be well prepared before the baby arrives to respond to her needs. When your new born arrives to the world she not just brings you untold joy and happiness but also some serious responsibilities. The first step in baby care is ...
Views: 1106 - Jesus' Birthday -- Part 2 of 3 Sacred Children Series - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2004 from Skye ThomasI had visions of my daughter for about five years before she finally showed up. She turned out exactly like the little girl in my dreams who had haunted me all that time. I was so very glad to see that she was alive and real. I always thought she must somehow be more magical and special then ...
Views: 1105(1 vote) - Talking to Teachers: Seven Steps to a Productive Meeting - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Carolyn StoneWhen your child enters school a new institution enters your family. The school influences your family life, your child’s life, and his or her sense of well-being. Often this is a positive influence — new experiences, new friends, pride in learning. However, for most parents there comes a time ...
Views: 1105 - Child-Development Illiteracy: A Growing Problem? - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Gina SteppThe structure of the modern nuclear family is a relatively new invention when considered along the timeline of human history. Long before “Leave It to Beaver” ideals became the norm, families didn’t isolate themselves from their relatives, and parents didn’t leave home to ...
Views: 1104 - How The Jens Place Group Home In Ontario Saves The Lives Of Children - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2012 from Arthur AcevedoWhen children are struggling with severe family problems, abuse, financial difficulty in the family, or other types of serious concerns, Jens Place Group Home Ontario is there to help. Jen's place as a quality, nurturing environment that provides care to male and female adolescents who are ...
Views: 1104 - Scheduling One on One Time - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtOne of the most encouraging things a parent can do for their child is to spend regular, scheduled time with them. Many parents may think they already spend a lot of time with their children, however there is a difference between "family time", "have-to time" and "scheduled special ...
Views: 1104 - Adoption Is A Family Love Affair - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2012 from Ken ThomNovember is Adoption Awareness Month, so it seems appropriate that I share with you about one of my success stories, Trey. My first encounter with Trey was at a day care that was in the home of a family where I was providing in-home services. We also crossed paths during one of my ...
Views: 1103 - Getting To Know Asperger Syndrome - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Sandra Kim LeongAsperger syndrome is a condition that more and more children are diagnosed with. It is a high functioning form of autism or pervasive developmental disorder (PDD). PDD is basically a group of 5 different types of disorders characterized by delayed development in many basic functions of a ...
Views: 1103 - How to Deal with Bullies - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Kayal RajendranHow to Deal with Bullies by Janet Ruth Heller, author of the book for kids How the Moon Regained Her Shape While children need to learn to cope with constructive criticism, occasional tactless remarks, and accidental touching, they often need adult help with frequent harassment, whether it ...
Views: 1103 - Reality star Snooki welcomes a baby boy! - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from Emilija SpirkoskaFolks, it's official! There is a new mamma in town! This Sunday morning, Jersey Shore star Snooki gave birth to her first child, a lovely baby boy named Lorenzo Dominic LaValle. The reality TV star and her fiance, Jionni LaValle, welcomed 6-pound, 5-ounce Lorenzo Dominic LaValle into the ...
Views: 1103 - ***Building Self Esteem In Your Child - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2008 from Scott WardellSigns That Your Child Has Poor Self-Esteem Your child gives up easily or quits soon signing up for an activity. Your child seldom gives him or herself credit when doing something well. Your child often makes negative statement about him or herself. Your child often makes negative statements ...
Views: 1101 - ***Helping Your Child Make Good Decisions - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2008 from Scott WardellDiscuss with your child that you feel he or she is at a stage in their life that they are capable of making “this” decision. Take time to discuss the decision that they have made, what they feel the outcome will be and what options they have if their decision is correct, or ...
Views: 1101 - Baby Toys - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2007 from Amit SalkarBabies and toys almost seem synonymous. The mere mention of a baby conjures the image of a toy and likewise the sight of a toy brings to mind a baby. A lot of thought goes beyond creating a baby toy. Baby toys are usually as soft as baby skin and by necessity have to be infant friendly in order ...
Views: 1100 - Newborn Items Checklist - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2013 from Melody ThomasOne of the most important events in the life of a married couple is the birth of the child. It is something that they may have anticipated for years but as the day arrives, their nerves may become frayed. After all, there are many things that need to be done in order to care for the child and ...
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