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- Diary of an Ex-Spouse - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Dana McIntyreDIARY OF AN EX-SPOUSE Many people going through a divorce or child custody case think that their lawyer will keep all of their records of who, what, when, why & where. That's what you are paying them for, isn't it? The answer is NO. Your attorney is probably handling anywhere from 20-30 ...
Views: 2475(3 votes) - Fertility Herbs: A Natural Way to boost female Fertility. - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Olivia HelmDid you know that natural herbs have been used to boost fertility in women for thousands of years? The use of these fertility herbs are said to have originated in China. Today, the usage is as popular as ever and is still thought of by the Chinese as the best natural way to increase female ...
Views: 961 - A City Full of Leisure and Fun - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from flights to wellingtonEver since the hosting of the auspicious foot ball even FIFA world cup, an influx of tourists moved to this place and explored the region and since then, flights to Lagos came in to high demand. Lagos is the former Nigerian capital, but the current commercial capital, where it handles the major ...
Views: 633 - Keep Children Safe Online To Protect Them From Possible Harm - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraSocial networking online is booming. By joining on these sites, you are widening your connections as well as you get to know more and more people around the world. You get in touch to different people from different places that you have known from these social media. Others use this as a way to ...
Views: 834 - Teach Reading, Writing & Arithmetic the Old-Fashioned Way - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Jennifer PowellIf you are struggling to find fun, educational resources for your child and/or students then visit a new innovative website which provides interactive, hands-on fun ’inside the box’ at the click of a button. Fat Cat Phonics is a specially designed teaching tool created to help young children ...
Views: 2840(1 vote) - Protecting Your Kids from Online Predators - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Jim HagueThe predator has one goal and that is to have an intimate physical experience regardless if it’s against the child’s will. When a kid (anyone under the age of 17) or young adult is molested, the impact cannot only destroy the innocence of a childhood, but causes life long scars that may ...
Views: 920 - GPS Tracking Devices - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Dora EvansIf you want an efficient system to manage your fleet vehicles, there are sophisticated GPS tracking devices available now. What used to be military technology is now used by car rental companies, vehicle owners, boat owners, and even construction vehicle companies. GPS systems can pinpoint the ...
Views: 884 - How Kids Can Have Fun and Learn With Watercolors - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2010 from Sangeetha SinghChildren love to play with colors, they like everything and anything colorful. Many activities can be organized with watercolors; it can be classroom activities where the whole class can participate. Such activities can also be organized at homes also where the entire family can take part and ...
Views: 645 - 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: 1198 - Food for kids - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2010 from Sangeetha SinghDespite India's economic prosperity, nearly two million children under the age of five, die every year in the country, the highest number anywhere in the world, Malnutrition, neonatal diseases, diarrhoea and pneumonia were identified as the major causes of death says WHO report. As many as ...
Views: 619 - Your Child’s Remarkable Brain - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2010 from Sangeetha SinghThe human brain has within itself some incredible capabilities waiting to be activated. First, we should understand that it is not lack of skills or competence in your child that sets him/her apart from brainy kids, but it is external stimuli, learning methodologies and strategies that make the ...
Views: 703 - Dr. Romance has a Santa sighting - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Tina TessinaWe were having lunch with our step-granddaughter, Natalie, 2 1/2 and her grandmother last week at Heritage Family Pantry in Lakewood, when a rather rotund gentleman with a flowing white beard, sweatshirt and jeans walked by our window and came into the cafe. Natalie's grandmother said he was ...
Views: 871 - Who Limits the Imagination of Chinese Students? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Ann YangSpeaking of imagination, I think seen before a press, an American mother sued the child's kindergarten, because the children learned to twenty-six words in kindergarten his mother, pointing to the circle that this is the letter O, not said it was an apple or an egg, the mother that the child ...
Views: 1487 - Kindness for Kids: Kindness starts with you. - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieCHILDREN ARE OUR FUTURE, TEACH THEM WELL Numerous songs abound exhorting the importance of treating and teaching children well, because they are our future. If we want children to be kind then we must first be kind ourselves and extend our kindness out toward others. FOLLOW MY ...
Views: 2652(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: 1282(3 votes) - There Is No I In The Word Parent - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Randi FineChild Abuse, Children, Faith, Family, God, Happy, Health and Wellness, Hope, Inspiration, Love, Motivation, Parenting, Relationship, Spiritual, Spirituality, Success, Thoughts, Words, Writing There is No “I” in the Word Parent In Family, From The Writers Desk, Gratefulness, Healing, Inner ...
Views: 1523(2 votes) - 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: 1272(3 votes) - Education not so Academic - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Leona TjanEducation should not only include academics but also social skills. This would improve society by starting with the individual; This in turn influences the community, the nation and then the world. The teaching system builds the foundation of the economy. It develops the base of human ...
Views: 1006 - 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: 1177(2 votes) - 5 Most Effective Ways To Get Children To Eat Their Veggies - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from shirley larsenTrying to get your child to eat veggies is one of the most challenging part of parenting. With a few simple tricks up your sleeves this never ending battle may be nearly won. So I hear you asking yourself what how can I get my child to eat their veggies without any fuss, without raising ...
Views: 762(2 votes) - GREATEST TEACHERS - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Dominique EdmondIn this day and age, it no longer takes a community to raise a child. Communities aren’t as closely knitted together as they once were. Where parents could have once relied on the members of the community to help in raising their children, this is no longer an option. As a result, we’re ...
Views: 895(3 votes) - Young'n - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Womens Recreation, Inc.We’ve all had someone throughout our childhood who has help mold us into the person that we are today. I have been blessed with a large number of family and friends who are strong- willed and very determined people. Back in the day, when you did something wrong, an adult would grab a switch ...
Views: 1013(2 votes) - 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: 1162(5 votes) - 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: 1563(5 votes) - Principles of Baby Bottle Feeding - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Eugene HrenoffUnlike breast feeding, in the course of baby bottle feeding, reduced pressure is the main means through which milk is supplied. Artificial nipples are firm as well as less flexible than maternal nipples, that creates squeeze adjacent to the hard palate complicated. The volume of milk flow is ...
Views: 3189(1 vote) - What Issues Should I Steer Clear Of, Is A Typical Question Of Mothers And Fathers Looking For Parenting Tips! - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Paul DonahueWhy would individuals go on the web and search up the phrase, parenting tips and factors to avoid carrying out? Well, normally when people look up some thing on the web, it is simply because they are trying to acquire an item, or they are seeking to take care of a need or problem. The queries ...
Views: 791(5 votes) - To All of the Fathers of the World Who Left, and To all the Children Who’ve Never Met Them - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.While reading this, please bear in mind that it is not just father's who leave. There are also mothers who chose to leave. Whatever their reasons are; try your best to put yourself in their shoes. This is a tool for those whom might need it. I love my father, I just don't know him. I never ...
Views: 1749(1 vote) - The Art of Dealoing with Difficult Children and Becoming Effective Parents - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Rita Bigel-CasherHaving three children, three step-children, seven grandchildren, and the added experience of nearly thirty years as a Family Therapist and Coach for better living, I can tell you that I know a little bit about parenting. Are there difficult children? You bet! However, in the ...
Views: 1947 - Teambuilding in the Home? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Toya JervayIf team means any organized group working together to accomplish a common goal, that means that your family is a TEAM! From better communication to just eating at the dinner table together, your Team-Family has goals and missions that you are always working on together. Simple teambuilding ...
Views: 1346 - Attachment Parenting - Is it for you? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Annie DesantisAttachment Parenting has been around forever, often referred to as Natural or Instinctive Parenting, most indigenous cultures raise their babies this way. But it became more widely known in western cultures when a Pediatrician, William Sears recommended it as a better way of bonding with our ...
Views: 1062(3 votes) - The Parents' Toolkit: Consequences And Reinforcements - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Ken FieldsOne of the most effective methods parents can use to help modify behaviors of their children, are natural consequences and positive reinforcements. Although consequences can be seen as punishment, and reinforcements as rewards, there are some differences. Natural consequences, sometimes ...
Views: 1708(3 votes) - How to provide your child with effective potty training tips? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Keneth ThomassIt is the parents of a child who can better understand the need of their child with his growing age. A child require various kind of trainings when he grows up day by day and one of those important trainings is potty training which is very much essential for getting your child free from diapers. ...
Views: 902 - What Toys Are Best for Kids, Based on their Birth Placement - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Jenny SmialekThe idea of personality types based on placement of birth can actually help a parent know what toys might be most appropriate for their developing children. Let's take a look at a few of the most agreed upon beliefs from the experts. First Born “The Oldest”- According to most psychologists, the ...
Views: 824(4 votes) - Is Public School Right for Your Child (Part 1) - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghEducation – Is It Screwing Up Your Child? (Part One) I will assume that you have a child of school age or that is about to enter school. Or perhaps you have grandchildrenor you are just thinking ahead. Either way, when it comes to the educational options for your loved ones, perhaps you are ...
Views: 1221(1 vote) - The Bullying Epidemic - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from amy lewisBy the time this article is published,it will have been a day or two since I read an article about a young man in college whose body was found Monday.He was a student at Ruetgers University in New Jersey who commited suicide. His roommate and a friend of the roommate,placed a webcam in the ...
Views: 1470(1 vote) - A Roadmap to Intimacy - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Allan HardmanIt is not easy to be intimate in conscious relationship. In fact, everything we learned as children goes against our adult desire for intimacy and relationship. Frankly, our beloved parents taught us a bunch of lies. It wasn’t their fault, the lies were taught to them, and taught by generations ...
Views: 1672 - Life Skills for Children – Why You Should Start a Family Business With Your Kids - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2010 from Stephen CraineTeaching life skills to your children can be fun, give them great lessons for life, and give your family some real quality time together. One way to give this important life coaching to your children is to teach them the basics of running a business. You don’t have to be a successful business ...
Views: 1690 - How To Feed Your Child’s Potential - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Luminita SaviucHow many parents really know how to properly raise their children? I personally believe that there are many parents out there who are really struggling. Just take a walk on the park and try to notice the interaction between the parents and their children. You will hear things like:”Stop that. ...
Views: 1812(4 votes) - An Old Woman and Her Granddaughter - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Parisha taylorOn a mountain, in a forest, there sat an Old Woman and her Granddaughter… They await the Sunrise. The valley and meadows below them are covered by a blanket of mist. Each tree and blade of grass is adorned by dew drops, like pure diamonds. Every creature of the Great Earth Mother awaits the ...
Views: 2268(3 votes) - Indigo Children - Born to Lead, Hard to Manage - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Judy WrightAs I travel the country teaching workshops for parents, teachers and day care providers I often ask them if they recognize the Indigo Children. These children are not content to color in the lines or glue macaroni on paper. They are very bright but also very active and curious. Born To Be ...
Views: 2087(4 votes) - Do You Say "Tomorrow I'll do better", Yet by 8am You're Yelling at Your Children? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Jill DarceyMost parents put their hand up and say, "Yes, me too!" Exhausted from a day of nagging, yelling and demanding your children do things faster, better, or do something at all, you flop into bed and wish for more peace in home. With your head churning, you long for a better way to do things and ...
Views: 1469(4 votes) - 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: 1566(4 votes) - Incorporate Effective Toddler Discipline Without Spanking! - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Neelima ReddyThere are ups and downs in parenting and there are chances of making plenty of mistakes along the way. One of the major challenge for you is the toddler discipline, how and when to do it. Toddlers need discipline as it teaches responsibility, acceptable behavior and self control. Toddler ...
Views: 1624(2 votes) - Lessons from our favorite teacher - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Jo-Anne CutlerSome may be excitedly anticipating their return, while others want the lazy hazy days of summer to continue well after the school bell rings. But in either case, the countdown is on…only three weeks until both students and teachers go back to the classroom. It can bring back memories of how we ...
Views: 2292(3 votes) - Helping Children Through Stress - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Judy WrightWhy does a six-year-old become stressed when their parent loses a job? Why does an eight-year-old suddenly become queasy and ill when its time to go to Little League? Many feel that children live relaxed, stress free lives. This isn't always the case. Over the years I have had a chance to ...
Views: 2167(3 votes) - What Constitutes Respect? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Judy WrightDo you have to like or love someone to be considerate, kind and courteous? The answer to that question is simply- No. You can be respectful without agreeing with, or even liking another person. One reason this is such a vital life skill for our children, is for the rest of their lives they ...
Views: 1857(2 votes) - Traits of a Good Father - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2010 from Dominique EdmondTraits of a Good Father The wisest man to have ever lived once said that the glory of sons is their fathers. We all have memories of our fathers from our childhood. Some of us have pleasant memories while others have painful memories that create a wound in a child’s heart, whether ...
Views: 4082(2 votes) - 3 Simple Tips on How To Help Your Child Get Over Shyness - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Timothy ArendsToo many parents are too busy with their lives to worry about interacting with their children. But the first opportunity the child gets to socialize with people is with members of his or her own family. In the early stages, the child may want constant attention. "Mommy, mommy, look at this!" ...
Views: 1951 - How To Help Your Child Get Over Shyness - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Timothy ArendsShyness is very common in children. Think of how often a very young child is afraid of strangers. Perhaps a child hides when a service person comes to visit, or even during a visit from Uncle Charlie or Aunt Freda. On the other hand, a child may seem to be gregarious in his or her early years, ...
Views: 2174 - Powerful Ways to Prevent Childhood Shyness - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Timothy ArendsShyness is very common in children. Think of how often a very young child is afraid of strangers. Perhaps a child hides when a service person comes to visit, or even during a visit from Uncle Charlie or Aunt Freda. On the other hand, a child may seem to be gregarious in his or her early years, ...
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