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Sibling rivalry is almost common to parents with more than one child. Not only exclusive to young children, sibling rivalry even extends even to children's adulthood.
For the parents, if you hear the fighting and bickering happening, let each child ask what their problem is, and ask each of ... Views: 824
To be able to understand misbehavior in general terms we need to first begin to grasp the concept of the purpose of that misbehavior. According to Adlerian Psychology there is no behaviour without purpose and examining these behaviours we are able to understand the reasons or objectives behind ... Views: 1594
Picture this. It’s a beautiful Sunday afternoon and you and your children are huddled together in the playroom. Your little girls are playing peacefully by themselves, pretending to be fairies of a magical forest. They even have their favorite flower hair accessories on to complete the look. ... Views: 1909
Created To Be His Help Meet is an inspiring book and a handbook for women to be good spouses to their husbands and live an ideal marital life under God’s grace. This book by Debi Pearl has captured the hearts of many married women, realizing their faults in what they called a roller coaster ... Views: 2366
On Her Own: Teaching Your Preschooler to Dress Herself
She pairs her polka dot shirt with striped pants and finishes it off with flower hair accessories. One look is all it takes: your little aspiring fashionista is experimenting with clothes again.
Watching your daughter dress up by her ... Views: 1417
As a parent of a six year old boy, I sometimes wish for a tried and tested formula that could be applied on my single child to make him more responsible. As he grows, I am faced with different challenges of varied nature every day. Some are pretty trivial in nature but many a times I needed help ... Views: 606
As an educator, I have always noticed some children simply do not appear to be likeable to other children. No matter to what extent a teacher goes to to help a child become more socially accepted, it seems that some children simply do not have a knack for socializing.
Over 20 years of ... Views: 2455
In our drive for the good life, it seems that we have become obsessed with the need to be “perfect”!
Why can’t we just let our selves be who we are at the moment?
As human beings we are constantly changing and evolving as our life changes. We cannot stop this process no matter how hard we ... Views: 2056
Dear Mr. Dad: I'm a single parent and I'm finding it harder and harder to keep my kids in line. When I was married the two of us could back each other up. But now that I'm alone I don't seem to have the energy to take a stand. What can I do to regain control?
A: At one time or another, all ... Views: 1842
Dear Mr. Dad: I used to be the center of my wife's universe. Now that we've had a baby, I'm jealous, of all the time they spend together and I feel left out. Is this normal and how can I overcome my feelings?
A: First of all, it's completely normal to be jealous of your wife's relationship ... Views: 1793
Encourage sensory kids, even preverbal or nonverbal ones, to work with To Do lists!
Many people are able to organize their day and prioritize their activities without having to refer to a To Do list. Others enjoy the satisfaction of checking off each task on the list as they complete it. Kids ... Views: 2650
Finding 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: 1190
To many dads discipline means yelling, threatening or spanking when the behavior of the child is unacceptable. They may be confusing discipline, which means loving guidance and teaching, with punishment. Punishment is punitive and harsh. Their own fathers worked long hours and the mother did ... Views: 1901
Parents often find themselves in a quandary trying to figure out how to help the adolescent whose behavior, disposition, and mood has changed for the worst. The exact nature of the problem may be eluding them. They use a trial and error problem solving method where they end up trying anything ... Views: 1575
As 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: 3196
Why won't my kid behave? What makes him so angry? How can I control his angry behavior? Why is his behavior rude and obnoxious? How can we teach respect and responsibility? Are all kids his age lazy? What am I doing wrong?
These are common questions that come up in parenting classes I teach ... Views: 2468
As I was watching yet another news story on bullying, I just wanted to crawl into the tv and say, “Why can’t you see the solution??” I felt like I had bought my glasses from a different store than anyone else!
Our children are not born bullies…a phrase that I hope one day becomes a mantra for ... Views: 1936
Do We Have a Common Purpose Here?
By
Bill Cottringer
“Life is a promise; fulfill it.”~ Mother Theresa.
I have been thinking about this question for a long time now during my life’s educational classes—my journey through formal schooling, interacting with a wide variety of people, ... Views: 1625
A recent report of frequent bullying in American schools has brought national attention to the stressors commonly faced by teens—stressors that many parents and teachers are unaware of. Society is struggling to understand how 'atypical' adolescent peer pressure has escalated into vicious student ... Views: 3770
In Memoriam: Alice Miller
One of the great advocates of children and their struggles against unrecognized mistreatment has died. “Alice Miller, a psychoanalyst who repositioned the family as a locus of dysfunction with her theory that parental power and punishment lay at the root of nearly ... Views: 2900
Among all psychological studies, Little Albert study (article’s URL is below), conducted by Dr. John B. Watson, APA (American Psychological Association) President, and Rosalie Rayner in 1920, is the most widely cited experiment in psychological textbooks. It is likely the most distorted and ... Views: 5355
A gifted child is one who has advance cognitive (understanding) skills and motor skills for her age. She can walk, talk, and reason earlier than average. She will be a high achiever in most areas, and she may have an IQ over 150.
Having a gifted child is rare. Although many children may be ... Views: 2161
My first steps occurred on the morning of January 1, 1956.
How do I know this?
Because the one person who has been the constant witness to my powerful life has been my mother. She always carefully documented each incredible detail of my life and my growth. Each accomplishment or milestone ... Views: 2324
Thinking happy thoughts at will is a skill that we can learn and teach our children, and certainly one we should teach them, after all happiness is what every parent wishes for their child right?. But how do we instill habits of happy thinking in ourselves and our kids?
First, it helps to ... Views: 1351
1 Sing a Song
Songs are one of the easiest ways to learn a new language. There are many Spanish songs available which are fun, upbeat, and educational. By singing, your child is encouraged to practice the words in a non-threatening environment. Many Spanish songs "canciones de cuna" also have ... Views: 929
I am honored to write about the truly amazing children I have met who possess remarkable abilities to heal, see energy fields, and embrace a 6th sense. I vowed to one day write their story, and now the excitement of publishing a book about them -- and the many others who are being born now with ... Views: 2601
Recently I spoke with a woman whose coaching practice revolves around the issue of children and divorce. She had many useful strategies for dealing with this challenge but what it all seemed to come down to is this: if you love your children more than you might hate, resent or simply dislike ... Views: 1518
Having faith, and teaching your children to have faith, is an important part of the fundamental growth of your relationship with your child and will determine how your child sees the world. First, we have to understand what faith really means in order to embrace the thought process that will ... Views: 3445
The first thing you want to do is scream at your kids. That makes them afraid and teaches them to become pushy themselves, connecting verbal abuse with authority and influence. (Never use compassion or loving kindness - that will make girlie men out of them).
If you are dead, so to speak, ... Views: 1824
When it comes to parenting, most of us will take just about any reasonable step we can to make things like bedtime easier. At this point, you may have tried about a million things to get your infant to fall asleep more easily, including, possibly, warm lavender baths, lullabies, swaddling, and ... Views: 943
All parents hope that their children will grow up healthy, happy, and productive. They aspire to have children who have the skills to contribute to their own well-being and to the well-being of their families and community. There is no magic bullet for developing these capacities in children. ... Views: 3581
Learn how to properly establish rules for your children. Done right, you can avoid anger and resentment when you are forced to enforce your rules. Done right, your children won't fight your discipline. One of the methods that I use with my own children is contained in this article.
Setting ... Views: 2798
Conflicting authority is the largest contributor to rebellion in children. When parents--authority--conflict it can cause rebellion in your children. You, as parents, need to have a united front for your children. Here are some tips on how this can be done.
Rebellion is the result of ... Views: 7083
It is easy to get overwhelmed with parenting these days. There are societal pressures and ever-changing child-rearing theories that have created a lot of stress and anxiety for parents. It’s time to clear up some misguided notions about good and bad parenting so that parents can get back to ... Views: 944
Getting your kids to listen to you can be a problem at times. Undoubtedly, you've tried a variety of methods from shouting, finger pointing, scowling, threatening, and the famous counting to ten.
Kids seem to tune out your words if your tone is saying something else. Your tone of voice ... Views: 2198
Ask any parent what they want for their children and they will say happiness. But what can parents do to insure their child’s well being?
Imagine a scene. Soft warm lighting, gentle sounds. A close up on two faces. One, a mother, the other, her infant. Mom holds baby securely in her arms and ... Views: 1652
THE PAST TO THE PRESENT
Carl Jung named the personality types in his book Psychological Types and gave rise to an industry that specialises in the assessment of peoples abilities to work in a specific style; this was called psychometric testing, they were used to describe the character of ... Views: 2055
Healthy sleep patterns are important for people of any age. However, when it comes to kids, instilling the right habits in them from the start can save them and you a whole host of future problems. Sleep is of vital importance for all of us, but it is particularly so for growing babies and ... Views: 2323
For hundreds, if not thousands of years, parents have known that reading bedtime stories can help kids relax and fall asleep more easily. They also help develop reading skills and in emotional child development, but you may not be aware that they also act as a form of hypnosis. In which case ... Views: 4166
Choosing the right pediatrician is the top most priority of an expecting couple. When it comes to providing medical care for kids, it is important to have the services of qualified and experienced pediatricians. Pediatrics is the stream of medicine that cares for various diseases and ... Views: 918
Are you watching your baby closely to make sure that they are growing as they should during the first year? Are they rolling over, trying to walk or talk when they ought to be? Are they advanced or are they behind schedule? Your acquaintances and relatives will be looking for progress reports ... Views: 944
The bonding period for you and your baby begins long before birth. As your baby grows and develops within you, the special relationship between you and your child is already beginning to form. This special relationship, full of intense emotion, a deep sense of connection and a strong attachment ... Views: 2005
Oh yeah! The nine month wait is over! Your new baby is finally here! Now what? It is difficult to imagine that you have brought a new life into this world, isn’t it? You want to give your baby the finest life you can! You have brought a new being into this world, and you will be responsible for ... Views: 1690
Parents may suspect that their child is gifted, yet be baffled when their smart child has difficulty learning in certain areas. Some intellectually gifted students also have special learning needs such as a learning disability. Gifted students may also have other special educational needs such ... Views: 7720
Children with special learning needs have experienced more failure and disappointment than other children. Parenting children with special learning needs can be difficult, and calls forth from their parents an extra measure of care in "planting the seeds of greatness."
Seeds of "greatness" ... Views: 6171
Children who live with failure experience negative feelings such as shame, isolation, and anger. These students need guidance to develop personal skills that support their success. According to research conducted by the Frostig Center in Pasadena, six personal attributes form the core ... Views: 5711
As 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: 1142
How do you know if your picky eater is just exhibiting normal picky behavior or if
you need professional assistance?
The toddler period presents huge changes in development in many areas. Feeding in particular presents several challenges for parents. The once eager eater who opened his ... Views: 1386
How to Deal with Depression, Abandonment and Anxiety
We don't know how to deal with emotions because we've never been around people who do know. We don't even know that we don't know. Most of us are emotionally illiterate.
We have no power to change anyone or to make them happy. We lose ... Views: 2767
When my oldest daughter, now 22, was just starting out in her homeschooling journey, everything was fresh and new. Homeschooling was an adventure. I was young, all my kids were young, even the books and materials were brand new and crisp. After 16+ years of homeschooling much has changed. I'm ... Views: 1677