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- Be the Example in your Child's Life - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Beth and Lee McCainEvery parent wants their child to grow up to enjoy life and be successful. Each and every one of us has something in our past that we don't want our children to experience as they get older. We protect them and nurture them hoping they will never experience hurt yet as they get older they come ...
Views: 3055(26 votes) - Boy Soldier: The Meaning of Play - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Dr. Mona SpiegelHe marched down the corridor, head held high, with his own version of a soldier's helmet. A tub used for carrying around blocks was reincarnated as a red helmet with a plastic chin strap. How proud he looked as he marched in tempo to his own drum! This boy was out to win the war. How do we ...
Views: 1358 - The Heart of Love - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2009 from Glenn BergerWhere does love come from? Contemporary science tells us that love is built into us. As the great researcher, Allan Schore, proves, we enter the world pre-wired to love the first person who takes care of us. Once an infant is born it works like this. When an infant sees his mother gazing at ...
Views: 1631(13 votes) - Baby Nursery Feng Shui: Create A Space Full Of Health, Harmony & Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2009 from Ken LauherImagine creating a space within your home for your baby to grow and develop while being healthy and at peace. I've consulted on many nurseries for existing and expecting parents. Here are 9 tips to consider when creating a nursery for the new baby. 1. Crib Position: The crib should be ...
Views: 1410(1 vote) - Transition Times-A Time For Learning - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2010 from Sandra DyeTransition times are often stressful for parents and children. Your child may experience transitions in many different ways. Their response may be of great excitement and anticipation which puts them in an emotionally charged or at the other end of the continuum, they might be so engrossed in ...
Views: 1618(1 vote) - Pumpkins! Pumpkins! Pumpkins! - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from sue widneyThis is the season for pumpkins and I am going to show you how you can use this theme in all of your Learning Centers. Pumpkin Theme in Learning Centers: Blocks: Make a pumpkin patch by covering blocks with construction paper- Put in tractors. Have paper, pencils, crayons available for the ...
Views: 2060(1 vote) - Managing Behavioral Meltdowns and Tantrums - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from James LehmanQ: Why do kids have behavioral meltdowns and tantrums? What goes on in a child’s mind that makes him come unglued? James: Kids have meltdowns and temper tantrums for two reasons. The first reason is that they have never learned how to manage or have run out of the tools it takes to manage ...
Views: 2446(6 votes) - Quick, Easy and Healthy Packable Lunches - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from i-Supplements comWith school starting, moms are looking for anything new to pack in their kids lunches. PB&J gets old, fast. Here are some suggestions that will make your child the envy of the cafeteria! Turkey Wrap Take a whole wheat soft tortilla, line it with honey turkey and Colby/jack cheese. You can ...
Views: 2838(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: 1123(2 votes) - How to Find the Right Play Toys for Preschool Kids - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2009 from Joe KanoogaThe best play toys for preschool kids are the ones that give them most fun without any hazards. The best preschool toys are the ones designed specifically for this 3-5 age level. Based on studies conducted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the following key facts have been ...
Views: 795 - Why Parents Need to Read Fairy Tales (Part 5) - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Glenn BergerAs we have learned in this series so far, fairy tales are ironic. They tell a truth so shocking that it can only be revealed in innocent children's stories. 2500 years ago, in Plato’s Republic, Socrates said the truth exposed in these stories was so dangerous that they should not be allowed to ...
Views: 3846(1 vote) - Bedwetting Can Be Very Troublesome For Both Parents And Children - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Paul RodgersBedwetting is more common than most parents think: According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, approximately ten percent of all children over the age of five still wet their bed occasionally. It is more common in boys and in families in which one or both parents wet the bed as a child. ...
Views: 1074(1 vote) - Babies And Toddlers - How To Succeed 3 - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Peter RadfordDevelopment An infant between 12 months and 36 months old exhibits a number of changes that form part of its process of development. The following series of observations focuses on that particular time span, and highlights those changes that may be classified as a “milestone.” It will ...
Views: 883(2 votes) - Out of Control Behavior: Should I Medicate My Child? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from James LehmanThe recent death of a four-year-old Massachusetts girl from an overdose of medications for ADHD and bipolar disorder has brought the issue of medicating children for behavior problems to the forefront of public consciousness. While this sad case shows the extreme end of the issue, it reminds us ...
Views: 1923(4 votes) - Do You Parent with Your Wallet? Or Know Someone Who Does? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from James LehmanWe’re introducing a new monthly feature in Empowering Parents called "Gut Check"—articles that take an up close and honest look at the way we parent our children, ask the tough questions about what’s not effective, and provide real solutions you can use today. This month: how we use money in ...
Views: 2098(3 votes) - ***Dealing With Sexuality Issues In Autistic Children - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Executive Image InternationalQuestion: The question that I am about to ask is one I feel a lot of parents and educators try to abdicate. My belief and curiosity comes from a desire to be a good parent myself and to be prepared for the situation(s) when and if they happen. I am also aware that others may have ...
Views: 5131(2 votes) - Babies And Toddlers - How To Succeed 2 - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Peter RadfordDevelopment An infant between 12 months and 36 months old exhibits a number of changes that form part of its process of development. The following series of observations focuses on that particular time span, and highlights those changes that may be classified as a “milestone.” It will ...
Views: 855(1 vote) - Young Baby - How To Succeed 2 - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Peter RadfordNewborn Baby Appearance: Continued The infant's skull changes shape, during birth and labour, to fit through the birth canal, or vagina. This can sometimes cause the child to be born with a head that may differ somewhat from the norm, or be slightly elongated. Within a few days or weeks, ...
Views: 925(2 votes) - Soul Survivor: The Reincarnation of a World War II Fighter Pilot - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Adele McDowellDo you believe in reincarnation? Past lives? A regular, hard-working, church-going couple, Andrea and Bruce Leininger were faced with these very questions when their two-year-old son, James, began have unremitting nightmares and shouting the words, “Plane on fire! Little man can’t get ...
Views: 4178(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: 1124(1 vote) - The Extraordinary Child by Susan A. Haid - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Susan Haidby Susan A. Haid All children are extraordinary. The messages our children receive from the world around them affect their developing perception of themselves, often damaging their self-esteem very early on. If we want our children to grow up with a strong sense of self-worth, feeling free to ...
Views: 1206(4 votes) - Classroom Management Quiz: What Do You Know About Controlling Out of Control Students? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Ruth WellsThe top question we get at our busy Live Expert Help area of our web site (http://www.youthchg.com) where we answer youth professionals' queries on almost any topic, is "How do I get kids-- especially hard-to-manage ones-- to behave?" Teachers and other educators are especially ...
Views: 2009 - Classroom Management and Group Discipline Resource Ideas for Schools - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Ruth WellsThe top question we get at Live Expert Help at our web site (http://www.youthchg.com) is "How do I get kids to behave?" Often, that teacher or counselor is looking for new discipline methods that will better engender appropriate behavior in their setting. Often, that teacher ...
Views: 1537 - Babies And Toddlers - How To Succeed - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Peter RadfordInsight A baby may be referred to as an infant at the earliest stage in its development, in particular before the walking phase is reached. In essence, it applies to an infant who is less than one year old. An infant that is less than one month old is referred to as a newborn baby or a ...
Views: 1400(1 vote) - Young Baby - How To Succeed - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Peter RadfordOverview A baby, or infant, may be defined as a human child at the earliest stage of life. In particular, it refers to that period before they can walk, and essentially before they attain the age of one year. The term "infant" is derived from the Latin in-fans, which means "unable to ...
Views: 1685(1 vote) - 8 Easy Ways to Motivate Your Kids - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Mark FooAnyone with kids can agree that their children are the most important and precious people in their lives. Every parent wants nothing but the best for their kids and they hope they strive to do great in everything they do. Kids are just like adults, they too can develop motivational brick walls ...
Views: 1563(2 votes) - Dealing With Child Abuse Past & Present - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Diane BabcockChild Abuse To know about a person's open wound on the outside is obvious. To treat it we apply a bandage and some TLC To know about a person's open wound on the inside may come from observing a person's demeanour which requires more study or by simply being told about it. To treat ...
Views: 3174 - Parenting: Children Are Real People - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Diane BabcockReal people Each child is a unique and real person that parents get to meet each day as they grow into themselves. They bring their own sense of self and personality to the world along with their own place on the timeline of history. They also take us into new and strong emotions with fears ...
Views: 1518 - Parenting: Getting Technical - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Diane BabcockGetting Technical Psychological Type was developed by Carl Jung to explain some of the apparently random differences in people's behaviour because of the different ways that people use their minds. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator© (MBTI) helps explain why different kinds of people: are ...
Views: 1535(1 vote) - Children's Fears - Different fears for different years - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Beatrice BrownAll small animals know fear and small children are no exception. Some of these fears may seem quite "off the beam" to parents, and some children's comfort habits may seem distinctly strange. Parents are never quite sure what is acceptable for well-adjusted offspring. In fact, it would appear ...
Views: 2700 - Stop the Show: Putting a Lid on Your Child’s Attention-seeking Behavior - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from James LehmanSome children think they’re the center of the universe, and behave as if everyone should revolve around them like the planets orbit the sun. From the 10-year-old “diva” who demands center stage at all times to the 17-year-old who takes out his frustrations on his family when his girlfriend ...
Views: 2348(3 votes) - 6 Ways to Guide Your Child's Moral Character - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Juliann SteinbeigleIn today’s technical world of computers and virtual reality where our children are socially interacting with video games, myspace, facebook and twitter real action takes a back seat to virtual action. If you are a parent it is important to create and enforce consequences that are real action ...
Views: 4183(3 votes) - About Child Protective Services - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2012 from C BowsterChild Protective and Preventive Services are offered to families by the Department of Social Services which is mandated by law to protect children from abuse or neglect within their families, in foster care, or by persons responsible for the child's welfare as defined by statute. Services are ...
Views: 2046(4 votes) - Bringing Home Baby! - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Elizabeth FadenBringing home a newborn to meet your toddler for the first time can be quite a juggling act. A new baby requires a great deal of attention and work. But when you already have a young child at home, it is difficult to keep them from feeling neglected. An expecting mother with a 20 month old ...
Views: 798(2 votes) - Tricks for Easy Travel With Toddlers - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Elizabeth FadenTraveling with toddlers can at best be draining, and a downright nightmare at its worst. We talked with a mom who travels extensively with her two year old toddler. Distraction Our mom’s(Erika) first tip was to distract the toddler as much as possible. Erika finds it best to travel at ...
Views: 808 - Why are there so many fat kids? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Beatrice BrownI can remember when there was only one “chubby” kid per class. Now one in three, by my informal survey and the government’s official tally, would be eligible for this form of verbal abuse. Actually, one child in ten is considered morbidly obese and the other two in ten just obese or ...
Views: 2985(1 vote) - What Are You Doing to Your Child? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Jan DeniseINSIDE RELATIONSHIPS WEEKLY COLUMN RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 4, 2009 What Are You Doing to Your Child? When you hold a newborn baby, you sense something God-like … I dare say, even if you're an atheist. A baby is untainted, sacred, perfect! It's important to hold that thought because ...
Views: 1387(3 votes) - Parenting - Handling biological factors and emotiionally charged atmospheres. - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Diane BabcockBiological Factors ADHD – If you have a high-energy problem child, have him/her tested for ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). If they have it, learn as much as you can about it and change the child's diet to exclude triggers like foods high in refined sugars (sucrose, dextrose), ...
Views: 1690(3 votes) - Parenting - Discipline, tough love, natural & logical consequences. - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Diane BabcockDiscipline Tough love is the best way to handle disruptive and/or destructive behaviour and following through is the key to instilling the message. Know the difference between natural and logical consequence and teach your child in it. A natural consequence is when a child is playing with ...
Views: 5457(4 votes) - Parenting - Teaching skills. - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Diane BabcockTeaching Skills No matter the age, consistency is the key to teaching good habits and hygiene with the parent being the most influential example. You will find that children will mimic their parents in practically everything and will reflect a lot more back when they become a young adult. ...
Views: 2082(5 votes) - Parenting - Deadbeat parents could be in the next room. - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Diane BabcockDeadbeat Parents This is someone who never grew up themselves and usually clings to their own parents too much or disassociates altogether. They are in fact mostly men, but women do it, too. On the other hand you can find a deadbeat parent right in the next room, leaving all of the child ...
Views: 1885(3 votes) - Parenting - Teach and learn with a child in the art of life. - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Diane BabcockTeach your child in the art of life and at the same time learn about who he/she is. Parenting begins the moment a child is born. Whether you are a little or a lot involved in raising the child, the guidelines are the same with consistency being the key to making it a part of the child's ...
Views: 1641(3 votes) - Childhood Stress - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Marta HatterCHILDHOOD STRESS There are many steps parents may take to reduce the stress children are experiencing in our culture. The following bullet-points represent areas of life that may be modified to increase the security and comfort in our children’s lives. * Provide a safe, secure, familiar, ...
Views: 779(2 votes) - Tips For Planning Great Baby Showers - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2009 from Chris SmithBaby showers are parties thrown for friends that are pregnant. This practice has significantly changed over the course of the years and has gradually become more and more elaborate and planned. Baby showers can make an expectant mother feel more secure in the fact that her friends are all ...
Views: 764(3 votes) - *** Why is My Child Misbehaving? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Toni SchuttaI know that as parents we’ve all wondered, “Why the heck is she behaving this way?” Or “Why on earth can’t he just behave?” I’d like to offer you some ideas today about common causes of a child’s misbehavior. I’ll also offer some pointers on how to address the misbehavior if you get a gut ...
Views: 4477(3 votes) - *** What’s Up With Your 8-11-Year-Old? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Toni SchuttaIf you’re the parent of an 8-to-11-year-old, perhaps you’ve noticed a surge in back talk, defiance and sensitivity. Simple requests may be met with intense outbursts. You may be asking, whatever happened to my amiable child who liked pleasing me? If so, you’re not alone! And your child is not ...
Views: 11943(4 votes) - *** Steps Parents Need to Take to Prevent Sexual Abuse - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Toni SchuttaHave you taught your child about “good touch/bad touch”? That’s a good place to start, but not enough to protect your child from possible sexual abuse, according to Libby Bergman, executive director of the Center for Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment. “Children need to know the difference ...
Views: 2295(2 votes) - *** Start the School Year Out Right with These Homework Tips - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Toni SchuttaKids these days have twice the amount of homework that we did. And when your kids have homework, you have homework, too. I’d like to take this opportunity to share tips from Irene Gutmann, an academic coach who works with teens and college students on achieving academic success. Also, I’d like ...
Views: 1494(2 votes) - *** Seven Steps for Holding Kids Accountable - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Toni SchuttaThe biggest change in kids, according to a teacher of 27 years, is that kids these days don’t take responsibility for their actions. Kids are quick to blame others and make excuses for mistakes rather than saying, “I messed up.” Unfortunately, parents are quick to provide excuses for their ...
Views: 6450(2 votes) - Save Money With Your Kids - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Toni SchuttaCutting back on expenses? Most families are. Asking children to share the burden of spending less is a reasonable choice to make. If you’ve lost your job and huge cuts need to be made, it’s reasonable to explain to children that the family will be making major cutbacks. The key is to ...
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