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- Nutrition for Preschoolers: Even Picky Eaters Need It - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2008 from tamil selvi aldragenAs a parent, you want what's best for your child right? And you know that you need to give good nutrition to your preschooler right? But, if sitting down to dinner is more of a heated argument than you like, or if you find yourself chasing her around the balcony, you may need to make some ...
Views: 2741(1 vote) - ***Seven Attention Deficit Hints for College Success - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2008 from Scott Wardell1. Choose your teachers carefully: When ever possible, get the "inside scoop" on the teachers that are helpful and enjoy assisting all students. Speak with students who have been on the college campus for at least two years. Speak and strive to obtain information from the career and tutor ...
Views: 1573 - ***Seven Discipline Tips For Successful Parenting - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2008 from Scott Wardell1. Stop inappropriate behaviors with a firm ‘no' while looking your child in the eyes. 2. Physically move your child when he is misbehaving, especially if he didn't respond to your firm ‘no.' 3. Use extinction to remove attention from undesirable actions. As long as your child ...
Views: 1735 - ***My Child Is A Picky Eater - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2008 from Scott WardellPicky Eater Tips For Parents To Chew On • Relax. Learn to pick your battles when it come to feeding your child. If your child is willing to eat some vegetables, then don't fight to get him or her to eat all the varieties that you enjoy. • Stay calm and you child, over a period ...
Views: 1707 - ***How To Reduce Math Test Anxiety - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2008 from Scott WardellMath Test Anxiety Formula Acknowledge the student's anxiety. It's important for the parent and math teacher to recognize and acknowledge that that test anxiety is for real. Sharing words like: " I know you are feeling anxious or afraid to take the math test, but I will be here to help you do ...
Views: 2303 - ***10 Positive Parenting Thoughts For The Year 2009 - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2008 from Scott WardellThis article covers 10 positive parenting thoughts for the coming new year, 2009. Read on to learn more about how you can become a more complete and loving parents in 2009. · Involve your children in the things that concern them. 1. Children should not just be observing things like ...
Views: 1723 - Developing a child's imagination through visualisation - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2008 from marneta viegasChildren have wonderful imaginations. Help your child develop his imagination even more with creative visualisations. Here are some tips to help build their imagination even more. 1 Ask the child to sit or lie comfortably and imagine something that they know. Maybe it is their friend or ...
Views: 2050 - Child Stress - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2008 from marneta viegasIn this fast paced world, children are increasingly showing signs of suffering from stress. School tests, falling out with friends, arguments between parents, feeling overwhelmed by homework and being bullied or teased can all put great stress on your child as he learns how to deal with the ...
Views: 960 - Free Coloring Pages For Children - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2008 from Michelle PatelleKids' coloring pages printed from net have become an alternative to coloring books purchased in the store. Parents have a excellent resource in the internet for free printables and coloring pages for their kids. Coloring pages and activity sheets of all types are free of cost for anyone with a ...
Views: 4536 - Advice for Teachers: How to Discipline Without Stress, Punishment or Rewards - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2008 from Dr. Marvin MarshallYoung people today come to school with a different orientation than past generations. Traditional student disciplining approaches are no longer successful for far too many young people. For example, a parent related the following to me after a discussion of how society and youth have changed in ...
Views: 1593(4 votes) - How Children Learn Bad Behavior - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2008 from Nick KaplanWe can pass our bad behavior onto our children. How many times have you heard a parent routinely use the F word in front of very young children? Make statements like "I had to cuss them out". Our children watch the way we interact with other people and then they copy that behavior. It should ...
Views: 5414 - Capitalizing On Wall-E - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2008 from Cherry PuaWhether it’s the adorable trash-compacting Wall-E or the subtle messages, everyone is wild over Pixar’s brand new animation offering Wall-E. So you take the kids to the movies and they’re going “Wall-E” every waking second. How do you capitalize on it? Here’s a list of issues at the heart of ...
Views: 1093 - Television And Wordless Picture Books - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2008 from Cherry PuaA picture book should be some place on the reading list of every class at every grade level. In sharing an occasional picture book, you would have given teens a chance at what they missed in primary years. Reading picture books as adults brings a perspective that was missing earlier when they ...
Views: 1505 - Help Your Kid At School And Support The Teacher - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2008 from Todd HicksAre your kids doing poorly with their academic studies? Do you remember much about your classroom experiences? It is tough to be a student and teacher. As a parent, you know all students need adequate parental support but teachers also need support from the parents; furthermore, you can help ...
Views: 1027 - Developing School Children's Essay Writing Ability - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2008 from Lalaine JacobsIt is ironic that unlike college students, school children do not develop fear of essay writing. Often, they got enthusiastic over activities like this. Since this stage provides children with interest to explore everything, parents must learn to teach essay writing to their children in the most ...
Views: 4069 - Making Reading Fun For Kids: Six Tips - by Inspiring your child to read is one of the most important things that you can do as a parent. With a love of reading, your child will have a critical tool for success.
Here are six tips to help get your children to tune out the television and tune into books.
1. Really explore their ...
Views: 973 - 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: 1114 - TV Is Here To Stay - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2008 from Cherry PuaHere’s today’s reality A study by Dorothy Singer, Jerome Singer and Diana Zuckerman in 1989 revealed that more than 99% of American families owned at least one television set. Many families owned two or three, and 68.8% of homes owned a videotape recorder. TV is already here to stay. We ...
Views: 806 - ***Developing Mental Toughness: 5 Steps To Help Your Athlete Build Greater Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2008 from Scott WardellPart of becoming a successful athlete is to recognize what it takes to develop confidence and trust in your self to become a top athlete. Athletes that make it to the state tournament in their sport do so because they feel confident- most of the time. Confidence is a personal attribute that is ...
Views: 9728 - Oppositional Defiant Disorder - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2008 from Stacey BrownChildren with ODD seem angry a lot. They blame others for their mikstakes, act in negative or hostile ways and they frequently and deliberately disobey the rules and requests of adults. They argue with adults and seem resentful. These children are touchy and easily annoyed and will make ...
Views: 2937 - The Best Way To Help Your Speech Delayed Child - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2008 from Kate WelderThe most helpful thing you can do at home for your speech delayed child is to make them feel as good as possible about their speech and themselves. Accept whatever you child says and if it is right, you can praise him. If it is wrong, do not continually ask him to correct it. If you ...
Views: 1865(2 votes) - The Hunt For Green Apples - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2008 from Toby MarshallImagine a giant fruit and veg market supplying a major city. One that works really badly. Totally sucks. This market only opens at night and there are no lights to guide the thousands trying to find what they need. It has many hundreds of separate halls, each selling only a few things – ...
Views: 779 - Appliances For Your Child’s Fancy - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from Nathan MathewChildren deserve pampering more than others and many products have come up to assure that they are treated like the angels that they are. Marriage is an institution and a child is its honorable reward. Across the globe, parent’s wait with keen anticipation, the growth and initial development of ...
Views: 783 - Reading: Gateway To Realizing Grand Dreams and Meeting Great People - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2008 from Cherry PuaA single book at the right time can change our views dramatically, give a quantum boost to our knowledge, help us construct a whole new outlook on the world and our life. -Steve Leveen It is clear that our reading skills and passion can help us read as many good books as we want. But isn’t ...
Views: 842 - Getting Started With Speech Therapy - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2008 from Kate WelderYour child is not speaking as much as his same aged peers. You suspect something is wrong. Here is how to get help. To begin with you need to see a speech therapist to get an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan. You will need a referral from your child’s pediatrician for insurance to ...
Views: 1400(2 votes) - Help – My Child Has Just Been Diagnosed With Verbal Apraxia - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2008 from Kate WelderYou know your child’s speech has not been developing normally. After taking him to his physician, you were referred to see a Speech and Language Pathologist. They have now labeled your child as apraxic. For some that may seem like a big relief, you finally know what’s wrong and it’s not ...
Views: 2439(2 votes) - 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: 1186 - Tummy Time - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2008 from Rae PicaOur parents didn’t have to think about “tummy time” for us. They often placed us to sleep on our tummies. As babies, we hung around in our playpens both faceup and facedown. And it was not at all unusual for us to be lying on our tummies on the living room carpet or the ...
Views: 1685 - 7 Reasons Why Kids Need Recess - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2008 from Rae PicaFour times in the past month, I’ve heard from parents or teachers who are upset by school policies that allow teachers or administrators to withhold recess as a form of punishment. The children’s infractions range from tardiness to failure to complete homework to acting out in class ...
Views: 20319 - Myths And Facts From Real-Life CSIs - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2008 from Kelli SmithYou've seen the actors on CSI: Miami use high-tech gadgets to solve crime. Now, meet the real-life experts of Miami criminal justice. "Television certainly makes things very simple," Dr. Joanne Leoni tells South Florida Times, "solving a crime just by collecting a bit of evidence. There is much ...
Views: 1253 - Maintaing Relationships...Children And Incarerated Parents - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2008 from MJ LaDukeThanks to our advancing technology, white collar crime is on the rise, but there are those who prefer the simplicity of mere forgery! Yes, one Michigan man was so ingenious, he physically taped a signature on documents and embezzled almost $500,000! He thought he almost got away with it, but ...
Views: 2052 - Parental Leadership and Guidance: what is your preferred style? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Jeni HooperEvery parent wants the best for their child. How we lead and guide our children throughout their childhood is a blend of instinct, experience and planning. We often struggle to describe how we do what we do. However, as a parent you are likely to have a signature style that guides your ...
Views: 1461 - A GOOD NIGHTS SLEEP PREPARES KIDS FOR SCHOOL - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2008 from Patti TeelIt’s back to school time and as usual, parents will be helping their kids prepare by shopping for new clothes and school supplies. But there are other preparations that are much more important. By improving our children’s sleep hygiene and by teaching them to relax themselves to ...
Views: 704 - Child Development Toys - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2008 from Daniel DwaseParents interested in encouraging the positive development of their child’s cognitive, physical, or social skills can make sure their child has access to child development toys that not only provides a child with entertainment but also encourages their healthy development. Child ...
Views: 3413 - Five Ways To Help Your Child Resist Peer Pressure - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Jeni HooperWanting to be popular and accepted by others is a need that goes deep; it may be hard wired as part of our evolutionary survival strategy. We automatically seek out a safe space and a social group where we feel relaxed and accepted. Children are more vulnerable than adults and their need for ...
Views: 2319 - Five Valuable Life Skills Children Learn From Their Friends. - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Jeni HooperDespite the common myths about friendship, children don't need to have lots of friends to feel secure and content. What most children want are one or two close friends and a wider circle of occasional playmates. So what do children learn from their friendships and how does this help them to ...
Views: 2475 - Victims And Victimizers: Reducing The Rampage - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Robert RingerI ended our last installment by asking why young, deranged mass murderers believe that their only option is to kill others. We can't hope to reduce the rampage of mass slayings in our schools unless we try to understand the root cause or causes of this phenomenon. And that requires us to be ...
Views: 1213 - No Other Option? School Shootings: Common Elements - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Robert RingerI ended the last installment of this ongoing series by asking you to ponder a question: Was Virginia Tech shooter Seung-Hui Cho evil, or was it just his actions that were evil? One thing that might be helpful in answering this question is to take a look at a small sampling of other youngsters ...
Views: 1009 - The Great Copout: "Evil" - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Robert RingerI caught about ten minutes of "CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute" on CNN the other night, and found it to be more than just a bit interesting. I happened to tune in when some woman (no clue as to who she was) was presenting an award to Zach Petkewicz, a Virginia Tech student credited with saving ...
Views: 765 - A Soul Without Purpose: An Undisputed Truth - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Robert RingerIn April 2006, I said that from what I had seen and heard, it was clear to me that the media had no clue as to the underlying cause or causes of the Virginia Tech massacre. It was then, and is now, an undisputed truth. I also promised that I would weigh in with my views on this tragedy of ...
Views: 817 - Let The Discussion Begin ... School Violence - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Robert RingerNow that a considerable amount of time has passed since Seung-Hui Cho's bloody assault at Virginia Tech in April 2007, perhaps emotions have cooled off enough to make rational discourse possible. From Columbine to Virginia Tech, from the Holocaust to 9/11, from Saddam's gassing of the Kurds to ...
Views: 808 - Life Beyond Divorce: Creating The Best Life For Your Children. - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Jeni Hooper• Has your life has taken an unexpected turn because of separation or divorce? • Are you unsure what to expect from the future? • Are you feeling drained? • Are your children irritable or having mood swings? • Is communication in the family not as good as it used to be? • Do you want to ...
Views: 1409 - Seeing The World Through Your Child’s Eyes: What It Is Like To Be A One Year Old - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Jeni HooperHave you a one year old at home? Do you wonder if your older children can understand the little one’s needs? Here are some ideas of what it might be like to be that age again so you can enter a one year olds world and see it through their eyes. Now that I am one year old I can do so much ...
Views: 1802 - The Keys To Effective Discipline - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2008 from Nicholas TanDisciplining a child is one of the most important, yet difficult, roles of being a parent. Effective discipline teaches a child to be self-disciplined later in life. It helps your child grow up to be happy and well-adjusted. Effective and positive discipline teaches and guides children, and ...
Views: 1077 - Take Good Care Of My Baby! - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from Deb Landry10 Do¡¯s and Don¡¯ts for Selecting a Quality Childcare Center Helpful tips for choosing a daycare center or afterschool program From infant care to afterschool programs, it is never too early to start looking for the perfect place for your child to learn, grow and play. Here are some tips to ...
Views: 702 - How Infant Massage Can Help Form A Bond That Lasts a Lifetime - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Jennifer BernardoTouch is essential for the healthy growth and development of every baby. It has been shown that skin-to-skin contact has a measurable effect on brain development in the first year of life. While some people may fear that frequent holding and touching may spoil the child, this will not happen ...
Views: 1631 - Kids, Teachers And School - Solving The Problems - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2008 from Audrey & Dick FrederickSummer is almost over and school will be starting soon in most places around the United States. Due to the current changes in our economic structure here in the U.S., many of us have had to relocate due to company transfers or loss of a job. Changes are very hard on children when they have to ...
Views: 1206 - 10 Tips for Kindergarten Preparation - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2008 from Jody Johnston PawelThe new world of school brings many changes. Even for children who have been in child care or preschool, starting kindergarten will be a new world that is quite different from what they've experienced. The school's rules might be different from your rules, so children must learn flexibility. ...
Views: 1338 - 10 Ways to Get Back Into The School Routine - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2008 from Jody Johnston PawelCome on, admit it. You intended to keep a schedule this summer, but when the kids slept in you liked the extra quiet time. Then the daylight lasted so long it was often later than you realized when the kids finally hit the sack. Not living by the clock was a refreshing change of pace, but school ...
Views: 1057 - Halting Homework Hassles - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2008 from Jody Johnston PawelHomework is a child’s responsibility, so we need to be careful how much we help. We want to be aware of what our children are doing and be involved in helpful ways, but not help too much. Avoid the word "we" — it implies that homework is our responsibility. Say, "When are you going ...
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