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- Have You Thought of Doing Dance Meditation with Your Child? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2007 from Dzagbe CudjoeTeaching children dance meditation is one of the latest therapies to come to prominence in the search for ways to help children cope in our evermore stressful world. Certain individuals in the Western World - usually in Holy Orders - have practised meditation for hundreds of years. However, it ...
Views: 1164 - Puppets Help Children to Reveal their Deepest Feelings - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2007 from Dzagbe CudjoePuppets really engage and delight children. Watching them is in itself a form of art therapy for the audience. In some parts of the world performances contain a moral message and are watched with deep reverence. A wonderful illustration of this is Indonesia.There puppets continue to be used to ...
Views: 1233 - Benefits of Sharing Grief with Your Child- 7 Ways to Share, 17 Benefits For All - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Dr. Jeanette RaymondIf the experience of grief is crushing and complex for adults, it is alarming and incomprehensible for children. When parents keep silent, children suffer a triple whammy. They suffer a bereavement, ¡§loose¡¨ a parent who has opted out by grieving alone, and are bereft of tools to come to terms ...
Views: 1358 - Our Children's Mood Swings - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2007 from dale brownBefore we talk about team building, we must have a fair idea of the word “Team”. Team is a collection of people, often from Mindfulness and Mood Swings: 7 Secrets For Successful Mood-Watching I consider myself a pro when it comes to watching mood swings. After all, I've had plenty of my own, and ...
Views: 1841 - Dance Can Be An Effective Tool in the Fight Against Childhood Obesity - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2007 from Dzagbe CudjoeChildhood obesity is already a very serious and disturbing problem in the United States of America and many parts of Europe where obesity in general is increasing.The problem looks set to spread to other parts of the world as their standard of living improves.A diet with a high fat, sugar and ...
Views: 1356 - Repairing Relationships In Schools - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2007 from Jay KrunszyinskyPublic schools do not utilize a system to help students define and evaluate acceptable behavior, so students do not have a way to develop and evaluate good and bad behavior. They are made aware when they break rules. Having rules without outlining positive behavioral expectations only reinforces ...
Views: 1199 - Protecting Your Children from Sex Offenders and Predators Online - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2007 from Leon EdwardUnfortunately, young children have been the prey of a good many mentally ill individuals in this world. Their pattern is to seek out children in friendship only to pounce upon them when the child lets down its guard in learning to trust the stranger. You must first accept that there is indeed a ...
Views: 967 - Protecting Your Children On-Line - by Teaching your children to use the Web isn't easy. The Web offers your child vast amounts of information. However, it doesn't offer you a way to determine your child's readiness for that information. For adults, it redefines many issues, forcing us to change our way of thinking. However, for ...
Views: 995(1 vote) - Is Your Child Safe From Sexual Abuse - by For many decades we have screamed, ranted, condemned, demanded and enacted legislation to punish perpetrators for sexual abuse of children to little avail. The news media and magazines have joined in the campaign to illuminate the problem after the damage is done. As a result of the media’s ...
Views: 988 - Strong Marriage Relationship Central to Positive Parenting - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2007 from savitha kannanThe qualities of the relationship between a husband and wife affect their children's competence in many ways. Some psychologists believe that a good marital relationship provides the primary physical as well as emotional support for parents. As a result, the relationship that exists between the ...
Views: 2100 - My Formula of Coping For Children, Teens and Parents - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2007 from YOGA KATYoung children and teenagers need tools; to cope with situations that they find themselves in, with their emotions, to learn how to interact, and to grow spiritually and emotionally. Here is my formula for coping skills for children and teens. Honesty: As much as possible try to speak ...
Views: 1201 - Empowering Your Children in the New Millennium - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2007 from Oreste DAversa,Empowering Your Children in the New Millennium Practical Tools for Children, Parents and Teachers By Oreste J. D’Aversa, Founder - The Institute of Practical Spirituality Introduction It is said that “it takes a village to raise a child” and how true that is even in this modern day and ...
Views: 1500 - The Trouble with Supernanny and the Problem with Naughty - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2007 from Michele RickittMy heart sinks when I see the “Supernanny “series listed in the TV guide. Her way of dealing with children’s behaviour isn’t helpful. I realise that this may come as a surprise to many people because what she does seems to work. What it actually does is create more problems that will surface ...
Views: 3873 - TIPS FOR MY KID - by “TO YOU”
· Believe in yourself
· Always be yourself
· Express yourself
· Never resign to be less
· Never stop thinking about tomorrow, Never!
“TO YOUR FAMILY”
· Teach them to believe in themselves as an individuals, then as a team
· Have a religion which settle basements on them and will ...
Views: 982 - Easy Ways to Improve Your Baby's Intelligence - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2007 from Dr. Melanie BeingessnerAfter a baby is born, her brain and her nervous system get to work learning about how her body works and the world that she live in. Despite the fact that a newborn sleeps quite a lot of her day, a baby's brain and nervous system are incredibly busy. If fact, from birth to 2½ years old, a ...
Views: 15710(1 vote) - Baby's First Shoes: How to Choose the Right Ones - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2007 from Peggy WellsThere is no clear consensus. Some parents buy shoes as soon as their baby pulls herself into a first tentative stand; others wait as long as possible, preferring not to constrict their children’s feet. “As a general rule, kids will need shoes when they are ready to start walking ...
Views: 1197 - Child Development - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Saeed ShahaniSupporting Parents: Supportive parenting plays an important role in the children's development of empathy, pro social behavior and emotional competence. The absence of supportive parenting may be related to the development of internal problems such as anxiety and depression. Supportive parents ...
Views: 1673 - Making the Grade - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Jo-Anne CutlerIn January, we say to ourselves, “This is the year! I’m going to be on top of things and be organized.” But by June we not only wonder where the first half of 2007 went, we may once again find ourselves rummaging through the picked over remnants of graduation and Father’s Day cards, trying to ...
Views: 1473 - Successful Parenting: 6 Secrets to Make Your Children Winners - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Preeti NarayanNothing compares with the joy of watching our children succeed. As a parent, you can experience more of such joy now. Here are 6 secrets to easily transform your children into successful and confident persons: 1. Increase your children’s self-esteem This is very important. Children who feel ...
Views: 1039 - Poisonous Chemicals In Skin Care Products - by Each and every day millions of Americans are unknowingly exposing themselves to dangerous, toxic chemicals. Some of these chemicals are absolutely, without a doubt known to be cancer causing. While other chemicals are not linked to cancer, they have been shown to contribute to hormonal ...
Views: 13841(1 vote) - Child Support Enforcement and Federal Criminal Law - by Divorce causes major issues with health insurance benefits. Many families have employer provided and/or paid for health insurance benefits that cover the entire family. It is not uncommon to see situations where the other spouse is a stay at home parent, with absolutely no access to health ...
Views: 984 - Children and Math Skills - by When my Mom came to visit she and Jason went shopping. On their return we were in the kitchen and Jason was in his room playing. She told me how while at the grocery store Jason had berated her on her grocery selections. He was upset that she wasn't paying attention to the unit price of the ...
Views: 782 - Juggling a Home Office and Kids - by Television gets a bad rap - and rightfully so sometimes. If parents don't monitor what their children watch, kids can be exposed to an endless stream of negative influences. However, quality programming can be entertaining and educating for a youngster - and helpful to a parent trying to make ...
Views: 840 - 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: 1099 - Brain Exercises Through the Brain Gym and Me Program Makes Learning a Pleasure - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2007 from Diana EnnenEvery child can learn. There are no problem learners, only problem learning programs and systems. With proper learning techniques, learning can a pleasure, even for those facing difficult learning challenges. If we teach to the way children learn best, through movement, play and language ...
Views: 3201 - Nice Rules for Your Family: Law of Attraction Style! - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2007 from Loren MeierLet’s talk about rules this month, rules with a positive twist, Law of Attraction style. The Law of Attraction is a law of the universe. Like the Law of Gravity and “Don’t wear white after Labor Day”. The Law of Attraction states that like attracts like. Negative thoughts attract more ...
Views: 2800(1 vote) - How to Build Memories - by How to Build Memories
Children grow so fast - build some childhood memories while they're still children!
Some time ago we visited some friends who had four children. We hadn't seen them for a while and as they showed us in, they apologised for the well-worn furniture. "We've been building ...
Views: 978 - Foods For A Baby With Diarrhea - by Submitted on May 26, 2007 from Christine AlburyOnce your doctor has discovered and dealt with the cause of your baby's diarrhea, there are certain foods you can offer that may help "bind" your baby as his delicate intestines recover - and some other foods that you should definitely avoid! Remember - You should always discuss any episodes ...
Views: 2182 - Causes Of Autism And Their Theories - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Sandra Kim LeongCauses of autism remain the subject of debate until today. There are various theories as to how autism came about. Some of the controversy also center on whether or not there has been a marked rise in the cases of autism in the past 10 years. Genetic Causes Of Autism Some studies suggest ...
Views: 1309 - More Effective Communication with Children - Part 1 - by Submitted on May 22, 2007 from Robert NajemyToday we are experiencing an ever-growing communication gap between parents, teachers and the children whom they are responsible for. Only through honest and sincere communication can we help our children to become honest, healthy and happy individuals. Some of the basic concepts of ...
Views: 889 - What Is Autism Disorder Spectrum - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Sandra Kim LeongYou may be wondering if there is a difference between the terms “autism” and “autism spectrum disorder”. Well, the term “autism” describes any one of the 5 different types of pervasive developmental disorders. These pervasive developmental disorders make up the autism disorder spectrum. ...
Views: 3647 - Finding Out What Autism Is And Dispelling The Myths - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Sandra Kim LeongIf you have just found out that your child is autistic, you may find it a challenge to have to deal with the diverse information that is floating around surrounding this condition. Your first understanding of what autism is may have come from watching the movie Rain Man. Although the movie shed ...
Views: 800 - KIDS IN CYBERSPACE A Guide for Parents and Teachers - by Introduction
The Internet is a wonderful tool for communications, education or leisure. It is a library with an incredible 100 million books on every topic known, easily accessible for research and study . It gives you the ability to chat in real time to anyone, anywhere across the world. Its ...
Views: 1649 - Parent-Child Internet Agreement - by The Kid's Agreement
I, ________________________________________ agree to the following rules for using the internet:
1) I will not hide things that I am doing online from my parents.
2) I will never give out my full name, my home address or telephone number, or my school name, to anyone ...
Views: 933 - Crush Sites - Something else to prepare your teens for - by "Someone has a crush on you"
Have you or your teens ever received an email that begins like that? Hugely popular with teens, these emails are from websites that are known as "Crush sites".
Presenting themselves as websites about dating, Crush sites are basically services that collect email ...
Views: 7680(1 vote) - Water Safety Tips - by The Summer vacation is a great time for swimming for kids. Keep it fun by considering the following water safety advice from SafetyEd International
SWIMMING POOLS
Never allow children to be alone around swimming pools. This also means you should not be chatting on the phone or reading a book ...
Views: 890 - Parenting 101: How Can Traditional Games Benefit Your Child? - by Submitted on May 20, 2007 from Michael RayelFor the past few years, I’ve talked to parents complaining about their kids and their online or computer habits. “They spend too much time playing online games. No time for homework,” reports a single mom. “When my child loses a game, he yells at me,” adds a ...
Views: 11677 - Don’t Let Fear of Terrorism Shut Down Your Child’s Emotions - by In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks last fall, talk of terrorism is still perpetual in the media and possibly in your children’s minds. If they show signs of shutting down emotionally because it, they need your help before sad or depressed behavior becomes a way of life.
Look for ...
Views: 883 - The Symptoms, Behaviors and Problems Associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders - by Submitted on May 07, 2007 from Connie LimonAutism spectrum disorders are common in the pediatric population, however not as well known about as other conditions such as diabetes, spinal bifida, or Down syndrome. A recent study of a U.S. metropolitan area show that 3.4 of every 1,000 children 3-10 years old had autism; the results of ...
Views: 3293 - Are You Balancing Or Juggling? - by Balance is more then a juggling act. It means being in control and feeling comfortable with your choices.
Many people try to juggle their family, friends, leisure, work, relationships & health. Trying to juggle however is a stress in itself. Balance is a much better choice.
In search for ...
Views: 767 - You can't divorce your kids - by Have you been divorced in the past, just recently or just about to go ahead with it? Was it your own decision and choice or his/hers against your own wish? Whichever the case, it is possible to divorce your spouse. It may be hurtful, stressful, difficult or even quite relieving but it is ...
Views: 993 - YOU CAN'T DIVORCE YOUR KIDS - by Have you been divorced in the past, just recently or just about to go ahead with it? Was it your own decision and choice or his/hers against your own wish? Whichever the case, it is possible to divorce your spouse. It may be hurtful, stressful, difficult or even quite relieving but it is ...
Views: 765 - Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorders - by Submitted on May 05, 2007 from Connie LimonAn early diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder is important so that earlier needed interventions can begin, however, there are still many concerns about “labeling” a young child with autism spectrum disorder. There is a lot of evidence that indicates intensive early intervention in optimal ...
Views: 1983 - Ten Ways to Raise Children to Use Drugs - by 1.Obey their demands. Give in to their tantrums. Deny them nothing. If they want it, indulge them. Make sure they know you will always be there to get them out of trouble. If they break a toy or wreck a car, replace it.
2.Overlook, defend, or rescue them from the consequences of their negative ...
Views: 1581 - The Park - A short story about self-image - by The other day I was reflecting on life’s journey. In my youth I had looked at life as a straight path. My goal was always clear in my mind as to my spiritual direction. Then, as the saying goes, “life happened? Now, in my forties, I sense that life is more like a maze than a straight path. ...
Views: 4178 - The new education - by In seeking insights into the direction which education in the new age might take it will prove useful to establish the basic purpose which education serves and so throw light on the inadequacies of present educational approaches. Firstly, it must be understood for whom education exists and the ...
Views: 881 - Our Children's Needs - Part 1 - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Robert NajemyA human being is pretty much formed and programmed in his or her concepts about himself or herself and the surrounding world by the age of eight. Most of the work, which is done today by psychologists and psychiatrists, is to solve the problems and fill the gaps left by the experiences of those ...
Views: 813 - 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: 1099 - the Key to super success in life! - by Like most discoveries of this type, its origin was rooted with a need to find a solution to a real life problem. As a father of young children that showed no interest or aptitude in science or to follow my profession (I was a University physics demonstrator). I began a quest to discover what my ...
Views: 1181 - Educational And Developmental Value Of Building Blocks - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2007 from Marina NeimanWhen your children are tiny, some of the first toys they learn to play with are building blocks. They come in all shapes and sizes and in as many colors as you can think of! When picking out blocks for toys, there are lots of things to consider. One of the most important details to think about ...
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