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- Our Children's Future - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Shelley StileWe worry about our kids: their well-being and happy future are our main concerns in life. We long for them to be content and successful at whatever they choose to do. We hope that we’ll be able to provide them with the same kind of help that many of us have received from our own parents. ...
Views: 1014 - CHILDHOOD MENTAL DISORDERS-REPETITIVE BEHAVIORS THAT USUALLY INVOLVE MOVEMENT - by The group of mental disorders discussed here have behavioral characteristics that were once thought to be very different from one another but are now considered similar because of their repetitious nature that usually involves movement.
Tic Disorder should be included in this group and has ...
Views: 1014 - Enuresis - by Enuresis is a term used for a child that soils his/her clothing or bed linens with urine after most other children, the same developmental age, have ceased to do so.
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) regards five years of age, or the developmental equivalent, ...
Views: 2378 - Adjustment Disorder - by Frequently overlooked in evaluating children for a behavior problem is a common condition termed Adjustment Disorder. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV). The essential feature is the development of clinically significant emotional or ...
Views: 2597 - TURN PERSONAL STRUGGLES INTO BOOKS FOR CHILDREN - by Suppose you've just gone through a divorce and lost custody of your kids. Or a loved one has recently died of cancer. Or you struggled in school as a child because you have dyslexia.
Many writers turn difficult periods in their lives into books for children, hoping to help young readers ...
Views: 838 - The Top Ten Tips on Disciplining Your Toddler - by How can I support my toddler's spontanaeity while supporting his need to learn to behave in ways that will help him to get along well in relationships and at school? How can I discipline my toddler without causing him to feel shame?
1. Learn to say "no" in a firm, peaceful way that carries ...
Views: 985 - The Top Ten Tips for Keeping Your Toddler Safe - by Parents always say, "I just looked away for a minute" when serious accidents happen to their toddlers. Safety First!
1. Be watchful of balloons. Many parents do not realize that when a toddler swallows a balloon, it will probably be difficult to do the Heimlich maneuver to clear the child's ...
Views: 774 - Fun Pretend Play Kitchen Toys for Your Little Chef! - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2007 from Marina NeimanAnyone with a toddler or a preschooler knows how much they like to be under your feet, watching your every move while you’re in the kitchen cooking. Watching you prepare food and move around your kitchen is probably one of the most fascinating things to children. A wooden spoon and soup pot ...
Views: 1928 - That Fateful Day - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2007 from Susan Lynn PerryThat Fateful Day By Susan Lynn Perry "Honey," my husband said breathlessly, "I've just landed in Dallas and I've got to catch the van to the hotel." He paused, panting. "I know it's late, but I'm going to call you as soon as I get to the hotel. I've got something really exciting to tell ...
Views: 1564 - KIDS (Rules & Consequences) - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2007 from Wayne MisnerKIDS (Rules & Consequences) The combinations of the mixed family unit come in many varieties: her kid(s), his kid(s), and their kid(s) together. The ages of the kids and the stages they are going though also create ...
Views: 1320 - 5 Simple Ways to Reduce Stress in Your Child - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2007 from michael atmaIs your child stressed out? Some people think only adults experience stress, but it affects our children too. Here's how to help your child manage their emotions. We often view our kids as happy-go-lucky beings without a care. But children can also experience stress. Not only do they get ...
Views: 892 - Attention Deficit Disorders and Related Problems in Children: A Spiritual View - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2007 from Julie RedstoneThe phenomenon of limited or impaired attention span, of difficult or aggressive behavior, of problems with peers or of making friends, of body level agitation which leads to nervous gestures or an inability to sit still for more than a minute – all of these can be symptoms not of a medical or ...
Views: 904 - Children and Stress - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2007 from John StyffeChildren and Stress Many of you who decided to read this article might have done so because you were wondering, “How can children have stress? All they have to do is go to school, play, eat and sleep”. John Styffe reveals that he felt the same way until he started working with children to ...
Views: 872 - Grooming Our Kids for Failure. - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2007 from Craig HarperRecently on a current affairs television program here in Melbourne there was a story exploring the concept of children not receiving 'traditional' school report cards and not being graded (marked) on their school work at all. The key message of the program was that evaluating our kids and ...
Views: 922 - But Mom! I Hate School! - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan HaynerAll of you have had your children say this to you at one time or another, no matter what type of schooling they have had. What is the child REALLY trying to tell you? Do they hate school? Do they hate learning? Is it too hard for them? Is it boring? Watching your child ...
Views: 1523 - Parenting and the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2007 from Barbara DesmaraisOur lives are a direct reflection of what we put our attention on. Do you constantly talk about how badly your kids are behaving and talk to them about their bad behavior? Do you talk about how much debt you have and dwell on it and dwell on it? Do you tell your partner that he/she ...
Views: 1270 - How To Build A Highly-Targeted Opt-In List - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2007 from Dencho DenchevAre you successful with your Internet business? Better yet, do you think you are successful with your online business? When most online entrepreneurs are asked with these questions, they often brush it off. This is because most of them, who have not yet realize the right way to succeed in ...
Views: 797 - My Child is Odd - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2006 from Gary DirenfeldMy Child is Odd The child may act the class clown. The child may prefer to hang out with the adults. The child likely uses phrases, innuendo, jokes or sarcasm heard from others, but uses them inappropriately, at the wrong time, with the wrong persons. The child has a poor sense of boundaries, ...
Views: 1036 - HOW TO AVOID POWER-STRUGGLES WITH YOUR CHILDREN - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2006 from James KrehbielInevitably, sometime within your parenting career, you will face a power-struggle with your child. If you don’t, you may be too intimidating, your child may be rather compliant, or you have mastered the art of managing conflict. Power-struggles occur due to a variety of factors, but invariably ...
Views: 3111 - Is Your Water Safe for Your Children to Drink? - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2006 from Ann HessionNo one would argue that clean, healthy water is essential for the health of children. It is important to understand, however, that contaminants in drinking water have a far greater impact on the health of children than they do on adults. And it is even more important to understand that most ...
Views: 787 - Dyslexia: How to Recognize Dyslexia in Children - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2006 from Susan du PlessisThe term "dyslexia" was introduced in 1884 by the German ophthalmologist, R. Berlin. He coined it from the Greek words "dys" meaning ill or difficult and "lexis" meaning word, and used it to describe a specific disturbance of reading in the absence of pathological conditions in the visual ...
Views: 1952 - Help Teens Get the Sleep they Need - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2006 from Elizabeth YarnellTeenagers are one of the most sleep deprived segments of the population. Most teens require at least nine hours of sleep but get much, much less. It's a time when school, homework, community service, extracurricular activities, active social lives and part-time jobs keep them busy from early ...
Views: 914 - Children On Ritalin Is That the Answer? - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2006 from Robert JonesDo you have a preschool-aged (or older) child who has ADHD or ADD? Many times, parents are encouraged to medicate their children to help alleviate the symptoms that can be causing them to have problems both at school and at home. If this is something you’ve been dealing with for a while, you ...
Views: 871 - Pain in the Back: Your Child’s Backpack May Not Be the Cause - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2006 from Elizabeth YarnellBack pain is pervasive throughout the adult population. It is one of the most common reasons to visit a doctor. Young children are suffering from back pain much earlier than previously reported, and the use of overweight backpacks is a major contributing factor. In addition to overloaded ...
Views: 970 - Compliment Your Child - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2006 from Judy WrightDo you know how to compliment your child? Strangely enough, many parents don’t. If you only heard criticism growing up, you may need to learn the words and actions in order to build the self esteem and character of your child. Combine the compliment with a smile or hug Verbal language is ...
Views: 5837(2 votes) - Daughters of the Revolution - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2006 from Yolanda CardenAmerican girls today are the daughters of the revolution -- the first generation that is reaping the full benefits of the women's movement. Their mothers and grandmothers fought and won the battles that produced the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, giving women the right to vote. They ...
Views: 1250 - Three Short Love Poems - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2006 from Randall UlbrichtHere is a compilation of three short love poems written by twelve-year-old Emily. The first is a short poem about how Emily loves her teachers. During the school year, her literature class was given an assignment to write a letter to a departing teacher. Emily asked if she could write a poem ...
Views: 2536 - Am I Fat? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2006 from Gary DirenfeldAm I Fat? Most husbands would agree that to hear that question from their wife is akin to being asked to boil oneself in oil. However, what about when a child asks or needs to be informed? As recently reported (July 2006), the American Medical Association and the Center for Disease Control ...
Views: 939 - Bully Busting - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2006 from Yolanda Carden"He that respects himself is safe from others, he wears a coat of armor that none can pierce." --Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Bullies are, without a doubt, the bane of the social world of childhood. Alas, they're everywhere, and not always where you would expect. They may be the stereotypical ...
Views: 2548 - Worry Now, Cry Later - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2006 from Jennifer LoudenI remember when my daughter finished 3rd grade a few years ago. I cried. A couple days later, she pulled out two boxes of old photos, searching for ones she could paste in her journal. I came home from yoga and stood in the kitchen, eating a rice cake with almond butter, looking at photos with ...
Views: 1105 - How to Get Your Child to Think for Themselves - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2006 from Jill BrennanDo you find that you are continually telling your children what to do? Brush your teeth, put your plate away, make your bed, don’t forget your hat, put on your shoes…sometimes the list feels endless. I don’t know what it is about putting on shoes but I used to have battles with both my ...
Views: 5267 - Breastfeeding-Friendly Recipes Calm A Fussy Baby - by Submitted on May 31, 2006 from Dr. Melanie BeingessnerFussy, crying, colicky babies are usually distressed because they arereacting to foods that their mothers are eating! Indeed, everything abreastfeeding mother eats or drinks ends up in her breastmilk and smallparticles of foods in the breastmilk itself can cause a baby pain anddiscomfort. ...
Views: 1675 - Let Them Have Their Temper Tantrums!! - by Submitted on May 17, 2006 from Linda MiloChildren between the ages of one and seven are open to emotional hurts. Temper tantrums are a way a young child expresses his frustration over a situation or a person. When your child feels thwarted, he feels many mixed emotions. Usually temper tantrums are brought about by stress. This ...
Views: 1149 - Newborn Baby Sleep Solutions - Tips and Wisdom - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2006 from Marvin PerryAs a new mother or father, one of your priorities should be to develop good sleeping habits for your newborn baby. It is important for your baby to learn how to sleep on his or her own. The transition from sleeping with parents to sleeping on their own can be demanding and take some time. Of ...
Views: 1475 - Potty Training: Are You Ready to Go Public? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2006 from Jill BrennanYou’ve done a lot of the hard work and potty training is now going well. To get things running smoothly you’ve been staying home and it’s been working. You’ve got a good system happening between the two of you and there have been relatively few accidents in recent days. You’re even starting ...
Views: 1120 - Breastfeeding Is About More Than Food - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2006 from Dr. Melanie BeingessnerBreastfeeding Is More Than Just Food While the breastfeeding process exists to nourish a newborn and to provide everything that it needs to grow, breastfeeding is much more than food for a baby. The entire breastfeeding process provides significant benefits for both the baby and the ...
Views: 1292 - Dealing with the "Finicky Eater" Child - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2006 from Jennifer SowleSomebody has created a monster. Or maybe it's more accurate to say a generation of monsters. Why are our children such finicky eaters? And, more importantly, what can we do about it? I don't mean a child who has firm preferences for certain foods. I'm talking about the child who is choosing ...
Views: 1034 - The Magical Beliefs of Childhood - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2006 from James KrehbielAs children, we think we have the magical powers to change all that is wrong with our world. We need to believe that we can control problems in order to survive emotionally. For example, we may have parents who are not emotionally healthy. They may lack the capacity to be nurturing, supportive ...
Views: 1200 - Learning To Breastfeed Can Be Such A Vulnerable Time - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2006 from Dr. Melanie BeingessnerLearning to Breastfeed Can Be Such A Vulnerable Time Learning to breastfeed can be a difficult and frustrating timefor first-time mothers and their babies. Under the bestcircumstances, most of us have patience and determination tolearn a new skill. However, after the physically ...
Views: 1222 - The Most Effective Disciplining Technique For Children - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2006 from Neil FellowesWould you like to know about a method of parenting that increases co-operation of your children to 80%, enabling you to spend more time enjoying your children rather than being fed-up with their behaviour. When it comes to discipline most parents think of: chastisement, grounding or withdrawal ...
Views: 1171 - Parenting Tip - How to Use Your Children to Get Things Done - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2006 from Terje EllingsenIf you have children over the age of eight or nine years old, here is a parenting tip on how you can get things done quicker and easier with the help of your kids. It will cut your chores in half and give your children the opportunity to learn how to participate in the “daily shuffle” of ...
Views: 833 - Got Kids with Anger Problems? Here's Temper Tune-Up Techniques to Turn Down the Heat Today - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2006 from Ruth WellsThe Live Expert Help area at our web site (http://www.youthchg.com) is being inundated with requests for aid for just a single problem area. Frankly, we are very concerned to be getting so many requests for help with students who are verbally abusing, defying or hitting their ...
Views: 2580 - Sibling Rivalry - Lose the Fighting, Not the Love - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2006 from Lori RadunAre you tired of listening to your children bicker? Do you long for them to get along and love each other? Sibling rivalry can be exasperating, often interfering with our ability to enjoy our children. It may be helpful to know though that sibling rivalry has been going on forever. Some ...
Views: 1206 - Assessing and Managing School-Age Children with Behavioral Problems - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2006 from Gary DirenfeldAssessing and Managing School-Age Children with Behavioral Problems Your child is about 7 years old. The teacher reports problems listening in class, sitting still and getting into conflict with peers. First thought always seems to be ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). But what if ...
Views: 1413 - How to Recognize a Child's Questions: Tips for Parents in Identifying Central Auditory Processing Disorder - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2005 from ann smithHow to Recognize a Child’s Questions Tips for Parents: Identifying Central Auditory Processing Disorder “For the first time in my life I know what I what to say, but I don’t know how to say it, “said Leah, my 11 year-old daughter. She was dressed in her favorite purple shirt as we sat on her ...
Views: 1209 - How to Help Teenagers Cope with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2005 from Sophie LeeMany irritable bowel syndrome sufferers first develop symptoms of IBS during their teenage years. Symptoms like stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation and bloating are difficult even for an adult to deal with, and if you also have to cope with peer pressure, new relationships and exams it can make ...
Views: 12507 - Should I Put My Child On A Diet? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2005 from Beverly GreySHOULD I PUT MY CHILD ON A DIET? We are becoming a nation of overweight people. Adults who were never overweight as children are now overweight or even obese. The epidemic of childhood obesity is starting to worry parents, as they hear of more and more children developing type 2 ...
Views: 770 - Postpartum Doula, do you need one? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2005 from Giuditta TornettaRemember the adagio, it takes a village to raise a child? Well, only one hundred years ago new moms were surrounded by a village that not only helped with the new baby, but that was a very effective baby-care school. Just by living in your village you learned about parenting, breastfeeding, ...
Views: 1417 - I Broke the Rules and All I Got Was Hollered at! - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2005 from John BoardmanDo you ever wonder what makes a consequence effective? How many times have you sent your child to his room for misbehaving- only to check on him 20 minutes later as he's completing level four of his favorite "shoot 'em up" video game? Or how often have you told your youngest daughter that she ...
Views: 834 - Build Rapport to Facilitate Teen Behaviour - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2005 from Gary DirenfeldBuild Rapport to Facilitate Teen Behaviour Managing teenagers is a full-time job for some parents as they turn themselves into 24-hour police to monitor the consequences doled out for misdeeds. The problem is that a game of cat and mouse develops as the teen makes sure the parents have to ...
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