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- The truth about homework - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2005 from Selby EvansWhy do children have to do homework? Who would ask a question like that? Children? Parents? Teachers? You be the judge. Or maybe you know from experience. You hear a lot of complaining about homework. You would think somebody would fix it. Unless it is just there to complain about. "I ...
Views: 996 - Abused by your child-Dont keep it secret! - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Dawn ArmfieldViolent. Child. These words don’t seem like they belong together do they? We hope that children are naïve, accepting, loving, gentle. That they have open loving hearts. That is what I thought when a bright eyed 8 year old came into our hearts and our home. He exhibited behaviors that were the ...
Views: 2100(1 vote) - How to Deal with School Daze - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2005 from Debbie MandelAlthough the weather is hot and steamy, it is almost back to school and in many locales, classes are already in session. Just the thought of lunch preparation, after-school enrichment activities, homework supervision and report cards make us get a sinking feeling in the pit of our stomachs. Not ...
Views: 1268 - The Cost of ADHD - Treatment a Must for Emotional, Physical and Financial Health - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2005 from Jeannine VirtueRecent studies indicate that ADHD is one of the most costly health conditions in the U.S. - topped only by alcohol abuse and clearly ahead of drug abuse in terms of cost. Annually, alcohol abuse costs American families $86 billion in lost household income. The annual cost for ADHD is $77 ...
Views: 1227 - Just How Do I Become A Really Good Parent? - by Submitted on May 15, 2005 from Linda MiloJust How Do I Become A Really Good Parent? Raising a child has never been easy or simply. Did you ever wonder how we learn to become parents? Most people believe the instinctual theory of parenting, where there is an inborn tendency to act in a certain manner. Supposedly, parents are then ...
Views: 1314 - Four Cognitive Skills for Successful Learning - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2005 from Susan du PlessisThe word "cognition" is defined as "the act of knowing" or "knowledge." Cognitive skills therefore refer to those skills that make it possible for us to know. It should be noted that there is nothing that any human being knows, or can do, that he has not learned. This of course excludes natural ...
Views: 938 - Crippling our Children the Heelys Way – And now in Adult models too! - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2005 from Winston Ng“Heelys – The only shoe with a removable wheel in the heel”. – http://www.heelys.com I figured that Heelys had the best description of their own product, so I decided not to re-invent the wheel and copied it verbatim. Fortunately, or maybe not, Heelys’ positioning in the market has made them ...
Views: 6061(1 vote) - Speak to Me of Love - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2005 from Alvah ParkerDovid Grossman, a coach and father of nine, recently told me that his father and he had fought constantly through his growing up years. Through it all, his mother was the referee. Finally when Dovid was 17 years old he sat down with his father and said, “I want to have a close relationship ...
Views: 1126(1 vote) - How to Effectively Talk to Kids about Tragedies by Barbara McRae, MCC - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2005 from Barbara McRae, MCCWatching the news around the globe, seeing actual footage of earthquakes, California mudslides, avalanches and the tsunami, ignite feelings of distress and overwhelm in adults, let alone in our children. How young people are affected by such tragedies largely depends on the level of maturity ...
Views: 1065 - The Movies - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2005 from Barbara Becker HolsteinWhen I was a small child, I watched many movies in the Shawmut Theater in Roxbury. It was located close to Eagleton Square, which was bustling with activity and safe years ago. Today you don’t venture there if you value your life. The Shawmut was more than a movie house. It was a community ...
Views: 1265 - Bribery vs. Reinforcement - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2005 from Gary DirenfeldBribery vs. Reinforcement I agree. Bribery does not work. However, parenting experts continue to tell folks to reward their children’s behaviour. The experts talk in terms of “reinforcement” but sometimes the parent hears “bribery” and as such, parents do not want to participate. Parents learn ...
Views: 1870 - My Mommy Has Epilepsy - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2005 from Stacey ChillemiDO YOU OR A LOVE ONE HAVE EPILEPSY? DOES YOUR CHILD HAVE EPILEPSY? ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN EXCELLENTCHILDREN’S BOOK TO TEACH WHAT EPILEPSY IS TO YOUR CHILD? Millions of people have epilepsy or experience Seizures. Are you one of them? Are you trying to figure out how to explain to your child ...
Views: 1673 - Charity Begins at Home - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2005 from Chick Moorman“Mom, we’ve got to have a family meeting. We need to vote. We have to give our charity money to the children. We have to send it right away.” Those excited words were uttered by eight-year-old Madison Willow, who was moved to action by viewing the tragic outcomes resulting from the recent ...
Views: 1602(1 vote) - The Five Keys to Infant and Child Development - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2005 from Yolanda CardenHuman beings appear to have approximately nine built-in feelings at birth. These findings are based on the work of researchers such as Darwin, Demos, Ekman, Izard, Nathanson, and, especially, Tomkins. These feelings later combine with each other and experience to form our complex emotional life. ...
Views: 1574(1 vote) - Explaining World tragedy to Children - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2005 from Chick MoormanYour 6 year old has just seen video of real children being washed out to sea. Your teen sits transfixed watching images of people clinging to trees, mothers wailing as they discover dead children in an endless line of unclaimed bodies, and babies crying hysterically for their mothers. At the ...
Views: 1135 - Pease Don't Hate Me because I Love to Read - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2004 from Nancy FennAs the recipient of a classical education, I was intrigued with the movie "Troy" which came out this summer. When I sat down in the theater my heart skipped a beat and I realized that the characters in "The Iliad", the book on which "Troy" is based, were a greater part of my high school ...
Views: 2525 - Hold the Holiday Hoopla for Introverted Kids - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2004 from Nancy FennIt’s holiday time and we’re all so excited! We can’t wait for get togethers with the family and out of town guests, holiday shopping, coking and traditions, maybe a visit to Disneyland … tree trimming, carols and New Year’s celebrations with poppers and party hats! What a ball we’re going to ...
Views: 1826 - If I would pick a phrase to describe school, I would go with Living Hell - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2004 from Nancy FennIt’s the 21st century. We know about Indigo children and introversion is being accepted as a legitimate personality type! It’s a Brave New World. If you’re not introverted yourself, you may not know how to anticipate the needs of your introverted child as they begin to make their way in the ...
Views: 3598 - Coaxing Back the Spirit of Your Introvertrd Child - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2004 from Nancy FennClarissa Pinkola Estes, the author of "Women Who Run with Wolves", has a wonderful tape on the life of the spirit called "The Red Shoes" (available through www.soundstrue.com). Estes, a Jungian analyst and Latina Cantodera (story teller) knows that the soul can never be harmed. There is a violet ...
Views: 6480 - If I Hurt You, Then I'm Sorry - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2004 from Skye ThomasThis statement has stopped many a war in my house. My oldest two children are two years apart in age and would fight about everything and nothing when they were little. One would anger the other and then deny that it ever happened. One would accidentally harm the other during play and not ...
Views: 2492 - No Invitation Needed -- Part 3 of 3 Sacred Children Series - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2004 from Skye ThomasI had my first two children on either side of my twenty-third and twenty-fifth birthdays. I had always assumed that by the time I was forty, I'd have a ton of freedom to finally push forward with my dreams of becoming a motivational writer and speaker. It really looked like that was the way my ...
Views: 1118(1 vote) - Jesus' Birthday -- Part 2 of 3 Sacred Children Series - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2004 from Skye ThomasI had visions of my daughter for about five years before she finally showed up. She turned out exactly like the little girl in my dreams who had haunted me all that time. I was so very glad to see that she was alive and real. I always thought she must somehow be more magical and special then ...
Views: 1101(1 vote) - Reincarnation -- Part 1 of 3 Sacred Children Series - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2004 from Skye ThomasMany years ago, my children were raised on the various teachings and concepts of "magic" as I was studying different religions and spiritual beliefs. I had come across many metaphysical teachings woven throughout most of the different religions. It was very important to me that they stay ...
Views: 1257(1 vote) - Developing a Holiday Visitation Schedule That Works! - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2004 from Holly PedersenDeveloping a Holiday Visitation Schedule… That Works! In our experience working with divorced and separated parents here at Talk Works, one of the biggest challenges they face is sharing custody during the holidays. Understandably, both parents want to spend holidays with their children – ...
Views: 3900 - Child Violence - STOP Bullying & Improve Your Child's Self-esteem - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2009 from Kathy NollDid you know that over 6 million boys and 4 million girls are involved in fights every year on school grounds? Many are physically threatened while a large number of students are also robbed. Bullying has become a very serious "Hot" topic today. It's been in the news, and the theme of several ...
Views: 2512(2 votes) - Your Child’s Self-Esteem is in The Cards - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2004 from Susan HowsonResearch has shown that the present generation of children worldwide is demonstrating more social-emotional challenges (from low self-esteem to depression) than ever before. Families, schools, recreation programs etc. are recognizing that it is critical our children be taught positive values ...
Views: 1503 - How to Build a Strong, Happy Family - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2004 from Lucy MacDonaldA happy, optimistic family enriches the lives of everyone in the family. It is within the family structure, whatever form that takes, that children first learn to manage their emotions, how to develop meaningful relationships, and how to cope with hard times. The more strengths a family has, the ...
Views: 7777 - Book Excerpt: Einstein Never Used Flash Cards - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2004 from Yolanda CardenBringing the Lessons Home Play is a central component in children's mental growth. Play helps children make meaning in their world, it helps them learn about themselves, and equally crucially, it helps them to learn how to get along with others. Yet it can be difficult to resist the trends of ...
Views: 7420(1 vote) - How to Cope with Back to School Stress - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2004 from Debbie MandelThe school year presents an opportunity for a fresh start, getting together with old and new friends, new accomplishments and exciting activities - a measure of growth. A new vibration can be felt in the air. Instead, in many households anxiety, stress and even sadness reign. Parents need to ...
Views: 2006(1 vote) - Assertiveness: Key to Better Parenting - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2004 from PatI have always been aware of my number one weakness: non-assertiveness. But I have come a long way from the time when I couldn't say 'no' to a child molester and not understanding the importance of telling my parents. At my first job after high school, I had the misfortune of working for ...
Views: 963 - Einstein Never Used Flash cards - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2004 from Yolanda CardenBringing the Lessons Home How can we help children blossom socially and emotionally? Read on for some specific tips. Look for opportunities to discuss other people's feelings. By explaining how other people would feel if a particular act occurred, you teach your child to take the perspective ...
Views: 1043 - Children and Stress - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2004 from Sophie MelansonAs with most adults, any major change in a child's life can be a cause of stress. Yet, the child has little or no resources to handle the stress they are experiencing. Events like the birth of a sibling or the parent's divorcing can cause tremendous stress. Stress can also be caused by a move to ...
Views: 1444 - Book Excerpt: Helping Children with Autism Learn - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2004 from Yolanda CardenDevelopmental Consideration in a Peer/Play Partner Play Models for the Youngest Children with Autism Play Partners by Developmental Level versus Chronological Level. One of the big socialization questions that should always come up when planning to introduce a child with an autistic spectrum ...
Views: 1759 - Postpartum Doula, do you need one? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2004 from Giuditta TornettaPostpartum Doula, do you need one? Remember 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 ...
Views: 1303 - Back to School Feng Shui - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2004 from Kathryn WeberEvery school year parents and students dutifully trudge through the malls in search of the perfect sneaker or the cool new outfit for the coming school year. However, it’s unlikely that the new shoe or shirt will benefit them at school like a new room arrangement. How so? According to feng ...
Views: 3338 - "EVERYTHING I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RAISING KIDS..." - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2004 from Terry L. SumerlinWhile it’s not entirely true that "everything I need to know about raising kids I learned behind a barber chair," it is true that I've learned some things. I was reminded of these things, after hearing a sad statement from a conscientious dad. He said that he and his son are now on different ...
Views: 1088 - Book Excerpt: Helping Children with Autism Learn - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2004 from Yolanda CardenImitation as the Gateway to Early Learning Why Is Imitation Important? Imitation is a very crucial conduit through which the one- to four-year-old child normally takes in a tremendous amount of information. Throughout that period of development when language has not yet been established as an ...
Views: 1221 - Math or Magic? - by Submitted on May 10, 2004 from Kenneth WilliamsAs someone once said: "There's an easy way to do something, and an unlimited number of difficult ways". Take simple division, for example: Suppose you need to divide 43 by 9. The answer is 4 (the first figure of 43) and the remainder is 7 (4 + 3). Similarly 35 divided by 9 is 3 remainder ...
Views: 922 - Math or Magic? - by Submitted on May 10, 2004 from Kenneth WilliamsAs someone once said: "There's an easy way to do something, and an unlimited number of difficult ways". Take simple division, for example: Suppose you need to divide 43 by 9. The answer is 4 (the first figure of 43) and the remainder is 7 (4 + 3). Similarly 35 divided by 9 is 3 remainder ...
Views: 1135 - Math or Magic? - by Submitted on May 10, 2004 from Kenneth WilliamsAs someone once said: "There's an easy way to do something, and an unlimited number of difficult ways". Take simple division, for example: Suppose you need to divide 43 by 9. The answer is 4 (the first figure of 43) and the remainder is 7 (4 + 3). Similarly 35 divided by 9 is 3 remainder ...
Views: 980(1 vote) - Bullying - Tips for Parents - by Submitted on May 07, 2004 from Derek RandelKeith is now in the fourth grade and he dislikes school. For a fourth grader, this does not sound right. The reason Keith dislikes school though does not have anything to do with academics. Keith is being bullied before school, at school, and on the school bus. Who can blame him for not ...
Views: 2504(1 vote) - Bullying - Tips for Parents - by Submitted on May 07, 2004 from Derek RandelKeith is now in the fourth grade and he dislikes school. For a fourth grader, this does not sound right. The reason Keith dislikes school though does not have anything to do with academics. Keith is being bullied before school, at school, and on the school bus. Who can blame him for not ...
Views: 848 - Bullying - Tips for Parents - by Submitted on May 07, 2004 from Derek RandelKeith is now in the fourth grade and he dislikes school. For a fourth grader, this does not sound right. The reason Keith dislikes school though does not have anything to do with academics. Keith is being bullied before school, at school, and on the school bus. Who can blame him for not ...
Views: 835 - Ten Common Sense Rules for Fathers - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2004 from Mark BrandenburgThere are a lot of fairly sophisticated parentingtechniques and ideas out there that are attractingattention. To be an effective father, you can skipmost of them and concentrate on common sense rulesthat have always worked. They won’t always makeyou the most popular Dad, but they’ll always ...
Views: 2172(1 vote) - Five Tips for Working at Home with Kids - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2004 from Susie CortrightYou can stay at home with your children while still advancing in your career. So how do you make it work? Here are a few tips: 1. Control your environment. A clearly designated office will help you stay on task. And an organized workspace will help minimize distractions and make the most of ...
Views: 1421 - Three steps you need to know to improve your learning and have better grades. - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2004 from Emmanuel Segui"I'm a failure" "I'll never make it."That's the kind of affirmation we hear people say. To overcome this feeling of worthlessness you need to make 3 little steps that will help you discover the genius withinyou. 1. You need to motivate yourself. First of all, remember that great people ...
Views: 1292 - Should Your Child Join a Health Club? - by As a psychotherapist of 34 years specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, I have worked with literally thousands of children and adolescents. Eating disorders and disordered eating have become epidemic in our society. Of the 11 million sufferers in America alone, 87% are young people ...
Views: 1268(1 vote) - The Last Day of 'Who Cares?' - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2004 from Skye ThomasYesterday was the last day of 'Who Cares?' for my oldest child. Today is his first day of high school. From now on, his choices will have a long-term effect on his life. Nothing will ever be the same for him. Our culture doesn't make a big deal of that moment when a teen is officially ...
Views: 1490(1 vote) - Doing Dinner: Confessions Of A Radical Mother - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2003 from Maya FrostI love slow living. It's peaceful, meaningful and downright radical in a go-go world. According to a recent article in (appropriately enough)Time magazine, groups of harried parents across the USA are joining a wave of slow living advocates by doing something really revolutionary--having ...
Views: 1312(1 vote) - Making the Holidays More Meaningful - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2003 from Debbie MilamHave the holidays become too commercial for you? Are you feeling empty and unfulfilled during this time of the year? This year by making some simple changes you and your children can truly make the holidays more meaningful. Learn and then teach the spiritual meaning behind your faiths ...
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