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- 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: 1564(2 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: 1125(2 votes) - An Easy 2 Step Process to Raise Your Child’s Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Felicity BakerWhen we are happy, self-assured children then we will grow up into happy, self-assured adults. When things go wrong, if a child learns how to handle it then as adults they will too know how to handle it with dignity and grace. If we instil in our children that they are worthy, they are enough ...
Views: 1706(2 votes) - Are you helping your child to become self-reliant? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Seema ThobhaniDo you think your child would be happier and/more successful if he/she was more confident? Many of us, as parents, complain about irresponsible or forgetful children. It all starts when, rather than hearing them scream for their favourite toy or a doll, parents would be happy just to find it ...
Views: 704(2 votes) - Are You Worried About First Time Parenting? Tender Child Care For Your New Born! - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Neelima ReddyAre you a first time mother? So, at last you have delivered a healthy baby. After the nine months of pregnancy, now it is the time to bring your healthy new born home. From this moment child care starts. The time you bring your new born home is also a start of your life in purgatory. At ...
Views: 993(1 vote) - Ask Astrid: Overcoming Tantrums - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Astrid StrombergOh gosh, I remember the first (and only, thank God!) time my child had a tantrum in a big store. Not pleasant! You can’t just leave him there as you would at home, fighting it off on his own until he gives up. You can’t grab and drag, because you don’t want to be that parent. You can’t reason ...
Views: 1660(2 votes) - 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: 1402(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: 886(2 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: 1413(1 vote) - Baby Sleep Products To Encourage Your Baby To Sleep! - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Neelima ReddyIs your baby sleeping throughout the night? Most of the mothers will experience sleep less nights once after the arrival of their baby. Here are the wonderful baby sleep products which encourage your baby to sleep well throughout the night. Establishing a bedtime routine: For this, you ...
Views: 1160(2 votes) - Bad Mother, Good Mother, Good Son/Daughter: Offspring of Narcissistic Parents - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2013 from Sam VakninChildren of narcissistic parents grow up to become either sensitized or desensitized to narcissistic behaviours, traits, and personalities. In adulthood, sensitized offspring are able to rapidly discern the presence of narcissists by reading their body language and by resonating with subtle ...
Views: 2739(2 votes) - Boxing it Up for Christmas - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2003 from Nancy FennIf there’s one thing your introverted child would like for Christmas more than anything else in the whole world, it’s a room with a door that closes. It’s not as simple as asking for one. And by the way, a closet will do and even a big box as you’ll see. That’s how strong the need is for an ...
Views: 1537(1 vote) - Building Self Confidence In Children-Excellent Approach to Kids Self Confidence - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2008 from Raymond TehThis article describes building self confidence in children. Children are very sensitive for encouragement and learning progress. They need the support from adults or guardians from their environment to grow up well balanced. Therefore, it is very important to know that the adults or parents ...
Views: 967(1 vote) - Building Self Esteem in Your Children: PLanning Self Esteem Raising Activities in the Classroom - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2009 from Elizabeth MorrisWhen you are planning activities to build self esteem in children there are two aspects to consider. The first is the kind of ethos you will be fostering. Second is to focus in on the component of self esteem you most want to encourage. There are three components to self esteem. These ...
Views: 1722(3 votes) - 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: 2506(1 vote) - Buy All Time Favorite & Unique Board Games Online - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Phanse AshishThere are fascinating online board games which are indeed popular board games amongst the young generation. You can now Buy Board Games Online for yourself or for gift purposes. Board game for kids are really all time popular as children love playing games. For the last few years there has ...
Views: 1676(2 votes) - Caution! Child Under Construction: Getting it right the first time - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Brian WalshA friend of mine is a construction contractor specializing in tiles. During a recent conversation, he was complaining that his previous job was problematic because it was a renovation rather than new construction. When he removed old walls and plumbing, he uncovered many examples of shoddy work ...
Views: 1678(1 vote) - Celebrate Your Child's Uniqueness - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2008 from Nicholas TanJust like a snowflake or a fingerprint, every child is unique in their own special way. Every child has a unique way of feeling, thinking, and interacting with others. Some children are shy, while others are outgoing; some are active, while others are calm; some are fretful, while others are ...
Views: 1145(1 vote) - CHILD(ish) EXPECTATIONS A Parents Guide to our Expectations of Our Children - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Sarah RuizWhen I was 16 years old my mother said to me “I hope you have a little girl, just like you” That was 18 years ago and although I have never forgotten even the tone in which she said that to me, I knew then it was her curse. I was a very difficult teenager. I was an angry mess. The whole world ...
Views: 1292(2 votes) - Create a Legacy - The Parent Plan - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2003 from Derek RandelImagine the following three scenarios… Ron and Judy love their 26-year-old son Jim. Unfortunately, whenever Jim calls his parents they cringe. Will he ask for more money asks Judy? Ron replies, “What do you mean if, the question is how much this time?” Linda visits her mother. Linda would ...
Views: 1210(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: Help me deal with this person without going insane - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2015 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance, I'm a victim of emotional & mental abuse by my hopefully soon-to-be-ex husband. The sad truth is that this person doesn't or refusing to recognize what he's doing and I'm very worry for my 8 years old son who I'm sharing 50% custody with the father. I ...
Views: 1209(2 votes) - Developing Your Child's Emotional Intelligence-excerpt - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2003 from margaret AltmanOur ten steps contain the 10 vital capacities that lead to self-control Yes, self control; a basic and vital human capacity. We have found that self-control is the foundation of emotional intelligence. These 10 steps will lead you and your child to this empowering ability. Emotional ...
Views: 2161(1 vote) - Difficult Child Or Child Having a Difficult Day? - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2010 from Judy WrightWhy won't my kid behave? What makes him so angry? How can I control his angry behavior? Why is his behavior rude and obnoxious? How can we teach respect and responsibility? Are all kids his age lazy? What am I doing wrong? These are common questions that come up in parenting classes I teach ...
Views: 2617(1 vote) - DO SCHOOL UNIFORMS MAKE A DIFFERENCE? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2003 from Pauline WallinA few days ago I was talking with a friend about school uniforms. "Back in my day," she lamented, "we didn't have the problems in school that we have now. Kids respected authority. They didn't talk back. They had to do their homework, and if they didn't, there were consequences. There was ...
Views: 9537(1 vote) - 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: 2099(3 votes) - 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: 1314(1 vote) - Don't Make This Teen Parnting Mistake - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Mark GregstonWell-intentioned parents, doing as they have always done to protect their children when they were young, often circle the wagons and marshal control when their teenager makes a mistake in judgment. Others keep their wagons circled all the time, never giving up any control in the first place. ...
Views: 1949(1 vote) - Effective Consequences 101 - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from Jade RobinsonDo you want to know the real secret to motivating your child? The answer is simple: Effective Consequences. This guide, Effective Consequences 101, is designed to provide the perfect foundation for effective consequences so that you can start using them today in your home. What are ...
Views: 1909(3 votes) - Emotional Intelligence & Your Toddler - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2003 from Susan DunnI was in the grocery, knew I was approaching the toy aisle, and braced myself. Adam was sitting happily in the grocery cart, but I knew what was coming: a tantrum! I knew he was tired and hungry – this was an emergency run to the grocery. I knew I was tired and hungry, too. Adam and I were ...
Views: 2751(1 vote) - Establishing Rules For Your Children - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Greg BakerLearn how to properly establish rules for your children. Done right, you can avoid anger and resentment when you are forced to enforce your rules. Done right, your children won't fight your discipline. One of the methods that I use with my own children is contained in this article. Setting ...
Views: 2943(3 votes) - Executive Function - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2003 from Robert SterlingDr. Alysa Doyle, a psychologist at the Massachusetts General Hospital, has recently outlined the components or parts of executive function. Executive function is thought process necessary for planning to reach goals and adapting to changes in your environment. Dr. Doyle has listed the ...
Views: 2192(1 vote) - Face Reading and Adoptions - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2003 from Naomi TickleFace Reading Expert, Certified Coach and Author of It's All In The Face Making the decision to adopt is a huge undertaking. The whole focus is to bring a child into your family to love as your own. Problem is, the child you adopt has a set of birth parents out there who are linked with the ...
Views: 2785(1 vote) - Feed Your Kids, Nourish Their Soul - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2013 from Heather Fraser -One of the biggest daily challenges parents face is getting their kids to eat when, where, what and how Mom and Dad want them to eat. Of course, herein lies the problem! Kids are not grown ups. They are free flowing balls of joy, and play, and laughter, and fun. They have little bodies. ...
Views: 1522(2 votes) - Focusing on Child Portraiture: A Few Need-to-Knows - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2009 from Larry MacdonaldOne of the most well-known areas of photography is child portraiture. If you are a newbie baby photographer who wants to specialize in portrait photos, the very first thing you need to know is the importance of interacting excellently with your clients, especially since kids may not be as ...
Views: 741(2 votes) - Forget ABC...The Three Magic Letters for Parents and Children Are EFT! - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Jennifer Davidson(The following article was published in the June/July 2009 edition of the New Stork Times, a parenting magazine that is distributed in Switzerland.) Slightly to my surprise, following a sudden impulse, I found myself at the zoo in Basel recently. Wandering along excitedly thinking “lions and ...
Views: 1190(1 vote) - Happy Child - Being A Guardian For A Child's Happiness - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Rebecca MoreheadA guardian angel for a happy child is someone who responsibly acts consciously and subconsciously as a guardian to protect and nurture a child's happiness. The common phrase of "watch out - little ears, little ears" always reminds us that a child is hearing what we are saying, however it is ...
Views: 1253(1 vote) - Happy children after a divorce - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Bertrand DoryWhen there is a break-up or a divorce, children are usually the ones that are suffering so much! I lived this and I know the pain my daughter was in when her parents decided to divorce. In fact, her whole world crumble, and with it her safety, part of her identity, the loss of the family, the ...
Views: 1522(3 votes) - Happy Reading Habits - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Evangelia ZonniosTaking your child to the library may not be the kind of thing that springs to mind as a way of entertaining your pre-schooler, but be prepared for a surprise. In modern libraries there is often a corner set up just for little children. For busy parents it can be a great chance to browse ...
Views: 1143(3 votes) - Helping Children Overcome Stress and Fear - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2003 from Debbie MilamNews of an impending war, terrorism alerts, and the economy has created an enormous amount of stress for many adults and this stress greatly affects our children. When we are fearful, are children are fearful. When we are stressed, our children are stressed. So what steps can we take to help ...
Views: 4542(1 vote) - Helping Grieving Children in Your Life during Christmas and the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2018 from Ask Mary Mac(excerpts from the book Holiday Grief: How to Cope with Stress, Anxiety and Depression After a Loved One’s Death) Since I’ve been involved in helping grieving children for most of my career, it is very important to me to help you learn about the needs of young people when the holidays and ...
Views: 1350(2 votes) - How and when to introduce solid foods to your baby? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Luka MalgajWhen you want to give your baby new food, remember to wait at least four days between introducing new products. It will help you to notice if your baby has allergy and on which food. Allergy can lead to diarrhea, bloated tummy, increased gas or to rash. It will take some time for your baby to ...
Views: 1315(1 vote) - How Bedtime Stories Can be a Major Influence in Child Development - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2010 from Daniel BrittonFor hundreds, if not thousands of years, parents have known that reading bedtime stories can help kids relax and fall asleep more easily. They also help develop reading skills and in emotional child development, but you may not be aware that they also act as a form of hypnosis. In which case ...
Views: 4319(2 votes) - How Can You Motivate Your Children To Write A Book? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2014 from Dr. Mona AeyshaThere are many things parents can do for their children. They can offer lots of activities to facilitate their creative skills , they can explore new places to give their children new exposures, they can provide them with lots of books to read and write, and they can play with them or provide ...
Views: 1821(1 vote) - HOW DO WE PROTECT OUR CHILDREN FROM PREDATORS? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2003 from LINDA ALEXANDERIn light of the increasing dangers to our family, especially our children -- WhoisHe.Com and WhoisShe.Com is an online professional service that provides comprehensive background checks and criminal record searches designed to verify if persons are who they purport to be. This online service ...
Views: 1478(1 vote) - How Do You Help Your Child Develop Emotional Intelligence? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2003 from Susan DunnIn her book, “Taking Charge: Your Life Patterns and Their Meaning,” Gudrun Burkhard writes: “It is important that the child’s feeling life should find fertile ground on which to grow. Such fertile soil can be provided by art or religion, but above all by loving authority which comes from ...
Views: 1689(1 vote) - How Do You Know That Your Child Is Gifted? - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Beatrice BrownA gifted child is one who has advance cognitive (understanding) skills and motor skills for her age. She can walk, talk, and reason earlier than average. She will be a high achiever in most areas, and she may have an IQ over 150. Having a gifted child is rare. Although many children may be ...
Views: 2289(2 votes) - How To Create Unique And Safe Baby Room For Your Child Safety? - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Neelima ReddyAfter the arrival of new baby, it is very much exciting for the whole family. This is one of the most fun and joyful event in the family’s life. After the arrival of your newborn there are some associated tasks and responsibilities that you need to learn for your child safety. Preparing a ...
Views: 1377(2 votes) - How to Deal with Depression, Abandonment and Anxiety: We All Need Healthy Self-Mothering - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Laura FrisbieHow to Deal with Depression, Abandonment and Anxiety We don't know how to deal with emotions because we've never been around people who do know. We don't even know that we don't know. Most of us are emotionally illiterate. We have no power to change anyone or to make them happy. We lose ...
Views: 2862(1 vote) - How To Encourage Your Child’s Love of Reading - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Jack SingerReading, and a love for reading begins long before a child enters preschool or kindergarten. It begins at home! By reading with and to your children early in life, you are setting them firmly on the path to later success. There are so many fun activities that we can do with our children to get ...
Views: 1114(1 vote) - How to Handle a Mid-School Year Move - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2003 from Susan DunnQ: What’s worse than moving ? A: Moving in the middle of the school year. My family did it more than once when I was growing up. I still remember some of the incidents-being introduced in the front of the class, having to share a locker until they could find one for me, breaking into the ...
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