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- Energy Vampires: What Is An Energy Vampire? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThe term ‘Energy Vampire’ can conjure up all kinds of associations and meanings. What Does Energy Vampire Mean? The question is: What does the term Energy Vampire mean? The logical answer would be to describe someone that causes another to feel emotionally and mentally drained and ...
Views: 2748 - Motivate Your Child To Do Chores - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Karen DeBoltMotivate your child to do chores I have heard from several readers in the last few days asking about how to motivate a child to do things they don’t want to do. Chores, homework, and even specialized classes were mentioned. It’s an interesting question. Nobody really loves ...
Views: 2746 - 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: 2742(1 vote) - My Book about Spiritually Gifted Children - by Submitted on May 01, 2010 from Linda BackesI am honored to write about the truly amazing children I have met who possess remarkable abilities to heal, see energy fields, and embrace a 6th sense. I vowed to one day write their story, and now the excitement of publishing a book about them -- and the many others who are being born now with ...
Views: 2740 - Non-Violent Kick Buttowski Games Are Good News for Parents - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2013 from Charles MutrieStudies have shown an empirical link between playing violent video games and aggressive behavior particularly when the individual plays for prolonged periods. Recent examples of such link are Adam Lanza, the killer in the Sandy Hook in the Connecticut massacre, and Anders Breivik, the ...
Views: 2740 - 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) - Role Models: Who Are Our First Role Models? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperFrom the moment one is born, one is exposed to different people. And at the beginning of their life, these people are typically caregivers. So in the majority of cases, ones first role models are their parents. This can then go on to include siblings, other family members and family friends. ...
Views: 2729 - Caring for Your Baby's Umbilical Cord - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2007 from Connie LimonFrom the sixth week of pregnancy until birth there is an umbilical cord that connects the developing fetus to the mother through the placenta. It exists as a lifeline that supplies the developing fetus with oxygen, nutrition and a route for waste elimination while the fetus is within the ...
Views: 2718 - Children's Fears - Different fears for different years - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Beatrice BrownAll small animals know fear and small children are no exception. Some of these fears may seem quite "off the beam" to parents, and some children's comfort habits may seem distinctly strange. Parents are never quite sure what is acceptable for well-adjusted offspring. In fact, it would appear ...
Views: 2702 - Reasons NOT to Over Schedule Your Child this Summer - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Toni Schutta(Take the “Is Your Child Overscheduled?” quiz here: http://www.familiesfirstcoaching.com/pdf/IsYourChildOverscheduledAssessment.pdf Are you busy scheduling summer camps and activities for your child? There are a plethora of great options to choose from. A word of caution, however. Make sure ...
Views: 2698(4 votes) - Giving Your Children Focused Attention - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2009 from Jennifer McLeodAs parents living in a fast paced society, it is so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life, concern ourselves with all the chores that need to be done and give what little time we have left to our children. “Quality time” means different things to different people. Giving just ...
Views: 2667 - 5 Critical Steps to Effective Role Modeling - How to stay on track and inspire your children - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Melinda AsztalosI have noticed that, more often than not, an underlying question that many parents have is, "HOW can I be an effective role model?" Parents who are on the path of conscious parenting have made a commitment to expand their awareness, examine their limiting beliefs and continue to create and ...
Views: 2658(2 votes) - Kindness for Kids: Kindness starts with you. - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieCHILDREN ARE OUR FUTURE, TEACH THEM WELL Numerous songs abound exhorting the importance of treating and teaching children well, because they are our future. If we want children to be kind then we must first be kind ourselves and extend our kindness out toward others. FOLLOW MY ...
Views: 2656(1 vote) - 5 Common Thinking Errors Kids Make - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from James LehmanDoes your child refuse to take responsibility for everything? Or maybe your teen plays the victim card and is a pro at turning around an argument so you feel like you’re the one to blame. What you probably don’t realize is your child is using “thinking errors” to get his way—and to get out of ...
Views: 2651(4 votes) - Counterwill: The Most Misunderstood Dynamic in Teacher-Student Relationships - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin Marshall“Counterwill” is the name for the natural human resistance to being controlled. Although adults experience this phenomenon, we seem to be surprised when we encounter it in young people. Counterwill is the most misunderstood and misinterpreted dynamic in teacher-student relationships. This ...
Views: 2639 - Emotions: Do Emotions Have A Purpose? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperIn recent years there has been increased awareness around emotions. Before all of this came about, IQ (Intelligence quotient) was seen as the most important factor in deciding how intelligent someone is and in how there life would play out. This was until EQ (Emotional Intelligence Quotient) ...
Views: 2634 - 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) - Reading Games Teach Fast Phonics - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2008 from Robyn Dalby-StockwellI am back with more information regarding early reading. My second article dealt with the alphabet and how to teach its sounds. In this one I will show you the importance of games to stimulate interest and empower the learning process. Never stereotype children, babies included. They are as ...
Views: 2617 - Middle School Students Caught in the Middle - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2009 from Dr. Stephen JonesIt’s amazing how easy it is to forget about the middle school years. Do you remember your crazy middle school years? Middle school students are often caught in the middle while we focus on preparing high school students for college. There needs to be national attention focused on the middle ...
Views: 2615 - 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: 2601 - Relationships: Why Do Some Men Hate Women? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThe title of this article may sound a bit extreme and yet when it comes to male and female interactions, there is not always peace, harmony or respect. Throughout time, women have been murdered, manipulated and abused by men. And although the rights of women have gradually improved in certain ...
Views: 2599 - Inspire Your Kids To Achieve! - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Terrie AndersonSomewhere, somehow, as parents we lost something. We lost something very important to our childrens’ futures. Too many teenagers today are no longer inspired to achieve, they think work is a bad four letter word. They don’t have the hopes and dreams that we did. They do not respect their ...
Views: 2594(3 votes) - Abandonment: Why Do Some People Fear Abandonment? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThe fear of abandonment can affect someone's life in many different ways. There is the internal experience and the external experience. And this doesn't mean that abandonment actually has to occur, in order for one to feel abandoned. As a result of the power and the imagination that the mind ...
Views: 2587(3 votes) - 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: 2585 - Relationships: What Is The Purpose Of A Relationship? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperI believe that one of the purposes of a relationship is to lead one back into wholeness. This includes the relationships we have had, the relationships we have and the relationships we will have in the future. They each contain the experiences and situations that are perfect for one to regain ...
Views: 2582 - Five Tips on Raising a More Social Child - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Victoria CummingsAs an educator, I have always noticed some children simply do not appear to be likeable to other children. No matter to what extent a teacher goes to to help a child become more socially accepted, it seems that some children simply do not have a knack for socializing. Over 20 years of ...
Views: 2566 - There Are Two Sides To Every Story. Let Yours Be The Positive Side. - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Dana McIntyreDivorce is one of the hardest things a person can go through so it’s really easy to push the blame on someone else for why you are going through it in the first place. People always want to deliver a smart alec answer when they are asked why they got divorced – at least I did - especially if ...
Views: 2565(3 votes) - 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: 2553 - Computer Flash Games Are Beneficial For All Ages - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2013 from Charles MutrieFlash games are a source of big fun for people of all ages. Since online games don't require expensive software they are particularly attractive in today's down-trending economy. Free computer flash games are easy to find on a wide range of interests from fishing to fashion or ...
Views: 2553 - 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: 2540 - Feng Shui Fertility Suggestions - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Candace CzarnyIt is unfortunate fact of many people’s lives that infertility strikes where and when it wants. The desire to have a child is a natural, normal progression in a couple’s relationship. While there are certainly individuals and couples who choose to not become parents, an overwhelming majority are ...
Views: 2529(3 votes) - 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: 2528 - 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: 2515(2 votes) - MY LIFE'S REFLECTION - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2007 from Lorene HallIn total retrospect of my life; developing water on the brain, about six weeks after I was born, and the doctors giving me just 5yrs to live over 39yrs ago, I am so grateful to the almighty God for a miraculous development. From an infirm infant to an autonomous and athletically healthy man, I ...
Views: 2511 - 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) - Child Abuse: Why Has Child Abuse Gone On For So Long? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperAwareness around child abuse has gradually increased over the years. This can only be a good thing and something that will help to reduce the amount of child abuse that is in the world. However, in this day and age it may be hard for some people to comprehend why this has gone on for so long ...
Views: 2495 - 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: 2495 - How to help your children learn about money - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Daniel BrittonThe story of Pinocchio may be more profound than we initially thought… A perfect creation gradually gets influenced and tarnished by its surroundings before thankfully finding its way back to its true nature. Up until the ages of 7 or 8 children are literally being programmed by their ...
Views: 2493(6 votes) - Emotional Acceptance: Why Is It Difficult To Accept Our Emotions? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperEmotions can be pleasurable or they can be painful and being human means that we have the potential to experience the full spectrum of emotions. I say potential, because there are ways that we can stop them from appearing. Pleasure and pain is something we are all familiar with and this ...
Views: 2490 - 10 Ways to Stop Gangs without Money! - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Stephanie MannAmerica slowly evolved from “In God we trust” to the “me generation” demanding rights without a sense of responsibility to neighbors or community. The loss of community involvement has contributed to the growth of criminal gangs. When families break down, children can become angry. They can find ...
Views: 2486(3 votes) - How To Teach Our Children Health Coping Skills - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Brian BrodyHealthy Coping Skills are: Knowing that we control our own lives: if we have a conflict or failure, we can change the situation. There is no such thing as a mistake. If we learn something from an experience, it is a lesson. If we cannot get what we want, we can make a situation the best it ...
Views: 2485(3 votes) - I s your Baby Safe in her Bassinet, Cradle , or Co-sleeper? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2009 from J.Barbara ArgasinskiAll parents want to create a cozy, safe, and secure bedroom for their newborn. Infant’s safety is number one concern for new parents when they bring new baby home. Approximately one or two newborns out of every one thousand die in their sleep, for no apparent reason, and diagnosis is the ...
Views: 2480(2 votes) - Diary of an Ex-Spouse - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Dana McIntyreDIARY OF AN EX-SPOUSE Many people going through a divorce or child custody case think that their lawyer will keep all of their records of who, what, when, why & where. That's what you are paying them for, isn't it? The answer is NO. Your attorney is probably handling anywhere from 20-30 ...
Views: 2478(3 votes) - 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: 2476 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Fear Losing Themselves In Relationships? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThe whole idea of someone losing themselves in a relationship may sound completely ridiculous. And if this was to be taken literally, then yes, it does sound crazy. Because physically it is impossible to lose oneself in another person; there is nowhere to go and it is clearly not possible. ...
Views: 2473(2 votes) - A Review Of Debi Pearl's Created To Be His Help Meet Book - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Eric DavisCreated To Be His Help Meet is an inspiring book and a handbook for women to be good spouses to their husbands and live an ideal marital life under God’s grace. This book by Debi Pearl has captured the hearts of many married women, realizing their faults in what they called a roller coaster ...
Views: 2469 - Children And Sleep - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2010 from Dale MillerHealthy sleep patterns are important for people of any age. However, when it comes to kids, instilling the right habits in them from the start can save them and you a whole host of future problems. Sleep is of vital importance for all of us, but it is particularly so for growing babies and ...
Views: 2469(2 votes) - The Needs of the Young Child - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Kytka Hilmar-JezekA Waldorf kindergarten is an extension of the family experience, an intermediate step for the child between the home and formal schooling. The goal is to provide a warm, calm, secure, aesthetic environment in which the imagination and creativity of the child will flourish. The quality of the ...
Views: 2453(5 votes) - Attachment: What Causes Attachment Problems? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThe term attachment is often used in the area of relationships and to describe what kind of relationship one had with their primary caregiver as a child. This first attachment plays a massive role in our development as a child and in how we are as adults. A General View So here I will give ...
Views: 2451 - Mother's, Our Walk Through Life is a Beautiful Circle - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Hal PriceMy first steps occurred on the morning of January 1, 1956. How do I know this? Because the one person who has been the constant witness to my powerful life has been my mother. She always carefully documented each incredible detail of my life and my growth. Each accomplishment or milestone ...
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