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- Confidence: What Is Confidence? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThe word confidence is a term that is often hard to define. What is it and what does it look like? Are questions that can be asked. Through the act of comparison, one can see that there is a difference between people that are confident and people that are not confident. Many years ago I was ...
Views: 2280 - Giving Feedback that Builds Self-Esteem: Use Respect, Not Ridicule - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from Judy WrightYour intention is to motivate a child or employee to do better. You are clear in your mind what you want to achieve and the behavior that you want changed. You expect to be listened to and obeyed! You are right and they are wrong. Someday, they will be grateful that you cared enough to show them ...
Views: 2276(2 votes) - An Old Woman and Her Granddaughter - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Parisha taylorOn a mountain, in a forest, there sat an Old Woman and her Granddaughter… They await the Sunrise. The valley and meadows below them are covered by a blanket of mist. Each tree and blade of grass is adorned by dew drops, like pure diamonds. Every creature of the Great Earth Mother awaits the ...
Views: 2270(3 votes) - Meth Lab Child Dangers - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Christopher LowryA child living at a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory is exposed to immediate dangers and to the ongoing effects of chemical contamination. In addition, the child may be subjected to fires and explosions, abuse and neglect, a hazardous lifestyle (including the presence of firearms), social ...
Views: 2269(1 vote) - Try out the exciting and new games for kids! - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2012 from Aliya SenThe world of Internet has really exploded, hasn’t it? With that explosion, comes so many opportunities, so many new avenues. One such avenue is baby games. These baby games have gained immense popularity especially with more and more parents becoming tech savvy! You can find a range of baby ...
Views: 2268 - Associations: Do Our Associations Create Our Reality? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperAssociations have incredible power and they are occurring in many areas of life. Ones relationships with: family, friends, lovers and professional relationships are all being affected by associations. As well as ones experience with the world and to material things. Brands rely heavily on the ...
Views: 2266 - Inner Child Work in Heartbeat Nurturing Therapy - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Amara KarunaGiving Voice to The Inner Parts Emotionally, we are made up of many different feelings, patterns and habits, which can be looked at as separate aspects of our personality. They can be called sub-personalities or personas, or just patterns. Each of these inner voices has an important message ...
Views: 2258(2 votes) - 12 Signs of Low Testosterone - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2019 from bhagwan mehtaLow testosterone Testosterone is a hormone produced by the human body. It’s mainly produced in men by the testicles. Testosterone affects a man’s appearance and sexual development. It stimulates sperm production as well as a man’s sex drive. It also helps build ...
Views: 2255(1 vote) - Locating a Competent English Tutor - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Thomas ButcherIs it possible to find a skilled English tutor simply by researching online? Yes, it is, but there are some things to consider before you hire the first person you locate. There are private tutors who are going to promise you the moon-meaning that they will practically guarantee you will be ...
Views: 2253 - Grooming: How Child Molesters Create Willing Victims - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Laurie GrayThere’s an old urban legend that if you put a frog in a pot of boiling water, he’ll naturally hop out; however, if you place a frog in a pot of cool water and gradually increase the heat, you’ll end up with a cooked frog. I can’t say whether this is true for frogs, but it certainly is true for ...
Views: 2241 - False Self: What Is The False Self? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperIn the world of psychology and self realisation there are two terms that are often mentioned. And these are known as the true self and the false self. One usually comes to understand what is true about oneself, as a consequence of becoming aware of what is not true. By seeing the contrast or ...
Views: 2237 - Relationships: Where Do Men’s Expectations Of Women Come From? - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to what a woman is going to be like, a man will have a set of expectations. And sometimes these can be consciously known and at other times, they can be completely unconscious. However, no matter whether these are conscious or unconscious, they will still have a massive impact ...
Views: 2228 - Instilling Responsibility in Today’s Children - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin MarshallIf you find that disciplining your children and fostering a sense of responsibility in them is stressful or unsuccessful, the use of traditional parenting approaches may be the problem. Why? Because traditional parenting approaches, including using lectures, rewards, and punishments, rely on ...
Views: 2224 - Problems Teenagers Have with Technology - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Technology is a wonderful thing. It has increased societal efficiency, saved lives, made communication easier, and has provided greater access to information than ever before. However, not everyone views technology as being entirely beneficial. Teenagers are a group that particularly feel a lot ...
Views: 2221 - ***My Child Is Always Late - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2008 from Scott WardellParenting children to learn the importance of “time” before they begin school will give your child an advantage. Child development and child behavior experts share that parents who allow their children to be late for activities that have set times are only setting them up for ...
Views: 2220 - Little known ways to shop for designer baby clothes at cheap prices - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Aliya SenWhen you are preparing to welcome your first baby in your family, it is understandably the most anticipated phase of your life. Buying baby products may seem an easy task at hand but it gets too tricky sometimes. You may be confused about several things like what baby clothes to buy, which baby ...
Views: 2218 - Back Pain: Can Trapped Emotions Cause Back Pain? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThere is the potential for one to experience pain in all areas of their body. These can relate to one having a headache, stomach problems, tension in their shoulders and/or their lower back for instance. With it being highly likely one has experienced at least one of the above this year, let ...
Views: 2216 - What Is Causing Greed? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Patrick Driessen“No drug, not even alcohol, causes the fundamental ills of society. If we're looking for the source of our troubles, we shouldn't test people for drugs, we should test them for stupidity, ignorance, greed and love of power!” - P. J. O'Rourke A couple of months ago I attended a presentation ...
Views: 2214(4 votes) - Receiving: Why Do Some People Find It Hard To Receive? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperOn one side is the ability to give and on the other is the ability to receive. And it is often said that unless one can receive, then it won’t be possible for them to give. So the ability to receive is generally considered to be the most important aspect. This makes me think about how ...
Views: 2210 - Save Money With Your Kids - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Toni SchuttaCutting back on expenses? Most families are. Asking children to share the burden of spending less is a reasonable choice to make. If you’ve lost your job and huge cuts need to be made, it’s reasonable to explain to children that the family will be making major cutbacks. The key is to ...
Views: 2210(3 votes) - Create a Learning Climate to Foster Student Success - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin MarshallIf learning is what we value, then we ought to value the process of learning as much as the result of learning. By nature, people are attracted to activities where they feel free of psychological or emotional pain. Learning is promoted in a climate where people feel safe and cared for. The ...
Views: 2209 - Boundaries: Why Do Some People Blame Others For How They Feel? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one takes responsibility for how they feel, they are going to be seen as mature and self aware. And yet when one doesn’t take responsibility for how they feel in the majority of cases, they are likely to be seen as lacking awareness and being undeveloped. But while an outside observer ...
Views: 2206 - Quit Trying To Be Perfect - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from Monty RitchingsIn our drive for the good life, it seems that we have become obsessed with the need to be “perfect”! Why can’t we just let our selves be who we are at the moment? As human beings we are constantly changing and evolving as our life changes. We cannot stop this process no matter how hard we ...
Views: 2204(8 votes) - Narcissistic Triangulation Sabotages Sibling Relationships - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2015 from Randi FineNarcissistic Parents Divide Their Children Through Triangulation Conflict is a normal part of family dynamics. The fact that a family argues from time to time does not make it a dysfunctional family unit. What makes a family dysfunctional is the emotional pain and confusion that prevails ...
Views: 2202 - Relationships: Do Some People like Being Controlled? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperOne of the common challenges in relationships and a challenge that has existed throughout time is that of control. This can be something that is fairly subtle and anything but overwhelming. And then it can be so extreme, that one’s whole life is taken over by another person’s control. So ...
Views: 2194 - 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) - Child Welfare and our Youth - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Stewart JosephIt is no secret that the Child Welfare System needs to change their policies when it comes to fathers involvement with their children, how to effectively find proper placement for the children, and it seems to me that instead of creating positive change for their organization they tend to ...
Views: 2189(1 vote) - 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: 2186 - Powerful Ways to Prevent Childhood Shyness - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Timothy ArendsShyness is very common in children. Think of how often a very young child is afraid of strangers. Perhaps a child hides when a service person comes to visit, or even during a visit from Uncle Charlie or Aunt Freda. On the other hand, a child may seem to be gregarious in his or her early years, ...
Views: 2186 - Visualization Activities Make Brain Compatible Learning Easy, Fun, and Engaging - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin MarshallBrain compatible learning infers that learning will take place in a manner that is "natural." Unfortunately, however, many teachers expect students to learn in an "unnatural" way. Let me explain by asking you to visualize the last time you dreamed. Not that you remember your dream, but did ...
Views: 2186 - Depression: Can Repression Cause Depression? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, depression has become a word that carries enormous weight; either for people who have it or for people who hear about it. It could also be described as a modern day taboo, with people often wanting to avoid the whole thing. However, what is clear is that depression is not ...
Views: 2185 - How To Help Your Child Get Over Shyness - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Timothy ArendsShyness is very common in children. Think of how often a very young child is afraid of strangers. Perhaps a child hides when a service person comes to visit, or even during a visit from Uncle Charlie or Aunt Freda. On the other hand, a child may seem to be gregarious in his or her early years, ...
Views: 2178 - Kids on Summer Vacation: A Working Parent's Dilemma - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Phyllis GoldbergFor families, June is a busy time with graduation parties, little league championships and music recitals. And we all know that right around the corner is summer vacation - lazy days for kids but often stressful for working parents. So if you haven't nailed down your plans yet, here are some ...
Views: 2178(2 votes) - Fun Improv for Children Develops Transferrable Life Skills - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Grant MathisDo you know a child interested in connecting better with themselves AND others? Get them improvising! Confident interaction really is child’s play. Choice is a muscle strengthened by experience. • Participation means choosing, • choice presumes responsibility and surprisingly, • kids ...
Views: 2175(2 votes) - 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: 2174(1 vote) - Where To Purchase The Best Wholesale Toys For Kids - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Natalia SummersWhen it comes to selling toys in shops and on stalls, the usual thing to do is shelve many items, and have others in stock in a stock room or in your van or vehicle. However, for some odd reason, a lot of stalls don't take advantage of this, they seem to only put single items out on their ...
Views: 2172 - Helping Children Through Stress - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Judy WrightWhy does a six-year-old become stressed when their parent loses a job? Why does an eight-year-old suddenly become queasy and ill when its time to go to Little League? Many feel that children live relaxed, stress free lives. This isn't always the case. Over the years I have had a chance to ...
Views: 2171(3 votes) - Google is teaching kids to “Be Internet Awesome” with new game about online safety - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.It was a good Internet Safety Month (June) this year! Did you know that nowadays children as young as 7 years old have their own smartphones/digital devices and about 90% have had access to the Internet since the age of 9 or younger? That said, it’s crucial to educate your kids on the ...
Views: 2170 - The Past to the Present - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2010 from loraine davisTHE PAST TO THE PRESENT Carl Jung named the personality types in his book Psychological Types and gave rise to an industry that specialises in the assessment of peoples abilities to work in a specific style; this was called psychometric testing, they were used to describe the character of ...
Views: 2170(4 votes) - 20 Tips for Bonding with Your Baby - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2010 from Caron GoodeThe bonding period for you and your baby begins long before birth. As your baby grows and develops within you, the special relationship between you and your child is already beginning to form. This special relationship, full of intense emotion, a deep sense of connection and a strong attachment ...
Views: 2165(11 votes) - Critical Factors for Raising an Empowered Child: A Lesson in Self-Knowledge - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Susan HaidThere are several simple but critically important keys for raising empowered children. We can give our kids the tools they need, starting at a very young age. These tools will empower them throughout their lives as they grow, yet they are core values that will evolve more fully as time passes. ...
Views: 2164 - Abuse: What Causes Abuse? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperIt can be difficult to describe what abuse is and this is because the word ‘Abuse’ can mean different things to different people. For one person it might relate to emotional pain, for another it might involve physical pain. With there being different degrees of pain and hurt within these two ...
Views: 2163 - 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) - Relationships: Why Do Some People Repeat Unhealthy Relationship Patterns? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperJust because one is with someone who looks different to the person they were in a relationship with before, it doesn’t mean that their experience is going to be any different. And if ones last experience was generally healthy and functional, this is not going to be something that one is going to ...
Views: 2158 - Child Abuse: What Happens When A Child Is Invalidated? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to raising a child that is mentally and emotionally healthy and has a strong sense of self, it is imperative that they are validated. This is not to say that they have to be validated at all times in order to become a functional adult, but in most cases, it is vital that this ...
Views: 2157(2 votes) - Family: Are Family A Gift Or A Curse? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThere are some families in the world that are filled with love and connection. These families’ work together, to support and assist each other and not because they have to; but because they want to. To them, family means much more than just a word or the DNA that may connect them to each ...
Views: 2157 - How To Assist Children Deal With Death - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2012 from John AllanHow Children Deal With The Experience Of Death As adults and parents, our highest priorities are our kids. We attempt to protect our children at all times and protecting them from death’s reality is tempting, but to do so may create more distress and harm than may be the case if we play it ...
Views: 2156(1 vote) - Sweet as Pie: A Doula Role In the Birthing Process - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2003 from Giuditta TornettaIf you have not heard the term Doula yet, you are bound to soon. Doulas are sprouting up all over the country and many mothers refer to them as the women who have made their birthing experience a ‘dreamy’ one. What is a Doula, anyway? A Doula is a trained birth coach -- a surrogate mother ...
Views: 2156(1 vote) - Abused Children: Why Do They Have Boundary Problems? - by Submitted on May 13, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThis article has the description abused children and therefore gives the impression that it is going to be all about children. However, this will be about adults who were abused as children and as a result of this now have a real challenge with boundaries. When it comes to child abuse, there ...
Views: 2143 - The Core Psychology of Shyness - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2011 from Eduard EzeanuShyness is a very common psychological occurrence. Oddly enough, recent studies are pointing out that our society is slowly but surely getting shyer, despite the fact methods of interacting with others are now more available than ever. Psychologists are giving a lot of attention to the study ...
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