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- ***Perhaps Autism is a Spiritual Experience - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Norma HollisMy cousin Adam is autistic. He’s one of the lucky ones. He’s a functional autistic now in his late 40’s and working as a gas station attendant. My most vivid memory of our childhood was him coming to visit on Christmas Day. My father always had a full fire going in the fireplace to warm us in ...
Views: 7564(1 vote) - 10 free simple Characters of Printable Coloring Pages - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2019 from Wajahat AliWe created 10 free simple characters of printable coloring pages for both kids and adults. Here are the 10 best printable coloring sheets for kids and adults to print with your favorite colors. These include crayons, colored pencils, marker pens, and paint. Just click on the pages below to ...
Views: 827(1 vote) - 10 Most Effective Ways to Invoke Kindness in Children - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2019 from Eric SimmonsThe world we live in can sometimes be complex for young children exploring life. Today’s society is de-humanizing the humans more and more and children are becoming insensitive towards nature, people and the environment. Our children are the future of the earth, and if they are not taught to be ...
Views: 759(1 vote) - 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) - 11 reasons you may want to delay upgrading to a toddler bed - by Submitted on May 26, 2019 from Kalyna KapurWe all know that raising toddlers can be a complicated affair. It's never easy for us parents to ensure we are doing things right for our children. This includes making the decision to move your child from their crib to their bed. Doing so can be a significant milestone for both parties, but ...
Views: 583(1 vote) - 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) - 3 Ways To Help Kids Stay Motivated and Focused - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2018 from Jaclyn TengIt is said that a child is the product of his upbringing and surroundings. The habit inculcated during the formation years i.e., during childhood persists forever and thus it becomes one of the most important tasks for parents and teachers to make sure that kids receive positive guidance all ...
Views: 1154(1 vote) - 5 Places You Have to See With Your Kids Before They Are Grown - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2017 from Jeremy SutterOne of the greatest things about being a parent is seeing the world through your child’s eyes. As adults, it’s easy to fall into the trap of feeling like you’ve “seen it all.” But the world is a pretty amazing place, and kids have a way of looking at things with a ...
Views: 1219(1 vote) - 5 Ways to Prepare Your Child for Summer School - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2016 from Dixie SomersMost parents and kids take a mental break from school during summer break, which is often when they spend more time playing outside and sleeping in. Those who enroll in summer school are often unaware of how to prepare for the extra months that are spent in the classroom. To ensure that you ...
Views: 982(1 vote) - A Simple Strategy for Overcoming Resistance in a Child with Autism - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Connie HammerHas your child ever vehemently resisted your request to perform a task? I worked with a young mom recently who came to me exasperated by her daughter’s refusal to wash her hands and dry them or sometimes have a meltdown when the mom would do this task for her. The mom was at her wit’s end ...
Views: 1353(2 votes) - About Baby Yeast Infections - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2011 from Jay RoysterA baby yeast infection is also referred to as baby thrush. It is a kind of yeast infection caused by bacteria building up in the child’s mouth and private areas. Newborns and children can be affected. Though yeast infection in babies is not considered life threatening, it is known to cause ...
Views: 1056(1 vote) - 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: 2104(1 vote) - Adults Teaching Children: The Legitimization of Bullying - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2016 from Suzanne St. John SmithWhen I was in Grade 4, I struggled with an ability to read, especially when asked to read in front of the class. I wasn’t dyslexic but I was quite shy, and not at all confident about my intellectual abilities relative to my peers. Unfortunately, I had a teacher who, I discovered many years ...
Views: 1316(1 vote) - Advance Planning Eases Return to School - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Lisa SiegleSummer is sublime, but for frazzled parents of rambunctious school-age kids, September may be starting to look like an oasis of calm. Planning and preparing now can ease the turbulence of back to school. Here are some things you can do to get ready for the transition. Medical – Check the ...
Views: 1963(1 vote) - Ameda Breast Pump Is A Comparatively Better Choice - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Melanie PriestThe lactating mothers with the busy schedules have always been looking for the products and accessories that aid the breastfeeding. One of the most in-demand accessories is the breast pump. A lot of manufacturers are there in the markets that are bringing forth innovations in the breastfeeding ...
Views: 1151(1 vote) - Ameda Purely Yours Breast Pump - A Simple View - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Melanie PriestAmeda purely yours breast pump is the unique breast pump in today's markets. It is designed in such a way that no moisture gets to enter into the milk hence, not necessary to frequently clean the tube. For it to pump it can either use AA batteries, a car adapter or an AC adapter; hence, pumping ...
Views: 859(1 vote) - Ameda Purely Yours Breast Pump Offers the Best Features - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Melanie PriestExpecting a new baby to the family involves many decisions to be made and a lot of considerations to be accounted for. A new source of happiness is just to reach the family. Every one sounds to be filled with joy and planning how to play with the new toy. The mother sounds to be so much excited ...
Views: 798(1 vote) - 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) - Are Narcissists Made or Born? - by Submitted on May 20, 2024 from Darlene LancerNarcissists can be hard to empathize with, but research on inherited narcissism shows they didn’t choose to be that way; they bear scars from childhood.Traditionally, childrearing, particularly by the mother, was considered the cause of narcissism. In recent years, more research and twin studies ...
Views: 241(1 vote) - Avent Isis Manual Breast Pump - A Helpful Guide - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Melanie PriestBreast milk is considered to be the best option for babies who are below the age of 6 months but most mothers have to work and this can make it difficult to breastfeed. The best option is to use a breast pump that ensures your baby gets the required nutrients even when you are away from home. ...
Views: 1009(1 vote) - Baby Steps - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Carolyn StoneSome of you may have seen the old Bill Murray movie, “What About Bob.” Murray plays a man who is very dependent on his psychiatrist, played by Richard Dreyfus. Dreyfus encourages his patient to make progress in his life by “baby steps.” He has even written a book by that name. It’s a good ...
Views: 1843(1 vote) - Being the Big One - by Submitted on May 20, 2015 from Julie Roberts, Ph.D.Sometimes when we are little and things go wrong, we think we have to take charge and fix things. We feel it’s up to us to make it better. We think we have to be the big one and we’ll show the adults how to do it. Or we feel like no one else is seeing what a mess things are, or how unsafe things ...
Views: 1849(1 vote) - Beneficial Software for Fitness and Wellness Studio - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2016 from Lidia PeckStudio booking, it is the beneficial site for those who want to starting business related to the fitness studio. Our service provides the well design software for the fitness studio that helps to efficiently grow you business with software and its standard feature support. Our software helps to ...
Views: 1567(1 vote) - Birth My Way - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Kathy Welter-NicholsBirthing News: Birth: Just how does my body do all this? We have 200,000 years of core technology in our Gene pool as women, but apparently we can’t get it done without an epidural and C-sections! When we get that our children are being impacted by the interventions, as is our birth ...
Views: 1522(1 vote) - Can a baby boy play with dolls? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2012 from Dr. Mona AeyshaFor the parents of toddlers, it is very important to know what you are offering to your kids is affecting their attitudes towards life deeply. Leaving aside the evolutionary viewpoint, am focusing on the environment we provide for our kids. Many psychologists would agree that children learn ...
Views: 2364(1 vote) - Child Abuse Prevention Month: Prevention and Education Resources - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Lisa SiegleApril is Child Abuse Prevention Month in the US, where 906,000 children are victims of abuse or neglect every year. Risk factors include family history of abuse, stress and lack of support, alcohol or drug abuse, and domestic violence. The majority of children in out-of-home care are victims ...
Views: 1717(3 votes) - Child Parentification: The Cause, Signs, and Recovery - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2024 from Darlene LancerThe term child parentification was coined in 1967 by family systems theorist Salvador Minuchin, who said the phenomenon occurred when parents de facto delegated parenting roles to children. It can happen when one parent is physically absent or when a dysfunctional family is under stress because ...
Views: 286(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) - Children - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.They say that the first six years of a child’s life are the most important for learning. Children can learn different languages, and so many other things. It makes you wonder if it’s exposure to different situations or if a parent is just drilling them and turning them into little sponges. ...
Views: 1827(2 votes) - Children - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from TRAN NGUYEN NGOC TRANGHelping Our Children In Crisis Divorce...illness...violence. Crisis and hardship are no respecters of age. They shatter even the world of children and shake their security to the core. Consider this pattern to offer comfort, encouragement, and healing to children in ...
Views: 1248(2 votes) - 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) - Children's Social Improvisation Sets the Stage for Academic Achievement and Relationship Skills - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2009 from Grant MathisA child’s work is to play. Imaginative play is crucial to the development of a child, and deeply motivating. “Child’s play” engages children in social readiness, necessary in forming relationships. Normal conversation is social and improvisational. Social Improvisation in front of others becomes ...
Views: 2078(1 vote) - Creating Order for the Disorganized Child - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Carolyn StoneMany parents talk to me with frustration about their children who strew their things throughout the house and then cannot find what they need when they need it. Some of these children have ADHD or a learning disability that we know makes it hard for them to organize stuff. Others are simply ...
Views: 1868(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: His moods are getting more and more unbearable to live with - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2016 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I have been married for almost four years to a man twelve years younger. We have a four-year-old son. My problem is I need to find a better way of dealing with my husband's bad moods, which are getting more and more unbearable to live with. Occasionally I give ...
Views: 1539(2 votes) - Depression in Children- Causes And Cures - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Priyanka SharmaHave your child suddenly started shouting without any reason, is he or she has started doing poorly at school? Well it can be because your child is suffering from depression. Depression in children has come under light from last few decades only, and still now most of the parents take it as bad ...
Views: 1181(1 vote) - Did You Grow Up Too Fast? The Myth of Premature Maturity - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2013 from Jennifer Harvey SallinThe little girl with no needs. The little boy who takes care of mom. Premature maturity, is in fact, no escape from having needs or needing to be taken care of. It is not an escape from being a child, and it is in fact, not often maturity at all. Premature maturity is something else more ...
Views: 1951(1 vote) - Divorce and Its Effect on Children, Part II - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Cheryl GowinThis article is the second in a five part series of articles that looks at divorce and the children involved in the divorce. This article provided a discussion on the effect of divorce on children. The divorce rate stands at 50% of all marriages, effecting more than 1 million children in ...
Views: 5073(1 vote) - Divorcing parents - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Jainarain (Jai) KissoonYou have finally decided to go through with it, you are getting a divorce. As a divorcing parent, what do you need to think about? How do you minimize the affect of the divorce on your children? First and foremost, hire a good attorney, in the end you may find it worth it to sit down with a ...
Views: 1404(2 votes) - Do children need educational toys? And how to do it yourself. - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2018 from Tata NechWhen my baby was not yet born, I was already tremblingly choosing not only sliders and diapers, but also toys. Of course, developing! Our grandmothers could not even think that dolls and shoulder blades should not just entertain, but also develop a child, but now it's quite another time. And ...
Views: 876(1 vote) - Do We Have a Common Purpose Here? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2010 from William CottringerDo We Have a Common Purpose Here? By Bill Cottringer “Life is a promise; fulfill it.”~ Mother Theresa. I have been thinking about this question for a long time now during my life’s educational classes—my journey through formal schooling, interacting with a wide variety of people, ...
Views: 1778(2 votes) - Dos and Don’ts of Visitation From the Therapist! (by: Anne Brown PhD,RNCS) - by Submitted on May 12, 2016 from Dr. Anne Brown"The best security blanket a child can have is parents who respect each other." ~ Jane Bauston Do treat your Children like Gold! Remember you just turned your children's life (and they didn't have a vote) upside down. They now have to decipher new rules, new logistics, probable logistical ...
Views: 1254(1 vote) - Easy Ways to Improve Your Baby's Intelligence - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2007 from Dr. Melanie BeingessnerAfter a baby is born, her brain and her nervous system get to work learning about how her body works and the world that she live in. Despite the fact that a newborn sleeps quite a lot of her day, a baby's brain and nervous system are incredibly busy. If fact, from birth to 2½ years old, a ...
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