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- How to choose essential baby clothes for a newborn - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2017 from Jaclyn TengAre you finding it hard to buy appropriate clothes for your newborn? Don’t worry! You’re not alone. Being prepared helps a lot when shopping for newborn baby clothes. You need to know which store to shop at, what stuff of clothes to buy, which clothes are suitable for a newborn etc. If you have ...
Views: 894(1 vote) - How to Manage Custody When Your Ex Has BPD - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2021 from Andrew LancasterDifficult custody issues arise when you separate or divorce from a parent with borderline personality disorder (BPD). The condition presents challenges for both the relationship between the coparents and how well the BPD sufferer is able to be a competent parent. Key to a successful custody ...
Views: 869(1 vote) - How to Stop Yelling at Your Kids - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2016 from Ericka MartinMost parents don’t feel super great after yelling at their kids. In fact, no matter how justified the outburst seemed at the moment, it’s more than likely that both the parent and the kid are left feeling terrible afterward. Research is beginning to indicate that harsh verbal discipline ...
Views: 1099(1 vote) - I used to think I had control - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2016 from Ruth Bleakley-ThiessenThere are things I can control. Like how much sleep I get, what I eat, what I say, to name but a few. If you'd asked me if I could control my life when I was in my twenties, I would have said an unequivocal yes. And I would have thought you were wrong if you'd said no. I guess I was a bit ...
Views: 1114(1 vote) - In Celebration of Committed Parents – Right Down to Their Socks - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2016 from Suzanne St. John SmithJune is convocation month, and all around the world students are celebrated as they make their way out of their post-secondary, and often, personal, nests as they fly toward the next phase of their lives. Most of us watch them cross the stage with joy at the possibilities that we imagine for ...
Views: 1215(1 vote) - Kids Aren’t Getting Enough Sleep — and the Culprit May be in Their Pocket - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Any parent of older children knows - they aren’t getting enough sleep. Dragging your child out of bed in the morning is almost harder than getting them to do their homework or clean their room. Not only does this sleep deprivation make their mornings hard, it can have long term effects, too. ...
Views: 1439(1 vote) - Learn to Reduce Your Stress in 8 SIMPLE STEPS! - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2017 from Laney Zukerman The Relationship CoachAs featured in the HUFF POST: Learn to Reduce Your Stress in 8 Simple Steps! Stress can make an unfortunate appearance at any time of year, but when we are challenged, tired, or going through a crisis, it can spike. Though we can’t “stop” stress from entering our lives, we can take ...
Views: 1716(1 vote) - Mothers – Caring for yourself daily - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2018 from Jaclyn TengWhen our bundle of joy came into our lives, everything is all about them. As a parent myself, I tend to channel so much energy and attention to my child that I often neglect taking care of myself. I busy myself making sure that everything that are used on my child, worn and eaten by my child are ...
Views: 828(1 vote) - New Parents: Is Your Home Ready For A New Baby? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2016 from Hannah WhittenlyBecoming a parent can be both a very exciting and scary time. The reason it can be scary is that a new parent is now completely responsible for the health and well-being of a very fragile child. That’s a huge responsibility. Part of that responsibility includes ensuring that your home is a safe ...
Views: 935(1 vote) - Parallel Parenting: Co-Parenting as Independent Individuals - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2019 from Andrew LancasterOne way separated couples with kids have found a way to coexist without conflict is through "parallel-parenting" or "parallel co-parenting". This is an agreement made by divorced parents in which they are able to co-parent by means of disconnecting from each other and having as little direct ...
Views: 1199(1 vote) - Parent-child Relationship Counseling in nagpur - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2016 from Sapna SharmaThe parent-tyke relationship comprises of a blend of practices, emotions, and desires that are remarkable to a specific parent and a specific kid. The relationship includes the full degree of a tyke's advancement. Of the a wide range of connections individuals frame through the span of the life ...
Views: 806(1 vote) - Parenting a child with troublesome mood dysregulation - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2018 from Jaclyn TengToday, abnormal is considered as new normal, as according to certain surveys, research and reports it has been concluded that only a small share of the population stays mentally healthy from the age of 11 to 38 while most of the people experience mental illness. In this advanced and ...
Views: 658(1 vote) - Parents - Reboot Your Connection - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2016 from Daydree HornerBusy parents sometimes don’t communicate well with each other because they’re - well, busy. They’re preoccupied with their work, children and all of the responsibilities that go along with them. Sometimes as a result of this juggling act, mom and dad lose a wee bit of the warm and loving ...
Views: 1171(1 vote) - Reconciling Christianity, Science and Parenthood - by Submitted on May 12, 2020 from Andrew LancasterThis past week one of my favourite podcasts posted an episode devoted to exploring scientific ideas that must die. Topics included cries for a rethinking of the value of mouse models for human medicine and the rejection of the duality of left brain/right brain thinking. An idea that struck a ...
Views: 727(1 vote) - Separated Parents: It’s not Quantum of Time, but Quality of Relationship - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2016 from Gary DirenfeldIf you get hung up on the quantum of time, you may lose sight of the quality of your relationship now and for the future. At the end of the day some separated parents fight tooth and nail over how the children’s time will be divvied up between them. Children are even drawn into the dispute, ...
Views: 1199(1 vote) - Social Media and Online Predators: Different Ways Online Predators Approach Victims - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.KIDGUARD EDITOR Your child has a smart phone, a laptop, a tablet and total use of the home computer. Having a child who’s online almost always isn’t exactly far from the norm. Roughly 24 percent of all children ages 13 to 17 go online “almost constantly,” according to the Pew Research ...
Views: 1000(1 vote) - Steps to Raising Healthy, Happy Children - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2016 from Julie DohertySteps to Raising Healthy, Happy Children June 10, 2016 By Julie Doherty (Edit) 0Share 0Share Tweet 0Pin 0Share 0Share I want to share with you my answer to this question I have been asked today: What are some of the best things I could do ...
Views: 1123(1 vote) - SuperBabyOnline – Resources for Your Child’s Development - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2017 from Kalyna KapurThe SuperBabyOnline is a one-stop-shop to address your child's learning and development needs and is an ideal blog for parenting. The SuperBaby products available for purchase are all centres around learning and development. The 'Alphabet' model will expose your child to the same concept using ...
Views: 1636(1 vote) - Surviving the First Five Years of Parenting - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2019 from Kalyna KapurBeing a parent is a very fulfilling journey. It is also an experience that is full of a lot of physical, emotional and mental stress, especially during the first few years. Parenting comes with a lot of sacrifices. If new parents do not take the time to relax, they might burn out. Having ...
Views: 655(1 vote) - Symptoms of Children of Narcissists and Addicts - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2024 from Darlene LancerChildren of narcissists and addicts (all substance abusers) grow up in a stressful, dysfunctional family environment, which in most cases leads to codependency. Due to the symptoms and defenses related to substance abuse and narcissism, particularly impaired boundaries, lack of empathy, and mood ...
Views: 295(1 vote) - Text Messaging & Sleep Deprivation in Teens - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.There is growing concern among parents and health professionals that text messaging is contributing to sleep deprivation, with teenagers being the most at risk group of being sleep deprived. Mobile phone ownership amongst children has risen exponentially in the last decade, with around 80% of ...
Views: 1210(1 vote) - The Genesis of Music - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2019 from John DiamondA very fine musician and composer tells me that her earliest memories are of singing songs with her mother. These memories go back to before she was two years old. She also says that her family tells her that from the day she was born her mother was always singing to her. For hours her mother ...
Views: 1234(1 vote) - The Narcissist in Custody Battles - by Submitted on May 21, 2015 from Sam VakninThe Narcissist in Custody Battles Presentation made by Sam Vaknin Author of “Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited” In the 11th Annual and First International Battered Mothers Custody Conference http://batteredmotherscustodyconference.org/ HOW NARCISSIST SEES HIS CHILDREN 1. ...
Views: 3355(1 vote) - The Narcissistic Parent - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2022 from Darlene LancerA narcissistic parent behaves as they imagine themselves to be—the king or queen of the family, or someone whose activities are more important than being part of the family. As a child, your parents are your world until you’re able to leave home. Your survival and self-concept depend on them. A ...
Views: 650(2 votes) - The New Generation: 4 Healthy Skills You Should Teach Your Children - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2017 from Anica OaksLife moves fast, and this is reflected in our health: we eat fast food and foods that cook fast, foods filled with preservatives and additives, and exercise gets ignored in favor of working late or doing homework. Our children learn from our example, and we all know that we want better for our ...
Views: 1544(1 vote) - What Is Generational Trauma – Mother Wounds - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2025 from Darlene LancerGenerational trauma is a form of trauma passed down to subsequent generations through environmental factors such as psychological transference and attachment behavior according to attachment theory. The psychological impact of a traumatic event, such as historical mistreatment, cultural ...
Views: 52(1 vote) - Why should parent monitor the Smartphone uses of their child and must block the adult? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2018 from Kalyna KapurIn this digital era, getting a Smartphone has become a milestone for every kid. Since the last decade, smartphones have managed to make an integral part in the daily life of the individual. Parents often provide their kids with the Smartphone in order to make the commute easier and stay updated ...
Views: 744(1 vote) - Your Difficult Child - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2015 from Jason MagillHandling Anger When Your Difficult Child Cannot I believe that if you’re reading this, you care about helping your difficult child. That is one of the biggest steps in the right direction. I’ve seen too many adults that just want their difficult child “fixed”. The reality is that the ...
Views: 1439(1 vote) - Power of Mind: We are what we believe we are - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2020 from Nataša PantovićConscious Parenting and Power of Mind Parenting Behavior / Style Reward and Punishment: Is Santa Claus myth working? Our basic strategy for raising children or motivating employees is a reward and punishment strategy. From an early age we have our Santa Claus that carefully observes ...
Views: 2244(3 votes) - Bride and Groom’s Top 10 Best Budget Wedding Cake Tips - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Rosanna HallerBride and Groom’s Top 10 Best Budget Wedding Cake Tips Your wedding cake is sure to be the most expensive dessert you’ll ever serve. Many LDS couples cringe at the thought of spending $800 on a single cake – after all, haven’t we been taught to be thrifty? While you may not be able to take ...
Views: 2400(84 votes) - Choosing a Wedding Photographer for LDS Weddings and for LDS Wedding Receptions - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Rosanna HallerChoosing a Wedding Photographer for Your LDS Wedding & Wedding Reception After months of planning, your wedding day seems to happen in the blink of an eye and then it’s all over. We are so lucky to live in an age where we can document every minute of the wedding day with wedding pictures. The ...
Views: 3432(156 votes) - How LDS Brides & LDS Grooms can elegantly do a LDS Wedding Ring Ceremony as part of LDS Weddings & Receptions - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Rosanna HallerHow LDS Brides and LDS Groom can elegantly do a LDS Wedding Ring Ceremony as part of LDS Weddings and Receptions (by the LDS rules but with both grace and style ) How and when to do a Wedding Ring Ceremony as part of your LDS Wedding Day Since exchanging rings isn’t part of the LDS Temple ...
Views: 3929(157 votes) - LDS Weddings don't have to cost a fortune! Setting a LDS Wedding Budget is an important step for the LDS bride & LDS groom! - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Rosanna HallerLDS Weddings don't have to cost a fortune! Setting a LDS Wedding Budget is an important step for the LDS bride and groom! Now that you’re engaged, you’ve probably got a flurry of plans racing through your head. A LDS wedding requires purchasing big-ticket items like modest wedding dresses ...
Views: 5582(159 votes) - History of Wedding Cake Toppings and Wedding Cake Toppers (Part II of Two) - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Rosanna HallerHistory of Wedding Cake Toppings and Wedding Cake Toppers (Part II of Two) Part I of this article shared the early history in the United States of bot Wedding Cake Toppings and Wedding Cake Toppers. In the early 1900’s wedding cake toppers or wedding cake toppings were made from glass, ...
Views: 2932(80 votes) - How to Choose a Wedding Cake Design-A Guide for Brides - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Rosanna HallerHow to Choose a Wedding Cake Design How do you describe your dream cake to your decorator when you don’t know the lingo? Read on for an overview of commonly used wedding cake decorating techniques and embellishments. Knowing what’s out there can help you to choose your ideal design when you ...
Views: 2831(82 votes) - History of Wedding Cake Toppings and Wedding Cake Toppers (Part I of Two) - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Rosanna HallerA Short History of Wedding Cake Toppings and Wedding Cake Toppers-Part I The modern wedding cake is an out growth of wedding traditions dating back to the Roman Empire. Wedding cake toppings, also called Wedding cake ornaments or Wedding cake toppers, are the outgrowth of a number of old ...
Views: 3809(79 votes) - Divorce Visitation Requests from Your Child (by: Dr. Anne Brown, PhD, RN CS) | DivorceForce - by Submitted on May 16, 2016 from Dr. Anne BrownDear Mom and Dad, Please remember my life has been turned upside down and I never had a vote. I don't have a rulebook to negotiate waters totally unfamiliar to me. It is really hard for me to understand that my family has broken up. I feel scared that I will loose one or both of you. I don't ...
Views: 964(2 votes) - Types and Styles of Wedding Cake Toppings or Wedding Cake Toppers - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Rosanna HallerTypes and Styles of Wedding Cake Toppings or Toppers Article by Rose Haller Exclusively for www.WeddingCakeToppings.info and www.WeddingLDS.info Traditionally a wedding cake is located in a place of honor at the couple’s wedding reception. Usually the wedding cake is prominently and ...
Views: 3481(78 votes) - 2 Things I've Taught My Daughter About Health and Beauty That You Should ,Too - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2016 from Tyler JacobsonWomen of the world are under attack. All around them are messages from magazines. TV shows, peers and the internet, telling them what they are supposed to look like. They are being told what the ideal body shape is: how fat is too fat, how skinny is too skinny, what they have to do to be ...
Views: 1316(1 vote) - Baby bouncer and swings – upsides, downsides, what to pay attention to? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2019 from Arifur RahmanBaby bouncers are currently a very important piece of equipment in a baby room. Plenty of parents can’t imagine raising their child without a bouncer. But even though a baby bouncer can indeed make parents’ life easier, it is also pretty controversial. The opponents of the baby bouncer see it as ...
Views: 3070(1 vote) - Best Tips for Your Relationship After Baby - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2019 from Mary Kay CocharoYou've found the love of your life. You've fallen in love. You've dated, become engaged and gotten married. You've longed to make your duo into a trio and after some waiting you now have a baby! What could possibly go wrong? We know that even the strongest relationships are challenged ...
Views: 855(1 vote) - How to Build Your Child’s Self Esteem - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2016 from Mitra ShahidiHow to build your child’s self esteem. Self-esteem is about liking who we are, and how we value ourselves. It is how we perceive our value to the world and how valuable we think we are to others. Self-esteem affects our trust in others, our relationships, our work, and nearly every part of our ...
Views: 988(1 vote) - My Biggest Nostalgic Emotion: Being Bored - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2016 from Tyler JacobsonAs we live in a time where pediatricians actually recommend limiting screen time as a matter of health, I have been thinking a ton about my time as a child. I was never a big television fan, and even avoided watching too many cartoons thanks to my constant desire to play outside. Now I am a huge ...
Views: 1184(1 vote) - Parental Alienation Syndrome - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2005 from Robert EvansIn 1985 Dr. Richard Gardner (M.D.) coined the phrase "parental alienation syndrome (PAS)". Dr. Gardner defines PAS as "a childhood disorder that arises almost exclusively in the context of child-custody disputes." Primarily it is the child’s campaign of denigration against a parent without ...
Views: 1641(1 vote) - Strategies to Make Learning Fun For Your Kids - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2019 from Andrew LancasterTeachers often say that there is nothing better than when a child has that lightbulb moment. A foreign concept suddenly clicks in their brain. That moment could then continue into an interest in the subject with the right lessons. However, children learn in different ways. There are many ...
Views: 977(2 votes) - ***How to help children learn to share - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2013 from Nancy BuckMost children are not sharers naturally. They do not come into the world ready, willing and able to share. There are those wonderful, rare exceptions (My own twin sons are an example. But then they started out sharing a womb so maybe that contributed to the idea of sharing.) Children are born ...
Views: 1825(15 votes) - ***A Bullying Dilemma - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2013 from Nancy BuckAnswering the knock on my back door one afternoon, I faced a woman new to me. “I want you to make your sons stop bullying my son,” she stated simply. I was shocked. My children were not bullies. I could see her car parked in the street with her son sitting in the passenger seat. I then ...
Views: 1586(18 votes) - Building Your Teen's Self-Confidence. - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Cheryl GowinFor teens it seems like everyone else is confident and successful … except them. The teen years can be a very difficult time. For teenagers, the changes in their physical body and their hormonal changes can create a lack of self confidence and self esteem. Imagine how your teen’s bodily ...
Views: 4149(9 votes) - ***Change Your Life Whether You're a Functioning Alcoholic or an Overworked Mom - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Dr. Neill NeillWill You Use this Key Step to Change your Life? Commitment is one key to losing weight, getting in shape, learning a new skill, finding your soul mate, getting a better job, learning a new language, running a marathon, going back to school, drinking less, spending time with your kids or ...
Views: 2175(12 votes) - Anxiety: The Bane of Parents - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Dr. Mona SpiegelA young mother wrote to me: "As the mother of a toddler, I'm really grateful to moms and dads who've given me great advice and support. But at the same time, other mom's comments also have made me feel inadequate." "Are we all sensitive and a little defensive," she asks,"because we love our ...
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