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- 7 Tips for Helping Your Children Cope With Stress - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.Raising children has never been easy, but some parents think it's even harder today. They have always had to deal with providing - food, clothing and shelter as well as a supportive and loving environment where their offspring can grow to their full potential. Today, in addition, mom and dad are ...
Views: 1968(12 votes) - Good Qualities to Look for in a Surrogate Mother - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Dandy RockwellThe success of surrogacy would greatly depend on the surrogate mother that would assist intended parents. There are certain good qualities that intended parents would have to look for in a surrogate mother to ensure the best possible process on surrogacy. Here are some ideal qualities to look ...
Views: 1966 - LOST (in the Closet) - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from James ReeceOur youngest is a senior at a very nice state college an hour or two north of here. Freshman year he set off with an entire car load of stuff that freshman typically set off with including a nice winter jacket. Now admittedly he was never the winter jacket sort of child once past the age of 10. ...
Views: 1964 - How To Show Your Daughter How Beautiful She Really Is - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2008 from Sarah MariaDoes your daughter love her body? Or does she suffer from that nagging sense that she is not quite good enough? In a culture of stick-thin models, our daughters are embarking on a dangerous path of body dissatisfaction, with dieting, bingeing, and purging. Fortunately, there are things you can ...
Views: 1963 - Dads and Breastfeeding - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Armin BrottDear MrDad: Everyone says that new mothers should breastfeed their babies but I've never really know why. And, I know this sounds nuts, but is there anything I can to do to stay involved while my wife is nursing? I feel so left out. A: Before their babies are born, just about any expectant ...
Views: 1962 - In Tough Times, College Students Must Cut Expenses - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"For far too long, college students have spent money that doesn’t have to be spent. Now, with the economy faltering and the cost of college at an all time high, more students are dropping out of college for financial reasons. Other students are leaving college with huge debts and a twinge of ...
Views: 1962 - Recycling Ideas for Kids’ Pajamas - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Theron ColderChildren outgrow clothing just about as promptly as parents can purchase them. Youngsters pjs generally become favorite articles of clothing for parents and children, on account of the sentimentality attached to them. Sleepwear with animals, flowers, cowboys, cartoon characters, along with other ...
Views: 1962 - Juicer To The Rescue - How Do I Get 5-9 Portions Of Fresh Veggies Into My Kids? - by Submitted on May 11, 2007 from Rika Susan Juicing Coach at Best-Juicing.comJuicers are coming to the rescue of parents exhausted by daily broccoli battles and other vexing vegetable skirmishes. With a vegetable juicer such as a Breville Juicer in the kitchen, crunching through countless carrots becomes an object of lesser importance. Into its place steps a ravenous ...
Views: 1961 - Creating Bullies - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockThe first thing you want to do is scream at your kids. That makes them afraid and teaches them to become pushy themselves, connecting verbal abuse with authority and influence. (Never use compassion or loving kindness - that will make girlie men out of them). If you are dead, so to speak, ...
Views: 1960(5 votes) - Discipline for Single Parents - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2010 from Armin BrottDear Mr. Dad: I'm a single parent and I'm finding it harder and harder to keep my kids in line. When I was married the two of us could back each other up. But now that I'm alone I don't seem to have the energy to take a stand. What can I do to regain control? A: At one time or another, all ...
Views: 1959(5 votes) - How to Get Control When Your Child is Making You Angry - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from James LehmanWhy is it so easy to go from “zero to 60” when our kids make us angry? There are many reasons, but I think it’s mainly because we allow ourselves to go to 60. And in a sense, when we get up to 60—when we react emotionally—we’re allowing the behavior of our kids to determine how we’ll behave ...
Views: 1959(2 votes) - Harried Parents: Save time! Avoid Hassles! "Emotion Coach" Your Kids! - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Kate McNultyEmotion coaching? These two words would not ordinarily appear in the same sentence, would they? After all, coaching is more likely to bring to mind an image of a tennis racket or softball bat. And what do feelings have to do with any of that? However, parents are continuously teaching their ...
Views: 1958(14 votes) - 5 Don’ts When Discussing Divorce With Your Children! - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2010 from Rosalind SedaccaPreparing to break the news to your kids that you’re divorcing their other parent? Feeling insecure about how to broach the subject? Wondering how much to share during and after the divorce? How your children will react? How to handle their questions? How to deal with your special ...
Views: 1957(3 votes) - Conduct Disorder - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2003 from Robert SterlingConduct Disorder (CD) is largely associated with delinquent or criminal activity. The economic and social impact of CD makes it a high priority mental health problem because lives and property are often damaged or destroyed by those with the disorder. Individuals with CD are often incarcerated ...
Views: 1956(1 vote) - Discipline Tips for Parents ~ 3 Mistakes and 3 Solutions - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Jean TracyGood discipline builds character in kids. Poor discipline does not. Notice the manipulation in the story below. Imagine your son returning his report card to his teacher saying, “My dad told me, ‘If these grades don’t improve, someone around here is going to get a spanking.’” And as he ...
Views: 1954(21 votes) - Newly Single and the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Meghan GehanFor those going through or recently divorced, the holidays add another layer of stress and anxiety: Will I need to interact with my ex? How do I handle the questions and advice from my family? How will I cope with being alone? How do I help my children through this time? This holiday season ...
Views: 1953(2 votes) - The Journal and the Journey - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Kim AdesI was helping my daughter, who is in grade 11, with her assignment on the George Orwell classic 1984 and we were discussing the symbolism of the diary in the story. Now, here is a quick re-cap for those of you who read this book many years back. 1984 is Orwell’s peek into a future totalitarian ...
Views: 1953(1 vote) - “Hello, this is Bank of Nowhere, calling about a problem with your account”: How to Protect Seniors from Money & Telemarketing Scams - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Gloria Hao SchneiderAnyone with a computer, an address, a telephone or a doorbell is a potential victim of some unknown entity attempting to swindle us out of our identity and money. Telemarketing scams seem more likely to target older Americans. A 1995 AARP study found half of the consumers targeted for such ...
Views: 1951(4 votes) - 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) - Book Review: Rukhsati - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2014 from Dr. Mona AeyshaIn this book I have highlighted a very serious custom of Pakistan named,rukhsati',which means sending off girls with their husbands on the wedding day. But in reality it feels like girls are the burden and guests in their parents home and are supposed to leave it one day to live finally in their ...
Views: 1948 - 5 Tools for Being A Successful Parent Leader - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Lori RadunWhat is leadership and why should parents care? Leadership is the ability to inspire yourself and others to take positive action in life. Every individual and organization needs leadership. What is an organization exactly? An organization is a social arrangement that pursues collective ...
Views: 1947(3 votes) - Keep Your Cognitive Ability Healthy by Helping with Your Kid's Homework - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2021 from Leon EdwardEvery parent wants to help their child to do well in school. As you already know, helping your children with their homework is one of the most reliable ways to improve their academic performance. Things have probably changed quite a bit since you were in school yourself, but the basics will ...
Views: 1947 - Helping Your Child to Stop Embarrassing Behaviors - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Ugochukwu UcheRecently, I responded to a question posed by a mother, whose seven year old son had gotten into the habit of pulling his pants down and showing his privates to his friends, including little girls his age. This mother shared that she and her husband had tried everything to get him to stop to no ...
Views: 1946 - Dr. Romance Video: Dating Advice Every Single Mom Should Know - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2013 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance asks: Are you a single mom? Wondering whether you're too old to be back on the market? Well, wonder no more. Watch the video on YourTango.com Dating Advice Every Single Mom Should Know In this video, author, therapist and YourTango ...
Views: 1945(4 votes) - Mother Quotes From The Heart - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Bob LancerThis article presents inspirational mother quotes, quotes that come from the heart of mothers (which include quotes about mothers) that I gathered from moms who attended my parenting classes. Sometimes touching, sometimes educational, these mother quotes give personal insight into the ...
Views: 1945 - Unleash Creativity-How Encouraging Your Teens Creativity Supports Their Development - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Linda BertrandThe splash of color comes to life as senior Natalie Smith, quietly bends over her artwork adding the final details to her abstract painting. She studies it and continues to dab her paint brush into the canvas, slowly breathing life into her masterpiece. When asked why she enjoys painting, she ...
Views: 1945 - Who's in Charge at Your House? Parents or Children? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Helen WilliamsWho is really in charge at your house? It is so easy to feel like a failure as a parent and so hard to remember that the early years are unbelievably testing times for all parents. We will all fail over and over, especially if we have set impossible standards for ourselves. Sadly, it is ...
Views: 1941 - ***Are You a Sculptor or a Gardener? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2013 from Nancy BuckHow do you describe your job as a parent? Do the tasks include protector and supporter providing food, warmth, and comfort? Do you see yourself as the guide and advisor for your child as she moves from childhood, through adolescents and into young adulthood? No matter what your child’s age or ...
Views: 1940(13 votes) - Narcissistic Offspring, Narcissistic Parents - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2014 from Sam VakninThe Japanese call them “parasite singles”, the Americans “boomerang kids”. Sociologists refer to the “accordion family”: it expands and then contracts and then expands again as children return to what should have been an “empty nest.” Why do youngsters opt to live with their parents rather ...
Views: 1934 - All About Urine Gender Test For Pregnancy - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2013 from Katty JoelThere are many ways that you'll be able to determine the sex of your baby. A baby gender test is one of them. Of course, ultrasounds are the most widely used. It is important to note that pregnant women are discouraged from using ultrasounds with the sole purpose of finding out the sex of the ...
Views: 1932 - Parenting a child with special needs - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2003 from jill curtisAs a parent of a child with a disability or with special needs you will be only too aware of all the challenges you encounter when you try to get the best help you can for your child. Sadly the list of problems faced by so many children, and their families, never seems to end. Each disability ...
Views: 1929(1 vote) - Giving Children Choices Fosters Responsibility - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin MarshallYoung people have choices, both conscious and nonconscious. These choices are a significant factor in determining their lives. The sooner young people become aware of this, the earlier they will start to make responsible choices. Young people also become more responsible when they learn that ...
Views: 1928 - Surrender into Motherhood - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Tamara DonnSurrender into Motherhood, Extract in April 2008 Juno Magazine Surrender. What does it mean? How is it relevant to childbirth and motherhood? I first learnt about the meaning of surrender many years ago when I was travelling. Two weeks into my journey, while camping on a remote island ...
Views: 1928 - He's Taking My Heart With Him - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2012 from Dana McIntyreIs this really happening? I found myself standing in my son’s room today. Not in a creepy watching-him-as-he’s-sleeping kind of way. Just standing there, looking around at all of his posters tacked to the walls. I see the “Captain” stripes on his letter jacket gently strewn across the chair. ...
Views: 1927(2 votes) - Out of Control Behavior: Should I Medicate My Child? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from James LehmanThe recent death of a four-year-old Massachusetts girl from an overdose of medications for ADHD and bipolar disorder has brought the issue of medicating children for behavior problems to the forefront of public consciousness. While this sad case shows the extreme end of the issue, it reminds us ...
Views: 1926(4 votes) - Matrimony to Acrimony or Harmony? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Jill DarceyThe choice is yours ... this is how you make it. The importance of the choices you make when your marriage ends through which children were born into this world, becomes more apparent as time continues to march forward. Each step takes us down one of two pathways - acrimony or harmony. Time ...
Views: 1925(4 votes) - Why Sleep-away Camp Can Be Good for Your Family - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Phyllis GoldbergThe thought of sleep-away camp may stir up anxiety and ambivalence for you and your kids. As in any new situation there are unknowns, and it's easy to let them get the best of you. Yet camp can be a great opportunity for kids to develop their strengths, interests and independence. And believe ...
Views: 1925(4 votes) - How To Parent More Effectively And Avoid Conflict - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2008 from Ivy and Amanda PrestonAs teachers, we've been a part of struggles as parents work to improve their parenting skills, especially when it comes to parenting teenagers, as well as sometimes working through the difficult balance of effective parenting and discipline. Better parenting is not always easy and there are ...
Views: 1922 - Unconditional Love - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2008 from Jo-Anne CutlerFebruary is heart month…and the focus is on love. From the romantic love surrounding Valentine’s Day; the compassionate love evoked as we are encouraged to support Heart and Stroke Foundations; to the acts of love from our hearts as we participate in the 14th anniversary of Random Acts of ...
Views: 1922 - Fun Ideas for Playgroup Activities - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Alina GohThere are numerous definitions for playgroups. The dictionary defines a playgroup as a place for children not currently eligible for a formal education in elementary. In Singapore, it is a place where children can socialize and have fun. It is where kids can play and exercise with other ...
Views: 1920(3 votes) - Character Building - 5 Ways To Help Your Child Tell The Truth - by Submitted on May 23, 2008 from Jean TracyIs your child telling fibs? Would you like 5 parenting tips to help her tell the truth? Inside you'll find five suggestions you can use. Quote on Truthfulness: "What people say, what people do, and what they say they do are entirely different things." - Margaret Meade Parents, if you have a ...
Views: 1918(4 votes) - 5 best house help bureaus in Nairobi - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2018 from Dan ArrowWhen looking for house helps or nannies in any new country, it is important to make sure that the people you choose are trustworthy and fit well with your family. Here is a list of 5 Best house help bureaus Nairobi when you look for maid services in Kenya. 1.Nairobi Nanny:- One of the best ...
Views: 1916 - Parenting: How to Discipline Teenagers - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Kim OlverI have received a lot of inquires lately about how to discipline teenagers. It’s an interesting topic and one that bears consideration. I believe most of the issue lies in how one identifies the problem. There are three major considerations. When children enter the teen years, their ...
Views: 1916(3 votes) - Here’s One Sure Way to Reel Back in Your Troubled Teenager! - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2013 from Deaunna EvansFish stories are often very predictable. But this fish story is anything but predictable. This real life fish story beautifully illustrates how expressing heartfelt appreciation has the power to deeply connect one human being to another. With this insight, parents can unleash the amazing ...
Views: 1915(1 vote) - Treating Babies - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Manfred LuckA man calls me asking for help with a high fever in his 7 month old daughter and we do a short session over the phone. I start by scanning the girls field for upsets,viruses,bacteria, toxins etc ( thank you Stephen Daniels for teaching me how to do this ) I've got the fathers connection ...
Views: 1914 - How to Make This Christmas More Fun and Less Stressful - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtChristmas time is a time for doing special things with family, but holiday events can fill up the calendar very quickly. We often find ourselves running from one event to the next without so much as a breath in between. The holidays then become about pleasing others and not ourselves or our ...
Views: 1912(1 vote) - My Daughter is Challenging Me - by Submitted on May 30, 2016 from Charles G. HannaChallenges force us to correct, to improve, and to grow. More importantly, they are our Higher Power’s way of directing our attention to the areas that require immediate attention. It is like a self-monitoring system that tells when and where we need to change. No matter what that challenge or ...
Views: 1912 - 5 Ways to Get Your Child or Teen Moving and on Time - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from James LehmanIt’s part of the nature of childhood and adolescence to be disorganized, and one of the consequences is that you’ll see kids who are late a lot. Remember, we’re dealing with a thing called childhood, and let’s face it, part of growing up and maturing is learning how to organize yourself and your ...
Views: 1911(2 votes) - 12 Keys to Successful Parenting - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2006 from Helene RothschildHELENE ROTHSCHILD, MS, MA, MFT, is a Marriage, Family Therapist, intuitive counselor, author, teacher, workshop facilitator, and speaker. Visit http://www.lovetopeace.com for more free articles, free newsletter, and a Personal Success online course. 12 Keys to Successful Parenting AN OPEN LETTER ...
Views: 1910 - 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 ...
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