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- Time Passing - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Michelle GottliebI am the mother of a junior high student and a high school senior. Even as I write that sentence, I find it difficult to believe. All parents are amazed at the rapidity of time. Wasn’t it yesterday that I was pregnant with my babies? How can one be talking about college now? This is a ...
Views: 931(1 vote) - Tips for a Working Mom - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2011 from Rebecca MaorThe term working Mom is really a silly one because if you are a Mom you are working! Still we all know that this term refers to Moms that work both in the home and outside. If you belong to this category you are either reading this because you feel that you need some urgent advice to make it all ...
Views: 679(3 votes) - Tips for Better Teacher/Parent Communication - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Kevin HeathThere are many tips for effective parent/teacher communication. Communication is an essential element when it comes to the overall success that your child experiences in their educational development. It is important to understand that, as a parent, you are truly the first teacher that your ...
Views: 2227(3 votes) - Tips for Family Communication in 7 1/2 minutes - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2015 from Karen Lindwall-BourgWe rarely hesitate to send our children to public school for 7 1/2 hours every day. After all it is required by law that we educate our children! As a homeschooling family, I admit, we didn't always spend a full 7 1/2 hours in formal educational exercises; but we probably spent more than 7 ...
Views: 1128(2 votes) - Tips For Planning Great Baby Showers - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2009 from Chris SmithBaby showers are parties thrown for friends that are pregnant. This practice has significantly changed over the course of the years and has gradually become more and more elaborate and planned. Baby showers can make an expectant mother feel more secure in the fact that her friends are all ...
Views: 766(3 votes) - Tips On Getting Your Children To Listen To You - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Greg BakerGetting your kids to listen to you can be a problem at times. Undoubtedly, you've tried a variety of methods from shouting, finger pointing, scowling, threatening, and the famous counting to ten. Kids seem to tune out your words if your tone is saying something else. Your tone of voice ...
Views: 2326(4 votes) - Tips To Choose The Best Name For Your Baby - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaHow do you choose a baby’s name? The answer must be; with care. Here are some guidelines. If family is important to you, you may want to choose a family name, especially if there is a strong tradition to follow. For example, in Cyprus, as in many countries, it is traditional for the first son ...
Views: 1116(2 votes) - Today's Youths' Desire to Mimic - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Kimberly DavidsonA video of five preteens dressed in skimpy outfits, provocatively dancing, surfaced on the Internet in May 2010. Nothing surprises us in an era when girls are exposed to less than ideal role models and bombarded with sexualized messages in the media. Children today are more fully immersed in the ...
Views: 1119(2 votes) - Top 3 Ways to Teach Your Child to Accept Children Who Are Different - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2019 from Laura St JohnYour children are going to encounter other children who are different than them. Here's three ways to teach your children to accept other children. 1. Understanding: We all have situations. There are always underlying circumstances that people are going through that they don’t outwardly ...
Views: 1318(1 vote) - Top 5 Tips to raise your child’s self-esteem - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Seema ThobhaniTop 5 Tips to raise your child’s self-esteem: Encourage the best in them - consider encouraging them to focus on the things they do best. As parents we would know our children’s good qualities so why not focus on them to promote their self-esteem. Give unconditional love – accept your ...
Views: 800(2 votes) - Top 8 Options for Back-Up Care When Your Child is Sick - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Marla EnhelderImagine the following scenario, if you will. One hour after you arrive at work, your phone rings. The Caller ID reads, “YOUR CHILD’S DAYCARE/SCHOOL”. You already know what this means…your child has a temperature, is sick, and needs to be picked up ASAP. You have back-to-back meetings and ...
Views: 1984(2 votes) - Top Ten Ways to Teach Values to Your Kids - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2004 from Mark BrandenburgIn a consumer-driven society that broadcasts values that don’t reflect what you believe, how can you teach values to your kids? Here are ten ideas to help you: 1. Tell them your life stories and teach through your stories Kids love to hear stories about your childhood. Weave in some moral ...
Views: 2083(1 vote) - Totally Single Parenting - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSingle Mothers by Choice: Can we call this *extremely* conscious parenting? The other night, I accompanied my younger son to the end-of-season pizza party for his basketball team. In attendance were eight fourth-grade boys, one younger brother, seven fathers and me. At first, I felt a little ...
Views: 1181(3 votes) - Tough Love & Straight Talk - The Benefits of Bold Parenting - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Jennifer BroadleyI was talking with a friend recently and agreeing that ‘things have changed since we were parented’. There’s a bigger focus on children’s progressive thoughts and feeling these days – a priceless evolution – much of which has come from a greater understanding of what they benefit from ...
Views: 1281(1 vote) - Transition Times-A Time For Learning - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2010 from Sandra DyeTransition times are often stressful for parents and children. Your child may experience transitions in many different ways. Their response may be of great excitement and anticipation which puts them in an emotionally charged or at the other end of the continuum, they might be so engrossed in ...
Views: 1620(1 vote) - Traps to Avoid When It Comes to Behaviors That Can Annoy - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2013 from Connie HammerAs parents we would all love to have a quick and efficient way of changing some of the negative behaviors our children display. There are behaviors that irritate us, embarrass us and exasperate us, and ones that present a safety issue at times. And then there are those unique, repetitive ...
Views: 1615(2 votes) - Travel with Toddlers: 5 Tips for Getting There without Tearing Out Your Hair - by Toddlers have lots of energy. In fact, they may have more energy than their parents, if they've just had a nap and they are cooped up in an airplane or carseat for hours at a time. And once they reach their destination, a whole new set of challenges begin.
So what's a parent to do?
Here ...
Views: 861(1 vote) - Tricky Balance - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Carolyn StoneLately I have had balance on my mind. I am thinking of the difficult balance between a parent’s desire to protect a child and the child’s normal desire to be more independent. This balance is more tricky when with an atypical child — whether due to ADD, learning disability, or Asperger ...
Views: 1659(2 votes) - Trouble With Adopted Kids in the Teen Years - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Mark GregstonWhen an adopted child enters the adolescent years and their thinking transfers from concrete to abstract, they might begin asking that unanswerable question, “Why did my mother give me up?” At a time that most kids are trying to “find themselves” and form a concept and understanding of who they ...
Views: 1752(3 votes) - Turn Your Words Into Gold - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Carl LogreccoTurn your words into gold, by using enforceable statements without threatening, reminding or nagging your children/teens to do what you ask of them. Do you as a parent often find yourself repeating yourself to your children/teens? Do you often find times when you have to be stern, mean or ...
Views: 1850(1 vote) - TV and Video Games: Managing Your Child's Mind - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2010 from Aryana HudsonAny parent that is aware of the effects of stress from a number of factors and why upon taking a vacation it may be difficult to relax if a person is used to the stress load draining their adrenal function. If the adrenals area used to a certain output of the cortisol hormone and others then ...
Views: 2657(3 votes) - Twenty-one things parents should know about raising kids - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Tele Opakunle1. You are the parent and not the boss 2. Establishing rules is different from enforcing them 3. Love and weakness are not the same 4. Becoming the homeland detective is just not cool 5. Cleaning someone’s mess is not a good idea 6. Too much lecture causes distress 7. Advice is only good, ...
Views: 1432(2 votes) - Use Fall Sports to Teach Healthy Competition - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Jody Johnston Pawel‘Tis the season for Fall sports — when parents spend more time at playing fields or driving to games than they spend at home. At the game, parents enthusiastically cheer their child’s team and discuss the game on the car ride home. While most parents have good intentions, they can inadvertently ...
Views: 1301(1 vote) - Using Feng Shui for Better Behaved Children - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2003 from Kathryn WeberIs your son or daughter not as respectful and courteous as you would like? Maybe you’d like to instill more discipline in your child. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could influence better behavior from your child just by making simple decorative changes in his or her room? You can with feng ...
Views: 1836(1 vote) - We of the Sandwich Generation - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe duel burden of raising children and caring for aging parents is becoming commonplace for baby boomers, and will probably last longer for us than it did for generations past. Based on a Pew Research Center study, one in eight middle-aged Americans are raising a child and caring for an aging ...
Views: 939(1 vote) - We Really Do Want What Is Best For Our Children - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Rebecca MoreheadOf course we want what is best for our children, right? How outrageous the thought of anything contrary to that belief. However, most people commonly remark to their children to "do as I say, not as I do" or "don't do what I did son, take your own path", and other phrases just like this. We ...
Views: 1855(2 votes) - We should celebrate the diversity of children and adults - by Submitted on May 19, 2003 from Robyn SpeedYou know what really annoys me? The insistence that a child’s academic achievement is all that is important. A grades A grades A grades! I read an article last year that really stuck in my mind, and the gist of the article was ‘even though he only has his O levels he has still done well in ...
Views: 1570(1 vote) - What are the Different Baby Quilt Patterns? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Kenny TanGive your baby something to keep him warm on a chilly night. A blanket is an essential item in a baby’s crib; this will definitely keep your little one cozy and warm than what regular sheets can do. You can purchase baby blankets in several stores. However, if you would like to make it ...
Views: 1672(2 votes) - What are the Different Items by Baby Phat? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Kenny TanAre you having a difficult time choosing the best outfit for you? Do you wish you could find a clothes store that offers chic yet affordable clothes? If your answers to these questions are in the affirmative, you should check out the great styles and designs by Baby Phat. This clothes store is ...
Views: 1376(2 votes) - What are the Different Types of Preemie Baby Clothes? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Kenny TanNewborn babies are indeed delicate and fragile; they need to wear the right baby clothes that would keep them snug and warm. These baby clothes must be easy to wear, as newborns would find it very uncomfortable to have clothes pulled over their heads. Hence, it would be better if the clothes ...
Views: 1377(2 votes) - What are the Different Ways to Give Baby Shower Thank You Notes? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Kenny TanYou must have spent months preparing for your baby shower, and finally it has ended. All your efforts must have paid off after seeing the beaming faces of your guests. The food turned out great, the games were amazing and your guests definitely had a wonderful time. Moreover, the gifts you ...
Views: 1210(2 votes) - What Are You Doing to Your Child? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Jan DeniseINSIDE RELATIONSHIPS WEEKLY COLUMN RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 4, 2009 What Are You Doing to Your Child? When you hold a newborn baby, you sense something God-like … I dare say, even if you're an atheist. A baby is untainted, sacred, perfect! It's important to hold that thought because ...
Views: 1390(3 votes) - What are you teaching your children about money? - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2009 from Daniel BrittonMost people inherit their beliefs and values from their parents. So along with Mum’s eyes and occasionally Dad’s nose, we are likely to become conditioned by their set of rules around money, which in turn came from their previous generation. This may work very well if your surname is Rothschild ...
Views: 1291(5 votes) - What Children Can Teach Their Parents - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtEvery parent has experienced the phenomena of their child begging for their favourite story to read, their favourite song to be played or their favourite movie to be watched for the 100th time. Even though we adults might be tempted to hide the favourite book or introduce a new book, CD, or ...
Views: 1044(1 vote) - What Does "Conscious Parenting" Mean, Anyway? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWelcome to my little corner of the world! Here is some of my story -- on why I've made "conscious parenting" the primary focus of my parenting practice. This piece was originally published as, "What is Your Parenting Style," at www.BodyEcology.com . When I was approached by Body Ecology to ...
Views: 660(1 vote) - What Happened To Study Skills? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Florence BernardIt’s May in my 8th grade class and I am giving the kids time to review for their up-coming French final. I am absolutely puzzled: Most kids are just sitting there, looking at their books, notes or old papers. They sit and swing on their chairs, spend one minute on each page and after ten ...
Views: 1983(2 votes) - What Happens to Miscarried, Stillborn, and Aborted Children? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from William ConstantineAs a Psychic Medium, one of the hardest parts of the job is helping a parent cope with the loss of a child; however, that said, it’s also one of the most rewarding aspects. For the purpose of today’s blog, I am going to focus on the loss that comes in the form of miscarriages and abortions ...
Views: 8510(3 votes) - What happens when 'Mr Perfect' isn't always (perfect) - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Elisa Ferriggi"Our child is 'Mr Perfect' so whatever goes wrong makes him angry. Before he was just screaming, now he is shouting "Don't take it, it's mine; I won it, you lost; I was first." He wants to be the best and most of the time when others create competitions such as who will be first by the door ...
Views: 803(1 vote) - What Is Implantation Bleeding? Should You Worry About It? - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Neelima ReddyAfter you have decided to send your child to school, you have to prepare your child for the first day of the school. The first day of the school can be both exciting as well as stressful for both children and parents. Whether your child is starting kindergarten, day care or nursery school, ...
Views: 617(1 vote) - What is Loyalty? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Jennifer RussellHow to teach your child about loyalty? As your children begin elementary school they learn a lot about relationships. Your daughter's best friend today may betray her trust tomorrow. Or possibly your son wants to leave his basketball team because there's someone he doesn't get along ...
Views: 2361(1 vote) - What is ‘The Greatest Love of All’? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Seema ThobhaniProbably the majority of parents would say ‘best education!’ But is this enough? Or do children need more than just the best education? I believe that they need more! Education - that is to say traditional formal education - is very important for children but they should also receive education ...
Views: 814(2 votes) - What Score Are Parents Keeping? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Rebecca MoreheadMany parents notice only their child's negative behaviors and begin keeping account of them as a score record of wrongdoing or bad behavior. This process could actually encourage more of the same behavior instead of their intended opposite. When a child enters this world and their spirit enters ...
Views: 1229(3 votes) - What should you Consider in Choosing the Best Baby Shower Recipes? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Kenny TanPlanning for a baby shower is a lot of fun; however, it entails great effort so you can have the perfect party. Weeks before the event, you need to make a list of everything that you need. Among the items that you need to cover for your party are the decorations, favours, games and food, to name ...
Views: 965(2 votes) - What to Cook For Dinner? - 2 Ideas to Make This Fun! - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtThe time is 5 o'clock and your stomach clenches - What to make for dinner is the question racing through your mind. You know you want to prepare healthy meals for your family, but you're tired and you don't have all the ingredients for your favorite "go to" recipe so you pull out the frozen ...
Views: 2023(3 votes) - What to Tell Our Children When Our Hearts Break - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2013 from nancy traversWhen a terrible tragedy strikes, as it did recently in a Connecticut kindergarten classroom, our hearts break. We don’t know how to mend. If we are directly affected by the tragedy, then professional counseling is imperative. But we also need to pay attention to our feelings, however tenuous our ...
Views: 886(2 votes) - What's the Tone of Your Home? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Kathy SlattengrenParents play a lead role in setting the overall tone in their families. Parents whose overall tone tends to be negative often have homes filled with stress and tension. While parents who take a more positive approach create calmer, happier homes. A Home Filled with Tension One mom told me ...
Views: 1219(1 vote) - What's Wrong with Just Wanting Our Kids to Be Happy? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Kathy Slattengren"I really do just want my kids to be happy! What can possibly be wrong with that?" The potential problem is that it appears there is a connection between parents focusing on making their kids happy with those children actually being increasingly unhappy. What does the research ...
Views: 1180(1 vote) - When A Crisis Strikes…Hope Is The Door Out of The Darkness - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Karin VoloHope is probably the most important factor to dealing with any difficult time. Hope is what drives us forward and gives us the energy to endure and prevail over any circumstances. When someone has lost hope, it makes a person’s life so much harder, suffering even more. Hope is the light at the ...
Views: 1125(1 vote) - When Do You Cut the Cord to Your Enabling Adult Child - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Francis HoseinSometimes it is difficult to cut the cord to your enabling adult child when you feel it is against your beliefs. Who is to blame? As you get more involve with you adult child life you may feel a lot of resentment and may want to blame yourself or your child for the difficulties you are ...
Views: 4268(4 votes) - When Your Children and Grandchildren Reject Christianity and the Church - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Beth SandersWhat should you do when your children or grandchildren are moving away from the family's tradition of Christian beliefs? A 2007 Barna Group study finds that only 63% of Americans ages 18 to 41 identify as Christian whereas that number is 77 percent for people ages 61 or older. The continuing ...
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