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- Shared Parenting? How to handle your Handovers - Drop Offs & Pick Ups - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Jill DarceyIf you dread handovers - you're not alone. If you are frustrated because you've managed to get your kids to tidy up the house before the Ex comes to collect them, and before you know it, they're sick of waiting so it's once again transformed into the bomb-site it was only half an hour ago ... ...
Views: 4480(2 votes) - *** Why is My Child Misbehaving? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Toni SchuttaI know that as parents we’ve all wondered, “Why the heck is she behaving this way?” Or “Why on earth can’t he just behave?” I’d like to offer you some ideas today about common causes of a child’s misbehavior. I’ll also offer some pointers on how to address the misbehavior if you get a gut ...
Views: 4479(3 votes) - How To Help Your Child When They Are Feeling Overwhelmed - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Shaya KassWhen you do nothing, you feel overwhelmed and powerless. But when you get involved, you feel the sense of hope and accomplishment that comes from knowing you are working to make things better.” Unknown Last year, when my sister-in-law came to visit from Los Angeles, my little one missed a ...
Views: 4468(4 votes) - Issues for Immigrant Parents and Their Children - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2009 from Gary DirenfeldImmigrant families to Canada and the United States can face many issues complicating their adjustment to the new host culture. Often unconsidered is the implications for intra-familial culture clash when children take to the host culture sooner or more wholeheartedly than their parents. Risk ...
Views: 4456(1 vote) - 12 Ideas for Holiday Fun with Friends and Family - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerWith the constant worry about checking tasks off my very long to-do list, the holidays have become less than merry. Once I slowed down, I realized that not every goal that I set to be accomplished between Thanksgiving and the end of the year actually needed to be. Yes, a clean slate for ...
Views: 4442(3 votes) - I Love You, You Love Me, We're A Happy Family - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2007 from Ronit BarasAll you need is love – The Beatles When my nephew became a father, I told him that I think we bring our children to life to learn to love ourselves. The birth of our first child is always the greatest opportunity to live our life again – a second childhood, only this time we’re taller, more ...
Views: 4401 - How to Turn Your Brown Eyes Blue - Weird - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Hal WechslerHow to Turn Your Brown Eyes - Blue: A Technique For Health & Longevity Stop: I lost you because you do not want to change the color of your eyes – right? It’s a metaphor, a figure-of-speech for turning the impossible on its little cabeza. Wait. Visual The secret I am revealing is best ...
Views: 4350(1 vote) - 14 Mothers Day Affirmations - by Submitted on May 10, 2009 from Ray DavisToday is the day on the calendar when we officially celebrate Mothers' Day. However, mothers work their craft 365/24/7. It's nice to have a day, but what mothers need is encouragement and reminders of how important they and their work are. Today I present 14 newly written affirmations ...
Views: 4339(1 vote) - The Gregory Mantell Show -- Parental Alienation - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Les LinetIn my YouTube video, Parental Alienation Syndrome Excerpts from Gregory Mantell Show, I have excerpted segments from an excellent discussion of Parental Alienation. This episode is from a weekly half-hour progam, the most successful talk show on the internet. "The Gregory Mantell Show” also airs ...
Views: 4339(8 votes) - Kids Who are Verbally Abusive: The Creation of a Defiant Child - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from James LehmanWhen you’re standing in your kitchen, and you’re fighting back tears and rage as your son is calling you “b---h,” you don’t have time to do much of anything but react. But when he’s stormed out the door or up to his room, the question arises in your mind yet again: “Why is he like this? Why does ...
Views: 4321(6 votes) - Troubled Teenagers - Hanging On While Letting Go - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Colleen LangenfeldIf you are looking for help for troubled teenagers, you may be in a heartbroken state of mind. Losing a child is unbelievably painful, whether to death or to rebellion. Having your own teen reject you and all you've done for them is every bit as painful as being physically assaulted. There ...
Views: 4321 - How Bedtime Stories Can be a Major Influence in Child Development - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2010 from Daniel BrittonFor hundreds, if not thousands of years, parents have known that reading bedtime stories can help kids relax and fall asleep more easily. They also help develop reading skills and in emotional child development, but you may not be aware that they also act as a form of hypnosis. In which case ...
Views: 4319(2 votes) - Why Babies Need Full - Fat Foods - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2007 from Christine AlburyAs adults, we know that we should avoid the full-fat versions of many foods -- so doesn't this rule apply to our babies, too? Well, not for the first 2 years of life. Recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics place your baby in the very enviable position of being encouraged to eat ...
Views: 4305 - Emotional Intelligence and Toddlers - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2009 from Wendy McDonnellThis week, I received a couple of questions about toddlers who hit and bite from parents wondering how to teach their youngsters about emotional intelligence. I also received similar questions about teens which I will cover in next week’s blog. I was drawn to the toddler questions when my ...
Views: 4302(1 vote) - A Deeper Look at “Yours, Mine and Ours” - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Joan ChamberlainThe Story Line. This is such a great story, at least from my values perspective (more later on that). It’s really funny, too, but not ridiculous. It’s a very light couple of hours, nothing heavy. And, for most of us that’s a good thing, at least once in a while. Frank and Helen, who were ...
Views: 4295(1 vote) - When the Kids Gang Up - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2010 from Shaya KassI have good friends who have three kids that are very close in age. The other night I was over at their house and the parents, let’s call them Randi and Mason, were telling my wife and I that they feel like there is a mob mentality in the house. They felt that the kids gang up on them to get ...
Views: 4277(1 vote) - Getting Pregnant Plan Review - Easiest Way to Treat Infertility - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Florencia CintrónEnhance your odds of conceiving a child naturally without costly medical pregnancy methods or dangerous drugs. There might be a lot of reasons behind the apparent infertility, but whatever road you visit make it happen ... conceiving a child may be the goal, there might be an all-natural and ...
Views: 4274 - 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: 4267(4 votes) - Enmeshed Parenting - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2010 from Margaret Paul"Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself. They came through you but not from you and though they are with you yet they belong not to you."-- Kahlil Gibran Symptoms of enmeshed parenting:Your children's good or difficult ...
Views: 4250(4 votes) - My Daughter Has Changed Overnight - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Kelly MarquetEach day I hear from someone that their daughter is just not acting the way she should be. “something has changed, she is secretive, sneaky and not too much fun to be around.” Well depending on her age and your past relationship with her this may not be all bad. It is so hard for us as mothers ...
Views: 4247 - The Narcissist's Disabled and Challenged Children - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2015 from Sam VakninBy Sam Vaknin Author of "Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited" The narcissist regards his disabled or challenged child as an insult, a direct challenge to his self-perceived perfection and omnipotence, a constant, nagging source of negative narcissistic supply, and the reification and ...
Views: 4231 - Celebrating the Joys of ADHD - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Laurie DuparMy favorite radio stations are playing carols, greeting cards are arriving in my mailbox and more and more houses are twinkling as I drive home at night. It’s official – the holidays are here. I’ve been thinking about the holidays and how to write a blog about best tips to survive and enjoy ...
Views: 4181 - Parenting: Emotional Incest - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2007 from Margaret PaulJacob, a participant in one of my telephone support groups, was exploring the fact that he generally didn't like to be touched. He was sharing with the group a situation that used to happen with his mother. "She used to sit me on the couch with her and grab my arms and look intently into my ...
Views: 4159 - Don’t Do These 13 Things When Co-Parenting - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Lee BlockCo-parenting is not a laughing matter when you are divorced. What I find to be amazing is that when you were married, you agreed on how to parent your children, but now that you are divorced, everything is a battle. And, co-parenting is hard work. Throw in bitterness, anger and general ...
Views: 4156(5 votes) - Reflections from Childhood - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Natalie AmsdenFrom the first time we open our eyes we begin imitating our parents. When our caretakers smile at us we learn to smile. When our caretakers get frustrated we learn frustration. When we meet other children, especially in early elementary school, it is often comical how much they act and talk like ...
Views: 4153 - Disappointed Stepdad - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Diana Weiss-WisdomDear Dr. Weiss-Wisdom, My wife and I have been married for two years. She has children from a previous marriage. Since, I don’t have any children, I was hoping to be a father figure to her kids. But it just hasn’t worked out that way. They reject any of my attempts to discipline them and ...
Views: 4150(2 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) - The Ex-Factor – ex-etiquette, whether or not you have children! - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Adele TheronEx-Etiquette where there are no children involved Divorce without children If your divorce does not involve children from the marriage or the relationship, there is technically no reason to maintain contact with your ex. That’s the good and the bad news. The good news is that you won’t ...
Views: 4143 - Concentration ~ 3 Parenting Tips For Increasing Attention Span In Kids - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2007 from Jean TracyDoes your young child lack concentration power? Would you like to increase your child’s attention span? Inside you’ll find 3 parenting tips to help your child focus, learn, and become a better thinker too. Parenting Request from Hina, a Valued Newsletter Subscriber: Hina is both a mother and a ...
Views: 4128(4 votes) - Typical Patterns For Your Baby’s Physical Development Part 2 - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2008 from Connie LimonTypical Play Development By 3 months of age, while lying on his or her back, your baby should: • Visually track a moving toy from side to side • Attempt to reach for a rattle held above their chest • Keep head in the middle to watch faces or toys By 6 months of age your baby should: • Reach ...
Views: 4111(1 vote) - Traits of a Good Father - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2010 from Dominique EdmondTraits of a Good Father The wisest man to have ever lived once said that the glory of sons is their fathers. We all have memories of our fathers from our childhood. Some of us have pleasant memories while others have painful memories that create a wound in a child’s heart, whether ...
Views: 4084(2 votes) - Socratic Parenting - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Laurie GrayParenting isn't about having all the answers. It's about helping children learn to think for themselves and rediscovering yourself and the world through the eyes of your child. Socratic Parenting focuses on knowing yourself, knowing your child, and becoming the change you wish to see in your ...
Views: 4081(1 vote) - How to Get Cheap Tickets to Las Vegas Shows - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2012 from Jamie Mary BakerThere are many ways to get cheap tickets to Las Vegas shows but most of them aren’t like your usual cheerful stroll in the park. Shows are unlike groceries or commodities that can be stored and sold at a later date. It is impossible to sell today the empty seat of yesterday’s show. ...
Views: 4074 - 17 Ways To Help Your Child Succeed At Sports - by Doctor, author describes simple strategies to help parents, coaches and kids to enjoy sports and to perform to their fullest potential.
Most parents want their children to enjoy sports and to do as well as they can when they participate and when they compete.
"Every day, I get calls from ...
Views: 4069 - Parenting, Who Is More Important, Mom Or Dad? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2007 from Carolyn ZellanderParenting -Who is more Important, Mom or Dad? U. S. Divorce statistics from the U.S. Census bureau, the National Center for Health Statistics and Americans for divorce reform report Fatherless homes account for: • 63% of youth suicides • 90% of homelessness/run away • 85% of children with ...
Views: 4051 - 6 Myths about Breastfeeding and Sleep in Babies - by Submitted on May 30, 2012 from Heidi HolvoetTo breastfeed or not ought to be a well-considered personal choice for every mother. But fear for poor sleep should never be a reason not to breastfeed. The positive effect of breastfeeding on baby’s sleep is easily illustrated by looking at a few common myths and misconceptions. Breast is ...
Views: 4039(4 votes) - 4 Tips on Winning the Best Parent Award - Subliminal Messages Can Help - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. As a parent, how would you rate yourself? Parenting may yet be the greatest challenge in any person’s life. Even parents who’ve had children before don’t always know what to do. Being a good parent isn’t about memorizing rules on what to do in ...
Views: 4022 - Why Do You Need an Allowance Contract for Your Teen? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Jade RobinsonAn allowance contract for your teens is not just about the pocket money you (parent) provide to them, it goes beyond that helping you to teach, train and turn your teens to capable financial planners. To let Your Teen Learn Value: “Value has a value only if its value is valued”, this was once ...
Views: 4017(3 votes) - Sassy Kids: How to Deal with a Mouthy Child - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2011 from James LehmanAre you tired of disrespectful talk from your kids? Do your children respond with eye-rolling and sarcasm to everything you say? Most—if not all—kids go through phases when they are sassy, mouthy, or disrespectful. As a parent, it’s hard to know when to let it slide—and when to address the ...
Views: 3983(2 votes) - 7 Self Improvement Ideas Your Children Will Be Happy You Found (For Parents) - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Nea Joy JusticeSelf Improvement Ideas for Parenting Were you one of those people who had a surefire plan for raising well-mannered, respectful, intelligent, pleasant children? And are you now having the shock of your life as you realize that parenting is indeed the world’s most difficult job and that ...
Views: 3979(15 votes) - ***Using EFT For Children - - Helping Them Focus, Feel Calmer and More Relaxed - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Karyn MaierEFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) is a powerful, easy to learn energy technique that can transform the quality of your life or business, often sky rocketing you to achieving goals or greater business success. That being said, it is also a wonderful technique to use with children of all ages - ...
Views: 3958(1 vote) - Subliminal Messages – Your Kid’s Having Trouble in School What to Do - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Is your child having problems at school? Some kids are more adept at learning than others. If your child is one of the kids who easily get distracted, who seem to have a lot of thoughts and a lack of focus, and who are having difficulty ...
Views: 3949 - 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) - Creating Connections: Draw Them In - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Tina TessinaMany years ago, an Edwin Markham poem inspired me, and I’ve tried to live by it "Outwitted" by Edwin Markham He drew a circle that shut me out — Heretic, rebel, a thing to flout. But Love and I had the wit to win: We drew a circle that took him in! As Markham says, we could see people ...
Views: 3915(2 votes) - Paternity Testing Without The Father - The Avuncular DNA Test Explained - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Maura LDo you want to know if someone is a relative but the father is unwilling or unavailable to participate in a DNA test? You're not alone! There is an alternative method of testing that is easy and relatively inexpensive. Aunt/Uncle Avuncular DNA Testing refers to A DNA relationship test between ...
Views: 3907(2 votes) - Family Dinner Time-My Favorite Time of a Day - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2015 from Lorna YeI grew up in a large family, more exactly, a large extended family. We lived on tight budget, so we could not afford any fancy meals, let alone eating out in a restaurant. Our dinners were always very simple and plain, but I enjoyed every minute of the family dinner time. During that time, ...
Views: 3886 - Help! My Middle School Student is Earning Poor Grades!-Three Tips to Improve Academic Grades - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Victoria CummingsIt is not uncommon for students who earned passing grades in elementary school to find themselves overwhelmed and over worked in middle school. The level of academic responsibility increases with each year of schooling, but the leap from elementary to middle school creates the biggest challenge. ...
Views: 3849(6 votes) - Are You Thinking About Trying To Get Sole Custody Of Your Children? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2007 from Julie ClarkIf you are undergoing an angry divorce or ending of another relationship involving children, you may consider filing for sole custody so that you don't have to share parenting with your ex. Before making the decision to pursue full custody, you need to consider the financial and emotional ...
Views: 3829 - 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) - The Power of Excuses: 5 Types of Useful Scapegoats - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Vanessa Van pettenScapegoat: n A person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others. I hate making excuses and of course, I think giving, helping and donating is extremely important. I always encourage people to give more than they receive, but there are times when excuses are entirely ...
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