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- ADD and ADHD Treatment Options: Is There a Permanent Solution? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Sherrie HardyParenting children with Attention Deficit Disorder is difficult and often times exhausting. Parents often find themselves yelling and nagging their children to hurry up, calm down or help out. These parents need a solution for everyone’s sanity and happiness. However, the option of using a ...
Views: 3794 - My Children Are Driving Me Crazy - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Rhonda NeelyDo you sometimes feel that your children are driving you nuts? Maybe it's not them. Maybe it's what you're doing, or better yet, what you're not doing. Are there times that you sit down and think to yourself, I wish I was a better mother, or I wish I was a better father? Do you know that ...
Views: 3770 - Meaningful Consequences for Teens - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Mark GregstonDo your teen’s actions cause you more problems than they do your teen? Has your teen figured out that he can say or do whatever he wants, which causes you and others a lot of grief, while you spend all your time trying to figure out how to solve the riddle of why he behaves the way he does, ...
Views: 3747(2 votes) - A Link Between Empathy and Depression - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2010 from Ugochukwu UcheA couple of years ago, I was at the store with my then infant son. A man approached us and said to me, "Good job dad, that's a happy baby you've got there." I thanked him for his compliment, and it was after I had successfully conquered the car seat yet again, that I had a realization. "What if ...
Views: 3731(2 votes) - Helping Parents Understand Video Games - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Thomas E. (Jene) HeddenVideo games have evolved exponentially since the advent of the first interactive games in 1947 with the development of the Cathode Ray Tube Amusement Device (CRTAD). Baby boomers may remember playing “Tank”, “Pong” and “Space Invaders” in the seventies at arcades where the pin-ball machine ...
Views: 3722(2 votes) - Mentoring Children - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Denise DemaAll parents hope that their children will grow up healthy, happy, and productive. They aspire to have children who have the skills to contribute to their own well-being and to the well-being of their families and community. There is no magic bullet for developing these capacities in children. ...
Views: 3714(2 votes) - Siblings and ADHD - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Laurie DuparThe impact on siblings of children with ADHD is not often talked about, yet it is an important discussion to have in order to create healthy and functioning families. Studies show that siblings of children with ADHD experience the same disruption, chaos, unpredictability and exhaustion as their ...
Views: 3690(2 votes) - Part I - Divorce and Children, Change in Cultural Attitudes - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Cheryl GowinThis article is the first in a five part series of articles that looks at divorce and the children involved in the divorce. This article examines the change in cultural attitude toward divorce. Child development patterns have been studied and developmental theories, while helpful in ...
Views: 3681(3 votes) - Togetherness & Separateness - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Ron HuxleyTwo of the drives that must dealt with if families are to be emotionally healthy and achieve a balance of love and limits are the forces of togetherness and separateness. Togetherness is the force that pulls the family together while separateness is the force that pushes individual members to be ...
Views: 3668 - Husband Wants Me To Work Instead Of Taking Care Of Baby - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2008 from J DRunning a website, you discover a lot of interesting subjects that people search for on the internet. However, when a woman recently Googled “husband wants me to work instead of taking care of baby” and landed on my website, it greatly saddened me. I think that all who run an internet-based ...
Views: 3659 - Childhood Mental Disorders: Repetitive Behaviors That Usually Involve Movement - by The group of mental disorders discussed here have behavioral characteristics that were once thought to be very different from one another but are now considered similar because of their repetitious nature that usually involves movement.
Tic Disorder should be included in this group and has ...
Views: 3644(1 vote) - Is It an Adolescent Phase—or Out-of-Control Behavior? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from James Lehman“Every teen goes through this!” You tell yourself these words, but in the back of your mind, you wonder if your child’s disrespect, acting out and destructive behavior really is normal. How do you know if your child is going through an adolescent phase, or if his out-of-control behavior is here ...
Views: 3621(5 votes) - Recommendations for ADHD Friendly Colleges - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from Carol GignouxThere are many Colleges and Universities throughout the nation that offer excellent services and support to students with the ADD/ADHD brain type. That means offering personal assistance and mentoring, innovative teaching styles, tips and strategies for better organization and, above all, ...
Views: 3617 - ***Sex Education - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2012 from Corynna ClarkeSex Education by Corynna Clarke The act of bringing a child into creation is almost as significant as being human. You give of your self completely. Wanting to be fully present emotionally, providing for them materially and even physically when they fall down and skin a knee. You are also ...
Views: 3608(1 vote) - Teaching Your Children To Have Faith - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Denise DemaHaving faith, and teaching your children to have faith, is an important part of the fundamental growth of your relationship with your child and will determine how your child sees the world. First, we have to understand what faith really means in order to embrace the thought process that will ...
Views: 3600(4 votes) - Sexual Energy is an Unstoppable Force - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Tricia KellyKids experience sexual feelings at a very early age. Kids grow up believe that around the age of teenage-hood that boys turn into men and girls will turn into woman and now it’s all about sex. Most of their idols and movie stars are having sex on screen all the time, they’re ‘our foreplay ...
Views: 3593 - So Your Teen Got Arrested: Should You Bail Them Out? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2017 from Anica OaksEven with excellent guidance and attentive parents, teens sometimes make mistakes that result in an arrest. If this happens to your teen, you'll likely feel both overwhelmed and frightened. As a parent, you may be wondering whether or not it is best to free your child as soon as possible or let ...
Views: 3581 - Angry Child? Fix the Behavior, Not the Feelings - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from James LehmanMany parents make the mistake of assuming that since their child’s behavior is connected to their feelings, fixing the feelings will fix the behavior. Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth. It’s critical for parents to understand that processing your child’s feelings while they ...
Views: 3573(6 votes) - Why the Word “No” Sets off an Oppositional, Defiant Child - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from James LehmanMany parents of children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder feel hopeless and alone. They live in homes that become like little prisons as they deal with kids who are absolutely out of control and unmanageable. They don’t like their child any more, even though they still love him or her. And ...
Views: 3564(4 votes) - "Anger with an Angle": Is Your Child Using Anger to Control You? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from James LehmanHave your child’s angry outbursts worn you down so much that you’ve simply learned to give in? You should know that this is not a phase or a behavior that will “just go away on its own.” Read on to discover 5 things you can do to stop your child from using “Anger with an Angle” today. Anger ...
Views: 3537(8 votes) - Learn the Benefits of Positive Parenting - by Submitted on May 22, 2012 from Ari NovickBringing a child into the world is one of the most profound experiences that parents will ever undergo in their lives. The best way to bring up a child with good behavior is to start early on in their formative years. "Train up a child in the way you wish them to grow and they will never depart ...
Views: 3522 - Divorce & Parenting: Bashing Your Ex is Bad News for Your Children - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Rosalind SedaccaWe all do it from time to time. Make a sarcastic comment about our ex, criticize something they did or didn’t do, gesture or grimace our faces when referring to our former spouse. When we do it in front of, near or within hearing distance of our children, we set ourselves up for a hornet’s nest ...
Views: 3518(2 votes) - The Benefit Of Buying A Higher Quality Product Over A "Cheap Stroller” - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2011 from Roberto ZamoraPrice should not be your major consideration when you are looking for the best stroller for your baby. The idea of getting a cheap stroller definitely sounds good but are you sure that you're buying the best product for your baby? Chances are high that you are not! A stroller for baby should ...
Views: 3517(1 vote) - 3 Discipline Tips for Character – How to Discipline Kids without Criticism - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Jean TracyWould you like 3 parenting tips on how to discipline without criticism? You can stop being your child’s critical judge and build character instead. Look inside to find out how. I’ve done my share of criticizing. It didn’t help me or my or build character in my children. I knew I had to stop ...
Views: 3506(12 votes) - 6 Common Characteristics of a Super Resilient Mom - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2014 from Anna RodriguezThe hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rocks the world. This hand also prepares the family’s meals, drives kids to school, pushes the swing, gives a pat on the back, and lends itself selflessly, among many other wonderful things a mom does for her family. What are the traits of a ...
Views: 3497 - "Someday, You'll Miss Me" - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen I was a teenager, I loved to push my mother’s buttons; sometimes I was bored and sometimes I just wanted to clear my head after school with a good argument. My mother would often end it with a smile and say, “Someday when I’m gone you will miss me.” “That cheap guilt trick doesn’t work with ...
Views: 3496(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) - Shrinky's Guide to Parenting: How to Help Your Troubled Adult-Child (Part 6) - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Glenn BergerIf you have read parts 1 through 5 of this series, you now have a terrific plan for helping your troubled adult-child. In this final part, I will discuss the importance of compassion, both for your child, and especially for yourselves as parents, as you work to make this plan work. There are ...
Views: 3478 - Living Life as a Cross-eyed Optimist - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2012 from Sally MarksWhen I was six weeks old my mother noticed my right eye turned in. I think I was checking out my nose. People stick their faces close to a baby’s and I saw some real honkers on some of the folks who were cooing at me. My guess is I wanted to make sure I didn’t grow a Pinocchio schnoozola in the ...
Views: 3476 - What to Do When Your Stepkids Disrespect You, Part 2 - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from James LehmanThis is part 2 of a two-part series by James Lehman, MSW on Blended Families. In this article, James discusses the importance of respectful behavior in a blended family, and how parents can achieve this from all the children in the family. Over the years, many parents in blended families have ...
Views: 3471(5 votes) - How to Help Your Grandchild with ADHD - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Laurie DuparADHD runs in families. It is a genetic disorder and a family affair. If you are an adult with ADHD, it is highly likely that another relative of yours will have ADHD. For many adults this other someone is a grandchild. With the increased awareness and visibility of ADHD, the number of ...
Views: 3454(2 votes) - ***Stop Yelling - Start Projecting - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2011 from Nancy DanielsTrying to run a business from your home with children underfoot requires that you are in control of them, of yourself, and of your business as well. That control is much more likely when you can use your voice to keep your kids in line. But it doesn’t mean yelling at them. In raising my ...
Views: 3444(2 votes) - Encopresis - by Encopresis is a medical condition where a child, more often a male, repeatedly has bowel movements somewhere other than the toilet. The condition is fairly common in early childhood and even occurs in some adolescents.
While the disorder usually resolves spontaneously, it can be problematic ...
Views: 3438(1 vote) - ***Oppositional Defiant Disorder - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Robert MyersAll children have the capacity to assert their opinion and do so to varying degrees of intensity. This trait can be wonderful when the child is agreeable and articulate; it can be excruciating when he or she has a tendency towards very strong, negative opinions. How a child manifests his or her ...
Views: 3433 - 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) - Stop Lecturing Your Kids and Start Listening - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin MarshallIf I were limited to one recommendation that would improve relationships between parent and child, especially with teenagers, it would be listen to learn. Listening and valuing young people’s feelings and ideas is what promotes the ability of parents to effectively communicate with ...
Views: 3428 - Tough Love or Bully Parenting? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2012 from Ronae JullSince the 1970s, tough love has gotten a lot of attention. Its all about creating tough consequences for teens when they make irresponsible or dangerous decisions. Sadly, the term has been used to describe a parenting style that often resembles bully behavior. Parents are struggling with their ...
Views: 3428 - Single Mom's Promise To Her Son - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2014 from Jessica RectorMommy really doesn't know much right now, but I promise you I will. The only thing I do know is mommy loves you more than words, more than actions. Mommy loves you as though you are her heart, spirit, and soul wrapped in one... without a beginning or an end. There is no depth or breath to my ...
Views: 3420 - What Ever Happened To Playing Outside? - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2008 from J DWhen I was a kid, as soon as we got home from school, we went outside to play and we didn’t return until dark. We would catch crawdads in the creek, climb trees, play in a club house, go to the local playground, play ball at the church parking lot and tag with our friends, etc. The list is ...
Views: 3398 - ***A Quick Guide To Understanding Your Child - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Robert MyersUnderstanding your child is one of the most important things that you should learn as a parent. It is very helpful in becoming effective in guiding and nurturing your child as they grow and mature. You need to bear in mind that your child has a unique personality trait that remains consistent ...
Views: 3393(2 votes) - Maternal Separation Anxiety - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2012 from Grace AbonilloMaternal separation anxiety is experienced when a mother besieged the feeling of guilt at the thought of a short-term separation with her kid. Who says that separation anxiety is just for kids? It is in fact that a lot of us parents have this feeling of acutely nervous when our child begins ...
Views: 3386(3 votes) - Duties of the Father of the Bride (Part II of IV-The Initial Wedding Planning) - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from PROF. HOWARD EDWARD HALLERDuties of the Father of the Bride (Part II of IV-The Initial Wedding Planning) The traditional duties of the Father of the Bride during the initial planning of the Wedding and the Wedding Reception include: 1. Maintaining a calm and loving tone in your home, in spite of tension, ...
Views: 3384(87 votes) - 10 Quick Tips for Family Summertime Blues and Boredom - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from Lori RadunIn most homes, school is over, and summertime has begun. On the one hand, most moms feel grateful that warm weather is here, family fun has begun, and the stress of the school year is on hold for the next three months. The kids are ecstatic because they get to run through the yard shooting ...
Views: 3383(9 votes) - Lullabies - and how they can help babies sleep. - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Vaughan JonesFor thousands of years, parents have instinctively used music to help children and babies sleep. Right from the moment of birth, although babies may not understand speech or language, they do respond to rhythm, pitch and lilting melodies which can calm and reassure children who are distressed or ...
Views: 3373 - The Secret Science of Change - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from Suzie WolferThe Secret Science of Change: Stop Being So Hard on Yourself By Suzie Wolfer LCSW www.suziewolfer.com Most people have an Inner Critic that tries to brow beat or guilt them into change. You may hear that little voice saying “You should . . . “or “You shouldn’t . . . .” I call this ...
Views: 3372(4 votes) - Child Molester or Pedophile - Is there a difference and what drives them? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2013 from Roni Weisberg-RossSexual abuse of children is not a new problem, nor have the statistics changed. “1 in 4 girls is sexually abused before the age of 14; 1 in 6 boys is sexually abused before the age of 16.” (Hopper, J. (1998). Child Sexual Abuse: Statistics, Research, & Resources. Boston, MA Boston University ...
Views: 3363(2 votes) - Indigo Children - Born to Lead, Hard to Manage - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Judy WrightAs I travel the country teaching workshops for parents, teachers and day care providers I often ask them if they recognize the Indigo Children. These children are not content to color in the lines or glue macaroni on paper. They are very bright but also very active and curious. Born To Be ...
Views: 3356(3 votes) - 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) - Can You Hypnotize Your Kids to Build their Self-Esteem? - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from John Eric JacobsenCan You Hypnotize Your Kids to Build their Self-Esteem? The answer seems to be, "YES!" So if you are a concerned parent who truly understands the value of developing your child's self-esteem, this article will prove to be very valuable. Self-Esteem is your child's internal barometer as to ...
Views: 3332 - 7 Things That Will Increase Your Child's Confidence & Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2008 from Jeffrey MillerAs parents, we all want what's best for our children. We want them to be happy, healthy, successful, and free from danger. But we may not always know what it takes to make these things happen. Here's a list of conventional and not-so-conventional tactics that are proven to make your child ...
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