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- 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 ...
Views: 3435 - Can An At-Home DNA Test Be Legally Binding? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Maura LCan An At-Home DNA Test Be Legally Binding? Having a legally binding, or court admissible DNA test done can be an expensive process. Choosing an at-home, or self collected test can bothn save you money and speed up the process. An at home DNA test can be legally binding as long as the proper ...
Views: 3418(2 votes) - When is One Better than Two?: Being Bilingual in a Monolingual Society - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2007 from Magda Santos"My son is in preschool and his teacher tells me he isn’t learning to speak at the same rate as other kids in his class. He’s learning two languages. He speaks Pilipino (Tagalog) at home and he speaks English at school. They have suggested we speak only English at home and that the two languages ...
Views: 3415 - Discipline vs. Punishment - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2009 from Rossi DavisThe following scenarios are examples of what some parents are in the habit of saying to thier children: “Do as I say or you’ll get a spanking.” “Be quiet or I’ll smack you.” “If you bring home another F, I’ll pull out the paddle.” “Say you’re sorry, young man, or I’ll have you scrub the ...
Views: 3412(7 votes) - Imagine! You can Enhance Your Child's Creativity and Reduce Your Guilt-Load! - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2010 from Janet WhiteheadOh Momma -the guilt of it all! You've been inundated with parenting advice meant to nourish the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual growth of your child. And within that information is a fabulous array of advice for supporting your child's play, imagination and creativity. After all, ...
Views: 3407(12 votes) - Four Things That Matter Most in Parenting - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Kathy SlattengrenWhat four things matter the most in parenting? Could they be the same as the four things that matter most in life? It is likely they could be the same since our relationships with our children are some of the most significant ones we have in our lives. The Four Things That Matter Most In ...
Views: 3404(6 votes) - Grandparents and Stepchildren: Getting That “Something Special” - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Lisa Perry“What children need most are the essentials that grandparents provide in abundance. They give unconditional love, kindness, patience, humor, comfort, and lessons in life. And, most importantly, cookies.” ~Rudolph Giuliani “The reason grandchildren and grandparents get along so well is that ...
Views: 3385 - Duties of the Father of the Bride (Part IV of IV-The Actual Wedding Day) - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from PROF. HOWARD EDWARD HALLERDuties of the Father of the Bride (Part IV of IV-The Actual Wedding Day) The traditional duties of the Father of the Bride During the actual Wedding and Reception day include: 1. Maintain a calm and loving tone, in spite of tension, chaos, last minute pre-wedding jitters, ...
Views: 3379(88 votes) - Three Ways You Can Become a Great Stepfather - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from Gerardo CampbellAt times being a stepfather can be a rewarding, challenging and disappointing experience. Like with any other endeavor worth pursuing you have to be intentional about being a great stepfather. To be a great stepfather requires maturity, perseverance and commitment. Underlying these attributes ...
Views: 3375 - Choosing to send your Troubled Teen to a Boarding School? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from dan dekkerBeing a teenager is quite often a rough time in life for many kids. It is a time of transition, when one is not quite a child anymore, but also not an adult. There is still a lot of growth that needs to occur, yet teenagers often feel that they should be able to be self sufficient as well. ...
Views: 3368(2 votes) - Inner Voices, False Narratives, Narcissism, and Codependence - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2014 from Sam VakninThe narcissist constructs a narrative of his life that is partly confabulated and whose purpose is to buttress, demonstrate, and prove the veracity of the fantastically grandiose and often impossible claims made by the False Self. This narrative allocates roles to significant others in the ...
Views: 3358 - The Secret Life of Bullies: Why They Do It and How to Stop Them - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from James LehmanWhy do some kids turn to bullying? The answer is simple: it solves their social problems. After all, it's easier to bully somebody than to work things out, manage your emotions, and learn to solve problems. Bullying is the proverbial “easy way out,” and sadly, some kids take it. Look at men ...
Views: 3356(4 votes) - ***Tools to Help Parents Monitor Children’s Internet Activity - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Robert MyersChildren of all ages are using the internet these days. Parents know children need access to the internet for school but they’re concerned about their child landing on a page with inappropriate content. The following are some tools to help parents monitor children’s internet activity and give ...
Views: 3345(4 votes) - 12 Common Lies Kids Ever Told Their Parent - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2015 from Anna RodriguezIf you’re a parent of a growing child, maybe you already experienced being lied to by your kid. If you have yet to discover your kid telling a lie, well, you should prepare yourself for it eventually. All children lie. Now, should you be worried about it? Should you question your modern ...
Views: 3344 - Why Teens Lie To Parents - 4 Reasons Parents Encourage Lying And How To Curb Lying - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from Mark HughesAccording to research conducted at the Josephson Institute of Ethics in California, 92 percent of teens surveyed admitted to lying to their parents at least once in the last year... and as the joke goes, "the other 8 percent lied about lying to their parents". It is pretty simple- teens just ...
Views: 3324 - How to Deal with Lying in Children and Teens - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from James LehmanWhen you catch your child in a lie, it’s natural to feel betrayed, hurt, angry and frustrated. But here’s the truth: lying is normal. It's wrong, but it's normal. In fact, we all do it to some degree. Consider how adults use lies in their daily lives: When we’re stopped for speeding, we ...
Views: 3321(2 votes) - How to Diffuse Arguements with Your Teens... in a split second! - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Carl LogreccoA Simple Tip For Dealing with Children/Teens Who Like to Argue with Their Parents. Have you noticed that children and teens today tend to be more argumentative than when we were kids? Things have changed; the world has changed. Children and Teens want more freedom and often parents perceive ...
Views: 3320(1 vote) - Exposing Secrets and Healing Emotional Pain - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Nicole Nenninger"We can change patterns of dysfunction in the family by exposing secrets and healing emotional pain." ~Albert Clayton Gaulden in his book "You're Not Who You Think You Are" Anyone who's done work on themselves knows the effort and pain it takes to heal from their psychological wounds. And ...
Views: 3317(9 votes) - The 4 Most Important Self-Esteem Building Words to Say to Children - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Sean SmithThere’s one 4-word phrase that single-handedly builds self-esteem, creates confidence in your children and causes kids to believe in themselves. Unfortunately, many parents don’t say it enough. That phrase is I'M PROUD OF YOU. Here’s why… Kids are born with very high levels of belief in ...
Views: 3314(1 vote) - Are You a Codependent Parent? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2012 from Darlene LancerCodependency causes so much unhappiness. Research shows that codependency is learned in families and passed on generationally. It prevents the development of healthy, independently functioning individuals. When parents are codependent, codependency gets transmitted, unless they’re self-aware and ...
Views: 3310(6 votes) - A Day in the Mind of Your Defiant Child - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from James LehmanIf you’re the parent of a defiant child, you’ve probably wondered what makes him so angry at life—and angry at you. With the school year approaching, are you gearing up for another difficult year with your child, just hoping that he’ll make it through—and that you’ll be able to manage without ...
Views: 3309(4 votes) - Dealing With Child Abuse Past & Present - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Diane BabcockChild Abuse To know about a person's open wound on the outside is obvious. To treat it we apply a bandage and some TLC To know about a person's open wound on the inside may come from observing a person's demeanour which requires more study or by simply being told about it. To treat ...
Views: 3308 - Born to Eternal Life with God -- A Eulogy for mom - by Submitted on May 30, 2011 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriOn Behalf of the Palmieri, Pagliaro, O’Brien, Gai, Agid, Brault and Graney families I say thank you for honoring mom, better known as Josephine and coming to here to celebrate her life, and we thank you for supporting us. I want to tell you about my mom .......she was an ordinary woman who ...
Views: 3307(3 votes) - Creating Family Acceptance - by Submitted on May 20, 2012 from Tina TessinaLately, I’ve gotten so many anguished questions from people who are being criticized and rejected by family for making relationship choices the families don’t like, usually for cultural or religious reasons, that I changed my mind about what I was going to write this month. If your choice of ...
Views: 3307(3 votes) - Young Kids Acting Out in School: The Top 3 Issues Parents Worry about Most - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from James LehmanIf you’re the parent of a young child who acts out at school, you’ve probably asked yourself, “If my child is out of control now, how will I be able to deal with him when he’s ten—or a teenager?” Once a toddler or kindergartner becomes known as a child who “plays too rough” or “always has to ...
Views: 3307(15 votes) - FAIRY TALES: HEALING FOOD FOR THE CHILD’S SOUL - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Kytka Hilmar-JezekFairy tales have an enormous and irreplaceable value in the life of a child. They educate, support and liberate the emotions of children. Fairy tales provide a unique way for children to come to terms with the dilemmas of their inner lives. The prince, the tailor, the miller, snow white – all ...
Views: 3302(5 votes) - 5 Steps To Relief For Parents With A Clingy Toddler - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from Sandra DyeOne of the most difficult stages of raising a young child is from 18 months to 3 years old. During this time, it can feel like there is a ball and chain connecting you to your child. It can feel like you are under your child’s control. Your child seems to be dictating your every move, and ...
Views: 3297(1 vote) - Seeds: An Essay on the Importance of Little Things - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Susie Cortright“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.” Robert Louis Stevenson When our tee ball team gets tired, they lose all focus. Some of them can’t muster the energy to stand so they sit smack down on the base. Some of them droop their torsos and let their arms ...
Views: 3273(1 vote) - Social Conscience: How to Use Moral Dilemmas Effectively with Kids - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2010 from Jean TracyParents, if you'd like to discuss right and wrong with your kids, stay tuned because today well talk about the 4 Point Plan for using moral dilemmas with your kids. You'll be building character too. For our purposes a moral dilemma is a question to ask your kids to get them thinking before ...
Views: 3273(3 votes) - Different Parenting Styles after Separation - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Carolyn EllisIt’s not uncommon for the difference in parenting styles between parents to become very apparent after separation. Children usually experience some transition time to get acclimated to the unique rhythms of each household. Realizing you have little control over what happens “over there” at ...
Views: 3267(2 votes) - Father-Daughter Relationships Influence A Woman's View of God: Three Things Women Need - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from Karla DowningThere are three things women need from their earthly father to have a healthy relationship with God. 1. Approval and affirmation of who she is. A woman longs to be accepted for who she is by her father. She needs his approval, affirmation, and adoration. She longs to be special and told she ...
Views: 3266 - Hey, What Happened to My Sex Drive? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from Armin BrottDear MrDad: Help! I'm an expectant father and something's happening to my libido. A: For some men, sex during pregnancy is an incredible turn-on. But for others, it borders on the revolting. Where you stand on the issue depends on a lot of factors, but one thing is pretty much guaranteed: ...
Views: 3265(7 votes) - Back to School Already? How to Set Your Child Up For Success - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtEven though children may be enjoying their summer, parents are already thinking about “back-to-school” and everything that needs to get organized. What’s the stress-free solution to setting your child up for a truly successful year? Routines and organization. Every household benefits from ...
Views: 3262(7 votes) - How Do We Discipline your 2 Year Old without Spanking or shouting - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Praveenben's "Parenting Skills"Discipline without spanking is possible with consistent effort and patience.Instead of disciplining through fear, disciplining with love is more fruitful. Child will learn faster with love and respect. They learn to do the right thing when they understand the reasons.Corporal punishment results ...
Views: 3257 - ReParenting Youyrself Article #2 - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Art MartinReParenting Children Art Martin Ph.D. (article #2 in a series on ReParenting) ReParenting is not just about learning how to be functional adults and parents and pass on a healthy world view; it is about learning how to ReParent ourselves delete and unload the programs that we have ...
Views: 3251 - Smart Kids & Dumb Kids - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2007 from Brian Johnson“Whatever we expect with confidence becomes our own self-fulfilling prophecy.” ~ Brian Tracy You ever hear the story about the kids who were accidentally labeled as “smart” or “dumb” and how their teacher’s expectations dramatically impacted their ...
Views: 3249 - How Can I Teach My Child Respect - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2008 from Barbara DesmaraisA common theme over the past 20 years has been how much children have changed from when we were growing up in terms of how they show respect. I know that for the most part in the 1960's, anyone in a position of authority commanded respect which included parents, teachers, police officers, ...
Views: 3235 - Costs of Surrogate Agency in Florida - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Dandy RockwellFor couples or parents who face the problem of infertility there are now several different options available to remedy such problems. Modern day advances in the field of medicine has paved the way for different options when planning to have children for infertile couples. Medical procedures like ...
Views: 3223 - 5 Things You Should Know About Jog Strollers - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2011 from Roberto ZamoraSource: http://www.babyjog.com/articles Did you know that jog strollers provide you with a way to get the healthy exercise you need while treating your little one to an exciting outing? It’s true! Baby joggers offer the ideal solution to the problem of carving out enough time for your ...
Views: 3218(1 vote) - CHRISTIAN PARENTS SHOULD LEAD BY EXAMPLE - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2012 from Robert CrutchfieldI was attending a men's bible study class years ago when I said one of the most insightful things I have probably ever said. We were discussing parenthood when I remarked that parenthood was a big game of monkey see, monkey do. There erupted quite a conversation among the fathers in the group ...
Views: 3215(2 votes) - Yes, Oprah, Today’s Moms Have Unrealistic Expectations. Now Here’s What They Can Do About It! - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2009 from JJ Frederickson"We hear from mothers all the time who say they feel alone. They feel overwhelmed; they feel sometimes inadequate. And you say you're afraid to admit the truth for fear of being judged," Oprah said on her April 6 show The Secret Lives of Moms. The show goes on to reveal that the one universal ...
Views: 3214 - Dr. Romance Video: On Having a New Baby When You Have Stepchildren - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Tina Tessina(To view the video, go here: http://youtu.be/OlC24alx1Gs.) You and your new spouse are over the moon about having a baby, but the children from your previous marriage are acting strange and upset or distant. What's wrong, and how do you fix it? Tina B. Tessina, PhD, "Dr. Romance" licensed ...
Views: 3213(2 votes) - Crazy Parents - Crazy Children - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Willie HortonThe vast majority of people raising children are ill equipped for the job. Now, we all know the general comments like “How come they don’t teach you about this at school?” or “Why is there no training to be a parent?” But that’s not what I’m talking about. Those of us who are parents know that ...
Views: 3204(6 votes) - Children Are Not Pawns in Divorce - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from PD RiversChildren Are Not Pawns Has your significant other become “de trop” (as the French like to say)? Has he or she gone outside of your relationship for anything other than a casual friendship? Have you cause to re-examine your relationship? All too often we allow ...
Views: 3197(2 votes) - Family Lies; the Binding Ties - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from PD RiversDr. John Bradshaw has written many books about families and relationships but the best of those books was about family secrets. Family secrets can destroy you. It does not matter why they have been kept; they will eventually come back to smack you in the face. Take, for instance, the story of ...
Views: 3194(3 votes) - Be the Example in your Child's Life - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Beth and Lee McCainEvery parent wants their child to grow up to enjoy life and be successful. Each and every one of us has something in our past that we don't want our children to experience as they get older. We protect them and nurture them hoping they will never experience hurt yet as they get older they come ...
Views: 3192(26 votes) - Family Issues: Parental Alienation How to Deal With a Hostile or Noncooperative Ex When You Have Kids - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Don NenningerAre you dealing with an angry ex? If you have children, have gone through a divorce or separation, and are dealing with a hostile or a non-cooperative parent, you find yourself in a difficult situation where parental alienation is often the result. Ideally, both parents would put aside their ...
Views: 3184(7 votes) - 10 Activities that Promote Bonding With Your Baby - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Caron GoodeWhile for some new mothers, bonding with their baby comes naturally and happens long before their baby was even born. For other mothers, developing that bond and deep sense of attachment takes time as they adjust to their new role as mom and adapt to their new physical, emotional and often ...
Views: 3175 - 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: 3174(1 vote) - Parenting Adolescents When You Have Changed The Rules - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Margaret PaulMarilee had grown up with very strict authoritarian parents, and decided that when she had children she would not be controlling with them the way her parents had been with her. Unfortunately, the only thing she knew to do was to be a permissive parent, which meant that instead of controlling ...
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