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- "Pregnany Miracle" - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Sherprinia BonnerThis is a "Pregnancy Miracle" Proven Method 27 out of 35 women participated in this experiment got pregnant, ages 28 to 47 yrs of age... Get pregnant Naturally and Quickly within 2 months, Give Birth to Healthy Babies, and Improve the Quality of your life Dramatically. Faster than you ever ...
Views: 2716(4 votes) - Parenting Your Toddler - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Rachelle SalingerParenting is not for the faint of heart—especially if we’re talking about parenting toddlers! At this stage, your child starts to show her unique personality and to develop interests and preferences. It may be a newfound obsession with “princess" like dresses and hair accessories, or it may be ...
Views: 1486(3 votes) - “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: 2057(4 votes) - Filter Foul Language - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2010 from LeAnna BennAre you aware of the fact that some movies, songs and school subjects have a little dog poop in them? There was a mom who's really disappointed to her children after reiterating to them not to watch explicit shows and listen to songs with bad words. When her son arrived one evening from ...
Views: 2543(6 votes) - Are We Raising Spoiled Children? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2010 from Rachelle SalingerAs parents, we want the best for our children. We attend to their needs, and every now and then we indulge their wants. Be careful though—indulging too much can spoil kids. You may feel that you need to buy expensive items, but it’s not necessary to buy designer brands of dresses, shoes, and ...
Views: 1394(4 votes) - How to Spend an Incredible Summer With Your Kids - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtWith school out, parents either feel two things. 1)"Wow, I can't wait to spend more time with my kids!" or 2)"Oh, boy, here we go. How will we fill their time?" Parents who work outside the home have no choice but to send their kids to camps or daycares during the day, but stay-at-home moms or ...
Views: 2975(5 votes) - Teen Help Situations - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from dan dekkerIt is considered that million of teens in the United States are being affected every year by teen parenting. This matter includes as well boys and girls. Other statistics show that there are actually about 500,000 babies born to teens each year. Although this rate has steadily declined, this ...
Views: 2255(5 votes) - Teaching Children to be Lucky and Happy: Characteristic #4 - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Sherrie HardyLucky people have an ability to turn their bad luck into good fortune. There are obstacles and disappointments in everyone’s lives. Being lucky doesn´t mean you eliminate them all. It has to do with how we look at them. Dr. Richard Wiseman, author of The Luck Factor, found three ...
Views: 1963(5 votes) - Understanding Your Pre School Child - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraIf your child is in the pre school stage this only means one thing- you are done with the terrible 2’s and 3’s. Now, comes a new world for parenting, the pre school age. This is now a whole new different ball game. This is the time when your precious ones are starting to explore. Pre school ...
Views: 1533(3 votes) - Wooden, Wimbledon, Wrong Calls and World Cup - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.Wondering what all these W's have in common? They provide cases of excellent role models in sports that we can pass on to our children and grandchildren. After witnessing so many instances of poor sportsmanship over the years, it's impressive to have examples of positive behavior by ...
Views: 1680(3 votes) - Teaching Children to be Happy and Lucky: Characteristic #3 - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Sherrie HardyLucky people listen to their gut and take steps to boost intuition. In his book Blink, Malcolm Gladwell draws on history, neuroscience and psychology to reflect on the choices we seem to make in an instant. He states that “decisions made very quickly can be every bit as good as decisions ...
Views: 1716(2 votes) - Nanny Personality and Risk Assessments - Benefits and Challenges - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Yossi PinkasNanny personality and risk assessments are psychological tests that help parents assess potential Nannies, Au Pairs or Babysitters. The tests provide a better insight into the caregiver’s personality and traits, as well as an assessment of possible risk factors, and allow parents to select the ...
Views: 1427(2 votes) - How Sleepless Nights Are Destroying Marriages - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Dana OblemanI am not a marriage counselor, nor do I pretend to be, but everyday I receive letters from parents all over the world telling me how I have saved their marriage. These letters come mainly from mothers, and some fathers, who say that they were spending no time together, were fighting all night, ...
Views: 2369(3 votes) - 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: 2076(3 votes) - 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: 3372(2 votes) - How To Find Help For Parents of Troubled Teens - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from dan dekkerAs a parent of a troubled teen, there can be a lot of guilt involved. Parents often wonder where they went wrong to have their child act and feel this way. Or what they could have done differently. They sometimes feel like they have failed as a parent somehow. There are all kinds of resources ...
Views: 1806(3 votes) - On Her Own: Teaching Your Preschooler to Dress Herself - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2010 from Rachelle SalingerOn Her Own: Teaching Your Preschooler to Dress Herself She pairs her polka dot shirt with striped pants and finishes it off with flower hair accessories. One look is all it takes: your little aspiring fashionista is experimenting with clothes again. Watching your daughter dress up by her ...
Views: 1572(3 votes) - The Shift to Conscious Parenting - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Jo-Anne CutlerWe always have a choice, in every given moment, to be, act and communicate in whatever way we do, however, most of the time we do it unconsciously. We’ve heard it, read it or have said it many times…kids don’t come with a manual and we all do the best we can with what we know! It appears ...
Views: 2699(3 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: 4310(9 votes) - The Kids are with Me or You - but not Her! - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2010 from Jill DarceyIt's normal, it's real, and it's understandable ... so what's the answer? We all think it - and most of us say it when we share children with an Ex who has a new partner. The phrase 'the kids are with me or you - but not her' is equally valid when read "but not him" in place of her however ...
Views: 2118(8 votes) - Developing Your Child’s Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Rachelle SalingerOf all the gifts that you can give your child, the gift of self-esteem can prove to be the greatest one—it will allow her to feel good about herself no matter what life throws her way. In a world that cares so much about image that it has spawned its own skewed version of beauty, self-esteem is ...
Views: 1306(6 votes) - Want Happy Kids? - Teach them to take their time! - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Shaya KassI just read an astonishing article. It gives us one of the keys to happiness. And we all want our kids to be happy! What makes people happy? What leads people to say they are satisfied with their lives? Is it money? - NO! It's time. Having time leads to happiness. We all have heard that more ...
Views: 2013(6 votes) - Use Mid-year Goal Setting to Succeed - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Kay DouglasSetting goals has its own special magic. When we transform desires and fantasies into tangible ideas and goals and commit them to paper we are taking a powerful step toward attaining what we want in our life. New Year is the traditional time for setting goals. As we anticipate the year, in ...
Views: 1644(5 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 ...
Views: 3933(4 votes) - Raising Twins: Tips to Prepare Yourself Meet -Your New Dynamic Duo - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Rachelle SalingerFinding out that you have a baby on the way is joyous news. Finding out that you are expecting twins—that’s really something to prepare for! You might wonder: how do I raise twins? Raising one child is challenging enough; what should I expect with twins? Thankfully, you are not alone. ...
Views: 1476(5 votes) - Parents: The 3 Most Catastrophic Mistakes Parents Make And How To Avoid Them - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2010 from Sandra DyeIn all the years I have been working with children and parents, I am amazed at just how many parents believe they can tell their children what to do and their children should just “do as they are told”. Well I am here to tell you: nothing could be further from the truth. Most of these ...
Views: 6380(7 votes) - Parents and Backtalk: Five Stunningly Simple Ways to Turn Backtalk into Communication - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2010 from Sandra DyeIf you think backtalk is something you have to endure as a parent or have to control with strict limits and consequences, you are mistaken. If you follow 5 simple steps in the proper order you will dramatically reduce backtalk and become closer with your child than you ever ...
Views: 2512(4 votes) - Duties of the Father of the Bride (Part I of IV-The Announcement) - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from PROF. HOWARD EDWARD HALLERDuties of the Father of the Bride (Part I of IV-The Announcement) From my observations and experiences of the duties of the Father of the Bride, one of my favorite poems comes to mind "IF" … “If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on ...
Views: 3068(89 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: 3518(87 votes) - Duties of the Father of the Bride (Part III of IV-6 Weeks before the Wedding) - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from PROF. HOWARD EDWARD HALLERDuties of the Father of the Bride (Part III of IV-6 Weeks before the Wedding) The traditional duties of the Father of the Bride during the six weeks before the Wedding Day and up to the actual Wedding Day include: 1. Maintain a calm and loving tone in his home, in spite of tension, chaos, ...
Views: 2969(89 votes) - 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: 3384(88 votes) - Duties of the Father of the Groom: Etiquette FAQ - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from PROF. HOWARD EDWARD HALLERDuties of Father of the Groom: Etiquette FAQ When your son gets engaged, a number of questions run through your head. Especially if this is your first child to be married, you might not know exactly what you do during wedding planning, what pre-wedding parties you should attend, or what to ...
Views: 9424(93 votes) - 2 Simple Ways to Be a Happy Parent - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtDo you have moments throughout the day when you feel great as a parent? When your kids are happy, you are happy, you are all hugging, laughing and kissing one other? You know the feeling of wonderment. Now, do you also have times when you don’t love being a parent? Have you felt at your wits ...
Views: 1489(5 votes) - 7 Tips For Parenting From Afar - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2010 from Elinor Robin, PhD7 Tips For Parenting From Afar Whether afar is across town or across the country these tips will help any parent who is not currently sleeping under the same roof as his or her children, due to divorce or some other reason. 1. Remember that your child is a digital native. On the other ...
Views: 1813(7 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: 2070(5 votes) - If you were told you only had a few months to live, how would your kids remember you? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from Kelly MarquetI know this may spark an issue with a few of you out there, but I continue to see this over and over in my business, Working Moms and lost kids. I strongly feel the American family is broken. We have more kids in trouble at ridiculously early ages. Screaming for attention? Screaming to be heard? ...
Views: 3148(5 votes) - Reading Comprehension Issues: Do the Eyes Have It? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from Sherrie HardyIt is no wonder that many beginning readers struggle. Reading Comprehension is a more complicated process than many of us realize. To truly understand a two line text, it is necessary to follow about ten* (yes, ten!) different steps. Since reading is such a basic life skill, teachers and ...
Views: 1707(4 votes) - 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: 3269(7 votes) - Overcoming Jealousy (of a new baby) - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from Armin BrottDear Mr. Dad: I used to be the center of my wife's universe. Now that we've had a baby, I'm jealous, of all the time they spend together and I feel left out. Is this normal and how can I overcome my feelings? A: First of all, it's completely normal to be jealous of your wife's relationship ...
Views: 2013(4 votes) - DaddyStress - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from Armin BrottDear Mr. Dad: My son was born four months ago, and things are starting to settle down. But every time I sit down to do some extra work on the computer, I feel guilty about leaving my wife to take care of him since she's with him all day long. I try to help, but I also need to get ahead with ...
Views: 1999(4 votes) - Helping the Expectant Mom Cope with Morning Sickness - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from Armin BrottDear Mr. Dad: My wife is two months pregnant and is queasy pretty much all the time. Isn't morning sickness supposed to be in the morning? And is there anything I can do to help her? A: About half of all pregnant women experience morning sickness. Despite the name, the nausea, heartburn, and ...
Views: 2133(5 votes) - Divorced Dads and Step-Dads: Keeping it all in Perspective - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2010 from Rosalind SedaccaBeing a divorced Dad can be one of the most frustrating experiences any parent will ever face. For many it seems like a can’t-win situation. You find that you’re constantly trying to prove yourself – to your ex, to the children, and often to a Step-Dad who has moved into the picture. If Mom ...
Views: 2017(4 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: 3513(9 votes) - Preparing for Father’s Day - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Jonathan M FlaksWhenever I was in the car as a little boy, my father would point excitedly at any sign that said “construction” and exclaim:“Look Jonny! Construction. That’s what Daddy does.”I was barely old enough to read simple sentences like “See Jane run” and “See Spot run,” but from an early age I could ...
Views: 1502(4 votes) - How Parents Encourage Their Children To Believe That All Is Possible - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2010 from Donna McGoffIt is so simple yet not understood. It is so accessible but not utilized. It is so desired but not conquered. It is right in front of our eyes yet oftentimes we don't see it. Some possess the wisdom of it, while others search all their lives for it. What is it? It is our own personal power. The ...
Views: 871(3 votes) - Importance of Reading Aloud with Children - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2010 from Sherrie HardyFinding the time to sit down and read aloud with our children is difficult. Evenings are often packed. We get home late from work or activities with the kids. We need to make dinner, help with homework and get our children to sleep. We deserve a little time to ourselves to do email, watch a ...
Views: 1369(4 votes) - Limiting Screen Time for Your Kids - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Kathy SlattengrenDo you feel your kids are spending too much time watching TV, playing video games and being on the computer? Do ever find it challenging to get them to turn off the TV or computer and go outside to play? If so, join the crowd! How much time are kids really spending with media? The ...
Views: 1672(4 votes) - Selecting a Nanny, Au Pair or Babysitter – What Are We Missing? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Yossi PinkasNanny personality assessments can help parents learn more and choose better Selecting a caregiver for our children is a difficult task and the risks in making a wrong choice are frightening. Most articles on this topic advise parents to interview the nannies, check their references and ...
Views: 1201(6 votes) - 6 Simple & Easy Tips to Boost Mother's Health - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Christine EstersWhen it comes to taking care of themselves, mothers seem to lack in that department. After all, they have a lot on their plate: take the kids to school; cook dinner; go to PTA meetings and still be a loving and caring wife. It's no wonder we dedicate a special day just for them. Mother's day is ...
Views: 1584(6 votes) - 3 Parenting Solutions for Beating Stress Not Kids - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Jean TracyParents are your kids stressful? Do they leave messes, fight with each other, or sass you? Try these 3 parenting solutions when your kids tempt you to explode. First Stressful Problem: When Joey leaves another mess from his daily snacks, don't pull your hair out. Don't blow up. Lengthen your ...
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