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- Is Florida the Best Place for a Surrogate? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Dandy RockwellWhile many people who really don’t understand surrogacy and look at it as an act to get money from people who want to have kids. It is actually one of the most selfless acts that a person could do for another couple who wish to have kids of their own. Many places in the states do not fully ...
Views: 538 - Is Foster Parenting Right For You? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2012 from Casey NavarroFoster care is a home to many children in need, and a child to many adults. Foster care is for adults that have children in the home and do not, and is one of the most loving things that you can provide a child. To become a foster parent, you must have a good heart, be ready to be a parent, have ...
Views: 1013 - Is It Really Possible To Choose The Gender Of Your Un-Conceived Child? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Horatiu TerpreIn today’s society, many people want to have the option of choosing the gender of their yet to be conceived child, while others want to know the gender of the child once they’ve become pregnant. And in our fast paced world, many professionals prefer to have children later in life and would like ...
Views: 1089 - Is It Safe for Children to Play Outside? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Dr. Mona SpiegelThe horrific murder and dismemberment of a young boy’s body last week has sent shock waves through the tight-knit Orthodox Jewish Community in Brooklyn, NY. When he was first deemed missing thousands of volunteers combed the area looking for him; his death touched them all and a multitude ...
Views: 1147 - Is My 2 Year Old Daughter Too Young to Be Disciplined? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Praveenben's "Parenting Skills"The most vital aspect is your 2 year old kid need to understand the instruction first and then it will be feasible for her to follow it. Do you think a 2 year old is mature enough to follow the instructions (then only you would be able to discipline her)? A simple instruction “wash your ...
Views: 1782 - Is parenting very different from marriage? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Hennie NieuwoudtHow is parenting different from marriage? Are there in fact any differences? If parenting was like marriage, what would be the key things that we have to work on? Relationship Marriage is a relationship that we have to work on every day. The same goes for parenting. If I don’t work on the ...
Views: 471 - Is Sleep Your New Sex? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2008 from Terry CarsonLet’s face it… kids are EXHAUSTING. And the romantic side of a relationship is often trumped by a need for sleep. Parents don't want to talk openly about this topic, but I can assure you that many are experiencing this problem. It's extremely common for tired parents to opt for sleep over ...
Views: 1169 - Is Teaching Children Critical Thinking Skills Important? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2017 from Aaron KesslerIn today’s technological and rapidly changing world, children need to be able to assimilate data and demonstrate critical thinking skills versus repeating a list of facts from memorization. Children need to be thinking for themselves and asking the what now follow up question; these skills ...
Views: 1231 - Is There A Person That Gives You the Creeps? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Bruce ScottIn a neighborhood in South Dakota, a mom and her three kids lived in a nice neighborhood. Because she was a widow, the community was very helpful and supportive of her when she moved in. They would bring her homemade meals, desserts and even offer to baby sit while she found a new job. Of ...
Views: 1964 - Is Too Much Screen Time Bad for Speech and Language Development? - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2017 from Aaron KesslerThis is the 2nd article in the series “The Impact of Technology on Childhood Development.” If you missed the 1st article covered the Hidden Hazards of Blue Light and Digital Devices on Kids Eyes. My friends 3 and a half year old was showing signs of delayed speech development. As parents, ...
Views: 1186 - Is Your Adolescent a Major Headache? 4 Ways to Address the Behavior - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2016 from Anica OaksDealing with a troubled teen can be a very delicate situation. Any major missteps or communication issues could exacerbate these problems and make life more difficult for everyone involved. Whether you are currently dealing with a difficult child or simply want to prepare yourself for the coming ...
Views: 1373 - Is Your Child Present Focused? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2007 from Tim RosanelliDoes your child complain and resist going to extracurricular activities only to have fun once you get them there? Once they are at a fun activity, does your child resist leaving? As a Martial Arts School Owner, I talk to parents about this common problem all the time. They say that their child ...
Views: 870 - Is Your Child Ready? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2015 from Milissa HardingI have a question for you....and just so you know, the answer is supposed to be "yes", okay? Here's my question: Has your child every had a negative experience in a situation, and you just knew it was going to happen? In other words, you weren't surprised when it happened, maybe you were even ...
Views: 1313 - Is Your Child Resisting Learning How to Read? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Jack SingerThere is a fun and simple way to get your kids started recognizing some basic words. You can do it easily without even having to spend any money. Simply label things in your house. The kids will enjoy getting involved in the ongoing process of labeling things, as well. You will need some ...
Views: 1184 - Is Your Child Safe at Sleepovers? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Brenda TrottChildhood sleep overs are often a part of growing up. As parents we do everything we can to make sure they are safe and make safe choices when they are away from home, but without our support some things aren't as easy for them as they are for adults. Why they can't always do what we teach ...
Views: 1296 - Is Your Child Whiny? Stop your child whining with four easy techniques? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Praveenben's "Parenting Skills"1. Ignore whining: Whining is a device used by the children to get a response from you. As long as you are responding the child continues to repeat it. The only solution is ignoring the whining altogether. Even you can say that "I'm ignoring you when you use your whiny voice. Try again in ...
Views: 1602 - Is Your Child's Backpack Too Heavy? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2013 from Alex OtaLower back pain is the second most common reason why people visit doctors. In the United States, as many as 80 percent of adults will experience lower back pain at some point in their lives, with lower back pain being the leading cause of disability in Americans under 45 years old. And ...
Views: 1039 - Is your home safe for kids - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Peter MainDepending on the age of your kids, keeping them safe at home can range from being a full time job to an emotional roller coast. In one sense it could be said that its easier the younger they are. Although the dangers can be greater, they are more predictable and in a sense more manageable, more ...
Views: 1031 - Is Your Kid Safe with Technology? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2017 from Gary DirenfeldDo you practice safe technology? If you think you do, think twice. There is no such thing. No matter what the privacy settings, whenever you use social media you are leaving a digital footprint of something. It can be as little as your location; who you are connected to; what you have just ...
Views: 1114 - Is Your Teenager Hard To Understand? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Master Coach Hu DalconzoIS YOUR TEENAGER… HARD TO UNDERSTAND? Adapted from the book Self-mastery… A Journey Home To Your Self by spiritual life coach Hu Dalconzo, Copyright © 2002 Your children’s teenage years are the first stage of their adulthood, rather than the last stage of their childhood. “Teenagers are ...
Views: 2711 - It's Not Divorce That Screws Up Your Kids. But Are You? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2018 from Dominique NicoleAs a divorce coach, product of divorce , two-time divorce survivor… and living in a very blended family, I’m very familiar with the effect “mud-slinging” of the ex has on children. I’d like to start out by saying that children of divorce, have it much harder than the adults involved. They are ...
Views: 1923 - It's Not Just For 'Bad Parents!' - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from Jennifer McLeodAre you a manager or business owner in denial? • Are you one of those managers or business owner who denies that your personal life is creating havoc for you? • Do you deny the impact that your personal life’s challenges is having on your work and business environment? ...
Views: 1440 - It's Not What You Think - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2014 from Sheryl PaulOne the many problems of living in an image-based, superficial culture is that we learn to take life at face value. You have a dream about having sex with someone other than your partner and you latch onto the most obvious interpretation that you secretly want to have sex with someone else. You ...
Views: 1909 - It's Okay. You're Not A Bad Mom. - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2019 from Christy YatesToday I got my latest edition of People Magazine. I know. I know. But it’s my one guilty pleasure-read each week. I fit it in between The New Yorker and The Atlantic Monthly – both of which take me much longer to read. Not as many pictures. Good cartoons, though. I digress. This week’s ...
Views: 1135 - Its Report Card Time - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2007 from Austin BondsI went to a conference a few months ago and had the chance to swap stories with my fellow teachers of English. I found it fascinating that regardless of the location and financial status of the school in question, many similarities abound when it comes to our experiences. >Most of us really ...
Views: 842 - Jealousy - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.When jealousy rears its nasty head, it is not a good thing. It’s not fun, but it does go to show you how many levels there are in this life. When someone looks a certain way, maybe you use to look like that, or you want to look like that. It should be motivational if you don’t look like the way ...
Views: 1621 - Jedi Parenting - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2007 from Eliza Bloom“One of us ought to go and train to be a Jedi,” my husband told me as he scanned the newspaper headlines one Saturday. His contemplation of the spiritual life is deep, and it relies mostly on Star Wars imagery. He said he’d been working on the Jedi thing for some time now, ...
Views: 958 - Jennifer Lawrence - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2017 from Waqas AliThe highest-paid actress in the world, with her films grossing over $5.5 billion worldwide, Jennifer Lawrence is often cited as the most successful actor of her generation. She is thus far the only person born in the 1990s to have won an acting Oscar. Jennifer Shrader Lawrence was born August ...
Views: 1191 - Jogging Stroller Safety - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2012 from Kamran MinhasWhen you give birth to that new addition, one of the many things that will change drastically in your lifestyle routines is your workout schedule. Whether it is a daily quick run before work, or hardcore training for a race, your new baby can challenge that old routine that you were so ...
Views: 1167 - Juggling Kids, Career, Marriage and Personal Time? - by Submitted on May 11, 2007 from Amber RosenbergHave you ever been fascinated by certain people and wanted to truly understand what motivates them, what scares them and what keeps them up at night? Over the last couple of years, I’ve noticed that working mothers come to coaching looking for solutions to very specific challenges, not the ...
Views: 2399 - Juggling Responsibilities - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Lorrie FlemJuggling regular responsibilities like meals, housework, errands, etc. is a lot to do. But when you add a precious baby into the equation you add a lot more than seems logical. The baby is maybe 8 pounds at birth but the weight of the equipment that you got to make life easier with an infant ...
Views: 1064 - June Awareness - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2006 from Jo-Anne CutlerLet’s make June Awareness Month! June can be a very busy month as we celebrate and honor our fathers, step-fathers, grandfathers and other significant male/father figures in our lives. We anxiously anticipate the arrival of summer along with the brightest and longest day of the year, the air is ...
Views: 1276 - Just for Today, Create A Memory - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2008 from Anne WarfieldI live in the frozen tundra. For all of you in the warm climates, let me share what I mean by cold. Today it was in the low teens with a biting wind that caused you to curl up in your jacket with the collar pulled so high up you looked like the headless horseman. With the biting wind people ...
Views: 1155 - Just Ignore Him—Does it Work? - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from Carolyn StoneI recently read a blog post by a counselor who said that ignoring your children’s misbehavior is not helpful. He said that parents need to interrupt behavior. I think that ignoring can be a very helpful parenting strategy, but it isn’t appropriate for every situation. Clearly if your ...
Views: 1684 - Keep track of the teenager’s action through tracking cell phone - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2012 from Shakil MuzaffarSince the coming of Mobile phones, young adults' calls for should not be limited to game titles, laptop computers or maybe iPods. Enhanced devices for example iPhone as well as Android mobile phones can see presently today typically at this time now undoubtedly, in all honesty there in addition ...
Views: 1024 - Keep Your Cognitive Ability Healthy by Helping with Your Kid's Homework - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2021 from Leon EdwardEvery parent wants to help their child to do well in school. As you already know, helping your children with their homework is one of the most reliable ways to improve their academic performance. Things have probably changed quite a bit since you were in school yourself, but the basics will ...
Views: 2062 - Keep Your Kids Warm with Fleece Blankets - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Gregory RogerWinter is a fun season because you get to do activities that can only be done with snow. It’s the time when the thick coats, ear muffs and gloves are out. For kids, the winter season is something magical and fun. A lot of kids wait for the winter season to see the first drop of snow by their ...
Views: 617 - Keeping a Curious Child Away from the Dangers of Your Home - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2014 from John AndersonImage Courtesy of Chris&Rhiannon via Flickr, Creative Commons Babies are born with a natural curiosity to figure out how the world works. Because being inquisitive drives the eagerness to explore and discover, the more curious a child is, the more he learns. But parents don’t really have ...
Views: 1457 - Keeping On Track - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2007 from Wendy GarridoTrue Story: Tomas sat next to his best friend, Sam, at a shared desk, working on their second-grade schoolwork. The teacher told the class that as soon as they finished they could take out their puzzles and start playing. Tomas finished his work quickly, as he always did, and took out his ...
Views: 1366 - Keeping Prices Down For People In Canada wanting to buy a Dreamer Design Stroller - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2008 from Joe PetersonOne of our biggest challenges our business faces is importing products from the USA into Canada in an economical fashion so that we can keep the price low for our customers. Our best selling products are strollers by Dreamer Design. Here are the strategies that we have developed that allow us ...
Views: 1113 - Keeping the Real in Reality with Mary Schmidt Amons - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteMary Schmidt Amons is perhaps most known for her role as a cast member of Bravo's Reality series Real Housewives of D.C. The spotlight gave her an opportunity to bring awareness to Labels for Love, a charity she founded in 2006 to raise critical funds to support women's and children's ...
Views: 1620 - Keeping Them Safe or Being Over Protective? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Linda ThompsonHave you heard the expression, "helicopter parents?" Those are the (usually) young parents of small children who are obsessive about keeping in touch with those kids 24/7. They are the parents who buy 6 year olds cell phones so they can be connected at all times. They are the parents who won't ...
Views: 1707 - Keeping Your Child Safe from Sexual Predators - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Carolyn StoneThis week we all have our minds on the disclosure of sexual abuse of young boys by a coach at Penn State. I have been struck by the emphasis on who did what when rather than concern for the children who were abused. For many of us it raises the frightening prospect that our children or ...
Views: 1158 - Keeping Your Children Safe At Home And Away From Online Predators - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2007 from Leon EdwardThere are lots of people who find that their children are safe once they are home, however, you will find that they aren't. Today, there are new ways for the harm to get into your home and the personal computer is just one of the ways. You will find that there are people who will try to get ...
Views: 911 - Keeping Your Kids Active - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Ramona BudaIt's been proven in the past that mothers who are active during pregnancy and in the first period of their child's life tend to have more active kids. We all know that active kids are healthy kids since many diseases and obesity are the direct result of low levels of physical activity. Summer is ...
Views: 700 - Keeping Your Kids Safe on Vacation - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Family vacations are great. It’s fun to get away from the chaos of everyday life and relax with your family! However, traveling with young children can be nerve wracking, especially if your family is traveling to a different country. While international travel is a great experience for ...
Views: 1139 - Keeping Your Marriage Alive While Being Involved in Youth Sports - by There's few who will dispute that having children can cause problems within a marriage. After all, a couple who is used to spending all their free time with each other suddenly find themselves having a different agenda once a baby is born. After all, little ones have a lot of needs that they are ...
Views: 970 - Key Factors In Naming Babies In Australia - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Aidan MitchelBaby names are very important. In naming, parents must think hard and choose the best, taking into account that the name you are saddling your child with will be for life. Remember that our child’s name is very special. To avoid being subjected to a lifetime of sniggers, we, as parents, must ...
Views: 1709 - Keys To Helping Kids Recover From Rejection & Disappointment - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2008 from Michael Grose"Fall seven times, stand up eight." -Japanese Proverb One of the keys to functioning socially and emotionally is the ability to deal with disappointment and rejection. Most children experience some type of rejection from their peers throughout childhood. One study found that even popular ...
Views: 1981 - Kid Care And Affection - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from lizzie milanFor numerous who come from the custom of mother-child accessory as a special relationship, a critical question is: What does child care do to affection? This unit focuses on kid care slightly than the larger portrait of early care and teaching because the anxiety narrates to long hours out of ...
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