Self Improvement Site
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
Parenting Articles
We are currently looking for an Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to "Parenting". If you have expertise in Parenting and your own website and/or product for this topic, please review this form for complete details. The Official Guide Position is part of our Premium Placement Package
- The Real Story Of Dog Ownership With Babies - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2008 from J DSurfing the Internet (as I am wont to do at times), I ran across an article entitled “Dogs and Babies”. It was written by an author in reaction to a story that she read in the Wall Street Journal. This author stated that dog owners have a fear of introducing their babies to their dogs and ...
Views: 863 - Adjusting To Parenthood - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2008 from Kimberley BeckerAs you find yourself lost in the crazy, sleep-deprived days and weeks after you bring home your new little arrival(s), you will probably find that all of your attention is focused on the baby. There may be little or no time for any quiet time together with your spouse, and although this is ...
Views: 1951 - The Three C's Of Parenting - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2008 from Lisa LarsenParenting is one of the most challenging and important enterprises human beings can undertake. I have the deepest respect for people who undertake this challenge consciously and who want to do it well. Such parents are preparing the future generation to live purposeful and good lives, and I ...
Views: 1396 - Toddler Biting - Stop Your Baby From Biting - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2008 from Jan BayAt my house we are currently dealing with the problem of toddler biting. Yesterday our two year old was very unhappy because I had taken an item away from him that he knew was off limits. The resulting tantrum was a sight to behold and I dealt with it in the same way that I had dealt with ...
Views: 1768 - Teens Trying To Become Pregnant - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2008 from Kathy SlattengrenI was saddened to read that Gloucester High School in Massachusetts had a record number of 17 pregnant teens this year. Apparently this happened after a number of them, all 16 and younger, made a pact to get pregnant. According to the article some girls expressed that they felt their parents ...
Views: 639 - How Character Building Charts Turn Misbehaviors into Great Behaviors - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2008 from Jean TracyDo you have a child who groans, gripes, and grumbles, doesn't listen, or has ADD? Inside are parenting tips for creating character building charts. They help turn misbehaviors into great behaviors and build character too. Parenting Tips - Bribing vs. Training: First, let's get one thing ...
Views: 811(4 votes) - ***Are You Enmeshed With Your Children? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Margaret PaulThe Encarta World English Dictionary defines "enmesh" as "to entangle somebody or something in something from which it is difficult to be extricated or separated." Are you entangled with your children in a way that is limiting both you and your children? Parents may enmesh with children when ...
Views: 2352 - Dads - The Inside Story - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2008 from Warren RedmanMy daughter came from England to visit a little while back. It was the first time I'd seen her for nearly four years, and this had felt far, far too long. I had missed the closeness of her. Phone calls and e-mails are fine, but never the same as being there. Lin is 34 and still my little girl ...
Views: 455 - What to do About Lying - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2008 from Toni SchuttaA new survey shows that the average adult tells four lies a day, or 1,460 lies a year. Is it any wonder that our children tell fibs, too? Yet chances are when your child tells a whopper, it makes you mad. Why do kids lie? Kids lie for lots of reasons. One of the biggest reasons is to ...
Views: 519 - What Do Adolescent Girls Need? - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2008 from Dr. Mona SpiegelIntroduction What makes it so difficult to understand adolescents? Adolescents have their own language, and it’s not always audible. She’s so quiet that I can barely hear her when she speaks, which is not often. She looks at me with doe-like eyes, helpless and forlorn. I ...
Views: 910 - Five Things Great Dads Do - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2008 from Warren RedmanFor many years we have been, quite rightly, acknowledging moms and the balancing act that they have to maintain to do all the things that good moms do. More recently attention has started to focus on the vital role of dads in the healthy and positive upbringing of their children. At last, one ...
Views: 646(1 vote) - Intuitive Parenting: How To Communicate With Your Child When It Matters Most - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2008 from Deb SnyderSleep wasn't coming easy. Getting appropriate rest on a firm bench in a hospital room was always a challenge. The room was sterile and cool with bright light and noise filtered in from the nurse's station just outside our door. My young daughter, Raegan Aria, laid motionless a few feet away, ...
Views: 319 - Dealing With the Stubborn and Argumentative Teen - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from Christina BottoYou might be surprised to hear that very few teenagers actually like to argue with their parents. It makes your teen feel unimportant and misunderstood. Some teens will walk away from an argument throwing "You just don't understand!" your way, while others stubbornly keep trying to get you to ...
Views: 7919 - Avoiding power struggles with your children - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2008 from Kathy SlattengrenIt’s easy to get into power struggles with your children. However, once you learn what triggers power struggles, you can avoid them. Let’s look at how to do this using a couple of examples. In the first situation, five year old Jacob has asked his mom if he can have a cookie. ...
Views: 846 - SIDS Prevention -- Thirteen Tips - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Helen BurroughsSIDS is NOT just something that happens to other people, and to a large extent it is preventable. Informing yourself about the causes of SIDS, and recognized safe sleeping practices, can go a long way towards preventing a tragedy... What is SIDS? SIDS (or sudden infant death syndrome) is the ...
Views: 659 - Children And Chores - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Diana GarberSchool will let out soon, and Summer is here. It’s a time to think creatively … whether that’s planting a garden or how our children will spend their summer vacation. I met with a client recently to discuss their landscaping. Due to funds, they have decided to do the labor themselves. Their ...
Views: 629 - Teach Your Child These ABC's - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Billy ArcementI’ve constantly reminded you in these newsletters that parents are the leaders of their home. And, today’s newsletter is no different. I’d like to share with you what I call the ABC’s of Parental Leadership. Take time to think about each of the 26 words of this home leadership course and seek ...
Views: 773 - Dads - Celebrating The Difference - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Warren RedmanI‘ve heard a lot recently from dads who have felt displaced inside their own family. This is how a typical conversation has gone: “For years I did what I thought was expected of me. I have been the chief bread winner, and my wife has mainly taken care of the children. I realize now that I ...
Views: 450 - Reasons To Say No – Positive Child Discipline Using Negative Answers - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Allie CaseyDo your kids have pals with overly generous, permissive parents? Are they putting the pressure on you to be as loose with your child discipline, quick to part with your money and to say yes when your better judgment insists that you should resist the easy way out and say no? You are not ...
Views: 423 - Mentoring Your Child For True Safety - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Joyce JacksonAs a parent, your child’s safety from sexual predators depends on you. Your know that, especially when they are young, you are always there to protect them. As your child grows, they need to learn various safety techniques so they can begin to keep themselves safe. Even the youngest of children ...
Views: 415 - Summer Learning: 8 Fun Ways To Keep Your Kids Learning All Summer Long - by Most kids look forward to three months of nothing but fun and games, but, as a parent, you know that learning should take place year round.
And while it can be hard to get your child's attention among all the swimming pools, video games and television shows that they'd rather be spending their ...
Views: 429(1 vote) - Firm Up Your Discipline With This Helpful Tool! - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2008 from Toni SchuttaWhy is it so hard for parents to be consistent when disciplining children? Many factors come into play. How tired are you?! How persistent is your child? How were you disciplined? What kind of parenting style do you have? Does the other parent agree with you on discipline methods and ...
Views: 495 - Stop Annoying Back Talk Now! - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2008 from Toni SchuttaLet’s say you ask your child to do a simple task like feed the dog. The next thing you know, you hear “Why do I always have to feed the dog?” Or maybe you hear sarcasm and a smart-alecky tone of voice while your child says, “You don’t really expect me to do that?” Makes you long for the days ...
Views: 488 - My Husband: The Super Champ Oof Dads - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2008 from Arlene PellicaneI have to admit it. As a mom, I hide in the bathroom to get a few quiet minutes away from my toddler and baby. But my husband has never hid in the bathroom or anywhere else for that matter. When it comes to parenting, he’s fully engaged and relentless. When we were dating and starry-eyed, I ...
Views: 423 - Character Building ~ 5 Mistakes And 10 Parenting Affirmations For Helping With Homework - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2008 from Jean TracyWhen you try to help your child with homework, does he pout? Do you get mad? Do you regret what you say? Inside you’ll find 5 mistakes and 10 parenting affirmations to motivate your child and build character too. Character Building Quote: “It is easier and wiser to raise a happy, healthy child ...
Views: 1180(3 votes) - Things To Do For Fun When The Kids Get Bored - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan HaynerThe kids are getting out of school for another summer break and it will take about two weeks and they will be bored and saying, "There isn't anything to do" and that is when the 'fun' begins. Mom's and Dad's across the country start to pull their hair out and which that school was a year round ...
Views: 887 - Organic Crib Mattresses: Six Reasons To Buy Organic - by So much care and attention goes into preparing for a new baby, and it's only natural that you would want to provide the very best.
One of the decisions that new parents are faced with is whether to choose a traditional or organic crib mattress. Organic crib mattresses work just as well as ...
Views: 493 - Smoking: Advice For Parents - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2008 from George KeyEven though they may not realize it, parents can be the most influential persons in a child, young adult or teen’s life. This influence should be used to encourage kids to never start smoking or to stop if they do. Although parenting advice to kids and teems is difficult and many times ...
Views: 727 - Happy Father's Day - How Am I Doing? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2008 from Arthur LevineWords: 413 Keywords: Father’s Day, Children, Schedules, Measure Up, Grandchildren, Spoil I have been at this Father’s Day thing for a long time, but I still get a kick out of my now grown children calling and visiting and even taking my wife and I out to dinner – when it fits ...
Views: 556 - Helping The One You Love To Help The One You Love - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2008 from Sean LatimerAre you a parent of an adolescent who experiences their extreme mood swings, addictive and self-destructive behaviours, intense and unstable relationships, and black and white thinking? Your child may be suffering from Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). And BPD is scary, isn't it? One ...
Views: 620 - How To Be A Happy Mum. Five Self Help Tips To Enjoy Motherhood! - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2008 from Jackie HallYou could be a happy mum if the children would only stop fighting or did as they were told. You could enjoy motherhood more if your partner did more housework or gave you more time out. Or if you had more money, right? Well, here's the thing. If you wait for the behaviour of your ...
Views: 702 - Cyber Bullying Is Mobbing - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2008 from Gail ElliottJust as mobbing that has not been intercepted can spill into the community and follow an individual via rumors, it can travel even faster via cyberspace. In 2000, when I presented mobbing programs for a county here in Iowa, one of the county supervisors shared that this was happening at school ...
Views: 1432 - How Do You Talk to Your kids About Sex? - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2008 from Francis HoseinYour pass history about how you learn about sex can have a good or bad affect on you talking to your kids about sex. You may be part of many people that do not know how to talk to your kids or may feel ashamed to do so, do not worry you are not alone. At what age to talk to your kids? Is ...
Views: 468 - Before You Bounce: Bounce House Safety - by Submitted on May 29, 2008 from Brian WoodBouncers are by nature inherently safe. Your children will be jumping on cushions of air, contained by soft colorful walls with mesh panels that allow you to observe at all times. However, accidents do happen and are almost always a result of inattention or poor planning. Here are some important ...
Views: 472 - The Best Breastfeeding Advice I Ever Got - by Submitted on May 28, 2008 from Carrie LauthRecently I was with a group of Mothers who were discussing the breastfeeding advice they had received as brand new Moms. I realized quickly how fortunate I was to have been given the best advice I ever got on breastfeeding by my own Mother. The two things she told me prevented countless ...
Views: 532 - Your Baby Comes First - by Submitted on May 26, 2008 from J DIf you have a baby under a year old, chances are you spend a lot of your day in daily care-taking. You change diapers, give baths, feed, burp, carry, bounce, clean, play, entertain, and that is just in the first 3 hours of the day. Your baby needs your constant attention to his every need—and ...
Views: 912 - Can I Overfeed A Breastfed Baby? - by Submitted on May 26, 2008 from Carrie LauthMany nursing Moms wonder: Can I overfeed a breastfed baby? If you're worried about your pleasingly plump nursing baby, read on. In answer to the question: No, you really cannot overfeed the breastfed baby. Firstly, you cannot force a baby to eat when he doesn't want to. If he is indicating the ...
Views: 606 - Mastitis – Does It Mean I Have To Stop Breastfeeding? - by Submitted on May 25, 2008 from Carrie LauthMastitis is a breast infection that can affect some breastfeeding Moms. According to Dr. Ruth Lawrence, author of Breastfeeding: A Guide for the Medical Profession, mastitis is an "infectious process in the breast producing localized tenderness, redness, and heat, together with systemic ...
Views: 490 - How To Boost Self Esteem Through Play - by Submitted on May 23, 2008 from Helen WilliamsChildren boost their self esteem through play. While they play, children are developing an understanding of themselves and others, increasing their mastery and knowledge of their physical world, and learning to communicate with others. Play is essential to children's development by ...
Views: 1193 - Character Building - 5 Ways To Help Your Child Tell The Truth - by Submitted on May 23, 2008 from Jean TracyIs your child telling fibs? Would you like 5 parenting tips to help her tell the truth? Inside you'll find five suggestions you can use. Quote on Truthfulness: "What people say, what people do, and what they say they do are entirely different things." - Margaret Meade Parents, if you have a ...
Views: 1606(4 votes) - How To Improve A Parents Day... - by Submitted on May 22, 2008 from Timothy SmithThe other day I was at a business function and two young males were in attendance. They were dressed crisp and clean. They listened well. They were polite. They waited their turn to interject into the conversation. My overall impression was that it was refreshing to see such professionalism ...
Views: 673 - Moms Help Families Stay Connected With "Kids Off The Couch" - by Submitted on May 20, 2008 from Pamela SaundersStaying connected to today's busy kids who are balancing school, sports and social schedules is a challenge most parents face. Two moms, Sarah Bowman and Diane Shakin, have launched a new website called Kids Off The Couch www.kidsofftthecouch.com, that gives parents great ideas for creating ...
Views: 440 - How Breastfeeding Benefits A Daddy - by Submitted on May 20, 2008 from Carrie LauthYou know that breastfeeding is best for mother and child, but what's in it for Dad? Isn't he going to miss out by not getting to share in the joy of feeding the baby? Let's see how Dads benefit when a Mom chooses to breastfeed their child. Cost Savings This is a big one for Dad! Whether he's ...
Views: 511 - 25 Fun, Cheap, And Easy Things To Do With Your Kids this Summer - by Summer is a great time to finally squeeze in all of those activities that you don't have a chance to do during the school year. Here are 25 fun, cheap, and easy ideas for keeping your kids busy until the school bell rings again in the fall.
1. Map out all of the different parks in your county ...
Views: 878 - Elizabeth Fritzl Revisited – A Real Wake Up Call! - by Submitted on May 17, 2008 from Jennifer McLeodD’you know the original blog that I posted about Elizabeth Fritzl’s situation has been my most popular blog ever with over a 1000 (thousand) viewers clicking on it within one week of posting the blog on a particular social network site. And yet, even though it has been my most popular blog, I ...
Views: 1264 - Could Vanity Give Your Baby Eczema? - by Submitted on May 16, 2008 from Jan BayIt’s a common medical opinion that atopic baby eczema is triggered by allergens in affected people. But would we ever have dreamed that a common character flaw such as vanity might be a possible cause of infantile eczema? Perhaps it would be more to the point to say that practices brought ...
Views: 586 - Buy Raffle Tickets From Anyone BUT........ - by Submitted on May 15, 2008 from Timothy SmithRaffle Tickets. We all get approached to buy them. From anyone and from everyone. Some people we know and some people we don ‘t know. It’s usually a small ticket item, $1 or $2 maximum. It’s the old “what goes around, comes around” theory. Someday, sooner or later, you will be selling them or ...
Views: 1322 - The Power of Respect - Feeling Disrespectful - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Karen RyceQ: “I’ve been reading your column, and I like a lot of what you say. Most of the time I think I am a respectful parent, but not always. Sometimes I really don’t feel like being respectful. What can I do then?” V.H., Briceland, CA A: When you are feeling frustrated, disappointed, ...
Views: 1755 - 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: 856 - TEMPER TANTRUMS - ARE PARENTS TO BLAME - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from Jan BayCould your busy life be the cause of your child’s temper tantrums? When baby has a meltdown or a toddler has a blowup, we often lay the blame on everything from an interrupted nap to an untreated case of ADHD. But, could the increasing number of tantrums be much less physiological in ...
Views: 542