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- Reflections from Childhood - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Natalie AmsdenFrom the first time we open our eyes we begin imitating our parents. When our caretakers smile at us we learn to smile. When our caretakers get frustrated we learn frustration. When we meet other children, especially in early elementary school, it is often comical how much they act and talk like ...
Views: 4274 - REFRAMING NEGATIVE BEHAVIOR IN YOUR NAUGHTY CHILD - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Rachael MahThe best thing to do when your child has a negative behavior that needs to be changed is: 1. Assume good intent. If you assume he meant to do something bad, then he might end up continuing on with the negative behavior and/or becoming defensive. It is better to assume positive intent and ...
Views: 1427 - Refresh Your Look With Wholesale Baby Toys - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2012 from Baby Products Wholesale | Baby Goods Wholesale Nursery Product Wholesale | Baby Items WholesaleYour Toys Wholesaler can be a reliable source of what’s new and exciting in the baby toys segment. Building on traditional elements, as well as adding dynamic approaches to classic playtime they can help you offer your market something new. Making a preferred supplier out of your favorite ...
Views: 1470 - Releasing Your Prodigal Child God's Way - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2012 from Karla DowningIf you have a prodigal child, releasing isn't your first response. Your first response is to hold on tighter and try to force change any way possible. God has prodigal children too. He feels the same about them as you do yours. Releasing your prodigal child God's way is healthier than holding on ...
Views: 1326 - Remember Where Adoption Begins! - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2007 from Mardie CaldwellThe landmark day you became parents- it's pretty clear that the day of your adoption is not like any other day. It's the day you became a mother, your husband became a father, and your parents became grandparents. Your life is forever changed by your child and no other event will ever compare to ...
Views: 1337 - ReParenting youyrself Article #1 - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Art MartinReparenting Article #1 Article one in ReParenting series by Dr. Art Martin If you have seen the TV presentations by John Bradshaw from the late 1980's and 1990s, you can understand why most adults never grow up. As adult children it is very hard to be competent parents when we did not ...
Views: 2138 - 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 - Rescue Plan for Parents of College Students: Teach them to do Their own Laundry - by If your son or daughter is going off to college, don't think that your laundry problems are over. Especially if their school is nearby, chances are, a tightly packed bag of laundry will arrive in your laundry room on Friday night, and a very disinterested student will quickly disappear to hang ...
Views: 910 - Resolution Revolution - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2008 from Austin BondsAs a kid, I always loved New Year’s Day. There seemed to be a freshness in the air that I couldn’t quite get enough of. Maybe it was the fact that so many folks tried to quit smoking that the air quality actually improved…who knows. What I do know is that ever since an early ...
Views: 939 - Respect Is On The Endangered Virtues List - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2007 from Keith RenninsonAs I continue my quest to uncover the long lost art of living a virtuous life, readers have begun to comment in wonderfully articulate ways, about how, they too, want them back in their lives. One word keeps popping up as I hear from you that I had expected to espouse on sooner or later, but ...
Views: 1144 - Responsible Parenting - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2008 from Austin BondsPeople tend to fall into two camps when it comes to relationships. Those who care too much about what others think and those who say they don't....but still do. The truth is, we all care deeply about people's responses to us. And we should. If a person truly didn't care what type of response ...
Views: 866 - Restorative Justice in Schools - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2015 from Marvin MarshallRestorative Justice is a discipline program that is gaining support in urban schools across the nation. The reason it is gaining acceptance is that a disproportionate number of minority students are being punished for inappropriate and irresponsible school behaviors, and federal guidelines are ...
Views: 1718 - Retaining Control of Your Own Parenting Plan - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2012 from Christal StephensWould you allow the person behind the counter at the burger place to make your lunch selection for you? Would you let the girl folding T-shirts at the mall select clothing for you? Would you let the manicurist at the salon choose your nail length and color? For the majority of people, ...
Views: 1201 - Retirement Homes - Some Things to Look for - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2012 from Sarah DowlingHaving trouble understanding what to look for in a retirement home? If you've been spending time looking around for an assisted living facility then you have no doubt noticed not one of them is the same as another. Just as with all other businesses around, senior living locations choose what ...
Views: 706 - Right Answers, Wrong Approach - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2008 from Elisabeth DonatiFinancial freedom isn't just about money. Financial freedom is about deciding what type of life you want to live and then settling for nothing less. It also involves doing whatever it takes to create that life. Let's consider a philosophy that I call 'question everything' and see how it fits ...
Views: 936 - Robbed of Womanhood: The Silent Pain of Childlessness - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2015 from Christopher EvansChildlessness, or the inability to conceive, is an often unappreciated source of pain amongst much of the general public. A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found the number of women aged 15-44 with impaired fecund city (impaired ability to get pregnant or carry a ...
Views: 1707 - Roller Coaster Emotions: Some Thoughts on How to Deal With Your Child’s Roller Coaster - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Carolyn StoneI went to a conference over the weekend that was aimed mainly at therapists who treat adults. However, one of the presenters talked about how children learn to understand their own feelings and those of others in the course of interactions as they grow up. I found the talk was really relevant ...
Views: 1329 - Rules of Thumb for Choosing a Baby Name - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2005 from Yolanda CardenFrom Aaliyah to Zvi, the range of name choices is dazzling. If you're a sleepless parent-to-be, it can look like a vast landscape with no roadmap. To make sure you keep your bearings, here are some basic principles for understanding names -- and finding that one perfect name that speaks to your ...
Views: 1153 - Rules, Stress, and Parenting - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin MarshallWhen raising and disciplining children, many parents rely on rules. In reality, though, the use of the term “rules” in parenting is often counterproductive. Rules are used to control, not inspire. Although essential in games, rules are counterproductive in relationships. Think of it this ...
Views: 1524 - S.T.E.P. into Step Parenthood - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2009 from James LeGrandS.T.E.P. Into Step Parenthood Becoming a stepparent can be a tough role to take on. You are entering a family situation where there was divorce, abandonment or death. The children that may feel neglected, angry, guilty or stay with one parent more than the other. The children may place high ...
Views: 1790 - Safe Websites-Protecting Your Kids - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheAs a parent, have you ever thought about websites that are safe for your children? Anyone can post whatever he wants on the internet. In some ways this freedom of publishing any content on the internet is a good. In other cases, it isn't so good, especially when mentally disturbed people post ...
Views: 1346 - Safety Measures for Children Playing on Driveways! - by Submitted on May 02, 2011 from AB PavingThese days, children are seen spending most of their time on the driveways playing games such as skating, basket ball, riding bikes, hide and seek and many others. Young children are naturally very curious and love to move here and there to find out what is going on around them. In most of the ...
Views: 870 - SAHM Sanity: Six Tips For Loving Your Life As A Stay At Home Mom - by Staying home with your young children is ripe with daily, simple pleasures -- and profound challenges, as well. Here are six tips that helped me maintain my sanity (and be the best mom I could be) when I was home full time with my three kids:
1. Stay focused on the bigger picture. If you're ...
Views: 749 - Same Play Different Day - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2008 from Tara BenwellUnlike the rest of the girls in her preschool class, our daughter did not want to be something pretty last Halloween. Among the princesses, fairies, and ladybugs, our little hippo did not go unnoticed. It went without saying that she would need a hippo costume for Halloween as well as a hippo ...
Views: 815 - Sandwich Generation Tough Choices - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2019 from Christy YatesA few months ago, I was with a group of friends, and while talking with two women, I learned how one was now caring for her Mother In Law. It was a change in plans for her and her husband, and it meant putting some things on hold. The other friend talked about how her mother would likely come ...
Views: 1190 - Santa Preschool Activities - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from tamil selvi aldragenFun Santa Activities for the Preschool Classroom Christmas is a very fun and creative time of the year for a primary grade teacher. The excitement seen in the eyes of your preschool children will be well worth the completion of these Santa preschool activities. Christmas Count Down Give ...
Views: 1304 - Say "Yes" As Often As You Can - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtOur role as a parent is to guide our children through life which means setting boundaries and saying “No” quite often. I would like to suggest a slightly different approach, or at least one that puts the emphasis in a different area. Here’s what I mean. My approach to dealing with children ...
Views: 1753 - Scheduling One on One Time - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtOne of the most encouraging things a parent can do for their child is to spend regular, scheduled time with them. Many parents may think they already spend a lot of time with their children, however there is a difference between "family time", "have-to time" and "scheduled special ...
Views: 1211 - School Violence: How the community can help our schools - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2006 from Derek RandelRick travels by his neighborhood schools everyday without giving them a second thought. He is 30 years old and has two children ages three and one. He is not concerned about the schools' atmosphere now because it does not affect himself or his family. He is a manager in the accounting department ...
Views: 804 - Schools should be teaching kids about money - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Daniel BrittonThe continuing financial and economic problems in many parts of the world, record levels of personal debt and many individuals experiencing the misery of financial hardship have highlighted the need for better financial education across all parts of the population. By providing financial ...
Views: 1557 - Screening by Nanny Agencies - Is it Good Enough? - by Submitted on May 31, 2011 from Yossi PinkasThe most important role of nanny agencies is ensuring that the nannies or babysitters they provide are professional and trustworthy. This is currently done by screening nannies through interviews, reference checks and background screening. Not every agency uses all three screening methods and ...
Views: 765 - Search the Internet Thoroughly to Find the Ideal Baby Names - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2013 from Baby nologyThere are parents who consider baby naming an important task but there are also parents who ask questions like, what’s in a name? And the answer for such parents is that there is a lot of significance in a name. A name provides you an identity in this world. It stays with you for the rest of ...
Views: 960 - Second Chances - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2016 from Holly BryantSecond Chances. The title sounds like you screwed up on the first try and are graced with another shot. The trick is to not give that first experience any more credit than it deserves. I have made plenty of mistakes as a daughter, woman, mother, and wife. If I wore my flaws like a medallion I ...
Views: 1585 - Second Guessing Yourself Again? #1 Stress-Free Parenting Tip That Ends This Forever - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtHave you ever said or done something to your child only to question whether you could or should have said or done it better? Being reflective is an attribute of a highly successful parent, but that is very different than second guessing oneself. Second guessing can be so detrimental to a ...
Views: 1198 - See it, Smell it, Taste it! How to Create the Perfect Holiday - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2016 from Nicola BeerEvery year in December, magazines cover the same old story, how to survive the holidays. Every year they generally say the same thing; keep it simple, have a plan, be HoEvery year in December, magazines cover the same old story, how to survive the holidays. Every year they generally say the ...
Views: 1386 - Seeing The World Through Your Child’s Eyes: What It Is Like To Be A One Year Old - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Jeni HooperHave you a one year old at home? Do you wonder if your older children can understand the little one’s needs? Here are some ideas of what it might be like to be that age again so you can enter a one year olds world and see it through their eyes. Now that I am one year old I can do so much ...
Views: 1904 - Seeing Your Child Succeed - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2011 from "Dr. Mike" GreenbergThere are thousands and thousands of children who under perform in school. As one who did not speak until I was almost five years old and who struggled in elementary school, I empathize with children who have learning difficulties. Why don't some children do well in school? Is our educational ...
Views: 1218 - Selecting the Perfect Stroller - by Submitted on May 27, 2011 from Craig HowardIs there such thing as the perfect stroller? Yes---and no. There is a stroller out there that is perfect for your needs in most situations and is the best one for you to buy but there is no stroller that is perfect for every need in every situation. There will be situations where it will be to ...
Views: 610 - Self Esteem And Teenagers - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2008 from Theresa FogellTeenagers often appear to be something that they are not. They appear confident,even aggressive at times in order to cover up what is going on inside of them. If as parents you can ensure they have high self esteem then they will be able to cope with all that life throws at them in a confident ...
Views: 1043 - Self Reliance And Independence: Giving Our Teens The Ultimate Gift - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Debra BeckWhat every parent wants for their child is to give them the tools to become mature adults, that know how to make good decisions for themselves. So how can we help our kids learn how to make good decisions for themselves? When they leave the house at 18 years old, when we are nowhere around, ...
Views: 2807 - Self Respect - How Do We Teach This To Our Children? - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2008 from Helen WilliamsWhat is Self Respect? It is to have pride and knowledge of one's own worth, to value one's self. To have due respect for oneself, one's character, and one's conduct. With self respect we like ourselves because of who we are and not because of what we can or cannot do. Respect is earned, not ...
Views: 2703 - Self-Care For Parents - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2008 from Mia RedrickThe demands of family life are exhausting. Carpooling, school activities, and birthday parties are just some of the many things we support in our children's lives. As parents, it is easy to become so inundated taking care of our children that we forget to nurture ourselves. This month, let's ...
Views: 2217 - Self-Growth through Disengagement: How Stepping Back While Co-Parenting Can Improve Your Emotional Well-Being - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2023 from Shubham SardaCo-parenting after a separation can be challenging, and sometimes it's necessary to take a step back from conflict and disengage. Disengagement refers to the act of stepping back from an argument or situation to reduce its negative impact on your emotions, relationships, and overall well-being. ...
Views: 834 - Self-Help For Teens: Why It’s Important - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from Preeti NarayanWhen we talk of self help, it usually brings the image of a grown up person trying to improve himself. But self help is not limited to grown ups. Even teens need self-help training. Why? Because of 2 important reasons. Here are two crucial reasons why your teenage son or daughter should start ...
Views: 1540 - Sell gaming laptops for cash and buy new games fast - by If you like to play, then you certainly love the internet. Having the latest game console with the latest games is of course ideal, but not everyone has the luxury or the financing to do so. To get games quickly and easily, there is nothing better than using the Internet and your own computer. ...
Views: 181 - Send Your Child to Preston Child Care to Enhance Their Development Process! - by Submitted on May 27, 2021 from Eric DesuzaThe hectic lifestyle of working parents makes it difficult for them to give a head start to their child before school. Many parents nowadays prefer to send their child to Preston child care centers that focus on early childhood education and development. Sending your child to reputed child care ...
Views: 759 - Sending your child to a sports camp: is it worth the investment? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2018 from Cynthia MadisonDisturbed sleep patterns, anxiety issues, a decrease in physical activity, slower development of social skills, inability to maintain strong relationships and susceptibility to manipulation represent the main negative effects associated with smart devices. Unfortunately, generation Z spends ...
Views: 851 - Senior Care - How Would You Know If Your Parents are in Need of Home Care? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from Mamoon KayIt can be difficult to decide if you need to bring in senior care specialists for your parents. Many times, you want to continue seeing your parents as younger adults that raised you. However, there may come a point where you need to consider bringing in professionals to help. What signs should ...
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