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- The Day Care Dilemma: How Do I Choose? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Karen FuscoYears ago, simply asking a friend or neighborhood teen to babysit for you was as easy as picking up the phone. Or you might have found an advertisement in the local newspaper. But with day care centers and providers springing up like daisies, the choices today are far and wide. Don’t worry! ...
Views: 899 - The Day My Son Flew Into The Sky - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2018 from Sheryl PaulHe had been waiting for this since he was two years old. For as far back as we can remember, Everest has wanted to fly. Many young kids, especially boys, have a penchant for things that go – trucks, cars, trains, boats – but for Everest it was more than a stage; it was a calling. He wasn’t ...
Views: 506 - The Demands of Caregivers - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Marianne SmithIt is a fact of life that the young grows old one day if the life cycle makes a complete round. Hence, caregivers to the young and the old are essential to the cycle of life. The young are not able to care for themselves as they do not have the knowledge or experience as yet. They need to be ...
Views: 319 - The Developmental Process is Stuck - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2007 from Rodger BaileyChild development professionals agree. Many children are suffering from developmental problems. They also agree that all the problems that parents and teachers see in these children are related to the developmental process being blocked or stuck. That is what the diagnoses of Developmental ...
Views: 1268 - The Difference Between Monitoring vs. Spying on Your Child - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2018 from Misty JhonesNowadays everyone has an easy access to the world of internet including children. So, whether it is a computer, tablet, an iPhone or an Android, the parents can install a good monitoring app to be aware of what their kids are doing. Monitoring is not a bad thing and being a parent it is your ...
Views: 690 - The Different Stages of Reading For Your Kid - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from Kumar ranjanThe power of the parent-child bond contains a positive result on a child's perspective toward browsing and his ability to read. Strive the suggestions below to assist create reading along with your kid each a pleasure and a learning expertise. 1. Select the proper book using the "five-finger ...
Views: 462 - The Drama of the “Helpful Child” - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Trudy-Ann EwanA common form of dysfunctional behavior exhibited by parents is one where they take advantage of the child(ren) who has a tendency to be helpful. These child(ren) have fallen victim to the Helpful Child Syndrome (HCS). This is where a particular child, regardless of their age, realizes that he ...
Views: 871 - The Drive Home - by Submitted on May 25, 2005 from Kate OnoratoIt's much easier to be the parent of an athlete who's just won the game on last second heroics. Everyone feels good and is all smiles. What a thrill it is to watch one's child succeed. However, for every team that wins, there is a team that loses. It doesn't really matter if it was a great play ...
Views: 571 - The Entitled Child - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2010 from Linda SapadinMany of today’s kids have been brought up hearing about how “special” and “smart” they are. The unintended consequence of this type of upbringing, (which, on the surface, seems like a wonderful way to build self-confidence and self-esteem), is that kids actually believe that they are special ...
Views: 1997 - The Ex-Factor – ex-etiquette, whether or not you have children! - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Adele TheronEx-Etiquette where there are no children involved Divorce without children If your divorce does not involve children from the marriage or the relationship, there is technically no reason to maintain contact with your ex. That’s the good and the bad news. The good news is that you won’t ...
Views: 3521 - The Facts about Organic Baby Clothes - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Rubel ZamanOrganic products are good for the environment and good for the people who use them. This is especially important when thinking about the clothes we put on our children. By their very physiognomy, infants are more susceptible to the dangers of clothes that have residual pesticides and other ...
Views: 1520 - The facts and Benefits of Surrogacy in the USA - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2019 from Arifur RahmanMany people would want to be parents but different challenges both environmental and health may lender their wishes unachieved. This is where the idea of surrogacy comes in. Surrogacy is a legally binding agreement where one person hires someone else (surrogate mother) to get pregnant for them ...
Views: 239 - The First Few Years Of School - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2006 from Gary DirenfeldThe First Few Years Of School As a preschooler, your child was well behaved and didn’t exhibit any particular problems. Next your child enters school, perhaps Kindergarten, and then Grade one. Slowly issues with some classes and subjects appear. Maybe they are thought nothing of in Grade one, ...
Views: 819 - The First Step in Teaching Kids About Money. - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2008 from Elisabeth DonatiFinancial Intelligence and Kids: How they learn anything is how they learn everything. Teaching children to grow into financially responsible adults has proven to be quite a challenge for most parents. You either don't know how to talk to your kids about money, you haven't a clue what to say ...
Views: 544 - The Function of a Hospital in Surrogacy - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Dandy RockwellSurrogacy is typically a medical practice, despite the fact that some legal squabbles could also turn it into a legal matter. The general bulk in the procedure is purely medical. The role of the intended couple, the surrogate, and also the agency has been discussed at length in other articles ...
Views: 823 - The Gift of Children - by Submitted on May 21, 2006 from Richard Singer Jr.Gaze into your child’s eyes and you will discover the true essence of life. Being a parent is the most miraculous and rewarding gift a human being can be given. I can remember the pure ecstasy and bliss that filled my heart when I watched the birth of my twin boys, Matthew and Alexander. A ...
Views: 902 - The Gifts We Give Our Children - Part I - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Pearl MattensonWhen I was a teenager, I never asked my parents for small things. (It could have something to do with the pair of roller skates I asked for when I was 10 and never got, Dad!) I asked for big things. Really BIG things: a car, a trip abroad, a week at a spa. In each case, I felt they were ...
Views: 477 - The Gifts We Give our Children Part II - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Pearl MattensonThe iPod Turning Point When our eldest turned 13, he received an iPod from my husband’s sister and a laptop from mine. Could it really be that bad? We all love music, singing and piano playing have brought us together. My husband had owned an iPod for about a year at this point, and this became ...
Views: 492 - The Good and Bad of Classroom Technology - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Background Stats Prior to the advent of cellphones and laptops, kids were the biggest distractions to each other in the classroom. They would pass notes and talk over the teacher, but technology has significantly changed the source of where they are becoming unfocused. Getting distracted by ...
Views: 1018 - The Hard Work of Being a Butterfly - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2019 from Christy YatesIt’s excrutiating to witness the pain of someone you love. Whether that pain is physical, emotional or spiritual, it is almost overwhelming to witness knowing there is little you can do to really alleviate the pain. Sure, with physical pain you might be able to make the other person more ...
Views: 460 - The Harmonization of both Chinese and Western Cultures - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2016 from Thabet Sava HassanFew days ago, after thanking one of my students for helping me to accomplish a teaching task, I was surprised by, yet proud of, her graceful response. The genuine exchange occurred naturally without any pretentiousness from either my student or I. I uttered the words of gratitude “Thank you ...
Views: 700 - The Heart Of Discipline - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2008 from Charlotte ReznickAn enraged mom pulls her son into my office. At her wits end with her 10-year-old’s acting out behavior at school, she demanded to come into his private counseling session without notice. Across town his dad had a different reaction – on his son’s weekend visit, while staying very calm, he put ...
Views: 812 - The Hidden Hazards of Digital Devices and Blue Light on Children's Eyes - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2017 from Aaron KesslerImagine it’s 2035 and you get a call from your son who proceeds to inform you that, at the young age of 32, he’s going blind as a result of macular degeneration. Your immediate thought is how is this possible? Macular degeneration is a disease of the old. It is not a disease for young, ...
Views: 923 - The History of Surrogate Motherhood - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Dandy RockwellThe first ones to truly begin the process of surrogacy in this world are the American Indians way back in 1899. If an Indian woman is found unable to bear a child for whatever reason, her husband would go to their chief and ask for help. He could also ask for help in medicine men who would give ...
Views: 2540 - The Homemade Ice Cream Cake - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2007 from Beth and Lee McCain"Are you sure you don't want me to pick up a cake at the ice cream store?" I ask my twenty-five-year-old son on the phone. He whines like a three year old. "You try to talk me out of it every year, Mom. I want you to make me an ice cream cake for my birthday. I want a mint chocolate chip ice ...
Views: 1019 - The I.D. System™ and your Parenting Skills - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2007 from Paul BurgessOur I.D.™ gives us a remarkable insight into what we need to be at our best across all areas of our life. Whether at work or play, the I.D. enables us to generate strategies that will help us to enjoy achievement and fulfilment in our various life roles, including within one of the ...
Views: 1064 - The Immunization Debate—Knowledge is the Best Protection - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2015 from Gladys RuizLast December an outbreak of measles—which likely started with one infected person at Disneyland—caused an outbreak of the highly contagious illness that spread from California to six other states and Mexico. The incident also sparked a highly controversial debate on vaccinations that has ...
Views: 635 - The Importance Of Parental Encouragement and Support - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"As high school students contemplate college and attempt to navigate the challenges of high school life, parents must be clear about their role. The primary role of a high school parent is to consistently offer loving encouragement, support and guidance. “My father and mother stand behind ...
Views: 6911 - The Importance of Play: how children gain skills to last a lifetime. - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Jeni HooperThe Importance of Play By Jeni Hooper, Child Psychologist and Parent Coach Children need at least an hour a day of unstructured, independent play where they make it up as they go along. This is the conclusion of recent studies looking at the importance of play. The importance of ...
Views: 924 - The Importance Of Positive Communication On Teen Rebellion, According To West Ridge Academy - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Thomas LambertAccording to West Ridge Academy, rebellion has become part of growing up among many teenagers today. Experts even claim that brief stretches of rebellion may even be healthy for adolescents, but that it should not go overboard otherwise it will pose a serious threat to themselves as well as to ...
Views: 1138 - The Importance Of Sleep For Your Children And How You Can Improve It As A Parent - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Charlotte JaneWhen anyone becomes a parent for the first time it is an awesome feeling. There is a beautiful little baby who will depend on both it's parent for every need. It is a wonderful experience to watch this child grow and become a special and unique individual. Sleep Do not over-schedule your ...
Views: 324 - The Importance Of Teaching Your Teens About Empathy - by Submitted on May 17, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonThere seems to be a never ending list of worries that lay heavily on a parent’s mind. Teen suicide is now the second leading cause of death for those between the ages of 12 and 18. Depression in that age bracket has reached over 3 million affected each year. Not to mention the more mundane ...
Views: 1038 - The Inside Info on Organic Baby Jeans - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Rubel ZamanOrganic clothing is getting a lot of hype these days. And rightly so, there are a lot of benefits of buying organic clothing, especially when considering infant and baby clothing. Newborns and infants are at particular risk to toxins and chemical exposure. The long term health effects of this ...
Views: 722 - The Inside Info on Wholesale Baby Clothes - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Rubel ZamanAs a business, one can do well with wholesale baby clothes. There is a constant need for these items and the styles last over many seasons. This means one can pick up good bargains and sell at a good margin (that's the whole point, right?). But just purchasing a bunch of items from a supplier ...
Views: 1387 - The Inside Scoop on Organic Baby Clothes - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Rubel ZamanEliminating exposure to chemicals and toxins is important for long term health concerns. The concerns about food safety, as well as cleaning and other household goods have radically changed products in the past decade. This revolution has also started showing its effects on clothing and fabrics, ...
Views: 691 - The Inside Scoop On Wholesale Organic Baby Clothes - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Rubel ZamanThe demand for newborn, infant and toddler fashions that are made with organic fabric is taking off as parents become more concerned with effects of chemicals on their children. Organic baby clothes use pesticide-free fabrics as well as manufacturing processes that avoid harsh chemicals. The ...
Views: 2021 - The Joy of Parenting...Teens! - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2007 from Jo-Anne CutlerI used to be one of them; a self-centered, sometimes ornery, disrespectful and challenging teenager! I’m not saying that I am proud of my behaviour of over 30 years ago…it was what it was! Having my own experiences to base my parenting on, it stands to reason that my expectations would be that ...
Views: 1582 - The Joys and Challenges of Aging Parents - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Sharon SnirThe Joys and Challenges of Aging Parents By Sharon Snir There are times when the full weight of responsibility for our beloved and aging parents can weigh us down. There are so many people who find themselves in a similar situation to me. They too have parents who are very old and need various ...
Views: 473 - The Keys to Good Self Esteem: Free Time and a Passion - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2006 from Elizabeth YarnellI think the most important thing you can do as a parent is to sponsor good self esteem in your child. If a child believes in themselves and feels good about themselves, they can do most anything. One way to sponsor self esteem is to help children to occupy their free time in ways that are ...
Views: 700 - The Language Of Learned Helplessness Quiz - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Chick MoormanNot many parents set out to raise a thirty-year-old Nintendo player who sprawls on the couch all day sucking up pizza and Diet Pepsi. Yet many parents unknowingly subvert their positive intention of raising responsible, confident, fully functioning children. They do it by unconsciously using ...
Views: 869 - The Last Dance: Tips for Keeping Your Teen Safe on Prom Night - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Linda BertrandProm is a milestone event in every teenager’s life. It’s the last big party where everyone will be all together before parting ways for college, the military or wherever else life takes them. Both parents and teens want the night to be special, fun and above all, safe. However, teens don’t have ...
Views: 1179 - The Life Cycle: Epigenesis of Identity - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2013 from Vinod AnandThe Life Cycle: Epigenesis of Identity (Vinod Anand) Whenever we try to understand growth, it is well to remember the epigenetic principle which is derived from the growth of organisms in utero. Somewhat generalized, this principle states that anything that grows has a ground plan, and that ...
Views: 1542 - The Magic of Consistency - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2012 from Daniel Forde-PogsonOne of the most important things in a child’s life is consistency. Of course, you could argue that love is more important, or safety, or nutrition and you’d be right in one way! But consistency is a thread that weaves through all of these areas. And the reason is fairly clear – yet so often ...
Views: 883 - The More, the Scarier: Helping Your Children Adjust to a New Baby in the House - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2009 from Aaron WelchI must confess that I absolutely adore children. No lie. Ever since I was a child myself, I have enjoyed holding little babies, playing with toddlers, and interacting with elementary age kids. Heck, I even love spending large amounts of time with teenagers, which most people believe qualifies me ...
Views: 929 - The Most Powerful Love Languages For Your Children - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Sarah TaylorsChildren are the most precious gifts bestowed upon all parents. Whether you have just given birth to a new born baby or have recently watched your youngest child blissfully exchanging her wedding vows, there still lies in you desires to continue loving and caring for your children despite how ...
Views: 484 - The Mother/Daughter Code of Conduct - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Kelly MarquetAre you concerned about your daughter's self-esteem? Do you worry that she may not be happy? Does she seem to have a non-focused energy around her? Has she shut down lately? Is communication getting more difficult? Are you wishing you still felt the connection with her like you did before she ...
Views: 1967 - The Myth of the Fight-Free Family - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2011 from Jan HallWho has a fight-free family? Whenever I ask this question of my audience everybody looks around the room :all hoping that someone else will admit that most mornings, by the end of breakfast time, their family has fought at least one major battle already. There’s big smiles of relief when I tell ...
Views: 577 - The Myths of Pregnancy - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Michelle M. PowellThere was a lot of myth on how to get pregnant fast . It may be effective but let’s try to keep in touch to reality and try to know more of this information. To know what these are, read on the article.It says that when pregnant you should exercise. There is nothing wrong in having an exercise ...
Views: 443 - The Narcissist's Disabled and Challenged Children - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2015 from Sam VakninBy Sam Vaknin Author of "Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited" The narcissist regards his disabled or challenged child as an insult, a direct challenge to his self-perceived perfection and omnipotence, a constant, nagging source of negative narcissistic supply, and the reification and ...
Views: 3324 - The Natural Ways to Get Pregnant - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Michelle M. PowellThere are a lot of methods that couples used on how to get pregnant fast . This is common for couples who have the difficulty of conceiving. Getting pregnant is one of the most excited and the happiest moment that a woman feels. There are no words that can’t compare and inexpressible joy is also ...
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