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- ***Are You Teaching Your Kids About Happiness? Really? - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2007 from Wouter van der HallIs happiness important to you? If you are like the vast majority of parents, you would say "yes". And even more, it is likely that when asked "What is most important to you for your children as they grow up?" you would say "Happiness" Albert Einstein said: "Success is not the key to ...
Views: 1156 - How To Re-Define Success As A Working Mother - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2007 from Amber RosenbergAre you a “type-A” working mother who used to define yourself by your career? Now that you have kids, do you feel constantly pulled by conflicting priorities? Are you most comfortable and familiar with operating at 110% but juggling work and family has you running at 220%? One ...
Views: 994 - Help A Child Find Their Voice - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2007 from Jo-Anne CutlerAs I woke up this morning, I could feel the energy of gratitude that will undoubtedly swell each day as we approach Thanksgiving here in Canada, consciously thankful for what we have in our lives and looking forward to cherishing the time to be spent with our family and friends. When we are ...
Views: 1615 - Summer Memories - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2007 from Muri CalhounMy fondest memories growing up revolved around the summer fishing trips I took as a youth with my uncle and cousins. Those fishing excursions became the highlight of our summer. We would all get up really early, before the sun even came up, and we would pile in the truck and head to the lake for ...
Views: 609 - Free Kids Online Games - Make Learning Enjoyable For Your Little One With These Fun Kid Websites - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2007 from Yogi ShindeInternet is full of free kids online games but finding the right one can be a task which can take hours. Some simply fall short on the quality of graphics and visuals whereas some may not be age appropriate for your young one. But there are some very good sites on the internet which are worth ...
Views: 2327 - Visually Impaired Children And Dance - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2007 from Dzagbe CudjoeVisually impaired children may not have much experience of what their bodies can do. There can be delays in their physical development in the critical early years of childhood. They also often have deficits in physical and motor fitness. This can in turn lead to problems with balance and ...
Views: 2782 - When Kids Are Afraid of Dogs - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2007 from Colleen PelarWhenever Laura sees a dog, she shrieks and clings to her mother’s leg. Thomas runs the other way. And Samuel just freezes, wide eyed in terror. Each of these children is afraid of dogs. As parents, we strive to teach our kids how to cope with life and its challenges. Yet some parents ...
Views: 1409 - Healthy Halloween Ideas - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2007 from Cheryl TallmanHalloween often means loads of sugary treats, but it doesn't have to. Here are some things you can hand out to the neighborhood children to make this Halloween a healthy one: • Cheese and cracker packages • Naturally flavored and sweetened gun or sugar-free gum • Small bags of pretzels ...
Views: 1321 - Protection From The Sun For Babies - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2007 from Joe PetersonPhysicians and researchers now believe that the more a child is exposed to sun early in life, the higher the chances are that skin cancer develops at an older age. The best way to minimize this risk is to provide protection from the sun for babies at all times. Here are some ideas that you can ...
Views: 931 - Get A USA Passport For Your Baby - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2007 from Joe PetersonA common question asked by families with babies is how do I get a USA passport for my baby. Here are the steps... It is recommended that anyone traveling outside of the United States have a valid passport, and this is even true for your baby. A passport is required in many countries and you ...
Views: 1222 - How A Parenting Forum Can Improve Your Skill As A Parent - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2007 from Dean CaporellaJoining a parenting forum today is a highly recommended option for parents looking for a sounding board for questions and answers on the different areas associated with raising children. Once upon a time, the only course parents could take was within their own family circles or specialist ...
Views: 1074 - Speak To Your Child As If He Were A Dear Friend - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2007 from Tulum DotheeSpeak to your child the way you would like them to speak to you... respectfully, lovingly and with dignity. Maria Montessori has shown us that modeling appropriate behavior is particularly critical during a child's first six year of life, because children enter the Absorbent Mind developmental ...
Views: 1215 - Take Time For Training And Planning - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2007 from Tulum DotheeIn Positive Discipline, Jane Nelson reminds us to take time for training and planning to avoid power struggles, frustration, hassles and misunderstandings. Children often don't know what is expected of them. Time constraints often lead to a lack of training. When children don't know what is ...
Views: 1109 - Good Parenting Means Having to Say "I'm Sorry" - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2007 from Melanie JohnsonI have friends who are terrified that they aren’t good parents. They had unhappy childhoods, and they desperately don’t want to repeat that cycle with their own kids. I met most of them (most, but not all, women) in a therapy or recovery setting, so they are people who have some ...
Views: 642 - Children and the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2007 from Beth and Lee McCainFrom birth, children naturally use the Law of Attraction. They want a bottle and it is given to them. They want to sleep and do so when they feel like it. As they get older, society takes away this natural inclination; both to want, and get what they want. Does this mean if you want your ...
Views: 886 - ***Early Morning Blues - How To Get Up Feeling Cheerful and Happy You're Alive! O, and Them Too - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2007 from Wouter van der HallAre you waking up listless? Are you tired of of getting up wondering how you will get them out of the door peacefully? You are not alone. Millions of parents get up every morning, knowing they will go into a struggle to get their kids out of bed, fed, dressed and ready to go to school. (Or to ...
Views: 1732 - ***The Three Things You Can Do That Turn Every Day Into A Good Day! - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2007 from Wouter van der HallCan parenting be exhausting, nerve wrecking, challenging and a drain on every other aspect of your life? Yes it can. Parenting can also be rewarding, exciting, fun, a source of great learning and a means of staying young, energized and happy. We as parents are trained by media, politicians, TV, ...
Views: 1210 - 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: 880 - 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: 777 - ***Your Anger and How To Get Out Of It-Guilt Free! - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2007 from Wouter van der HallAre you ever angry at your kids? I came home, tired, frustrated. My daughter was dancing, the music in the living room a few thousand decibels too loud. My wife was upstairs working and didn't hear me come in. My daughter gave me a look. I yelled "Turn down the music". She gave me another look. ...
Views: 1187 - How To Organize A Birthday Party At Home - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2007 from Sarika PeriwalThe effervescence of the children is something to be seen to be believed. Your six year old has just finished his birthday party and the planning for the next year party has already started. The most important day for a child is his Birthday. The reverse counting has already started and so have ...
Views: 1057 - 4 Parenting Help Tips To Help Maintain Your Sanity! - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2007 from Dean CaporellaIf you are struggling with dealing with the day-to-day pressures of raising children and desperately need some parenting help, then don't delay it any longer. The truth is, parenting can be a tough job and unless you've experienced it personally it's hard to make judgement on those who are ...
Views: 710 - Educate and Entertain Your Kids with Puppets and Marionettes - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2007 from Marina NeimanPuppets have a long and colorful history dating back thousands of years. No one knows who made the first puppet, but people have been enjoying them ever since. Puppets come in many different kinds, from the familiar sock-type to fully articulated marionettes. Bali is known for its many different ...
Views: 1186 - Bodywork Therapies For Conquering ADD/ADHD - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2007 from Kari St.LouisIs your child gifted with ADD/ADHD? Do you feel as if your child could do better in school? Most parents just have a hard time understanding the struggles their children go through on a daily basis. These struggles can put a dent in the relationship between parent and child. However, it is ...
Views: 888 - A Parent's Guide to Dog-Bite Prevention - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2007 from Colleen Pelar“If my dog ever bites my child, he’s out of here!” I hear that all the time. It just makes me want to scream, “But that will be too late!” Each year nearly 2.8 million children are bitten by a dog. Most of these bites are not coming from some scary dog that got ...
Views: 1329 - A Parent's Letter to My Children in School - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2007 from Kendall OliphantTo my children and grandchildren... With your focus on education, I often find myself thinking about how much the world has changed since I was in your shoes. The world is now a much "smaller" place--people of all cultures can communicate and travel with ease. You face great challenges ...
Views: 661 - Guide Your Child Towards Success - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2007 from Denny StreckerThis is an excerpt from Professor Paul Pilzer, author of "Unlimited Wealth" and "Other People's Money"..."One of the questions I am frequently asked by parents, particularly parents who have succeeded themselves but didn't have the opportunity to go to college, is what subject their son or ...
Views: 1219 - What Parents Should Know About Obesity In Children - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2007 from Janice WeeA generation or two ago, obese kids were the exception rather than the norm. These days, kids are getting heavier and unhealthier than ever. Modern diet consisting of fat-laden, sugar loaded junk food and drinks are a major cause of the problem. The lack of exercise makes the matter even ...
Views: 1120 - Types of Nipples, Medications, and Fathers be Supportive and Helpful during Breastfeeding - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2007 from Connie LimonEach breastfeeding woman has to find her own routine with settings and positions that work best for her and the baby. Each woman experiences a unique experience while breastfeeding. It is not unusual for breastfeeding mothers to return to jobs outside of their homes after a baby is born. When ...
Views: 1446 - Teens and Depression - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2007 from Christina BottoOne minute your teenager will be laughing and joking along with you and the next he is in a fit of rage, yelling or crying with no warning or apparent cause. Mood swings are normal with all teenagers, but how do you know when mood swings turn into depression? Teenagers have so much to deal with ...
Views: 1823 - Children’s Educational Toys 6 to 12 Months: What’s Available? Part 1 - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2007 from Connie LimonIn this series of articles I will give you a review of a variety of the educational toys for children 6 to 12 months of age available now. You can find these toys in toy shops and online nationwide. My First Word Touch and Feel This is a fun filled board book featuring: • Feel the squishy ...
Views: 824 - My Pet Peeve: Whining - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2007 from Tulum DotheeDecide what YOU will do! Not what you will try to make the child do! Once you have decided, call a family meeting and inform them. Schedule a whining time. At that time EVERYONE whines for a full minute AT THE SAME TIME. It is great fun, we all end up laughing. Use a non verbal hand signal. ...
Views: 1303 - The ABC's of Parenting - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2007 from Leah DaviesAccept and value yourself and your child. Be consistent, honest, fair, and firm as you relate to your child. Concentrate on what you like about your child and comment on it. Develop interests of your own. Encourage your child to discuss ideas and goals, expressing the belief that he or she ...
Views: 1598 - Goal-Setting for Kids ~ 3 Parenting Tips for Building a Champion Character - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2007 from Jean TracyGoal-Setting is the bridge to success. Success builds character. Inside you’ll find the bridge for seeing, sensing, and saying goals. Use this bridge to help your child build a champion character. Parenting Advice for Goal-Setting: "Champions aren't made in the gyms. Champions are made from ...
Views: 776(3 votes) - Back To School Bully Defense - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2007 from Denny StreckerBully Defense on the Bus Tip 1: Sit near the front of the bus! Sitting close to the driver will make bullies and teasers think twice before acting for fear of getting caught. Tip 2: Don't stay silent! Unless you feel that another kid will physically attack you if you speak up, remaining ...
Views: 2873(1 vote) - 6 Steps to Strengthen Your Child's Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2007 from Denny StreckerThe following points are helpful in strengthening and supporting a healthy sense of self-esteem: 1. Help your child learn how to make and keep friends. Healthy friendships are important, because children in this age group are increasingly sensitive about how their friends feel about them. ...
Views: 1015 - What is a Parent’s Role? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2007 from Johan CampbellPossibly the most important and challenging role you will ever fulfil is that of parent. It is also possibly the one for which you are least equipped. Learning to be a parent is like learning to dance, you will never know all the steps and the music keeps changing. You just need to know the ...
Views: 1902 - 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: 1543 - Looking Through Their Eyes - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2007 from Traci Carman (Gaffney)As a parent, we do the best job we can with the resources, knowledge and wisdom we possess. Something I have just recently been able to put into words, and thought I would pass along to each of you, is the fact that we need to experience the world through the eyes, ears and hearts of our ...
Views: 1417 - Thumb, Finger and Pacifier Sucking Habits: What Should You Do? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2007 from Connie LimonBaby and Toddler thumb sucking habits are very common. These habits are considered to have a soothing and calming effect on babies and toddlers. There is a natural need to suck present in all infants. Infants have been known to suck their thumbs before they are born and right after being ...
Views: 1670 - Parenting - The Irrational Vocation - by There are some grounds to assume that a cognitive dissonance is involved in feeling that children are more a satisfaction than a nuisance. Why do people bother with parenting? It is time consuming, exhausting, strains otherwise pleasurable and tranquil relationships to their limits. Still, ...
Views: 1133 - Chakra 101 For Moms: Unbalanced Chakras Effect Your Health - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2007 from Kari St.LouisChakras are the seven centers of spiritual energy in the human body that can be effected by emotional, and physical influences. These chakras run down the front and back of the body, along the spinal column of the body. The more clear and balanced a moms chakra is, the more energy can flow ...
Views: 2649 - Daughters, Dads And Listening - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2007 from Lee WiseDaughters, Dads And Listening © Lee Wise All rights reserved "Thanks, dad. Thanks for listening. I always knew I could come to you." Last month a strange and not entirely unexpected guest made his way into my life. "Sixty" sauntered in, quite confident of his ...
Views: 1193 - Raising Children Without Bias: How to Unlearn Racism So You Don't Limit Your Children's Potential - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2007 from Deb CaponneDon Imus' ridicules directed at the Rutgers University women's basketball team has put racism on the front line. This unfortunate events forced us all to face the state of racism and its repercussions for our children. We are now forced to: • Relinquish the fantasy that racism doesn't ...
Views: 1664 - Raise Grateful Kids: Use These Thank You Note Samples and Projects to Teach Your Kids Gratitude - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2007 from Christy MurphyBeing the recipient of a thank you note from a grateful child warms the heart like cup of Mom's hot cocoa on a snowy day. It is a simple, wholesome gesture of love that is unforgettable and has no equal. Teaching your kids the gift of being grateful is simple with these easy-to-use, thank you ...
Views: 6311 - Why Are Our Children So Restless? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2007 from Barbara AshcroftToday's children grow up in a fast-paced society. They are bombarded with thousands of visual images flashing simultaneously in front of their eyes. From cartoons to action films and video and computer games they receive ongoing rapid visual and audio stimuli. With the remote control they ...
Views: 684 - Why Babies Need Full - Fat Foods - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2007 from Christine AlburyAs adults, we know that we should avoid the full-fat versions of many foods -- so doesn't this rule apply to our babies, too? Well, not for the first 2 years of life. Recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics place your baby in the very enviable position of being encouraged to eat ...
Views: 4305 - How to Transition Back to Work After Maternity Leave - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2007 from Amber RosenbergIf you're like many of my clients who return to work after maternity leave, you may view your job as a welcome vacation from the exhausting responsibilities of caring for a newborn. Oh, the irony. However, as you prepare to go back to work, you may unexpectedly be faced with a whole new set of ...
Views: 1603 - Goal Setting for Kids – 1 Parenting Tip and 1 Strategy That Help Kids Accomplish Their Goals - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2007 from Jean TracyGoal setting with pictures fit together like laughter and fun. Both end with feelings of joy and contentment. Yet many grown-ups don’t experience this. They fail to turn their dreams into goals. Don’t let this become your child’s fate. Childhood is the best time to teach your child the tools for ...
Views: 956(3 votes) - Protecting our Children From Predators Online - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2007 from Leon EdwardIt is difficult to shield our children from all of the world's dangers. It seems that with every turn of the page there is some evil in the shadows ready to take any opportunity to destroy a Child's happy and secure world. The newest threat to our children’s lives is the vile presence of online ...
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