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- Parenting - Roots & Wings - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2005 from Kim OlverI’m sure many of you have heard that old Hallmark card adage that goes something like this: Parents give their children two great gifts---one is roots, the other is wings. This is what I address in this article. As parents, we pray for our children’s safety, health and happiness. We do ...
Views: 1357 - Well, Well, "You're Having Twins" 11 Top Tips on Working With Newborn Twins - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2005 from Linda MiloWell, Well – You’re Having Twins! 11 Top Tips On Working With Newborn Twins “Twins, it can’t be! No one on either side of my husband’s or my family can remember anyone having twins.” I guess my words didn’t matter much because when I heard I was going to give birth to twins, I felt a ...
Views: 2063 - Children and the Aftermath of Katrina: From fear to hope - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2005 from Gary DirenfeldChildren and the Aftermath of Katrina: From fear to hope In the aftermath of hurricane Katrina, many children will be hiding under the covers. When tragedies such as Katrina strike, children, like many of us adults, have no way to understand the unimaginable. It is normal to be frightened of ...
Views: 881 - Back-to-School success: Support your Child with Feng Shui - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2005 from Vicky WhiteFall is almost here in the Northern Hemisphere, and back-to-school energy is everywhere. The malls are full of harried parents and children in tow, in search of the perfect new outfit for the school year. By using Feng Shui to give them a bedroom makeover you'll have more impact on your child's ...
Views: 1116 - Busy Moms, Don't forget to take time out for you! - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2005 from Aurelia WilliamsAs mothers, we play so many different roles and most of us do not take the time off that we deserve. Just think about it, we play doctor, cook, chauffeur, teacher, lawyer, and the occasional referee as well. I bet you can remember the last time you did a load of laundry, the last time one of ...
Views: 1025 - Excerpt: Growing Up Too Fast: The Rimm Report on the Secret World of America's Middle Schoolers - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2005 from Yolanda CardenMagazine Messages There are dozens of teen magazines, but almost all of them are directed toward girls. And although these magazines are theoretically targeted to teens, there's no doubt that they encourage and attract tween readers as well. Four best-selling teen magazines that target girls ...
Views: 1314 - Parents Need to Vent Anger! Try These 4 Steps to Serenity - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2005 from Linda MiloParents are losing their self-control to anger. A friend called me today and told me a very troubling story. She told me on a T.V. news program she heard of a mother who was driving with her four year old child. The mother became angry with her child and couldn’t cope anymore with her child’s ...
Views: 870 - Making My Time Away A Little Easier...For All of Us - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2005 from Jeremy SchneiderYou know how some parents look forward to going back to work to get a break from their children and spouses? I'm not one of them. I hate going to work in the morning. Absolutely hate it. I hate leaving my family - especially on Monday after I have spent so much time with them during the weekend. ...
Views: 777(1 vote) - “I’M OVERWHELMED” - 5 Tips On How Parents Can Take Control Of Their Lives - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2005 from Linda MiloAre you feeling overwhelmed being a parent? Do you want to feel more relaxed and empowered raising your child? Working parents, stay-at-home parents, visiting parents – it doesn’t matter which one you are because these days almost every parent feels overwhelmed by their daily day. Parents ...
Views: 838(2 votes) - The Village Idiot - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene SimmonsThat would be me! From what I can see, I’m just beginning the second year of a minimum four year sentence as a Village Idiot. I say minimum because the sentence may be extended at any time and without advance notice – written or verbal. Actually, I’m not treading on unfamiliar turf. I ...
Views: 1226(4 votes) - Surviving Perfection – confessions of a desperate housewife - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2005 from Alvah ParkerRecently I read an article about an attorney who took paternity leave so his wife (also an attorney) could go back to work. He was a stay-at-home Dad from the time his son was 3 months until his son was 9 months. The article detailed how the attorney initially was sure he would have time ...
Views: 951(1 vote) - Five Tips To get kids to eat healthier - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2005 from Mubarakah IbrahimDealing with an overweight child can be a very delicate situation. We do not want to damage their self esteem by telling them they are fat or lazy, yet at the same time they must be conscious that they have to be more aware of their weight and eating habits for them to be healthy. Parents have ...
Views: 727 - Parents - Create An Emotionally Healthy Connection With Your Child - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2005 from Linda Milo“I could have helped you if I would have known, I‘m your mother. I protect you against everybody in this world. I never thought to protect you from yourself.” This was a headline in a local newspaper. Her daughter had committed suicide the night before. The mother involved must be going ...
Views: 894 - Avoiding Sour Eating Habits - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2005 from Linda MiloAVOIDING SOUR EATING HABITS You’ve worked hard to prepare an appetizing meal for your family and it’s sitting on the table. The other family members are eating, but there sits your 7 year old idly staring at his food on his plate and making absolutely no attempt to eat it. After he takes a ...
Views: 898 - "Single Parenting: How The Challenge Of Single Parenting Affects Your Decision To Divorce." - by Submitted on May 30, 2005 from Karl AugustineSingle parenting has seemingly become an acceptable norm which is unfortunate. According to the US Census Bureau, there were over 20 million single parents in the United States in the year 2000. That's a staggering statistic, certainly the worldwide number of people who are challenged with ...
Views: 1970 - 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: 798 - Parent's Report Card Time - by Submitted on May 12, 2005 from Lesley Spencer PyleA friend recently told me that he took his son out for a burger. While they were eating, his son said, "Dad, do you know why I am eating so slowly?" His dad said, "No. Why?" And his son replied, "So I can have more time with you." Those are powerful, thought-provoking words. Kids need their ...
Views: 894 - 10 Tips to Happier Parenting - by Submitted on May 10, 2005 from Tracy Hill10 Tips to Happier Parenting Parenting is the toughest job there is. But it is also themost rewarding. Many parents get mired down in the day-to-day difficulties in raising children and they lose the joy.Being a parent can be the happiest time of your life and thefollowing tips will help you to ...
Views: 803 - Stop Lying NOW - by Submitted on May 04, 2005 from Kim OlverDo you have a consistent problem with your child lying to you, even though he or she is normally a “good” child? Sometimes the lies are even about things that don’t really matter or your child continues to lie in the face of overwhelming proof to the contrary? It is my firm belief that we will ...
Views: 1129 - Parental Alienation Syndrome - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2005 from Robert EvansIn 1985 Dr. Richard Gardner (M.D.) coined the phrase "parental alienation syndrome (PAS)". Dr. Gardner defines PAS as "a childhood disorder that arises almost exclusively in the context of child-custody disputes." Primarily it is the child’s campaign of denigration against a parent without ...
Views: 1641(1 vote) - How to Help Your Children Succeed in School - by Introduction
As a parent who wants the best for your children, there are undoubtedly many things that you already do every day to help your children succeed in school. The purpose of this article is to provide some practical ideas for you to try. Some of these suggestions may be new to you, ...
Views: 941(4 votes) - Dads Are Heroes - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2005 from Alvah ParkerMy friend, Dovid Grossman, who is the father of nine children, told me he intended to have a website and teleclass series dedicated to the Hero’s Journey for Dads. He wanted to use the framework of a Hero’s Journey to engage in a discussion with fathers on parenting. I was somewhat aware of ...
Views: 801 - Parenting Success - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2005 from Alvah ParkerAt a Women’s Bar Association lunch one of the attorneys ordered a diet soda and then explained to the rest of us that her children were doing a “healthy living” program so she stopped buying diet soda to drink at home. She said having this diet soda was a real treat for her. She then ...
Views: 879 - Excerpt: 100 Promises to My Baby - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2005 from Yolanda CardenINTRODUCTION When I found out that I was pregnant several years ago, it was one of the happiest and most exciting moments of my life. I was awed by the fact that I had a living being growing inside of me. I spent hours visualizing what my baby would look like, talking and singing to her, ...
Views: 878 - Caretaking Parents, Entitled Kids - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2005 from Margaret PaulDemanding children – children who have entitlement issues – seem to be common these days. Like the obnoxious child, Veruca Salt in Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory, who was constantly demanding that her father get her whatever she wanted (“I want an Umpa Lumpa! Get it for me NOW!”), we hear ...
Views: 2721(5 votes) - 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: 1060 - Excerpt: Ready to Learn - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2005 from Yolanda CardenFinding Happiness in Your Child What do you think about when someone says "happiness?" Usually, what comes to mind are things, or outcomes. Happiness can be a four-car garage in the suburbs, a high-paying job, an expensive new car, or a child who becomes a successful professional. We have a ...
Views: 928 - 7 Powerful Ways to Show Love to Children - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2005 from Steve BrunkhorstOur children are our most important legacy to the world. However, our love is our most important legacy to our children. Here are seven ways to show love that will help children build sturdy foundations for the future.1. Spend Time with Your Children.Time is the most loving gift we can give to ...
Views: 1117 - Check Ingredients Before Blending - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2005 from Gary DirenfeldCheck Ingredients Before Blending Blended family is the term used when previously separated parents remarry and combine families. If you are looking at “blending” consider these points to facilitate the children’s adjustment: 1. Have a suitable courtship period. The purpose of courtship is to ...
Views: 946 - Now, they're bullying my daughterin our home: Welcome to cyber-bullying - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2005 from Derek RandelLast night Tom’s daughter, Sue, came out of her room to see her dad and said, “I got another one of those instant messages. It says, ‘tomorrow you had better not show up at school or else‘.” She has been getting messages like this now for weeks. The result of this is that she no longer likes to ...
Views: 2503(1 vote) - Banishing Bedtime Blues - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2004 from Chick Moorman“My son won't go to bed at night without a struggle. He keeps getting up with all kinds of excuses. It doesn't seem to matter what we tell him. Nothing works. What do you recommend?" This question was posed by a concerned parent in the middle of a fifteen-minute question and answer period ...
Views: 1135 - Excerpt: Listening to Fear: Helping Kids Cope, from Nightmares to the Nightly News - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2004 from Yolanda CardenWhen Things Go Wrong: Trauma and Our Youngest Children Our children's nightmares are filled with the dangers and fears that span development from infancy into adulthood. These bedrock fears -- of losing our lives or the lives of those we love and upon whom we depend, of losing the love of ...
Views: 2390(2 votes) - Medications: Addressing Parental Fears and Concerns - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2004 from Terry MatlenRecently, a parent came to me, conflicted over whether to follow her pediatrician's recommendation of placing her young son on medication. His difficult behaviors had escalated in recent years and after trying behavioral strategies and food elimination diets, there simply hadn't been much ...
Views: 1428 - Make Role Modeling a Hobby - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2004 from Michael RayelLike in most families, children are around you everyday. Whatever you show to your children is what you teach and impart to them regardless of your intentions. In the eyes of your children, you are a teacher. Everyday you are teaching “live” — whether you like it or not. You’re like a walking ...
Views: 1269 - Cross-Cultural Adoption: The Do’s and Don’ts for Grown-Ups - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2004 from Yolanda CardenDo’s Do treat her like any other kid. It may be difficult and take a while for adopted children to feel like they belong within their extended families. Treating these children like they’re “nothing special” can go a long way toward making them feel at home and comfortable within the ...
Views: 944(1 vote) - Am I Really A Stroller-Monger? - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2004 from David LeonhardtI was reading "A Modern Infant Armada", a humor column in Maclean's Magazine written by a fellow humor columnist. Writing about it now is a bit like a painter painting another painter or a singer singing about another singer (but it not like a cook cooking another cook.). David Russell (yes, ...
Views: 1510(1 vote) - Ending The Morning Madness - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Ramona CreelBack-to-school time – what does that mean to you? For some people, it’s shopping for school supplies, gearing up for PTA meetings, and artwork taped to the refrigerator. For others, it’s the beginning of a constant struggle to get everyone up, ready, and out of the house on time. Morning should ...
Views: 1728(3 votes) - Book Excerpt: The City Parent Handbook - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2004 from Yolanda CardenThe City Parent Rules Navigating Traffic with Young Children Rule #1: Stand well back from the street when waiting to cross. It's not safe to stand right on the curb. If you talk to your local police, they'll back us up on the frequency with which cars or buses find themselves forced up onto a ...
Views: 975 - Ch-Ch-Chain of Hearts: Cranking Up Compassion - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2004 from Maya FrostCan you hear your compassion? It's time to crank it up. One of the most difficult challenges we face in our quest to be compassionate is dealing with conflict. Those we love most tend to be the ones most likely to engage us in sparring that cuts the deepest. Why do we allow ourselves to use ...
Views: 1283 - Great Escape: Creating Comfort with Parent Getaways - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2004 from Yolanda CardenWhen I told my husband in a burst of excitement that I had found a whole series of books on romantic weekends in Southern California, Northern California, New England and points in between he said, "Does it come with a baby sitter?" I have listened as many couples argued about what is normal ...
Views: 1020 - Book Excerpt: The Post-Adoption Blues: Overcoming the Unforeseen Challenges of Adoption - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2004 from Yolanda CardenYour Expectations About the Emotional Needs of Your Child "My child will like me, attach to me, and learn to love me." There are many books that address the dynamics of the child's attachment and bonding, but few have explored how the lack of a child's attachment and bonding create feelings ...
Views: 1251 - 7 Things To Teach Your Kids About Money - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2004 from Paul F Davis anDid you know that many people retire broke? It's true. After a lifetime of hard work and having earnedliterally hundreds of thousands of dollars, they end up withnothing. So where did all their hard-earned cash go? The answer is,it passed right through their fingers. While schools are great ...
Views: 2268(1 vote) - A Parents Guide: Coping With The Challenges Of Colic - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2004 from Rita LouiseColic is a common problem in infants and an even more frustrating condition for parents to deal with. Approximately 10 to 30% of all infants born have colic. If an infant is going to experience colic in its life, it will typically appear within the first few weeks of life and will subside by ...
Views: 1334(2 votes) - Toward Compassion: Understanding Today's Pressures on a Father - by Submitted on May 24, 2004 from Susie CortrightWe hear a lot about the Supermom Syndrome but rarely about our Superdads. We place higher expectations on fathers in today's society than ever before. Unlike previous generations, dads today are expected to take a proactive role in caring for the children physically as well as ...
Views: 1354 - Top Ten Ways to Teach Values to Your Kids - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2004 from Mark BrandenburgIn a consumer-driven society that broadcasts values that don’t reflect what you believe, how can you teach values to your kids? Here are ten ideas to help you: 1. Tell them your life stories and teach through your stories Kids love to hear stories about your childhood. Weave in some moral ...
Views: 2083(1 vote) - Dad, Give Them Household Chores! - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2004 from Mark BrandenburgYou have a chore to do around the house and your kids want to help out somehow. You know that it might be nice for them to help but you're feeling a bit impatient. And you know that it might turn into a two hour project and there might be a big mess to clean up. A mess that could be avoided ...
Views: 2300(1 vote) - Ten Ways to Get Your Kids to Talk to You - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2004 from Mark BrandenburgParents can often be frustrated by their kids’ unwillingness to share their lives with them. Whether your kids are toddlers or teens, there will be times when it’s difficult to “break through” and find out what‘s really going on. Here are ten ideas on how to create opportunities for your kids ...
Views: 2021(1 vote) - How a Bicycle Helmet Saved Mother's Day - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2004 from Lucy MacDonaldApart from the fact that I am the mother of four, Mother’s Day holds an added significance for me thanks to a life-saving bicycle helmet. It was Mother's Day in 1992 and my husband was in the kitchen preparing his traditional Sunday dinner. The phone rang and a strange voice told us that our ...
Views: 1453 - IF YOU'D LIKE TO KNOW WHY READING MATTERS - by HERE ARE SOME OF THE REASONS WHY READING IS SO IMPORTANT FOR CHILDREN.
WHY DO WE TELL CHILDREN TO READ ?
We're always telling children that books and reading are good for them, but have we ever really thought about why that's true ? Exactly what do older children get out of reading novels ? ...
Views: 1174(1 vote) - Drifting, Slipping, Rushing Time: An essay for parents - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2004 from Susie Cortright“When are we going to go again?” my oldest daughter always wants to know, “just you and me?” Cassidy is five, and she shares a home with two younger siblings whose demands for my eye contact are constant and loud. So I try to orchestrate this one-on-one time with her on a somewhat regular ...
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