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- When Your Child is a Bully - by Submitted on May 11, 2011 from Leslie YouraParents want the best for their children: shelter, food, friends, educational and life opportunities. Yet sometimes, even through a parent’s best intentions, children stray from the desired behavior. Bullying, a dangerous and yet all too common behavior, is typically seen in children who have ...
Views: 1392 - When Your Child Is The Target Of A Bully Or Excessive Criticism - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2008 from Laurie HurleyMy seven-year old daughter is adopted from Kazakhstan. She came to this country when she was five and a half not knowing any English. She lived in an orphanage her entire life and knew none of the comforts most children experience when they are babies and toddlers. She was a scared, abused ...
Views: 1415 - When Your Teenage Daughter Becomes a Terror - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Susan StiffelmanMany parents of teenage girls would tell you that your daughter's behavior is normal, and they wouldn't be wrong. It's fair to say that, in many respects, your daughter is "on schedule" with her belligerent and disrespectful attitude. But that doesn't mean that you and your daughter have to ...
Views: 1227 - Where To Purchase The Best Wholesale Toys For Kids - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Natalia SummersWhen it comes to selling toys in shops and on stalls, the usual thing to do is shelve many items, and have others in stock in a stock room or in your van or vehicle. However, for some odd reason, a lot of stalls don't take advantage of this, they seem to only put single items out on their ...
Views: 2172 - Where’s Your Child’s Strength? Bolstering Self Esteem in Children with Learning Disabilities - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2012 from Carolyn StoneHaving a learning disability is exhausting. Whether your child has ADHD, or a Nonverbal Learning Disability, or a Language Based Learning Disability, or Asperger Syndrome does not matter. Learning differently from the way school is taught is hard work. In order to obtain proper educational ...
Views: 1291 - Which Gifts Are Naughty and Which Ones Are Nice? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtIf you celebrate Christmas then you're going to love the ideas given here. You will be guaranteed that your child will love the present they receive and but can also be assured that the gift you are giving is appropriate, meaningful, and will help your child explore their own sense of curiosity ...
Views: 1088 - Which is a Superior Choice Surrogacy or Adoption? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Dandy RockwellCouples who are unable to have their own kids either by means of fertility challenges or since they may be a gay couple will now find that they've a lot more selections. As in they are able to either, pick adoption or surrogacy. The selection will however, be incredibly individual. Does the ...
Views: 662 - Which is best? Relationship expert or psychic medium? - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2021 from Pearls of WisdomIs it better to consult a relationship expert or psychic? The simple answer is that it depends on why you are consulting them. For some who very much into finding out about their marriage, relationship, ex etc then you might think that it is always best to consult the relationship expert rather ...
Views: 682 - Who do crystal ball readings uk work? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2021 from Pearls of WisdomWhy do crystal ball readings uk work? It often depends on how seriously a person takes their life. Some can be very laid back and leave it to luck to sort out their aspirations and problems - of course, those are usually the ones whose life never improves and gets worse or stays bad and ...
Views: 626 - Who Is Laughing Now? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Jo Anne WhiteLaugh at Yourself: Parents often ask me what a good coping strategy is to help them and their children get through challenging moments. As simple as it may seem, the use of humor and the ability to laugh at ourselves rank high. Laughing at ourselves is very different from poking fun at someone ...
Views: 1610 - WHO OR WHAT IS PROGRAMING YOUR CHILDREN ? - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2014 from Robert CrutchfieldBy Rev. Robert A. Crutchfield There 's an old saying in computers, “Garbage in, Garbage out!” What that means is your result depends on what you put in and the quality of what you put in. In truth computers only mimic what we as people do. This is a prime example. Many parents wonder what ...
Views: 1512 - Who's in Charge at Your House? Parents or Children? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Helen WilliamsWho is really in charge at your house? It is so easy to feel like a failure as a parent and so hard to remember that the early years are unbelievably testing times for all parents. We will all fail over and over, especially if we have set impossible standards for ourselves. Sadly, it is ...
Views: 1941 - Who's In Charge, Children Or Parents? - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Bob LancerDo you believe that children cause their parents to react with anger and stress? If, for example, children tell their parents a sharp "No!" in response to a direction or request, must their parents become upset, or do parents have better options? The fact is that you can always improve your ...
Views: 1281 - 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 Are So Many College Graduates Struggling To Find A Job? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Tamara ShirerAccording to a recent government study approximately 2.4 million college graduates are unemployed. Records show that this is the highest unemployment rate for people with a bachelors degree or higher since 1970. This is quite discouraging for many college graduates who are taught that the key to ...
Views: 1233 - Why Are You Going To College? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"While in high school, most students begin to select a general career direction. Some make careful choices, while others leave things to chance. Either way, the process usually begins there. When college is in the offing, those young adults will attend college for a wide variety reasons. ...
Views: 1213 - Why Babies Need Full - Fat Foods - by Submitted on Jul 16, 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: 2126 - 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 - Why Baby Walkers Are Dangerous - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Sharon BellWhat makes mobile walkers dangerous? Experts say their very design helps kids move easily - often much too easily for them to sustain serious injuries. “About three million baby walkers are sold in the United States each year. They are generally used in the 2- to 4-month period after a ...
Views: 1122 - Why Childhood Bullying Impacts Everyone - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2015 from Jacob KorthuisThere has been a lot of talk about bullying lately – and with good reason. Bullying is a traumatic experience that deeply marks victims and impacts every aspect of their life, long after the harassment ends. In America alone, 28 percent of kids are victims of bullying throughout the school year. ...
Views: 1430 - Why Children Misbehave And How To Deal With Them - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2011 from Michael LeeKids get into all sorts of trouble most of the time. I'm sure you remember your childhood well. However, there are reasons why children misbehave the way they do. There is a reason for every broken toy, every supermarket tantrum and every quiet moment. To find out why children misbehave and to ...
Views: 1692 - Why Children Misbehave: 8 Reasons and 8 Solutions - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtOne of the most common expressions parents can be heard saying is, “I don’t understand why he’s/she’s doing that”. There are eight, very common reasons why children misbehave. It is extremely useful for parents to know these because if they can pinpoint the root cause of the misbehaviour, they ...
Views: 1397 - Why Children Study From Their Parents By Watching - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2012 from Tyler KnopfiOne huge difficulty with trying to be a good parent, is the number of things that are passed on without even trying to pass them on. A good example of this, is concerning our good and bad personality traits and how children pick up both almost naturally. Since all people have unique ...
Views: 864 - Why Confinement Nanny Is So Critical - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Onita ZelascoAs a confinement lady, there are plenty of scary queries which will naturally cross your head. You question the security and health of the newborn and your own body and when this is the first time having a baby you don't know what to anticipate. The anxiety of wondering what will happen and when ...
Views: 566 - Why Didn't I Have Twins? - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Bill McLeodI have always said that I am the most blessed father in the world to have my children. Raising them on my own has definitely been a challenge, but with challenges come great rewards. I hope that I can just keep the two of them around long enough to realize this. My son is now 17 and I am so ...
Views: 1003 - Why do pretty women have it better? - by Pretty Woman. Do they have it easier than women who are less attractive? Well, the consensus is yes and no.
It is undeniable that pretty women have certain advantages over women who consider themselves "not so pretty." Pretty women are often treated better overall because of their looks, ...
Views: 142 - Why Florida Surrogates are better than other Surrogate Mothers - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Dandy RockwellFlorida is one of the few states in America that permit surrogacy. Some of the best and most reliable surrogate agencies are found here. Surrogacy is well protected by laws and statutes in Florida, there are clear laws and guidelines on this process to protect the welfare of intended parents and ...
Views: 636 - Why Is It So Difficult To Buy A Dreamer Design Stroller In Canada? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2007 from Joe PetersonSome of the best baby jogging strollers in the world and the most affordable baby jogging strollers are made by a company called Dreamer Design. Many people in Canada have been interested in purchasing one of their strollers, but it is not easy to do. People in Canada can find the strollers at ...
Views: 1819 - Why Most Bloggers Never See Their Blogs As a Business - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2021 from kingof seoThis was perhaps not an effort to obtain the worker shot we need more folks working these days. I said actually I prefer to you keep him on, with my strategy I have a system that will prepare every one of your workers on the significance of your popularity but that is still another message this ...
Views: 591 - Why My Daughter Will NOT Get the Gardasil Vaccine! - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Amy ButlerAlong with ALL the other shots, now we are suppose to give our 11-year-olds one for HPV?! At my daughter’s 11-year-old physical, the doctor told me that she would not even begin menstruating for another year or two. So a few sentences later, the doctor tells me we need to vaccinate her for ...
Views: 969 - Why No One Can Have It All - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2012 from Carolyn StoneA few times this summer I have come to think about the challenging job of raising children and how parents share that work and balance it with the demands of paid work. As I noted in an earlier post, I attended a college reunion earlier this summer. Most of my classmates have grown children ...
Views: 884 - Why Play Is Best For Growing Brains? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2014 from Anna RodriguezWhat is PLAY? Image via Flickr Play is simply a time for kids to use their toys and have fun ... or at least that's how it seems. One day I watched my three children play. My eldest boy, Miggy (7 years old) took out his lego blocks while his younger siblings, Julia and Mikee surrounded him. ...
Views: 1772 - Why Playing With a Doll is Good For Your Daughter - by Submitted on May 17, 2018 from Usama MalikIf you are having a daughter, you must purchase and give appropriate toys for her. That’s where dolls come into play. Dolls can be considered as one of the best toys available for you to give to your little one. That’s because dolls are in a position to contribute a lot towards the development ...
Views: 939 - Why Screen Time for Kids Should be Controlled? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2021 from Isabella WhitmoreWhen kids throw tantrums, it is tempting to hand them over a smartphone or tablet to keep them still and quiet. This way of pacifying is surely effective with children. Unfortunately, screen time comes with harmful effects for them. Many parents introduce gadgets to their kids in hope to aid ...
Views: 503 - Why Should We Celebrate Father’s Day! - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2016 from Thabet Sava HassanAs an educator, I do believe that one of my fundamental responsibilities is teaching the virtues and values of a morally traditional society, such as the unconditional love and appreciation of our parents, to my students. Consequently, I often stress the importance of seizing every opportunity ...
Views: 1140 - Why Should You Purchase Storage Cubes for Your Baby’s Room - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Kenny TanIt is important to keep your baby’s room neat and orderly not only for aesthetic purposes. By putting everything in proper place, you can avoid accidents that can happen by stepping on toys lying around the floor. Wheeled toys or rattles can cause serious injuries if you accidentally step on ...
Views: 1058 - Why summer camp is important for your child’s development - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2017 from Cynthia MadisonIn recent years, there has been a slight decline in the state of child development in Canada. Let us say that you have a boy. You want nothing but the best opportunities for him, right? What you should know is that a person’s success, health and emotional wellbeing originate in early childhood ...
Views: 811 - Why Surrogacy is a Better Option than Adoption - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Dandy RockwellThere are several options now available for childless couples to have their own child. There is the option of adoption and surrogacy. While adoption seems like an easier and better option there are several reasons why surrogacy is better than adoption. Here are some of the reasons why surrogacy ...
Views: 4822 - Why Teens Act Out (Book Excerpt: from Dear God I Have Teenagers Please Help!) - by I remember my teenage years all too vividly, and, for the most part, I put my parents through a living hell.
I rebelled, acted out, stayed out all night, tried drugs, cut school, lost my virginity, and was deeply unhappy during that phase of my life.
You may wonder what triggered it all inside ...
Views: 829 - Why Teens Lie To Parents - 4 Reasons Parents Encourage Lying And How To Curb Lying - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from Mark HughesAccording to research conducted at the Josephson Institute of Ethics in California, 92 percent of teens surveyed admitted to lying to their parents at least once in the last year... and as the joke goes, "the other 8 percent lied about lying to their parents". It is pretty simple- teens just ...
Views: 3212 - Why We Should Teach Our Kids To Be Kind - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Shaya KassBe kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. ~Plato I just read a fascinating article about some research about being kind. I had never really thought of it, but the authors make a good point that kindness is the “other side of the coin” of gratitude. In their words, they said ...
Views: 1100 - Why Would You Care - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month Why would you care, when I don’t? Why would you go that extra mile, when I wouldn’t? Why would you waste your time on me, when I wouldn’t for you? Why do you try to get inside me, when I wouldn’t? What you are trying so hard to see, I’m ...
Views: 1240 - Why You Need a Life Coach for Your Teen - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2019 from Usama MalikHelping your teen grow into a healthy and responsible adult can be challenging for most parents. The world we are in today is very busy, everyone is engaged with activities that take up most of their time, so it can be very difficult for parents to make sure their teen receives the best care or ...
Views: 552 - Why You Should Buy Organic Baby Clothing - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Rubel ZamanWhile many products like food and cleaning materials have gone green, clothing products have yet to pick up on the trend. This is changing as people have started demanding fabric that should not only be Eco-friendly, but that the material itself should be free from potentially harmful chemicals ...
Views: 1017 - Why Your Child Might Be Misbehaving, Worried, Fearful Or Upset And Be Unable To Tell You. - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2007 from Clive TaylorIf your child or a child of one of your family members is behaving in ways that are worrying you, this article is intended to alert you to what might be going on. Often, when a child is misbehaving, or is withdrawn, or is obviously upset, but is denying or pretending that there’s nothing wrong, ...
Views: 924 - Why Your Kids Need To Learn Goal Setting - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2008 from *Winsome Coutts - Self Help Expert: http://www.4lifeselfhelp.com/Good parenting is a task fraught with responsibilities. In between all the bustle, we sometimes come up for air long enough to ask ourselves, “Just what do I need to be teaching my child?” Because of course it isn’t enough to cook, clean and chauffeur. We need to pass on values ...
Views: 1348 - Wii Soccer Games - by The Wii game system is designed to allow players to interact with the action, making it especially fun for sports games. There are many different types of sports games available for Wii, including tennis and golf. Soccer is another sport that is offered on the Wii and, like many other Wii ...
Views: 129 - Will You Still Love Me if I Fail this Test? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Meg Brown“Unconditional love is really just love without expectations.” - Louise Hay As parents, we believe that the regard we hold for our children is the purest, most unconditional kind of love. Looking into the face of a baby, we know that these tiny, beautiful souls are the surest proof that ...
Views: 2634 - Willful Disobedience and Positive Respect - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2019 from Karen RyceSUMMARY: When your child is being willfully disobedient, there are plans you can make and strategies you can use to keep your commitment of being respectful to your kids, no matter what. Willful Disobedience and Positive Respect I know that you are committed to staying respectful to your ...
Views: 889 - Winning the Battle and the War: Parenting a Strong-willed Child - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2008 from Aaron WelchHe seems so cute and funny most of the time. My four-year-old son has a sense of humor that can truly make his daddy laugh. His vocabulary is advanced, his smile can light up any room and there are times that having a conversation with him melts my heart…but there are days when I understand ...
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