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- A Dysfunctionally Functioning Family - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Sarah RuizI know I am not alone when I say that I have a dysfunctionally functioning family. Based on all the research I have done, and people I have spoken to, it is more common to have a dysfunctionally functional family rather than one that is “healthy.” When speaking to most people they were ...
Views: 2415(2 votes) - A Family Holiday in Barcelona - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Porsche KlingerNormally when you book your BARCELONA HOLIDAY RENTALS you are interested in its famous architecture, shopping and traditional Spanish atmosphere. But, you ask, what about the children? Not to worry as there is an array of activities for the younger set to enjoy which makes this city different ...
Views: 682(1 vote) - A Few Tips on How to Put Your Baby to Sleep - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Shaan BergOne of the joys of any parent is when they see their little bundle of, well, joy. There's no feeling quite like seeing your baby playing, giggling, or sleeping. But wait, what if the latter is something that's beginning to give you sleepless nights because your little one doesn't seem to have ...
Views: 999(1 vote) - A Guide to Parenting While You Sleep -Sleeping Angels - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Eric WhalleyI have spent weeks creating my site and thinking of things to write. So many ideas, but which to do first? Then I had a revelation... I was sitting down after dinner to watch the news when this lady from Queensland came on. She is the mother of four children, and she was having some ...
Views: 719(2 votes) - A Link Between Empathy and Depression - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2010 from Ugochukwu UcheA couple of years ago, I was at the store with my then infant son. A man approached us and said to me, "Good job dad, that's a happy baby you've got there." I thanked him for his compliment, and it was after I had successfully conquered the car seat yet again, that I had a realization. "What if ...
Views: 2921(2 votes) - A Mother's Gift - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Mariana ConveryAs I was growing up, my parents worked very hard to make sure we had all that we needed - and also wanted - as most parents do; a comfortable home, food on the table and clothes on our back. Then there were the gifts and things that we wanted and asked for and also received; such as dolls, toys, ...
Views: 652(1 vote) - A Mother's Guide to Dealing with Guilt - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2004 from Susie Cortright"Step on me, please." When I was a teenager, my grandmother and I were on a family vacation in my parent’s RV. The quarters were close, the beds at a minimum. My grandmother insisted I take the couch and she take the floor. I objected to this arrangement, of course: "What if I accidentally step ...
Views: 955(1 vote) - A New Mom's Guide to Thriving with her New Baby - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Lori RadunIt was 18 years ago when I brought home my first baby from the hospital. I’ll never forget the day. It was July 2, 1991 and I slowly walked out of the hospital with no shoes because my ankles were so swollen. Feeling the pain of my episiotomy, I placed my son Kai in a car seat we borrowed ...
Views: 655(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: 781(2 votes) - A Second Defense of Nadya Suleman, Mother of Octuplets - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn my first post about the octomom, I received almost nothing but criticism. People commented on my blog and also sent personal emails letting me know that they disagreed with me and did so fiercely. In the days since that post, even more tidbits about Nadya Sulemon have been released, and the ...
Views: 454(1 vote) - About Boys, and the Mothers Who Love Them - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAs a single mother raising two boys, there is still much about parenting that is a mystery to me. My father calls my children, “The Destroyers.” Observed from a certain perspective, he would be correct. But maybe not. Raising sons – or at least, raising my sons – has given me a new ...
Views: 593(1 vote) - Adjusting To Your Teenager - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Adam BenedettoWhen our children reach their teen years, they can become defiant and seem to be working against us. Why is this? Because they are trying to search out who they are, and in the process, their perception of you tends to change. This can be the hardest part; a once loving and rather obedient ...
Views: 709(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: 971(1 vote) - Amazing Ways To Banish Your Child’s Boredom! - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Neelima ReddyKids get easily bored and it becomes worse if your kid is in a summer holiday break. You will get a doubt how kids will be bored with all the playthings and fun activities that are present around them. The games and kid toys that were enthusiastic and exciting before quickly lose charm ...
Views: 746(4 votes) - An Easy 2 Step Process to Raise Your Child’s Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Felicity BakerWhen we are happy, self-assured children then we will grow up into happy, self-assured adults. When things go wrong, if a child learns how to handle it then as adults they will too know how to handle it with dignity and grace. If we instil in our children that they are worthy, they are enough ...
Views: 1053(2 votes) - Anxiety on the Rise - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Dr. Mona SpiegelI'm sure you know someone, either in your family or among your friends, who is highly anxious. You will recognize the rapid speech, need for reassurance and fear of new situations, sometimes accelerating into full-blown panic. We have become scared to live. Anxiety, according to the Report ...
Views: 1754(3 votes) - Are you a Parent or a Commander? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Terrie AndersonIt's absolutely a parent's responsibility to guide their child into a responsible and contributing adult. It is necessary for you to have some disciplines, and not to give your child everything they want, even if you can afford it. You should ask your child to do small jobs for you even from ...
Views: 1725(1 vote) - Are You Currently Struggling With Toddler Biting? - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Will MatthewsBiting can be a normal toddler behavior and of course mothers and fathers dislike it. Toddlers may resort to biting when they do not know how to express themselves. Once you acknowledge that their behavior is normal and they are not misbehaving on pupose, you can be more open to teaching them ...
Views: 536(1 vote) - Are you helping your child to become self-reliant? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Seema ThobhaniDo you think your child would be happier and/more successful if he/she was more confident? Many of us, as parents, complain about irresponsible or forgetful children. It all starts when, rather than hearing them scream for their favourite toy or a doll, parents would be happy just to find it ...
Views: 500(2 votes) - Are You Multi-Tasking Yourself Into More Stress? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2004 from Susie CortrightWhen was the last time you were "in the zone"? When was the last time you experienced that hypnotic feeling of being so utterly concentrated that you lost track of the rest of the world? When was the last time you were completely task-oriented, enveloped in a self-induced trance, hypnotized ...
Views: 860(1 vote) - Are You Responsible for Your Children's Wrong Choices - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2009 from Francis HoseinDo you feel as you get older that you are responsible for your children’s wrong choices they make while they are with you growing up? Is the answer you give a logical or an emotional answer for knowing where the answer comes from can make a difference in you holding feelings of guilt about the ...
Views: 642(2 votes) - Are You Worried About First Time Parenting? Tender Child Care For Your New Born! - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Neelima ReddyAre you a first time mother? So, at last you have delivered a healthy baby. After the nine months of pregnancy, now it is the time to bring your healthy new born home. From this moment child care starts. The time you bring your new born home is also a start of your life in purgatory. At ...
Views: 781(1 vote) - Are Your Children at Risk for "Recession Obesity?" - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from James EvansJust when you thought the consequences of our sagging economy could not be worse, think again. The obesity rate among children in the U.S. has already reached epidemic proportions, and now the economy may be driving some parents to substitute fast foods for healthy foods in an effort to manage ...
Views: 1087(1 vote) - Ask Astrid: Overcoming Tantrums - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Astrid StrombergOh gosh, I remember the first (and only, thank God!) time my child had a tantrum in a big store. Not pleasant! You can’t just leave him there as you would at home, fighting it off on his own until he gives up. You can’t grab and drag, because you don’t want to be that parent. You can’t reason ...
Views: 1227(2 votes) - Attention Parents! This Gratitude Formula Builds Character in Kids - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2008 from Jean TracyWhy is it so hard to teach children to be loving and grateful? Is there a Gratitude Formula that increases love and character in kids? Yes, you'll find it inside along with 5 ways to teach it to your kids. Joseph Stalin said, "Gratitude is a sickness suffered by dogs." If you agree, read no ...
Views: 1020(3 votes) - Awakening our Children - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsCan you think of a greater gift for our children than the possibility of allowing them to grow up in a world full of conscious development and potential? You can do this, even if these wonderful options were not available to you as a child.As parents, we can give our children the gift of an ...
Views: 543(4 votes) - Babies And Toddlers - How To Succeed - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Peter RadfordInsight A baby may be referred to as an infant at the earliest stage in its development, in particular before the walking phase is reached. In essence, it applies to an infant who is less than one year old. An infant that is less than one month old is referred to as a newborn baby or a ...
Views: 1063(1 vote) - Babies And Toddlers - How To Succeed 3 - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Peter RadfordDevelopment An infant between 12 months and 36 months old exhibits a number of changes that form part of its process of development. The following series of observations focuses on that particular time span, and highlights those changes that may be classified as a “milestone.” It will ...
Views: 633(2 votes) - Baby Nursery Feng Shui: Create A Space Full Of Health, Harmony & Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2009 from Ken LauherImagine creating a space within your home for your baby to grow and develop while being healthy and at peace. I've consulted on many nurseries for existing and expecting parents. Here are 9 tips to consider when creating a nursery for the new baby. 1. Crib Position: The crib should be ...
Views: 892(1 vote) - Baby Sleep Products To Encourage Your Baby To Sleep! - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Neelima ReddyIs your baby sleeping throughout the night? Most of the mothers will experience sleep less nights once after the arrival of their baby. Here are the wonderful baby sleep products which encourage your baby to sleep well throughout the night. Establishing a bedtime routine: For this, you ...
Views: 796(2 votes) - Babysitter Checklist - What Information Should You Leave for Your Sitter? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Sheila HugginsMany parents leave a babysitter checklist for their sitters. But, not always is the important information that should be on the checklist actually on it. Here, we are going to cover the basics for putting together a checklist for your babysitter. Some of the information you will need to put on ...
Views: 517(1 vote) - Babysitter Rates - How Much is Acceptable? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Sheila HugginsThe babysitter rate of pay varies depending on a few factors. For example, the number of children that will be cared for by the babysitter is one very important factor in determining the acceptable pay rate. In addition, the ages of the children will also weigh heavily on the price you will ...
Views: 929(1 vote) - Babysitter Services - What Are the Things You Should Clarify with Your Sitter - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Sheila HugginsWhen you hire a babysitter it is important that you are clear with the individual about what you expect of him or her while they are caring for your child. Babysitter services can vary as much as the children that are being cared for. However, as long as you and your sitter are on the same page, ...
Views: 563(1 vote) - Back to School - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Admin MyBabysitterWe have had a wonderful summer, but the last two weeks have been a bit of a stretch. The kids are out of routine, they want to see their friends and at the end of it all, their brains now need some exercise! Last week, I was watching T.V one evening and this commercial came on and I could not ...
Views: 640(1 vote) - Bad Mother, Good Mother, Good Son/Daughter: Offspring of Narcissistic Parents - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2013 from Sam VakninChildren of narcissistic parents grow up to become either sensitized or desensitized to narcissistic behaviours, traits, and personalities. In adulthood, sensitized offspring are able to rapidly discern the presence of narcissists by reading their body language and by resonating with subtle ...
Views: 2058(2 votes) - Becoming a Parenting Team - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2012 from Carolyn StoneAny parent knows that one of the biggest challenges of being a parent in a two parent family is working with the other parent. You can be in agreement about décor, finances and many other things, but it is likely that parenthood will bring out differences that you were only dimly aware of ...
Views: 572(2 votes) - Behavior contracts to get the right response from the child: - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2013 from Jade RobinsonParent-child conflict is a common problem these days. The children break the rules and misbehave with the elders. If you find it difficult to make your child obey you, behavior contracts can help you. You can easily create a discipline plan which your child would have to follow. The ...
Views: 918(2 votes) - Behaviors That Irritate - My Child Doesn't Listen! - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2012 from Connie HammerAll parents, regardless of the label their child has been given - anxiety disorder, PDD-NOS, overweight, learning disorder, lactose intolerant, Autism, OCD, near sighted, gifted, etc - struggle when it comes to dealing with negative behaviors. I have never met a parent who wasn't open to ...
Views: 1294(2 votes) - Being a Mother - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Ken ThomIt goes without saying; mothers play a very important role in our lives. Many articles and books have been written about this. There is a tremendous amount of research about being a mother. It has been dissected from every angle and from numerous counseling theories. Attachment theory says that ...
Views: 935(2 votes) - Best parenting with Boot camp for your troubled teens - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2012 from anna hBoot Camp for kids: So many parents who have kids (Troubled youth) suffering from mental health troubles such as natural depression, low mood and other physical issues, along with learning disabilities often have the troubles duplicated when the kid or the teen gets older. In a recent survey a ...
Views: 1404(1 vote) - Bipolar Disorder Sometimes Without Mania - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Les LinetSome patients hear “bipolar disorder” and immediately protest: “Oh, no Doc, I know what bipolar disorder is. That’s mania, right? I’ve never had that.” However, bipolar disorder can be complex and subtle. Some forms are predominantly depression with only ...
Views: 7509(9 votes) - Breastfeeding Part II: Sexual or Spiritual? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen I read a passage in Ina May Gaskin’s book that suggested that breastfeeding can be a sexual experience I nearly fell out of bed. Sexual? Was she kidding? I felt as though nursing was one of the least sexual experiences. I had heard women say that breastfeeding was physically pleasureful. ...
Views: 418(1 vote) - Build Self-Esteem With These 10 Chores For Your Children - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2008 from Jean TracyDo you wonder how self-esteem and chores fit together? Do your children play outside, watch TV, or play computer games while you do their tasks? Look inside to learn how giving children a list of chores builds their self-esteem. Childhood Wisdom: Amy’s mom was going to clean the car she ...
Views: 772(3 votes) - Building Self Esteem in Chilren: 10 Days to Self Esteem - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Elizabeth MorrisLet's be right up front about this. There is no way that can happen! Anyone who says they have a course and a 10 day plan to give you sound self esteem is just plain wrong. Self esteem development is a process. You have to do it with someone else because it is too hard to see yourself truly ...
Views: 870(1 vote) - Can An At-Home DNA Test Be Legally Binding? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Maura LCan An At-Home DNA Test Be Legally Binding? Having a legally binding, or court admissible DNA test done can be an expensive process. Choosing an at-home, or self collected test can bothn save you money and speed up the process. An at home DNA test can be legally binding as long as the proper ...
Views: 2136(2 votes) - Can parents' fight affect their child? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Eva FoxmanThe child sees the parents fighting till their faces turn red. The parents shout at each other. If arguments and fights are a part of your daily life, the child sees all this and is likely to become aggressive and ill-mannered. Jessica complained that her 10 years old daughter doesn't listen ...
Views: 876(2 votes) - Change Child Behavior: 3 Proven Ways To Make Your Kid Behave - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Michael LeeDo you want to know how to change child behavior? If so, then you're probably a parent, a sibling or some sort of guardian. I understand your situation. Children can be quite a handful; and as much as we want them to grow up to be good and kind, there are times when their behavior shows ...
Views: 1082(1 vote) - Character Building - 5 Ways To Help Your Child Tell The Truth - by Submitted on May 23, 2008 from Jean TracyIs your child telling fibs? Would you like 5 parenting tips to help her tell the truth? Inside you'll find five suggestions you can use. Quote on Truthfulness: "What people say, what people do, and what they say they do are entirely different things." - Margaret Meade Parents, if you have a ...
Views: 1597(4 votes) - Character Building ~ 5 Mistakes And 10 Parenting Affirmations For Helping With Homework - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2008 from Jean TracyWhen you try to help your child with homework, does he pout? Do you get mad? Do you regret what you say? Inside you’ll find 5 mistakes and 10 parenting affirmations to motivate your child and build character too. Character Building Quote: “It is easier and wiser to raise a happy, healthy child ...
Views: 1170(3 votes) - Character Tips for Parents ~ How to Turn Selfish Kids into Caring Kids - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Jean TracySelfishness, like a small mirror, only sees the self. How can you help your child go beyond the mirror and see others? Parents of kids with great character know how. They ask 2 important questions. The questions boost moral reasoning. Before I tell you what they are, think back to a time when ...
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