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- Effects of Exposure to Domestic Violence From Childhood to Adult Life - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2006 from Gary DirenfeldOne of the many problems for children exposed to domestic violence, is that for some, it comes to be included amongst their own interpersonal management strategies. Children exposed to domestic violence learn the use of violence as a strategy to mediate their needs and wants. They see the ...
Views: 2458 - The Needs of the Young Child - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Kytka Hilmar-JezekA Waldorf kindergarten is an extension of the family experience, an intermediate step for the child between the home and formal schooling. The goal is to provide a warm, calm, secure, aesthetic environment in which the imagination and creativity of the child will flourish. The quality of the ...
Views: 2454(5 votes) - Mother's, Our Walk Through Life is a Beautiful Circle - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Hal PriceMy first steps occurred on the morning of January 1, 1956. How do I know this? Because the one person who has been the constant witness to my powerful life has been my mother. She always carefully documented each incredible detail of my life and my growth. Each accomplishment or milestone ...
Views: 2452 - The Right Way to Confront Your Teen’s Mistakes - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Mark GregstonHow to avoid toxic words and wrong motivations when confronting your teenager’s mistakes. “The difference between the exact right words and the almost right words is like the difference between lightning bugs and lightning bolts.” – Mark Twain I haven’t met a teen yet who doesn’t want to ...
Views: 2452(3 votes) - Filter Foul Language - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2010 from LeAnna BennAre you aware of the fact that some movies, songs and school subjects have a little dog poop in them? There was a mom who's really disappointed to her children after reiterating to them not to watch explicit shows and listen to songs with bad words. When her son arrived one evening from ...
Views: 2450(6 votes) - Managing Behavioral Meltdowns and Tantrums - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from James LehmanQ: Why do kids have behavioral meltdowns and tantrums? What goes on in a child’s mind that makes him come unglued? James: Kids have meltdowns and temper tantrums for two reasons. The first reason is that they have never learned how to manage or have run out of the tools it takes to manage ...
Views: 2449(6 votes) - 10 Activities To Increase Creativity Among Toddlers - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2013 from Dr. Mona AeyshaThere are many kinds of toys that we can choose for our toddlers. In this process of choosing, parents have more decisive power and especially mothers can inculcate energy into the hearts of their children for specific objects. All kinds of toys are beneficial to children to some extent but some ...
Views: 2447(2 votes) - A guide to buying Baby Clothing for first time moms - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2019 from Arifur RahmanCarrying a baby in your womb for nine months and eventually bringing the baby home is a beautiful experience. However, what follows after this can be exhilarating and exhausting. I know the feeling that every mother has when they know they have a little being to take care of. This shows that as ...
Views: 2443 - College Bound Blues for Parents - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Mary Jane Hurley BrantIt's August, let's talk about your child leaving for college. Yes, I know it brings up many feelings. One minute you're laughing with them at a Blue Light Special, the next minute you're dissolving into tears. The thing about being a parent is that when we finally master one stage of ...
Views: 2441(14 votes) - Do you believe? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from Jo-Anne CutlerEvery child has a dream of what they want to be when they want to grow up. Maybe it’s one that seems very attainable to us or one that far exceeds what we could possibly imagine for them in their lifetime! The youngster who dreams of being an astronaut touching down on Mars – the young ...
Views: 2440 - 5 Steps to Overcome Divorce & Separation Anxiety - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2015 from Nicola BeerFear of an uncertain future can stop us from doing great things, and it can keep us holding onto things and habits that are hurting us. Today I will share 5 steps to deal with separation and divorce anxiety. I think it is fair to say, that the majority of us from time to time wonder what the ...
Views: 2437(1 vote) - Peer Pressure on the Teenager - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Ianny LauAs my daughter turns thirteen, I figure it is time to seek advice on how as a parent I should handle the defining years ahead. I attended a seminar by Ken Sapp on ‘Preparing Youth to Handle Peer Pressure’. (See acknowledgement at end of article). In this article, I share some of ...
Views: 2437 - Teaching Your Family Love and Respect with Love Notes - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Jean TracyIf you want your kids to love and respect you and each other too, keep reading. I can almost guarantee each member of your family will give and receive the love and respect each member craves. Your mission, if you choose to take it is, “Look for the good” in your kids. It CAN be done! The ...
Views: 2436(5 votes) - The Feminine Deficit - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2010 from Kristine TimpertI am wondering if nature has something to teach us about what it means to be female. One of the most fascinating aspects of the natural world is the manner in which males earn the right to mate with females. Whether it’s a battle of strength or intelligence, only the best male wins the ...
Views: 2435(17 votes) - Importance of Spousal Maintenance after Separation & Divorce - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2012 from Jesica MartinSpousal maintenance helps you to run family expense and meet your daily needs. It is a necessary financial support for a partner to lead an independent life after divorce & separation. Spousal maintenance is a form of financial assistance paid by either the wife or the husband to support ...
Views: 2434 - Being a Happy Parent – Part of Good Parenting - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2006 from Margaret PaulWhen you were growing up, did you ever wish that your parents were happy? Did you feel safe when they were happy and peaceful? My mother was rarely a happy person. Most of the time she was anxious, angry and felt overburdened, even though I was her only child. She rarely laughed and was often ...
Views: 2433 - Your HS Student May Not Be Ready For College - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2010 from Bob Roth, "College Success"Before parents decide to send their High School graduates off to college, they should carefully consider their student’s chances for college success. As they told me during my own freshman orientation, “Look to the right! Look to the left! One of those two students won’t be here for ...
Views: 2429 - Giving Your Baby A Sippy Cup - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2007 from Christine AlburyAt some point before your baby's first birthday, you will probably be thinking about giving him a sippy cup. Maybe you would like to give him a little water, or perhaps you plan to pump your breast milk and would like to bypass bottles altogether, weaning your baby straight to a cup. You may ...
Views: 2420 - Dealing with Child Anger and Aggression - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2013 from Tali Shenfieldby Dr. Tali Shenfield, Clinical Psychologist Every parent wants to protect their children, teach them to protect themselves, and help them redirect their own outbursts before they become dangerous and aggressive. We want to know that when our children become angry, we can discipline them ...
Views: 2414(6 votes) - The Best Resources for Baby Shower Poems and Quotes - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Kenny TanPoems and quotes are enriching and they give some sentimental touch to any occasion. For a baby shower, you can put an appropriate poem or a nice quote in the invitation card or the party favour. If you are inspired enough, you can compose your own poem or quote. Your guests will surely ...
Views: 2413(2 votes) - Parenting Teenagers - Dealing with Peer Pressure - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Christina BottoYour teenager faces several areas of peer pressure. What makes it even harder for your teenager is that most parents do not understand the depths to which these pressures go. Cigarettes and Alcohol Cigarettes and alcohol more than likely will be among the first areas where your teenager ...
Views: 2411 - Yoga for Happy Kids - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2013 from Irena VagnerYoga for Happy and Healthy Kids The yogis consider searching for happiness as everybody’s main goal. Most people, however, settle for a brief, watered-down version of temporary pleasures. When people become dissatisfied with brief, temporary pleasures and find out that relationships, money, ...
Views: 2410(2 votes) - Parents and Backtalk: Five Stunningly Simple Ways to Turn Backtalk into Communication - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2010 from Sandra DyeIf you think backtalk is something you have to endure as a parent or have to control with strict limits and consequences, you are mistaken. If you follow 5 simple steps in the proper order you will dramatically reduce backtalk and become closer with your child than you ever ...
Views: 2409(4 votes) - Get Fit With A Baby Jogging Stroller - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2007 from Joe PetersonIan and Jen Stoddart are the parents of Holden. Exercising is important to them. Jen is a jogger and when Holden was born it was important to her that she was able to continue jogging. To do this she needed to purchase a jogging stroller that she could use when jogging or walking Holden. She ...
Views: 2407 - Improving The Relationship Between Parents and Their Children - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Bob LancerParents influence their children in many ways, but none may be more significant than the quality of the relationship between parents and their children. The quality of the relationship between parents and their children exerts one of the strongest influences upon child behavior. When parents ...
Views: 2405 - Bride and Groom’s Top 10 Best Budget Wedding Cake Tips - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Rosanna HallerBride and Groom’s Top 10 Best Budget Wedding Cake Tips Your wedding cake is sure to be the most expensive dessert you’ll ever serve. Many LDS couples cringe at the thought of spending $800 on a single cake – after all, haven’t we been taught to be thrifty? While you may not be able to take ...
Views: 2400(84 votes) - 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) - Kids and Chores - Why Children Need to Help at Home - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2009 from Judy WrightAre you a frustrated parent who sometimes finds it is easier to take the garbage out yourself than to keep nagging your son? Do you wonder what kind of employee he will become since he doesn't always follow through at home? Is it worth the effort on your part to insist that he do his share? ...
Views: 2389(5 votes) - Teaching Children Independence and Responsibility - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2007 from Lori RadunDo you remember that phase in your child's life when all you heard was "I want to do it!"? You're in a hurry, and you want to help your child get dressed, but your two or three year old will have no part of that. You must wait for 15 minutes while she masters the socks and shoes. Your helpful ...
Views: 2389 - Multiple Vaccines Administered Simultaneously - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Neil Z. MillerThe current schedule of CDC-recommended vaccines is so crowded that doctors administer several shots during a single office visit, often with disastrous results. For example, infants receive eight vaccines during their two-month visit to the doctor: diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTaP), ...
Views: 2388 - Parental Alienation Syndrome: The Controversy - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Les LinetSome women’s groups have denounced and denied the existence of Parental Alienation Syndrome, claiming it is a ploy by men to use against women. The claim that PAS has not been accepted in U.S. courts of law is not true. Although there are judges who have not recognized Parental Alienation ...
Views: 2382(6 votes) - The Game of Life - Chutes & Ladders - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Joseph GandolfoThe Game of Life – Chutes and Ladders by Joe Gandolfo My youngest son Duncan, now 8 and age 3 at the time, came to me one morning and asked if I wanted to play. Being a part-time stay-at-home Dad in those days mixed with the responsibility of growing a company, I was torn like an old faded ...
Views: 2379(4 votes) - Healing Touch for Babies: A True Delight - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Rita KlunyThe experience of birth is truly one of Remembrance -- of the miracle of creation, of love, of Divine Presence.When looking into the eyes of a newborn, something in us stirs so deeply, perhaps the memory of our own innocence, the recollection of our original integrity. In that moment, we are ...
Views: 2374 - Family Smoking Facts - Harmful Effects of Cigarettes and Your Smoking Behaviour in the Home - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Beverly OMalleyThe smoking facts about the effects of cigarettes and the smoking behaviour of parents is clear. Secondhand smoking in children is a significant cause of morbidity. Children who live in a family where smoking is normalized are more likely to grow up to be smokers. Harmful Effects of Cigarettes ...
Views: 2373(2 votes) - Mindfulness and Single Parenting - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2008 from sherry gabaYou may be a single parent by choice, divorced, widowed, never married or thinking about what parenting would be like without a partner. Whatever your situation may be, my desire is to bring a column to you that is a sacred space to share your feelings, be acknowledged, and become part of a ...
Views: 2370 - First-Time Mother's Guide To Preparing For Your Baby - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2007 from Janice WeeAre you going to be a first time mom? Giving birth to your first child might seem a little intimidating at first, but some advanced preparations would make it a lot easier. Go for pre-natal classes. They would help a lot. Breathing exercises during labor would help you manage the pain and stop ...
Views: 2369 - Thinking Positive Thoughts About Your Anxious Child: Avoiding Four Common Negative Beliefs. - by Submitted on May 15, 2010 from Christopher McCarthyGregory's father, Ken wore the face of a parent exhausted from the repetitive behavioral problems stemming from his child's anxiety. Gregory struggled with General Anxiety Disorder (GAD), which caused him to resist change, transition, and requests that made him feel out of control. Just last ...
Views: 2368(2 votes) - 3 Reasons Kids Blame and How Parents Can Help Them - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from Jean TracyWhy do kids blame others for their own mistakes? Don't they know that blaming brings trouble? Look inside to find out the benefits of blaming and what you can do to build character. Why Kids Blame: Blaming is a smoke screen. Sooner or later the smoke dies down and the blamer is caught. Most ...
Views: 2367 - Overcome Challenges Faced By Families - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2007 from Ley-Ann ClarkeGetting ready for the day can feel like a full time job in itself. Many working mothers spend their mornings getting the kids out of bed (which sometimes takes an act of God- or at the very least, a crane and a bucket of water), finding all of those lost items that are needed for the school ...
Views: 2367 - Christian Parenting: Three Things Parents Do That Ensures Irresponsible Entitled Adult Children - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2012 from Karla DowningAre you looking for Christian parenting help on how to raise responsible children? There is an epidemic of irresponsible adult children that need help from their parents well into adulthood. While there are justifiable reasons for this such as a bad economy, the high cost of living, the increase ...
Views: 2363 - Rules For Respect-Boundaries Of Behavior - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2008 from Judy WrightDo your kids think you have too many rules? Do they push the limits and boundaries of respect? Perhaps you have had similar conversations that started like these in order to teach respect for others. "What’s the matter with that word, they say it all the time on television?" "We were ...
Views: 2363(4 votes) - To Raise A Child Smart And Bright... - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2007 from Marina NeimanTo raise a child smart and bright, The "tools" you use, are must be right! To build a long-lasting beautiful house you will need: the right tools, the high quality material and a knowledgeable person to do that. Nobody will start building a house without proper education, great understanding ...
Views: 2362 - Help Children Express Their Needs - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2009 from Judy WrightWhat do children really need besides food, shelter and protection? Have you ever wondered what your responsibility is to ensure that your child will grow up to be a contributing member of society? As a mom, foster mom and grandmother as well as a family educator and relationship coach, I have ...
Views: 2361(3 votes) - The Greatest Gift You Can Give Children - Wherever You Are, Be There! - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Jill DarceyI believe most of us have what it takes to be genuinely great parents; regardless if we have been separated, divorced or attempting to co-parent. More often than not, it is through our efforts to juggle an already rather hectic lifestyle that we neglect some of the most crucial aspects of ...
Views: 2361(4 votes) - What is Loyalty? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Jennifer RussellHow to teach your child about loyalty? As your children begin elementary school they learn a lot about relationships. Your daughter's best friend today may betray her trust tomorrow. Or possibly your son wants to leave his basketball team because there's someone he doesn't get along ...
Views: 2361(1 vote) - Christian Parenting: How To Teach Your Son To Respect Women - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from Karla DowningIt is your job as a parent to teach your children. Much of this teaching has to be intentional. One of the things that you must be conscious of is how to teach your son to respect women. God created men and women to be different but not to be any less valuable. Throughout history, women have ...
Views: 2358 - Top Baby Jogging Stroller With Swivel Front Wheel - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2007 from Joe PetersonA traditional jogging stroller will have a fixed front wheel. When using the term fixed front wheel it means that the wheel does not swivel or turn. Because of the fixed front wheel when you want to turn the stroller you tilt the stroller back onto its rear wheels to make the turn. The fixed ...
Views: 2358 - 10 Tips On Basic Study Skills - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Florence BernardThis will literally take 5 minutes. These 10 very simple tips about study skills will make all the difference in your life and, more importantly, in your kids' school life. Tip #1: There is always Homework: What that means is that for each subject that your kids have that day, whether they ...
Views: 2354(2 votes) - Stop the Show: Putting a Lid on Your Child’s Attention-seeking Behavior - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from James LehmanSome children think they’re the center of the universe, and behave as if everyone should revolve around them like the planets orbit the sun. From the 10-year-old “diva” who demands center stage at all times to the 17-year-old who takes out his frustrations on his family when his girlfriend ...
Views: 2351(3 votes) - How Knowing Our DNA Can Create Better Parent-Child Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Fredric AbramsonSuccessfully raising a child and having a great relationship at the same time is becoming more challenging. Parents are finding their credibility and power dropping as the Internet takes more powerful roles in our children’s lives. The old rules aren’t working, and the new ones are ...
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