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- Child Tracking as a Means of Safety - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2012 from Cheris DarinaCell phone technology is constantly progressing and many cell phones include GPS tools. While GPS technology is typically used for directions or to find a missing cell phone, it can also be used to track the location of a child. Unfortunately, relying on the phone for the position of one’s child ...
Views: 1043 - Child- An important part of life... - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2013 from Vicky SharmaLife is really a bitter truth for each of us. A variety of problems come into everyone’s life to teach us something new every time about that how to live life. Sometimes we believe that our current problem is more important that the problem to be faced in the future. We make a mentality why only ...
Views: 1474 - Children Are People In Need Of Support, Too… - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Tracey RussellTracey E. Russell April is Child Abuse Prevention Month but unfortunately there isn’t a safe month or day for our precious gems. Almost everyday in any state in our wonderful USA we hear of stories of children being dramatically harmed at the hands of adults. They are being smothered, ...
Views: 1205 - Children Disciplining - Unique New Methods That Really Work! - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2011 from Eve SmartBad behavior in children can be incredibly frustrating and upsetting for parents who are trying to manage a difficult child. Sometimes it can even lead to depression. If you are in this predicament right this moment, dealing with defiant behavior, temper tantrums, back-chat or other kinds of ...
Views: 1289 - Children Learn More With One-On-One Tutoring - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2008 from Patricia GoodwynAfter school tutoring is practically the norm today. Even in these economically challenging times, parents still put their children's educational needs first. They realize that the best gift they can give their child is a good education. That’s why so many choose private one-on-one tutoring. ...
Views: 927 - Children's Magazine Gift Ideas - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2008 from Craig ElliottImagine giving a gift that will last longer than the wrapping. Giving one which inspires imagination and brings fun all year long. When you give a subscription to a children's magazine as a gift for Christmas, birthday or any other gift-giving occasion, you are giving a gift that renews itself ...
Views: 3427 - Choosing an Effective Parenting Course - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Joe MurrayHere's why. Almost all parenting courses that are available involve punishments or rewards, quick fixes or even manipulation. However, these types of courses will not work, or at best, they are only a temporary fix to a bigger, root problem. Addressing the symptoms and not the problems is ...
Views: 864 - Come Walk with Me - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Come walk with me dear child, just for a little while. You see, you haven’t been yourself, I can see it in your eyes. What use to be a caring soul has turned just a little-bit colder? Your bright smile always lit up a room, it’s been awhile. You don’t have to say anything, just let me speak ...
Views: 1540 - Common Child Behaviors When They Lose Teeth - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Bob LancerMost children begin to lose their primary teeth anywhere between the ages of six and seven years. This is a normal child development stage however; every child reacts differently to losing their teeth. Hopefully, your child has had regular dental visits to prevent premature loss of his teeth. ...
Views: 5919 - COMMUNICATING BETTER WITH OTHERS - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Murray MolohonCOMMUNICATION Overview I think that effective communication is among the most important skill needed for relationships to function well. Learning effective communication skills helps couples to learn to talk politely, to better understand each other, to care for one another, to help each ...
Views: 1557 - Compatibility & Matchmaking through Graphology - by "Hollywood's Handwriting Expert"
This page is for determining Compatibility from handwriting. This procedure is called Handwriting Analysis or Graphology. You can learn to analyze anyone's personality from his or her handwriting. Anyone's...lover, child, parent, boss, friend, enemy, babysitter, ...
Views: 6311 - Connect With Your Kids By Making Time To Talk About These Important Topics - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonBeing a present, available father in today’s world is tough. Money concerns are increasing, work hours are longer, and the general strains of the modern age are mixing with social and technological temptations that leave us struggling to balance our lives. As our children grow into the often ...
Views: 1418 - Constructing an Effective College Application Activity Sheet - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2009 from Carol EisemanWhat is a college application activity sheet? The activity sheet is a tool for admissions counselors to evaluate the student in a perspective that is above and beyond grades and test scores. All college applications require information outlining the applicant’s extracurricular ...
Views: 3075 - Construction is Mans' Work When it Comes to Fathering - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Sandy WilliamsConstruction Is Man's Work, When It Comes To Fathering! Being a source of entertainment will never create a real and lasting bond between a father and his kids, it is a false and short-lived bond. That kind of bond can be broken by the first demand being refused! For that matter, it will ...
Views: 1504 - Control Your Teens: Learn How to Deal with Teenage Anger - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. One day, you received a call from school. It turned out your teenage son had just beaten up somebody else again. This time you’re definitely worried. This would be the third time for the past 3 weeks, and you definitely believed something should ...
Views: 894 - Coping With Your Teenager’s Mood Swings - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2007 from Aurelia WilliamsIf you are the parent of a teenager, you are familiar with mood swings. One minute, your teen is happy and loving, the next they are sullen or angry. These mood swings can happen fast and can seem to come out of nowhere. You may find yourself wondering what you did or said to cause this shift ...
Views: 1608 - Counterwill: The Most Misunderstood Dynamic in Teacher-Student Relationships - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin Marshall“Counterwill” is the name for the natural human resistance to being controlled. Although adults experience this phenomenon, we seem to be surprised when we encounter it in young people. Counterwill is the most misunderstood and misinterpreted dynamic in teacher-student relationships. This ...
Views: 2686 - Create A Successful Youth - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2008 from Justin SachsAt the end of the last century, there was a popular song that exclaimed our children are our future. It was a powerful song with a powerful message. Once we've finished our adult life and get ready to settle into our retirement years, they will be the ones to take over. We need to teach them the ...
Views: 1858 - Creating Stronger Parent-Child Bonds Through Chores: A Guide From West Ridge Academy - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Thomas LambertBonding with your children is a very meaningful and special experience, and like all children, the students at West Ridge Academy want to spend time forming strong bonds with their parents or guardians. When most parents think of bonding with their children, they think of playing with them in ...
Views: 1559 - Cyberbullying: Teen Social Life in the 21st Century - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Lori PayneCyberbullying: Teen Social Life in the 21st Century If you are the parent of a teen or have a teen in your life, then you are surely familiar with Twitter, MySpace, Facebook, Tumblr, YouTube, and countless other social networking sites where teens congregate. These sites have become a ...
Views: 2529 - Dare To Dream Big - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2008 from Justin SachsLook throughout the world at those who have achieved the most in life. People like Bill Gates, Donald Trump, Warren Buffett. These are the people who have stretched their imaginations to unforeseen levels. They have dreamt at levels we have never imagined. Their visions for what was possible ...
Views: 6563 - Dealing With the “Gimmes": Four Steps to Teaching Children an Attitude of Gratitude - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Carolyn StoneIs Your Child a Materialist? Recently I have talked with a few parents who are frustrated that their children seem always to want something new or better. You may have experienced this yourself. Perhaps your child wanted one particular toy and was tremendously focused on it for days. In ...
Views: 1578 - Dear Dr. Romance: My daughter told me that she can't take it anymore and wanted to kill herself - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I am a divorced father of 3. I am remarried. My 11 year old daughter is very upset about her mother's new boyfriend that is also still married. He was first introduced as a friend but she doesn't understand why he is always at the house and stays till late at night. My ...
Views: 1565 - Dear Dr. Romance: My daughter told me that she can't take it anymore and wanted to kill herself - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I am a divorced father of 3. I am remarried. My 11 year old daughter is very upset about her mother's new boyfriend that is also still married. He was first introduced as a friend but she doesn't understand why he is always at the house and stays till late at night. My ...
Views: 1681 - Desperate Kids--Bullies and the Bullied - by Submitted on May 05, 2005 from Barbara McRae, MCCBullying is more prevalent and serious than most parents realize. To bring bullying to the forefront, Lifetime recently aired the original movie “Odd Girl Out.” It’s a fictional story about a teen daughter and her mother who have difficulty handling the wide-spread problem of emotional bullying ...
Views: 1155 - Developing Communication Skills in Children - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from cedric riceCommunication skills are vital to each and every one of us and I sincerely believe that the earlier we begin to master these skills in life the better off we will be. I believe that the adult should put all of his or her energies into developing the mind of the child beginning in infancy. Most ...
Views: 1760 - Dining out with the family need not be a strain. - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from karla hineIn some cases the sheer thought of having to dine out with the family brings on feelings and emotions of fright and terror. Yet it need not be such a chore. I guess it all depends on the ages of the children and the personality of the people you are going to share a table and meal with. We need ...
Views: 1029 - Discipline and Control - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2009 from Kim OlverSometimes as parents we need to be extremely creative in our discipline. I managed to have a stroke of creative genius when my son was 16 that I want to share with you that helps illustrate a facet of Empowerment Parenting: "The only person whose behavior you can control is your own." When Kyle ...
Views: 1182 - Display Of Addictive Behaviour In Teenagers - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2008 from Bercedeh Stark ArastehIn recent years addictive behaviour has been defined as a display of any excessive behaviour. This includes taking legal or illegal drugs and substances, or overindulging in activities like eating, exercising, shopping, surfing the Net, watching TV, playing game boy, seeking attention, viewing ...
Views: 1900 - Divorce is Tough – Even Tougher on Teens! - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Linda BertrandWe all know divorce is tough on families. Everyone is affected, especially the children. In most cases, the older the children, the more complex the reaction and more difficult the adaptation. There are many reasons why. Older children have a longer history in the former family unit, regardless ...
Views: 1051 - Do As I Say And As I Do - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2008 from Nicholas TanChildren learn to imitate at a very young age. It’s how they learn to behave, care for themselves, develop new skills, and communicate with others. From their earliest moments they watch you closely and pattern their own behavior and beliefs after yours. Your examples become permanent ...
Views: 920 - Do You Speak Teen? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Lori PayneIs thr a gnr8shn gap bt rents n teens? If you can read the above title, then most likely, you speak teen. Today’s teens are some of the most technologically savvy teens ever. Most teens engage in texting, IMing, chatting, or some other form of electronic communication. That’s in addition to ...
Views: 1445 - Do You Think ADHD is Real? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Carolyn StoneEarlier this week I read a summary of a newly published study about the increased prevalence of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The study was conducted by Kaiser Permanente in California and covered a time span from 2001 to 2010. It got me thinking about the diagnosis, its ...
Views: 1860 - DO YOUR TEENAGE CHILDREN TAKE DRUGS? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2011 from Vinay Sheel SaxenaAre you going through this serious problem? If you are then your situation is really there are some problems in you and as well as in your children’s horoscope. Some stars are always there which trouble us and fascinate the children to get into the habit of drugs and alcohol. Being a Vedic ...
Views: 1220 - Does a Parent Have Control Over a Child's Phone (Even if They Bought it With Their Own Money)? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.It depends what you mean by the word “control.” Do the parents have the authority to confiscate it (for example, as a punishment)? I would say yes. Do they have control over what the child does on it? I would say to some degree. That’s where the gray area starts, though, since different families ...
Views: 1337 - Don’t Take it Personally - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Carolyn StoneSeveral times lately I have met with parents who are hurt and angered by the things their children have said in anger. It makes sense that they are hurt. These are parents of “quirky kids” who get set off easily. Once your child is angry, she stops using her pre-frontal cortex to exercise ...
Views: 1457 - Dr. Romance Video: Guidelines for Co-Parenting after Divorce - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2012 from Tina Tessina(To view video, click here.) No matter how angry or hurt you may be after a divorce, if you have children, you’ll still share a lifetime with their other parent, your ex. Dr. Romance offers guidelines for moving past the anger and hurt, and finding a way to co-parent your children that is ...
Views: 2408 - Dueling Hormones: When Puberty and Menopause Collide - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Linda BertrandNow, more than ever, so many households are experiencing puberty and perimenopause and menopause (I call it PM&M for short) at the same time. Why? In 1980, the average age of a first time mother was 23. In 2010 that number jumped to almost 27 (26.8). This matches up a 14 year old child with a ...
Views: 968 - Effective Tips in Securing One or Many Grants for Single Parents - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Addy BartelThere are many types of grants which single parents can apply for through FAFSA. The Pell Grant is one of the most popular grants for single parents based on needs. Other national grants that are available to single mothers or single fathers include the Academic Competitiveness Grant, the ...
Views: 853 - Effects of Divorce on Children - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from Eric C. CheshireEffects of Divorce on Children For a married couple with children, the impact of the divorce on children should be one of the biggest concerns when the question of a divorce is raised. Research shows that a child's reaction to divorce is greatly shaped by a number of factors, including age, ...
Views: 1394 - Egypt’s Revolution and America’s Youth - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Linda BertrandThis is the second installment of our Teen Influencer Series on Parent eSource.com When young people today think of revolution, history lessons and men from far-away lands usually come to mind. Januray 25th, 2011, changed all of that. Most teens were unaware of the peaceful revolution brewing ...
Views: 1468 - Enabling v Empowering - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Tracy TresidderAll parents want their kids to feel good about themselves and at the same time develop inner resources so that they can make good responsible choices when you are not around to guide them. The distinction that I would like to draw on in this newsletter is enabling v empowering. Enabling ...
Views: 3335 - Encourage Your Child to Start Their Own Business - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2009 from S ThompsStart their own business? Shouldn't kids just have fun being kids? They'll learn about work and money soon enough... We love our children. We encourage them to do their homework and to do well in school. If they're on any sports teams, we encourage and support their efforts. We arrange for ...
Views: 899 - Encouraging Responsible Cell Phone Use - by Submitted on May 09, 2006 from Barbara McRae, MCCToday, a teen's gift list is likely to include a cell phone right next to requests for video games and toys. But in the hands of a child without direction, a cell phone can be an enormous problem. How can you avoid the pitfalls and teach your teenager to use the phone responsibly? With 25% of ...
Views: 5857 - Explaining Your Separation to Your Kids at Any Age - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2021 from Lizzie WeakleySeparating from your spouse is always a difficult process, but it becomes even more complicated if there are kids in the picture. Explaining your reasons for separating can be uncomfortable, but it can be a healthy conversation if done correctly. Here are four tips that will help you explain ...
Views: 843 - ExposedEnvy has Change the Bra Strap Industry - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Kelly CarrollExposedEnvy.com is an entrepreneurial success that has built a company that allows woman to show off their shoulders with designer bra straps, glamorous bra straps and bra accessories. ExposedEnvy.com has developed, designed, and manufactured a full line of designer straps for bras. From ...
Views: 1961 - Extreme Kids - Pampered or Abused - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2012 from Mary WilkeyUnless you're a hermit or an ostrich, you have noticed how mean, thoughtless, and rude today's kids are. Of course, I'm speaking in generalities. Yes, we can compare them to us "perfect" kids of yesteryear, who routinely addressed adults as "ma'am" and "sir," and who behaved in many other ...
Views: 2048 - Facebook – is it really a solution? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2012 from Kate CarltonFacebook, the most popular social media in the country. People get to invent themselves in all different ways and portray the pictures of their lives in just the way they want to. And what about your children? The best, most beautiful, smartest kids ever. Where posting SAT scores has become ...
Views: 1144 - Family Dinner Time-My Favorite Time of a Day - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2015 from Lorna YeI grew up in a large family, more exactly, a large extended family. We lived on tight budget, so we could not afford any fancy meals, let alone eating out in a restaurant. Our dinners were always very simple and plain, but I enjoyed every minute of the family dinner time. During that time, ...
Views: 3917 - Family Forum - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Rosemary PriceNew forum for families, relationships and anyone who is interested in understanding themselves, chatting to others who are a sounding board and good listeners, swapping information and making friends. You will find it is easy to make friends here and be yourself, far easier than it is when you ...
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