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- ***How Is Peaceful Parenting® Different? - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Nancy BuckPeaceful Parenting® ideas are very different from other kinds of parenting practices that you have learned or read about. Certainly it is harder to practice Peaceful Parenting® than to simply threaten or bribe your child into following your directions or making what you consider to be the ...
Views: 1769(8 votes) - Kids and Money - Should allowance be given or earned? - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Daniel BrittonIt’s an age old parenting question, but one which still causes a huge amount of debate: should you give your child pocket money for doing chores? The best answer I can give you is, ‘sometimes’. One obvious reason for linking the two is to encourage a work ethic. Giving pocket money for ...
Views: 1816(2 votes) - Teen and Goal Tracking - A Must Have Parenting Contract - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Jade RobinsonKnow about Goal Tracking Contract What can it do for you and your teen? Why will it turn effective? How to tailor one for your teen? Are you worried that your teen lacks direction and goals? Concerned that they are not working towards anything, so are not working to their potential? ...
Views: 2562(3 votes) - Natural Ways to Boost Your Fertility (part 1) - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2013 from Stan WrightMost women can conceive without too much difficulty but if you want to increase your chances of getting and staying pregnant there are some things you can do. Changes to your diet and behavior are a central part of reaching this goal. Vitamins and Fertility Vitamin C is one of the most ...
Views: 774(1 vote) - Why Do Some Parents Establish a Self-Control Contract for Teens? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2013 from Jade RobinsonAre you unsure why parents might establish a self-control contract for teens? Or maybe you’re wondering whether you need to implement one for your teen, or even for your child? Self-control contracts are a great way to encourage your child to take control of their behavior, to pause, and to ...
Views: 1616(3 votes) - 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: 1285(1 vote) - Powerful Positive Parenting Philosophy Changed Life for Me and My Children and My Teenagers - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Bonnie LiottaWhen I became a mom, it was the best feeling in the world. I believe you don’t really know what love is until you hold your own child in your arms. I remember staying awake all night staring at him. I would look forward to when he would wake up so I could look at him even more deeply and build a ...
Views: 1240 - The Art of Play - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Joeel A. RiveraDo you remember what it was like to play as a child? A time when you had no worries and completely enjoyed the now? Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and for a moment remember one of your best childhood experiences and try to relive it. Remember what you were doing, the sounds, the people (if ...
Views: 1214(2 votes) - Reflections from Childhood - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Natalie AmsdenFrom the first time we open our eyes we begin imitating our parents. When our caretakers smile at us we learn to smile. When our caretakers get frustrated we learn frustration. When we meet other children, especially in early elementary school, it is often comical how much they act and talk like ...
Views: 4157 - Comfortable slumber for infants in baby sleep sacks - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Sammy JonThe ideal way to make infants between the ages of 0 to 1 year sleep is by using baby sleep sacks. These are comfortable bags with zippers in which babies can be put to rest while in their sleepwear. Sacks are made of cotton and have shoulder snaps through which babies can easily be put inside ...
Views: 777 - Sleep Training for Babies: Is It Truly Effective? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from florence jonesOne of the most stressful days of parenting is when sleep just seems to elude the baby and he or she requires require you to soothe and comfort them in the wee hours of the night. At first, most parents can easily accommodate their precious baby's needs and comfort, but when this goes on for ...
Views: 826(2 votes) - Positive Parenting Tips for a Happy Trip to the Grocery Store - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Bonnie LiottaIs it your role as a parent to buy your toddler a cookie so he is quiet in the store? No! Is it your role as a parent to give in to your child because she is sad? No! Is it your role to make them happy? No! It is your role to teach your toddler, child or teenager the life skills they need to ...
Views: 1244(2 votes) - Why Do You Need an Allowance Contract for Your Teen? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Jade RobinsonAn allowance contract for your teens is not just about the pocket money you (parent) provide to them, it goes beyond that helping you to teach, train and turn your teens to capable financial planners. To let Your Teen Learn Value: “Value has a value only if its value is valued”, this was once ...
Views: 4024(3 votes) - Improve Your Baby's Sleep Pattern With These Tips - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from florence jonesNewborn babies generally sleep a lot, but that doesn't mean you can have a good night's sleep yourself because whether you like it or not, babies also get up a lot at night. There are many different reasons why infants wake up in the middle of the night to disturb you, but you can rest assured ...
Views: 690(2 votes) - How to Pick Your Baby Gender - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2013 from Katty JoelParents would appear to decide on to want to see baby gender. A lot of reasons might envelope this need, for one it appears practical. Although, there are some folks also select not to know and keep it as a surprise as a result of it the baby's gender doesn't really matter for them. It's always ...
Views: 1074(1 vote) - All About Urine Gender Test For Pregnancy - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2013 from Katty JoelThere are many ways that you'll be able to determine the sex of your baby. A baby gender test is one of them. Of course, ultrasounds are the most widely used. It is important to note that pregnant women are discouraged from using ultrasounds with the sole purpose of finding out the sex of the ...
Views: 1936 - A Review Of The Female Orgasm and Its Role In Gender Selection - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2013 from Katty JoelThe natural techniques that are around for a while to boost your possibilities of conceiving the baby boy or girl of your selection.Although nothing is 100% accurate, using these natural techniques will increase your likelihood of getting the little boy or girl of your dreams. Understanding ...
Views: 10270 - Do's and Dont's of Nutrition and Pregnancy - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2013 from Stan WrightNutrition And Pregnancy Eating well is one of the most important things you can do you for baby. Healthy eating is important for the health of your baby and should be planned in advance and implemented before pregnancy. Nutritious foods can help you get and stay fertile and are important ...
Views: 813(1 vote) - Parenting Solutions to Time-outs & Rules for Your Child or Teenager - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2013 from Thomas LiottaIf you have done any parenting style or parenting solution research at all, you will have found Supernanny Jo Frost all over the internet, including YouTube. When I was raising my children Supernanny Jo Frost was my hero and still is today! What if her child rearing philosophy could be enhanced ...
Views: 1741(2 votes) - Will Too Much Love Spoil My Baby? - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2013 from lizzie milanWith all the affectionate care and coddling of our babies, isn’t there a risk of spoiling them by “loving them considerably”, and of forming beings that will be persistently demanding of all the things under the sun? The response to this interrogation is a definite “No"! A baby wants ...
Views: 1205(2 votes) - How Parents Can Best Help to Raise Confidence for Their Fearful 9 Year Old Child - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Thomas LiottaAs a parent, I know that you hope and wish for the best for your child or teenager. Many parents, myself included, before I knew the philosophy of Creating Champions for Life, create an environment for their child that is meant to keep them safe and healthy but actually stalls their chances for ...
Views: 914(2 votes) - Power of Mind: We are what we believe we are - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2020 from Nataša PantovićConscious Parenting and Power of Mind Parenting Behavior / Style Reward and Punishment: Is Santa Claus myth working? Our basic strategy for raising children or motivating employees is a reward and punishment strategy. From an early age we have our Santa Claus that carefully observes ...
Views: 2251(3 votes) - Is e-learning like having children? - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2013 from Liz HardyWondering how you’re going to juggle being a parent and an online student? Don’t panic! When you’re a parent, you already have a whole lot of life experience. You can apply that directly to learning online. So how is e-learning like having children? 1. Being an online student is both ...
Views: 1302(2 votes) - 3 Positive Parenting Tips to Help Guide Your Child or Teenager to Choose to Go to School - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2013 from Thomas LiottaWhy is it important for every good parent to send their children to school? I know, I know, it’s a generic answer, which, is to offer our children a better life. So, is it important for them to go to school or important for you to have them go to school? Interesting question, isn’t it? I ...
Views: 1886(2 votes) - What Are the Benefits of Optimistic Support in Children - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2013 from lizzie milanNurturing children has been the most stimulating and fulfilling job. Positive strengthening helps kids feel good about their selections, which inspires them to upsurge the performances that bring prizes. Social Response The foremost goal of restraint is to modify behavior. While some ...
Views: 724 - What to Tell Our Children When Our Hearts Break - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2013 from nancy traversWhen a terrible tragedy strikes, as it did recently in a Connecticut kindergarten classroom, our hearts break. We don’t know how to mend. If we are directly affected by the tragedy, then professional counseling is imperative. But we also need to pay attention to our feelings, however tenuous our ...
Views: 889(2 votes) - The ABCs of In Vitro Fertilization - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2013 from Stan WrightThe ABCs of In Vitro Fertilization IVF, or in vitro fertilization, is used to treat problems with fertility and help couples conceive a child. The process involves harvesting mature eggs from a woman’s ovaries and combining them with sperm in the lab which essentially fertilizes them. ...
Views: 642 - How to Write a Holiday Letter When Life Isn’t Perfect - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2012 from jennifer dailyDear Family and Friends, Happy Holidays! This year Johnny was so excited to kick the winning goal in the fall soccer tournament! Jane got cast as the lead in the school play of Our Town, and we are so excited for her. Brad and I are more in love than ever, and our cat, Mittens, has ...
Views: 687(3 votes) - Building Trust With Our Children - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2012 from Trisha SavoiaAs parents we have an incredible influence on the level of our children’s self-esteem. The knowledge of this can create some fear, and even guilt with how we may be parenting, but the answer to developing a depth of trust that creates a healthy self-esteem is a lot simpler then we sometimes ...
Views: 1224(1 vote) - The Trouble with Over-Thinking - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2012 from Trisha SavoiaHave you ever been in the shower or blow drying your hair or driving while you were thinking about what someone said or did…or perhaps even something you said or did? And in the thinking about it you created a bigger story about it than it was? No? Am I alone in that? I suspect not. The ...
Views: 843(1 vote) - Teen And Facebook - What Activities You Should Monitor And Why? - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2012 from Jade RobinsonAre you concerned about what your teen is doing on Facebook? Not sure how much you should check on their online life? It can be confusing figuring out how much freedom you should give your teen, especially when it comes to the Internet. It’s important that you do not come across as the enemy, ...
Views: 1550(2 votes) - Managing Holiday Expectations: Yours and Your Children’s - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2012 from Carolyn StoneIn case you haven’t noticed, it’s time to shop for Christmas or Hanukah. If you haven’t noticed, you must be seriously isolated, and I’m concerned for your wellbeing. Many of us are trying to find a way through the commercial blitz while honoring our own values and budgets. Very likely your ...
Views: 1273 - Possessions of Child Care on Affection - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2012 from lizzie milanChild care is not an orphanage for kids; the kids have families for their up bringing. Child care is supplementary to these families, not a standby for them. A method to look at affection in out-of-home-child care is this. Kids in child care places do not have only one person who cares for them, ...
Views: 904 - Parenting Tips - Handling A New Born - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Amy DyslexPregnancy is no more. You are now free of all the aches and pains. The bumpy body, the sudden kick, loss of appetite and nausea attacks- all is gone! Now it's time to welcome your little angel - your baby is here. Are you ready for this big change in your life? You are a mommy now. It's a ...
Views: 1131 - Eyes Half Shut - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Joseph GandolfoOut of the darkness of a deep sleep and a 4th floor condo, which overlooked the beaches of a West Palm Florida, my oldest son, age 12, and I walked down the bright lit hallway with our eyes half shut. Early as it was, it was the last morning of a wonderful vacation and we were determined to ...
Views: 843 - The Quiet of My Home - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2012 from Teri GoetzA journal from February 9, 2009: As I sit here on a Sunday morning in February, snow blanketing the ground, a light breeze making the chimes sing, I love the soft quiet. My girls, my ducklings, as I like to call them when they’re here together, are asleep in their beds. It’s nearly noon, ...
Views: 1262 - Studying - BLAH!... Or... The 3% Investment! - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2012 from Joseph GandolfoBack to school for a month now, and the routine has settled in for most students. When the school year begins most every student heads to school with a genuine desire, and usually a sincere effort, to do better academically. After a few weeks, unfortunately, the realities of schoolwork and ...
Views: 1148 - Do You Understand - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2012 from Joseph GandolfoThat YOU are AMAZING? That YOU are UNIQUE? That YOU are SPECIAL? That YOU are WONDERFUL? That YOU are a Champion? That YOU are meant to do incredible things with your life? Each and every one of you that are reading this article have vast, vast unlimited amounts of potential inside of you ...
Views: 807(2 votes) - Infertility: Common Causes and Solutions - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2012 from Stan WrightSummary: Fertility problems are a lot more common than most people believe, but if you're stuck in the cycle of it you may want to explore your options and consult a doctor. The range of solutions vary from simple options like changing one's diet, to drugs and even surgery. Natural and holistic ...
Views: 1002 - The Sense of Security In The NICU That Blew Away With Hurricane Sandy - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from Stephanie Wellington, MDAs chaotic as life in the NICU can be, it is the daily routines that provide order. Parents and staff know that everyday there will be morning sign-out, daily rounds, a time for procedures, scheduled feedings, appointments with therapists, and which consulting doctors will come to see the ...
Views: 931 - Effective Consequences 101 - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from Jade RobinsonDo you want to know the real secret to motivating your child? The answer is simple: Effective Consequences. This guide, Effective Consequences 101, is designed to provide the perfect foundation for effective consequences so that you can start using them today in your home. What are ...
Views: 1917(3 votes) - Kid Care And Affection - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from lizzie milanFor numerous who come from the custom of mother-child accessory as a special relationship, a critical question is: What does child care do to affection? This unit focuses on kid care slightly than the larger portrait of early care and teaching because the anxiety narrates to long hours out of ...
Views: 837 - Wake Up and Touch the Roses - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Joseph GandolfoEach and everyone one of us is like a rose - unique and beautiful. For us parents, the beauty and uniqueness of each of our children radiates intense love from our eyes and through our hearts from that first moment we hold them in our arms. The natural desire to love them, care for them, ...
Views: 1291 - Avoiding Holiday Overwhelm - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2012 from Carolyn StoneNow we are into December, and the holiday season is officially underway. How can you help you and your quirky kids focus on the enjoyment and minimize the overwhelm that can come with this time of year? Self Care The first step begins with parents because if you run out of positive ...
Views: 1013 - How to Make Your Teens More Responsive To Parental Direction? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Jade RobinsonAre you struggling to get your teen to follow your direction? Is your child flat-out ignoring you? This can be really frustrating, especially when you take into consideration all you’ve invested in their upbringing and wellbeing. Teenagers usually do whatever they feel like doing, not ...
Views: 1980(3 votes) - Celebrating the Joys of ADHD - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Laurie DuparMy favorite radio stations are playing carols, greeting cards are arriving in my mailbox and more and more houses are twinkling as I drive home at night. It’s official – the holidays are here. I’ve been thinking about the holidays and how to write a blog about best tips to survive and enjoy ...
Views: 4186 - The Beauty of Life’s Lessons - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonLife lessons can appear in the most unexpected places. I was working on one of my blogs last week at the kitchen table. The smoke alarm starts ringing. I look up and can see smoke coming out of the oven which triggered the alarm. My teenage daughter had just 5 minutes prior put cookies in ...
Views: 1148 - Grooming: How Child Molesters Create Willing Victims - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Laurie GrayThere’s an old urban legend that if you put a frog in a pot of boiling water, he’ll naturally hop out; however, if you place a frog in a pot of cool water and gradually increase the heat, you’ll end up with a cooked frog. I can’t say whether this is true for frogs, but it certainly is true for ...
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