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- 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: 1558 - The Ex-Factor – ex-etiquette, whether or not you have children! - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Adele TheronEx-Etiquette where there are no children involved Divorce without children If your divorce does not involve children from the marriage or the relationship, there is technically no reason to maintain contact with your ex. That’s the good and the bad news. The good news is that you won’t ...
Views: 4155 - Steps to Deal with Bullying - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.Remember what it was like to be in school, afraid of the big bully in the neighborhood? The documentary Bully reignited the national dialogue about this challenge for kids, following several students and their families over the course of one school year. Bullying is pervasive in our society ...
Views: 1008 - Talking to Teachers: Seven Steps to a Productive Meeting - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Carolyn StoneWhen your child enters school a new institution enters your family. The school influences your family life, your child’s life, and his or her sense of well-being. Often this is a positive influence — new experiences, new friends, pride in learning. However, for most parents there comes a time ...
Views: 1113 - Average Cost of Surrogate Agencies - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Dandy RockwellFor couples or parents who face the problem of infertility there are now several different options available to remedy such problems. Modern day advances in the field of medicine has paved the way for different options when planning to have children for infertile couples. Medical procedures like ...
Views: 809 - Locating the Best Surrogate Mother - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Dandy RockwellHaving a child is one of life’s greatest gifts. It can be one of the most beautiful experiences a parent could have. That is why there are now thousands of childless couples looking into different options and methods of bearing their own child. Some of the most popular methods being explored by ...
Views: 773 - The Inside Scoop On Wholesale Organic Baby Clothes - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Rubel ZamanThe demand for newborn, infant and toddler fashions that are made with organic fabric is taking off as parents become more concerned with effects of chemicals on their children. Organic baby clothes use pesticide-free fabrics as well as manufacturing processes that avoid harsh chemicals. The ...
Views: 2187 - The Inside Info on Organic Baby Jeans - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Rubel ZamanOrganic clothing is getting a lot of hype these days. And rightly so, there are a lot of benefits of buying organic clothing, especially when considering infant and baby clothing. Newborns and infants are at particular risk to toxins and chemical exposure. The long term health effects of this ...
Views: 904 - How to Start a Business with Wholesale Baby Coats - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Rubel ZamanBuying clothes wholesale and reselling can be a very profitable business. There are quite a few niche areas and one that is growing is selling infant, baby and children's coats. But it is important to do some research before leaping in. Doing it correctly means, making a plan and sticking to it. ...
Views: 842 - The Inside Info on Wholesale Baby Clothes - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Rubel ZamanAs a business, one can do well with wholesale baby clothes. There is a constant need for these items and the styles last over many seasons. This means one can pick up good bargains and sell at a good margin (that's the whole point, right?). But just purchasing a bunch of items from a supplier ...
Views: 1571 - The Inside Scoop on Organic Baby Clothes - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Rubel ZamanEliminating exposure to chemicals and toxins is important for long term health concerns. The concerns about food safety, as well as cleaning and other household goods have radically changed products in the past decade. This revolution has also started showing its effects on clothing and fabrics, ...
Views: 857 - 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: 1024 - What to Know About Bamboo Baby Clothes - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Rubel ZamanMost people are looking for alternative fabrics that are more Eco-friendly and sustainable as compared to the traditional ones. Fabrics like cotton occupy plenty of valuable cropland and in the process many rain forests are destroyed. This is a reason for bamboo fabric becoming popular nowadays. ...
Views: 1063 - The Facts about Organic Baby Clothes - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Rubel ZamanOrganic products are good for the environment and good for the people who use them. This is especially important when thinking about the clothes we put on our children. By their very physiognomy, infants are more susceptible to the dangers of clothes that have residual pesticides and other ...
Views: 1785 - Are You Experiencing A Divorce With Children Involved? - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Ari NovickOf course, when two people make the decision to get married and start a family, they never intend to someday end up getting a divorce. However, the sad fact is that today, about half of all marriages end in divorce. And even more tragically, a lot of the time, these divorces happen after the ...
Views: 986 - Setting The Stage for Success: Developing the WINNER in your child. - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Paulet BiedermannBecome the Chairperson of Your Children’s Board of Directors. For immediate release: By: Sandra Mills Toronto, Ontario: Author and motivational speaker Paulet Biedermann gave a stellar performance at the Elia Middle School on Thursday May 10th. Biedermann was invited by the principal ...
Views: 1394(3 votes) - 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: 1012 - Helping Kids Manage Screen Time in Today's Busy World - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Ari NovickA great deal has changed in the last 30 years in regards to technology. When most parents of teenagers today were young, the popular computer game was Pong, a slow-moving table tennis game. This generation of teenagers has so much more available to them. There are Iphones, Ipads, Itouches, ...
Views: 1193 - The Advantages of Surrogacy - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Dandy RockwellThere are many issues that continue to surround the process of surrogacy. In some countries and states this process is not acceptable. Religious countries still continue to question its legality and simply could not accept the facts that this is something that could help intended parents have a ...
Views: 2960 - Surrogacy Laws in Florida - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Dandy RockwellSurrogacy can be a very risky procedure especially in states that have no clear laws and statutes about this process. The process of surrogacy often leads to many legal complications especially traditional surrogacy. Traditional surrogacy is a mutual agreement between the surrogate mother and ...
Views: 1471 - Dr. Romance Video: On Having a New Baby When You Have Stepchildren - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Tina Tessina(To view the video, go here: http://youtu.be/OlC24alx1Gs.) You and your new spouse are over the moon about having a baby, but the children from your previous marriage are acting strange and upset or distant. What's wrong, and how do you fix it? Tina B. Tessina, PhD, "Dr. Romance" licensed ...
Views: 3109(2 votes) - Bed Wetting in Children: Nocturnal Enuresis, Symptoms and a Helpful Guide - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Francis FrostParents who have children who wet the bed, need not to worry so much or go looking for medical intervention since there are usually no physiological problems with the child. First it is good to have a basic understanding of bed wetting. Bed wetting is medically known as Enuresis and happens a ...
Views: 1503 - Creating Connections: Draw Them In - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Tina TessinaMany years ago, an Edwin Markham poem inspired me, and I’ve tried to live by it "Outwitted" by Edwin Markham He drew a circle that shut me out — Heretic, rebel, a thing to flout. But Love and I had the wit to win: We drew a circle that took him in! As Markham says, we could see people ...
Views: 3928(2 votes) - From My Mother's Mouth To My Daughter's Ears......Fulfill Your Desire - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Rene' LeisterThe mother-daughter relationship is a slippery slope. Love them, hate them, love them.........I can speak of my relationship with my mother only in the past tense. She passed in 1983 when I was 27 and had two babies to bring up, now without her. There isn't a day goes by that I don't think of ...
Views: 1748 - Mother's Day Without Mom - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Ken RabowYou can tell where you are in your life by how you celebrate Mother's Day. If you are making a card in crayon, you're at the start of your Mother's Days. If you are borrowing the keys to the car, you're in the teen years. When you forget and get that "I'm not hurt, just disappointed" call from ...
Views: 1383 - 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: 2186 - How Surrogate Agencies Work - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Dandy RockwellThe decision to become a surrogate for a person or to get diverse family members for cash could be regarded as an act of loving kindness which will entail a severe legal arrangement. For several surrogate mothers compensation is indeed an important a part of this procedure nevertheless following ...
Views: 799 - The Process of Surrogacy - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Dandy RockwellSurrogacy is one of the best options for many childless couples who would like to have children of their own. This process is slowly gaining popularity because of its high rate of success. Although this process is difficult, expensive and can get emotional it always provides hope and can result ...
Views: 665 - How Does an Ultrasound Scan Help a Mother Bond with Her Baby? - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Maria BronsonThe technology of ultrasound scanning is a wonderful thing. This is especially true for a mother awaiting the arrival of her baby. There is nothing like seeing your child before they are even born. Pregnancy can be a difficult time of waiting, and health challenges can make this wait even ...
Views: 1386 - What Information Will An Ultrasound Provide? - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Maria Bronson1. Check the Heartbeat The first step a health care technician will have is to check the child’s heartbeat. By measuring the amount of beats per minute, ultrasound scans will be able to determine whether or not it is normal. 2. Measuring the Size of the Child The next step will be to ...
Views: 1068 - "10 Steps Towards Building Your Child's Self-Esteem!" - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from John Eric JacobsenSelf-Esteem (SE) is your child's internal barometer as to how they see themselves. It is the core value or worth they place upon themselves. SE is the primary resource affecting the degree of happiness or unhappiness, success or failure your child will experience in the world. Our children's ...
Views: 1774 - "Inspiring Our Youths to Greatness!" - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from John Eric JacobsenI was presenting my Kids in Trance Seminar about 9 years at Brunswick City Schools in Ohio. I helped a teenage student resolve a problem with a school bully. The issue resolved itself so quickly that the teens' mother inspired me to assist other kids in the district. Since I was already in the ...
Views: 2354 - Can You Hypnotize Your Kids to Build their Self-Esteem? - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from John Eric JacobsenCan You Hypnotize Your Kids to Build their Self-Esteem? The answer seems to be, "YES!" So if you are a concerned parent who truly understands the value of developing your child's self-esteem, this article will prove to be very valuable. Self-Esteem is your child's internal barometer as to ...
Views: 3344 - 4 Steps to Bully-Proof Your Child! - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from John Eric JacobsenDoes your child fear going to school or team practice? Is your child picked-on or teased by other kids? Bullying is a growing problem in our country. It can cause the victim hurt feelings, emotional damage, depression and in some cases suicide. Would you like to protect your child/teen from ...
Views: 1529 - Bringing Vitality Back Into Your Family - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from Melinda AsztalosThe dictionary defines vitality as: 1) Capacity for survival or for the continuation of a meaningful or purposeful existence: the vitality of an institution. 2) Power to live or grow: the vitality of a language. As a parent, what do you feel brings vitality to your families? How do ...
Views: 1844 - Online Parenting Courses Benefit Adults and Children Of All Ages - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from Ari NovickSadly, newborn babies do not come with parenting manuals. The good news is that there are now parenting classes available online that teach about parenting a newborn, all the way through their teenage years. Online classes give new parents an outline of where to begin, what to expect, and then ...
Views: 1135 - Legal Aspects on Surrogacy - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Dandy RockwellMany people who want to try the process of surrogacy often have one question in mind…. Is it legal? Currently the process of surrogacy can be classified into two main categories namely: Traditional Surrogacy and Gestation Surrogacy. Both procedures are legal although there are certain advantages ...
Views: 945 - Advantages of Hiring Florida Surrogates - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Dandy RockwellThere are many issues that continue to surround the process of surrogacy. In some countries and states this process is not acceptable. Religious countries still continue to question its legality and simply could not accept the facts that this is something that could help intended parents have a ...
Views: 816 - How To Help Your Kids Prepare To Go Off To College - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Ari NovickPreparing kids to go off to college and successfully live on their own can be extremely difficult. In the modern world, there are so many distractions that can prevent your teenager from concentrating in class and managing their life responsibly. Parents should be aware that after 18 years of ...
Views: 1022 - Top 10 Family Friendly Summer Activity Ideas - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Linda Le PhanHaving fun with the kids during the summer doesn’t have to be a chore, and it doesn’t have to be expensive, either. There are plenty of things you can do at home or close to home that will be fun for everyone. Can’t think of anything? Then go through these 10 great activities to have a ...
Views: 1140 - The Benefits of a Music Program in a Child's Education - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Linda Le PhanThe benefits of a musical program in your child’s education, whether being offered by the school or if you hire someone to teach your child how to pay, are numerous and huge. Many researchers are claiming that a musical program can help your child in school, society and in overall life. While ...
Views: 1084 - What Your Child Can Learn From Watching Live Entertainment - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Linda Le PhanLive entertainment brings with it a sense of magic and joy whether it’s a play, musical theatre, concert, stand-up comedy or just a weekend at the local jazz club. Sadly, many schools are losing music and drama programs because of budget cuts, and with the loss of those programs, students are ...
Views: 1452 - How Safe is Your Home? Simple Home Safety Test - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Linda Le PhanAccording to the National Safety Council, there is one death every 16 minutes due to an accident in the home and a serious occurs 4 seconds in the home due to poisonings, suffocation, falls or fire related injuries. It's easy to see the importance of home safety. You may think your home is ...
Views: 1369 - Dealing With Child Custody And Parental Alienation - by Garrett Law Group - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Long SchippersParental alienation is a syndrome that is caused when a child connotes feelings of great dislike and even hatred with regard to one parent. The feelings are often unjustified and they also make it hard for the rejected father or mother to bond or communicate with the child. Many circumstances ...
Views: 891(3 votes) - Depression Help - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Rosemary PriceDepression help... Let us assume that you know for a fact that you really are suffering from this awful illness and now need to find a way to be cured or at least feel better. You can help yourself and you can get outside help. If you have people that you live with or are in regular contact ...
Views: 2060 - Girl Forum - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Rosemary PriceThere is a brand new forum for girls which I would love to bring to your attention. Even if you are not a female and you are interested in relationships, adultery, infidelity, cheating, divorce, lust, love, relationships, breaking up, finding a mate and all that goes with it then you will enjoy ...
Views: 1812 - West Ridge Academy’s Best Advice to Parents on Curfew for Teenagers - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Thomas LambertAccording to West Ridge Academy, adolescence is the period when young people make many discoveries about themselves on the physical, social, and emotional levels of their lives. They start discovering more about their bodies, interests, skills, and potential, and often show a preference for ...
Views: 876 - Paternity? Sibling? Grandparent? Avuncular? What Type Of DNA Test Is Right For You? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Maura LMany people have questions about their family tree and if they share a biological relationship with someone. Today, it is easier to find out than ever! More and more DNA testing is available at affordable prices so you can get the answers you're looking for. The question is.... who do you do the ...
Views: 1990 - Tricky Balance - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Carolyn StoneLately I have had balance on my mind. I am thinking of the difficult balance between a parent’s desire to protect a child and the child’s normal desire to be more independent. This balance is more tricky when with an atypical child — whether due to ADD, learning disability, or Asperger ...
Views: 1668(2 votes) - The Importance Of Positive Communication On Teen Rebellion, According To West Ridge Academy - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Thomas LambertAccording to West Ridge Academy, rebellion has become part of growing up among many teenagers today. Experts even claim that brief stretches of rebellion may even be healthy for adolescents, but that it should not go overboard otherwise it will pose a serious threat to themselves as well as to ...
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