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- Basic Manners And Why They Are Important - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2016 from Meghan PhillipsTalking about manners seems sort of redundant and well… obvious. But it’s not as obvious as one would think. I work in an elementary school and I am surprised, almost daily, at the lack of manners. Many kids do not reciprocate when they are greeted with “good morning!” or “hello”. IF they ...
Views: 877 - Are You Parenting from Fear? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2016 from Meghan PhillipsI blogged about parenting from fear recently. Since writing about it, I have become acutely aware of how much of my anxiety is driven by fears about what might happen to my kids. I read a quote recently by Alan Cohen that stated, “Anxiety is a sign that you have made up a story contrary to ...
Views: 888 - Empathy: Your Child's Most Important Gift - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2016 from Meghan PhillipsI spent the latter part of my thirties searching for my purpose and the answer to the question, “why was I put on this earth?” At the time, I was recently divorced and trying to raise my two little kids as a single, working, divorced mother. I wasn’t feeling joy. I wasn’t feeling fulfilled. ...
Views: 747 - Parenting Stages! - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2016 from Maggie SliderYou may well be asking yourself, 'parenting stages, what in the world are those?' Isn't it our children who go thru the stages? It sure is, from infant to toddler to preschool to school age to latency, preteen, teens to adolescents finally to adult. Whew, were you even aware there were so many ...
Views: 1216 - Should We Get Divorced? (by: Dr. Anne Brown PhD, RN CS) - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2016 from Dr. Anne BrownHonor your children by fighting for your marriage and if you decide to divorce, do it with dignity! If you are at the point of asking this question, you have some distinctions to consider. Never threaten your partner with divorce to get his/her attention. Never make the divorce decision ...
Views: 1214(2 votes) - Is Your Adolescent a Major Headache? 4 Ways to Address the Behavior - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2016 from Anica OaksDealing with a troubled teen can be a very delicate situation. Any major missteps or communication issues could exacerbate these problems and make life more difficult for everyone involved. Whether you are currently dealing with a difficult child or simply want to prepare yourself for the coming ...
Views: 1324 - Second Chances - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2016 from Holly BryantSecond Chances. The title sounds like you screwed up on the first try and are graced with another shot. The trick is to not give that first experience any more credit than it deserves. I have made plenty of mistakes as a daughter, woman, mother, and wife. If I wore my flaws like a medallion I ...
Views: 1539 - The Harmonization of both Chinese and Western Cultures - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2016 from Thabet Sava HassanFew days ago, after thanking one of my students for helping me to accomplish a teaching task, I was surprised by, yet proud of, her graceful response. The genuine exchange occurred naturally without any pretentiousness from either my student or I. I uttered the words of gratitude “Thank you ...
Views: 1154 - What Are The Benefits Of Early Childhood Education? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2016 from Anita GinsburgProviding high quality early childhood education to young children offers many benefits. Even if you don’t think your child is ready, there are many reasons to give it a shot. The following are just a few advantages of early childhood education. Social Skill Development By socializing with ...
Views: 962 - OVERCOMING FEAR in a AGE of TERROR - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2016 from Mike MooreToday, more than ever, we need to learn how to handle fear. We are definitely a frightened people and our fear seems to be increasing every day. If we don't learn how to confront and control fear, we risk losing our emotional and physical health and ultimately the joy of living. A life ...
Views: 1379(3 votes) - Helping Your Teen When You Have No Help - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2016 from Tyler JacobsonSometimes good parents find themselves all alone when it comes to finding help for their troubled teen. Maybe they were single parents from the start, maybe they’re divorced, their spouse had died, or maybe they are still married but the other parent is not interesting in being helpful but no ...
Views: 1515 - Divorced or Separated With Kids? Here Are 3 Tips for Helping Them Through This Holiday Season - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2015 from Michael BroderThe holiday season seems to come upon us earlier and earlier each year. Even before Thanksgiving, I started to notice all of the signs -- colorful lights strung in front of houses, a glimpse of lit trees through windows and cheerful holiday tunes on the radio. Along with the high spirits the ...
Views: 1397 - Dr. Romance: Tips for Divorced Dads - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2015 from Tina TessinaWhat can divorced dads do to help raise healthy, successful boys when they don't see their sons as often as they want? Here are some tips for non-custodial fathers who want to make certain they raise successful men. 1. Stay connected with your boy. Find a way to get over the differences ...
Views: 1330(2 votes) - Hold onto family memories with new trends in scrapbooking - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2015 from Kevin RobertsonThis season is a time when families get together and reflect on fond memories. With the advent of technology there's no shortage of family photos, but with our fast-paced lives it's becoming increasingly difficult to keep up, document and admire these treasured memories when they're stashed away ...
Views: 1238 - An Inherent Fear - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2015 from Homaira KabirMy oldest left for university last year. Although the mother hen in me feared that I would be nostalgic for long gone times and spend my nights shedding tears in silence, I was pleasantly surprised to see how well I actually coped. However, as time wore on, I began to notice that beneath the ...
Views: 1512 - How Not To Be A Wicked Stepparent - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2015 from Tina TessinaAre you a stepparent? Are you struggling to make the right decisions for your newly created family? If so, here are four tips to help. 1. Give your blended family a chance to bond. Don’t worry if everyone doesn’t settle in right away; bonding takes time. Hopefully, you all got to know each ...
Views: 1386(1 vote) - How to Break Bullying Forever - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2015 from Jacob KorthuisBullying remains a dark reality for hundreds of people. It doesn’t just impact the 6 out of 10 students who say they are victims of bullying on a daily basis but also a growing number of adults in the workplace. Technology has extended the reach of bullying beyond the confined spaces of school ...
Views: 1558 - Dr. Romance: Married, Different Shifts - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2015 from Tina TessinaIn this tougher economy, couples are finding it necessary to take the jobs they can get, and that means more couples work different shifts. If one of you works a “graveyard shift” or rotating shift job that limits your time together; the difference in your shifts and commutes may mean you ...
Views: 1413(2 votes) - Driving Instructor I"m Not! - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2015 from Maggie SliderMy recently turned 18 year old son passed his driving test on his first attempt back in July this year, 2015. Let me tell you the responsibilities for me in the year leading up to this event were not my favourite. Now as the mother and sole parent, I know I have many roles to play and many ...
Views: 1287 - Tinder Babies and the Hook-Up Generation - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2015 from Gary DirenfeldForget your parents choosing your date. Forget going to a dance club to meet and get to know people. Forget hitting a bar to meet others. Enter Tinder. Tinder is a person to person matching app that has four basis features. The first is the ability to locate people near you (you can determine ...
Views: 1531 - Why Childhood Bullying Impacts Everyone - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2015 from Jacob KorthuisThere has been a lot of talk about bullying lately – and with good reason. Bullying is a traumatic experience that deeply marks victims and impacts every aspect of their life, long after the harassment ends. In America alone, 28 percent of kids are victims of bullying throughout the school year. ...
Views: 1505 - Raising Honest Children - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2015 from Randi FineCan Your Children Be Honest? Parenting Advice: Establishing Open Communication and Trust I often hear parents say, “My child does not tell me anything.” Children go through phases, particularly during their adolescent years, when they see no logical or justifiable reason to communicate ...
Views: 1548 - Start Great Conversations with Your Kids - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2015 from Maggie SliderI have to admit having one child of each gender has really made me more aware of the male/ female differences. One huge difference I've found is the way they communicate and their interpretation of words. When I think about when my kids were younger and I picked them up from school, the ...
Views: 1198 - Should We Teach Our Children to Fight Back - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2015 from Samantha MarlynA common mistake that parents make, is to encourage their kids to fight back in situations when they are being bullied by other kids. Probably disappointed by the inability and aversion of their schools and teachers to adequately cope with the problem or disappointed by harassing kids, they ...
Views: 1616 - Dear Dr. Romance: Help me deal with this person without going insane - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2015 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance, I'm a victim of emotional & mental abuse by my hopefully soon-to-be-ex husband. The sad truth is that this person doesn't or refusing to recognize what he's doing and I'm very worry for my 8 years old son who I'm sharing 50% custody with the father. I ...
Views: 1279(2 votes) - Dear Dr. Romance: I have always been a good mom - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2015 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance I am writing to you for your professional opinion regarding my teenage son. His behavior overall is good but when he gets angry he throws things swears a lot and just a few minutes ago destroyed my vacuum cleaner in one blow to the floor. I am a single parent about 9 ...
Views: 1262(2 votes) - Custody Concerns: Quick Guide to Understanding Legal Custody - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2015 from Anica OaksDetermining custody after a couple has split up can become a complex and confusing affair. Even couples that feel as if they parted ways in an amicable manner could run into issues months or even years down the road. With over 50 percent of marriages ending in divorce, it is important for all ...
Views: 1016 - Four Tips for Managing the Two-Year-Old - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2015 from Gary DirenfeldSo what’s up when a kid reaches age two? Many parents are ready to pull their hair out when their kids reach this age… and it continues for about a year to a year and a half. Parents of younger infants are lulled into a sense of ease when their son or daughter reaches about 6 months. By this ...
Views: 1172 - The 7 Strategies for Determining Your Parenting Plan - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2015 from Gary DirenfeldThe Parenting Plan is the parental agreement setting out how the children will be cared for between separated parents. Most broadly, it stipulates the residential arrangement and how decisions shall be made affecting the child. The parenting plan may also include agreements with regard to ...
Views: 1199 - Rich Intimacy Between Parents Brings up Confident Kids! - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2015 from Dr. Mona AeyshaHow can you give a different Background to your kids? We, being parents, want to give our kids the best of all: education, health, success, happiness and whatever they desire. To gain the goals above, we adapt different strategies and techniques. Some hire classes of different kinds to keep ...
Views: 1618 - Importance Of Physical Environment For Our Children’s Optimal Development - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2015 from Samantha MarlynThe indoor and outdoor physical environment affects and fosters the optimal growth and development of both children and grownups as it provides them with an opportunity to explore and learn. It has a significant impact on the level of engagement of the kids, their academic achievements, ...
Views: 1225 - Your Secret Sensory Genius - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2015 from Donna Beard-GuadagniDid you ever think that understanding your child’s behavior and responses to sensory information may be telling you so much more about your child than you can imagine? Could those so called “behaviors” be communicating something to you about who they are and how they perceive the world? ...
Views: 1972 - Elicit Consequences Rather than Impose Punishments - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2015 from Marvin MarshallWhen teachers impose “logical” and/or “natural” consequences on students, they are using their authority to impose a form of punishment. It matters not if the adult’s intention is to teach a lesson. Imposed punishments increase the likelihood that the student will feel punished by the adult. ...
Views: 1652 - The Bully and the Bullied - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2015 from Patricia NollOne Word Fits All for those who engage in harassing, stalking, hitting, fighting, threats, blackmail, domestic violence, rape, gang violence, drug trafficking, killing, terrorism and more…that one word is BULLY! The bully, whether in person, in cyberspace, via telephone, email and texts, and ...
Views: 1093 - Dear Dr. Romance: Please help, our family is growing apart - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2015 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: Q: My father died 1 1/2 years ago.My mom always snaps at me and my older brother and I think she has a serious problem. I personally think it's a power struggle because she fells like she is loosing control over my brother and I. But, what she ...
Views: 1344(2 votes) - 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: 2529(1 vote) - Helping Kids Maintain Their Independence as Friendships Change - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2015 from Sharon BallantineFriendships are an important part of being healthy, but they can be rough too. Most people change over time and this affects their relationships, including with their friends. As a parent, it can be hard to watch your child go through a difficult time with their friends pulling away -- even ...
Views: 1380 - Restorative Justice in Schools - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2015 from Marvin MarshallRestorative Justice is a discipline program that is gaining support in urban schools across the nation. The reason it is gaining acceptance is that a disproportionate number of minority students are being punished for inappropriate and irresponsible school behaviors, and federal guidelines are ...
Views: 1678 - The Narcissist's Disabled and Challenged Children - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2015 from Sam VakninBy Sam Vaknin Author of "Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited" The narcissist regards his disabled or challenged child as an insult, a direct challenge to his self-perceived perfection and omnipotence, a constant, nagging source of negative narcissistic supply, and the reification and ...
Views: 4314 - Don't Parent - Mentor! - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2015 from Laura PickeringDon’t Parent – Mentor! Parents have the most important job in the world – raising the next generation – without so much as a “how-to” manual or guidebook. No wonder today’s parents are scrambling to figure out how to do this all-consuming, unpredictable job in a rapidly-changing society. Are ...
Views: 2812 - Don't Parent - Mentor! - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2015 from Laura PickeringDon’t Parent – Mentor! Parents have the most important job in the world – raising the next generation – without so much as a “how-to” manual or guidebook. No wonder today’s parents are scrambling to figure out how to do this all-consuming, unpredictable job in a rapidly-changing society. Are ...
Views: 6 - Don't Parent - Mentor! - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2015 from Laura PickeringDon’t Parent – Mentor! Parents have the most important job in the world – raising the next generation – without so much as a “how-to” manual or guidebook. No wonder today’s parents are scrambling to figure out how to do this all-consuming, unpredictable job in a rapidly-changing society. Are ...
Views: 2689 - Don't Parent - Mentor! - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2015 from Laura PickeringDon’t Parent – Mentor! Parents have the most important job in the world – raising the next generation – without so much as a “how-to” manual or guidebook. No wonder today’s parents are scrambling to figure out how to do this all-consuming, unpredictable job in a rapidly-changing society. Are ...
Views: 2768 - You Parent Your Way, I'll Parent Mine! - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2015 from Maggie SliderRecently while at my daughters first baseball game of the season, I was privy to a conversatio9n between two fathers. I had no idea who these fathers were or who their kids were. Just that their boys were on the same team as my daughter. Let me tell you I am not a gossiper, not a Drama Queen, ...
Views: 1189 - Open Adoption In The Real World - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2015 from John TerraAdoption is often a complex, emotionally-charged experience for some or all of the parties involved. It can be a bewildering, uncertain time, particularly for the birth mother, who is probably wrestling with feelings of what to do, and questioning whether the right decisions are being ...
Views: 1076 - Why Should We Celebrate Father’s Day! - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2016 from Thabet Sava HassanAs an educator, I do believe that one of my fundamental responsibilities is teaching the virtues and values of a morally traditional society, such as the unconditional love and appreciation of our parents, to my students. Consequently, I often stress the importance of seizing every opportunity ...
Views: 1206 - Include Your Kids in Planning Family Summer Vacations - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2015 from Sharon BallantineWhether you’re on a tight financial budget or have a busy work schedule, you still want to work hard to take advantage of school being out and plan a family vacation during the summer. There are lots of opportunities to have fun no matter your budget, from long weekend getaways to extended ...
Views: 1352 - Kids Are Not Born Knowing! - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2015 from Maggie SliderThink way, way back to when you first became a parent. For those who gave birth and raised biological children, the moment I am talking about was the exact moment that your child was born. For those who adopted, fostered or became kin care parents; however you became a parent……that first moment ...
Views: 1578 - Connect Easily with Your Kids - by Submitted on May 25, 2015 from Maggie SliderAsk yourself how well do you really know your kids? Do you know their favourite T.V. show, favourite singer or group, do you even know their favourite genre of music, or something as simple as their favourite colour. You would be surprised by the amount of parents or caregivers who do not know ...
Views: 1324 - The Narcissist in Custody Battles - by Submitted on May 21, 2015 from Sam VakninThe Narcissist in Custody Battles Presentation made by Sam Vaknin Author of “Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited” In the 11th Annual and First International Battered Mothers Custody Conference http://batteredmotherscustodyconference.org/ HOW NARCISSIST SEES HIS CHILDREN 1. ...
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