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- Battling Parents -- Not Divorce -- Most Damages the Children! - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Rosalind SedaccaIt's a controversy that just won't quit. Is it divorce or parental discord that most damages children? Well, answers are finally coming in! A recent article by marriage and family therapist Ruth Bettelheim has much to say on this topic that is both relevant and, quite surprising for many. ...
Views: 2337(7 votes) - Six Life Lessons from your Dad - How to choose your Friends and be a Good Friend yourself - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Rod ZimmermanLetter to my children, just before the start of their college year A father reflects upon his first 50 years in a letter to his college age children about how to wisely choose their friends. It started as private, family email. But the children realized the potential of this Life Lessons ...
Views: 2337(1 vote) - Self-Motivated Kids In Control Of Their Education - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Florence BernardIsn’t that what everybody wants? Wouldn’t you just love to go home to find your kids doing their homework without your having to nag? Wouldn’t it just be great if you didn’t have to negotiate the priority of school work over their favorite TV show? Well, it can happen. ...
Views: 2336(2 votes) - Positive Ways to Deal with Tough Parenting Challenges - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Lori RadunAs a parent, there are many challenges that you must face and some of them may be particularly tough because you just aren’t sure how to deal with them. No parent knows how to deal with every situation because every situation is unique to a particular family. Here are five examples of ...
Views: 2332 - Social Skills: Collaborative Problem solving - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Karen DeBoltHe made me do it! There’s a battle going on and by the time you get to the next room something is broken and two kids are angry. After a bit of detective work you figure out who did what. The problem is that the usual suspect is blaming bis brother for his own bad behavior. . .again! He ...
Views: 2332(4 votes) - Tips for Better Teacher/Parent Communication - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Kevin HeathThere are many tips for effective parent/teacher communication. Communication is an essential element when it comes to the overall success that your child experiences in their educational development. It is important to understand that, as a parent, you are truly the first teacher that your ...
Views: 2332(3 votes) - Adopt a newborn a baby on your own and save $5-10K or more - by Adopt Now On Your Own………Anything but Conventional. How can you minimize the long days and never-ending months waiting to have a child when adopting through agencies and attorneys? It’s simple; just get rid of them. Something new and unconventional is now available to anyone who is interested in ...
Views: 2331 - The Importance of Teaching Children Financial Literacy - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Nancy KvammeI feel it is very important to teach children about financial matters. One reason that parents do not teach their children about money, is because they are not sure they know how to handle money either. It is one of the things that is not always taught in school. We earn degrees in order to ...
Views: 2331(1 vote) - EDUCATIONAL HACK #1: Teach Your 3 to 7 Year-Old to Speed Read For FREE—Using a Computer Program That You Already Have - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2018 from George StancliffeI started teaching Speed Reading to children in 1997. At that time, it was a daring thing to propose that children as young as 8 years old should learn to Speed Read. I remember a conversation that I had, once, in which I mentioned the concept of teaching school children how to Speed Read, ...
Views: 2327(3 votes) - Kids on Summer Vacation: A Working Parent's Dilemma - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Phyllis GoldbergFor families, June is a busy time with graduation parties, little league championships and music recitals. And we all know that right around the corner is summer vacation - lazy days for kids but often stressful for working parents. So if you haven't nailed down your plans yet, here are some ...
Views: 2327(2 votes) - Teething Twins - How To Cope - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2008 from Kimberley BeckerTeething twins - double the drool! Teething is very different for every baby and twins are no different. You may find that one of your babies sails through teething without a fuss, while the other has a long, drawn out, painful experience. Sometimes you can see the little lumps under the ...
Views: 2321 - 20 Tips for Bonding with Your Baby - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2010 from Caron GoodeThe bonding period for you and your baby begins long before birth. As your baby grows and develops within you, the special relationship between you and your child is already beginning to form. This special relationship, full of intense emotion, a deep sense of connection and a strong attachment ...
Views: 2317(11 votes) - Google is teaching kids to “Be Internet Awesome” with new game about online safety - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.It was a good Internet Safety Month (June) this year! Did you know that nowadays children as young as 7 years old have their own smartphones/digital devices and about 90% have had access to the Internet since the age of 9 or younger? That said, it’s crucial to educate your kids on the ...
Views: 2317 - Helping Children Through Stress - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Judy WrightWhy does a six-year-old become stressed when their parent loses a job? Why does an eight-year-old suddenly become queasy and ill when its time to go to Little League? Many feel that children live relaxed, stress free lives. This isn't always the case. Over the years I have had a chance to ...
Views: 2316(3 votes) - World peace? How about Home Peace first... - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Jill DarceyWe are all inspired at one time or another to embrace the vision and dream of world peace. We love what opportunities this brings and we dream of a world where we move beyond a fear and engage in the concept of difference not being judged, but rather celebrated. We become excited by the chances ...
Views: 2313(4 votes) - 3 Parenting Tips – Helping Your Child Build Character and Overcome Pouting - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Jean TracyWould you like some parenting tips when your child pouts with lips turned down and drooping eyes? Do you feel stressed, nervous, or angry with the pouting? Look inside for 3 ways to understand, help, and build character in your pouting child. I know how difficult it can be when your child ...
Views: 2308(5 votes) - ***Following A Child's Lead - by Submitted on May 10, 2008 from Margaret PaulHow long should your child breast-feed? Should your child go to pre-school? Should your child sleep with you or by him or herself? What about home-schooling vs. attending school? Most people who choose to have children want to be good parents, and they have many questions about what would be ...
Views: 2306 - December Discipline for Naughty Children - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2008 from Jody Johnston PawelAs a parenting expert to the media, I usually do extra media interviews during the holidays. Usually the topics focus on the extra stress of hectic holiday schedules or my “Taming the Holiday Gimmees” article. This year, I've been getting some thought-provoking questions about ...
Views: 2303 - Homework Habits - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Jo-Anne CutlerWe can feel the chill in the air but nothing says it’s the end of summer and beginning of fall more than the start of a new school year. With curriculums on a tight schedule, many children have already had their first assignments of homework, even on the first day back to the classroom. The ...
Views: 2303(7 votes) - How to Know Who to Coach - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Dr. Rick SchaeferIf you are reading this, you are open to learning. If you are open to learning, you most likely have desire to teach others as well. As coaches and teachers, we so much want to help people. We hear them mention something and suddenly we really want to share with them all of the wisdom we have ...
Views: 2302(5 votes) - Life Skills for Kids and Teens- -The Five A’s of Helping Children Learn Accountability - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Don NenningerLearning life skills for kids and teens -The Five A’s of Helping Children Learn Accountability An important part of the experience of children is pushing against limits, exploring boundaries, and seeing how to function within boundaries. They are not bad or wrong for following these normal ...
Views: 2290(14 votes) - Surviving The Loss Of A Child - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Ivette AttaudEverything happened so fast. That morning I was strangled to near unconsciousness by my abusive husband because I wouldn’t get an abortion, and that night I’m in the emergency room at Fort Bragg being admitted in pre-term labor. The doctors tried to stop the labor, but it was all in vain – the ...
Views: 2290(1 vote) - 3 Massive Mistakes Moms Make That Keep Their Teens Overwhelmed & Stressed - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2012 from Raven MagwoodTeenagers have a lot on their plates. School. Sports. Jobs. College applications. Spending time with friends and family. Sometimes it can be stressful for teens to get everything done. In fact, it is estimated that almost every teenager in the United States deals with some form of stress, and ...
Views: 2286 - Tips for Parenting Teens with Trust and Privacy - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Aidan MitchelPrivacy and trust issues have always been sensitive subjects for parents and teen's relationship alike. Particulars like how much privacy is allowed and how much trust is to be given and how much privacy our teens need have always been complicated and difficult practical parenting decision. More ...
Views: 2285 - Kids Chores Chart-Preparing Your Children For Future Life - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheLet me ask you three simple questions: Do you use kid's chores chart? Do you always ask your children to do their homework and other tasks? Even when you ask them, does it seem that those tasks will never get done? If your answer is a 'No' to the first question and a 'Yes' to the second and ...
Views: 2280(3 votes) - ***Change Your Life Whether You're a Functioning Alcoholic or an Overworked Mom - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Dr. Neill NeillWill You Use this Key Step to Change your Life? Commitment is one key to losing weight, getting in shape, learning a new skill, finding your soul mate, getting a better job, learning a new language, running a marathon, going back to school, drinking less, spending time with your kids or ...
Views: 2279(12 votes) - Critical Factors for Raising an Empowered Child: A Lesson in Self-Knowledge - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Susan HaidThere are several simple but critically important keys for raising empowered children. We can give our kids the tools they need, starting at a very young age. These tools will empower them throughout their lives as they grow, yet they are core values that will evolve more fully as time passes. ...
Views: 2277 - Fate is a Joke: Why Biography is not Destiny - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Brian WalshI am probably the only author who has used a quote from "Chicken Run", a very funny movie that's set in a chicken farm that oddly resembles a World War II concentration camp. Many of us spend our lives, or at least parts of them, in self-imposed prisons. If this is our own doing, why do we ...
Views: 2277 - Tips for Your First Driving Lesson with Your Teen - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Anne Marie HayesA learner’s permit means your teen can start learning to drive, but no matter how much they beg and plead, don’t let them drive home from the DMV office the day they pass their test. They aren’t prepared and it’s dangerous. It also teaches them to take a cavalier attitude about a very serious ...
Views: 2277(3 votes) - 5 Gifts That A Child With Autism Gave Me - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Jennifer KruminsMy son’s autism diagnosis shook the foundations of my life. The future, my faith and even the present crumpled before me. Each day was a struggle to find any morsel of inner peace. Our son was somehow “broken;” not the perfect son for which we had hoped and prayed. Days dissolved into ...
Views: 2273 - "I'm Right and You're Wrong!" Is Your Child a Know-it-all? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from James LehmanDoes your child always insist that they’re right and everyone else is wrong? Some kids have a bad habit of asserting their opinions by drowning out everyone else in the room—regardless of whether or not they know what they’re talking about. Understandably, this overbearing behavior can be very ...
Views: 2269(7 votes) - 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: 2269 - Parenting Teens With Love And Logic - Crossing The Emotional Barrier - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from Mark HughesTime and time again, I experience teens making decisions based entirely on emotions. With this age of instant results from the internet and speed-of-light text messaging, our kids, like never before, are prone to making quick decisions. Unfortunately, these decisions are often based on ...
Views: 2268 - Advice to Parents: Things You Can Do To Decrease the Likelihood of Your Child Being the Victim of a Sexual Predator - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2012 from Jay Tow, M. S. Counselor, Life Management and Relationship CoachAn article by Jay Tow, M.S. Certified Sexologist Much has been written and discussed about the things we can teach our children in order help them avoid being victims of a sexual predator or molester. We all know about staying away from strangers and good and bad touching. There are steps ...
Views: 2267(2 votes) - Motivation: 10 No-Cost Rewards for Parents to Use that Motivate Kids - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Jean TracyParents, are you being blackmailed? You are if you motivate your kids with money. Every time you want your kids to do their best or you ask for help, they want money. As your kids grow older, they'll want even more money. Giving money isn't the way to build great character. I know you don't ...
Views: 2266(1 vote) - Teen Help Situations - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from dan dekkerIt is considered that million of teens in the United States are being affected every year by teen parenting. This matter includes as well boys and girls. Other statistics show that there are actually about 500,000 babies born to teens each year. Although this rate has steadily declined, this ...
Views: 2263(5 votes) - 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: 2262 - A Letter to Sara, My Deceased Ex-Wife - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Bill McLeodDear Sara; It’s been almost three and a half years since you passed away, five years since we divorced and seven years since you left me to be a sole parent to Jack and Michaela. I figured that maybe now we should talk again. First let me update you on the kids. Jack for the most part is ...
Views: 2261 - “5th Grade Class Jumps Forward 2 Grade Levels in Reading--In Just 2 Months” - by Submitted on May 13, 2018 from George Stancliffe“5th Grade Class Jumps Forward 2 Grade Levels in Just 2 Months” Over HALF of all American children are READING BELOW GRADE LEVEL. (This could be corrected pretty fast if somebody showed these kids how to Speed Read, and then had them use the skill each day for 20 ...
Views: 2258(3 votes) - Elizabeth Fritzl - A Wake Up Call? - by Submitted on May 05, 2008 from Jennifer McLeodMost people will have heard by now about Elizabeth Fritzl who was drugged and kidnapped by her father Josef Fritzl at the age of 18 and repeatedly raped over the 24 years he held her captive in a garage cellar behind the family home. It is hard to imagine what Elizabeth must have been going ...
Views: 2258 - One Trick for Helping Children Develop Self-Discipline - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin MarshallWe have the freedom to choose how we act, what we say, how we respond to situations, how we treat other people, and how we deal with an impulse. We also choose our self-talk. Each choice, no matter how small, is always accompanied by a cost, a consequence, or a result. Economists refer to ...
Views: 2256 - The Bullying Epidemic - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2010 from Jo-Anne CutlerAs I was watching yet another news story on bullying, I just wanted to crawl into the tv and say, “Why can’t you see the solution??” I felt like I had bought my glasses from a different store than anyone else! Our children are not born bullies…a phrase that I hope one day becomes a mantra for ...
Views: 2256(3 votes) - Children need routine to succeed at school - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2012 from Victoria BallardWe all know how important a daily routine is for our family, but this new study sheds some very interesting information we wanted to share with you. We at The Victoria Chart Company know the importance of regular bedtimes, family meals together, daily routines and we support this ethos in our ...
Views: 2255 - Parents, Teach These 3 Social Skills And Stop Worrying!" - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from Jean TracyTeach these 3 simple social skills to your child and stop worrying whether kids like him. Most kids say or do things that turn other kids off. This doesn't have to be your child when he learns the social skills you are about to teach him. "Chris, 9, ordered his best friend to help him do his ...
Views: 2253(2 votes) - 10 Tips for Grandparents Who Are Raising Grandchildren - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2019 from Kay FontanaAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau in 2000, 5.8 million people were living with grandchildren younger than 18 years old. Among these grandparents, 2.4 million were also grandparent caregivers who had primary responsibility for their grandchildren. These numbers are astounding, and I am one of ...
Views: 2252(2 votes) - Homework Log for the Frustrated Family - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerAfter many, many arguments and numerous updates from my son's school about grades less than 90, I decided to intervene and help alleviate some of the frustration that Ryan, his teachers and myself were feeling about his homework grades. Ryan is an extremely intelligent child who has just ...
Views: 2252(3 votes) - Why Babies Need Full - Fat Foods - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2007 from Christine AlburyAs adults, we know that we should avoid the full-fat versions of many foods -- so doesn't this rule apply to our babies, too? Well, not for the first 2 years of life. Recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics place your baby in the very enviable position of being encouraged to eat ...
Views: 2250 - Michael Jackson as a Reflection for Parenting. - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2011 from Bryan PostRecently, we lost a legend, a musical genius, and icon. I grew up listening to Michael Jackson from as early as I can remember. I still have his “Off the Wall” record stuck under my Mom’s bed in Oklahoma. I can recall having that record as a kid for years because it sat dusty in the top of my ...
Views: 2246(2 votes) - Parenting from a Spiritual Perspective - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Jo-Anne CutlerSpirituality was not a word that you would have found in my vocabulary for the first three decades of my life, but there came a point when I was ready and open to shifting my perspective. I was tired of living the way I was; merely existing, going through the motions. I had been lured into the ...
Views: 2245(2 votes) - Parenting Children with ADD and ADHD: How to Correct Behavior Effectively - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Sherrie HardyThe job description for Parent is overwhelmingly long. One of the trickier tasks involves helping to guide children’s behavior in a constructive and effective way. It requires vast amounts of patience, self control and perseverance. To be successful, it needs a pocket full of tricks able to ...
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