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- Parenting Adult Children - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Jane AdamsYour Money or Your Life? Financial independence is a benchmark of maturity, and money is often the stage on which parents and their grown children act out the drama of separation. When, why and how much we help our kids financially depends on what we can afford and whether we think our help ...
Views: 1748 - Shrinky's Guide to Parenting: How to Help Your Troubled Grown-Up Child (Part 4) - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Glenn BergerIn this series I explain the steps families need to follow in order to best help their troubled adult-child. To review the previous articles, here are the steps you need to follow in order to best help your adult-child in trouble. You need to be able to understand your childís condition and ...
Views: 1748 - Stress Free Parents - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2014 from Dr. Mona AeyshaIn todays modern lifestyle, everyone is stressed up, tired and bore, especially the parents. In most of the parts of the world, parents are usually engaged in earnings and greatly tired when back home. Even if one of the parents is not working hand, he or she must be doing house chores and at ...
Views: 1748 - What's Your Parenting Style? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2008 from Ron HuxleyLove and limits are terms that describe a parent’s discipline orientation. Parents who are oriented toward a "relational discipline" are said to use love as their primary style of parenting. Parents who use "action discipline" are said to use limits as their primary style of parenting. All ...
Views: 1747 - Discipline for Young Children - by What is discipline?
Teaching and training done for the child.
Goals?
To help the child:
Feel capable.
Learn self-control.
Learn to respect the rights of others.
Learn acceptable rules of behavior.
Learn coping skills to use throughout life.
Learn to accept responsibility for his or her ...
Views: 1746 - Help A Child Find Their Voice - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2007 from Jo-Anne CutlerAs I woke up this morning, I could feel the energy of gratitude that will undoubtedly swell each day as we approach Thanksgiving here in Canada, consciously thankful for what we have in our lives and looking forward to cherishing the time to be spent with our family and friends. When we are ...
Views: 1745 - The Good and Bad of Classroom Technology - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Background Stats Prior to the advent of cellphones and laptops, kids were the biggest distractions to each other in the classroom. They would pass notes and talk over the teacher, but technology has significantly changed the source of where they are becoming unfocused. Getting distracted by ...
Views: 1745 - Maria Shriver/Arnold Schwarzenegger Divorce of Concern for their Teens - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Rosalind SedaccaImagine going through your divorce with billions of people around the world following your every move. That’s the reality Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger are facing as they explore the options that lie ahead for their family. For the Child-Centered Divorce community, this very public ...
Views: 1744(2 votes) - Parents Can Benefit from Anger Management Classes Too! - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Ari NovickAnyone with children knows how hard it can be raising kids. Our annoyance tolerance is constantly challenged every day. kids don't necessarily know they are making us upset (although some do!). Depending on a child's age or developmental stage, they may be doing things inadvertently that ...
Views: 1744(2 votes) - Here’s One Simple & Fun Way to Connect with Your Teenager and Teach a Valuable Life Skill! - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2012 from Deaunna EvansWhen teenagers begin to cut the apron strings during adolescence, parents often long for but are at a loss to know how to connect with their teenager. Lighthearted negotiating can be one simple and fun way to connect with your teenager and teach a valuable life skill at the same time. Teaching ...
Views: 1743 - Hyperactivity: A Growing Problem, Or Kids Being Kids? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonBack in 2013 an editorial piece was published in the Huffington Post. It looked at a collection of studies that had been examined about ADHD diagnoses that were growing around the world. More and more children were being given the label, and often medicated for it. Were rates really ...
Views: 1742 - Preparing our Christian Children for a Lifelong Marriage? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Angie LewisAs Christian parents what is our duty to our children? How can we prepare our children for a lifelong marriage? Did you know that 95% of children grow up and get married and have families but no one ever teaches them a thing about how to value and cherish marriage and family! They manage their ...
Views: 1742(2 votes) - 6 Factors That Separate Great Kids From Good Ones - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2014 from Anna RodriguezWhat makes a good parent? What does it take to be successful in the noblest task of raising children? This job is daunting because there are no rules, no formula, no one to tell you exactly how to do it. Science can sometimes do the trick in helping a parent raise an achiever. For example, ...
Views: 1741(2 votes) - Finding Our Voice - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2008 from Jo-Anne CutlerThere are days when we feel connected and really good about ourselves, however, there are times when we don’t feel that wonderful; we feel uncomfortable, maybe tread lightly around certain people or feel less than or not good enough around others. Perhaps we wish we could speak up and share how ...
Views: 1741 - 4 Conversations You Should Be Having With Your Kids - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonI wish someone would have warned me that I would have to have many difficult and sometimes embarrassing conversations with my children. Bringing up certain subjects can be awkward; but, as much as we might want to avoid certain topics with our children, we're better off facing the. If we don’t ...
Views: 1738 - Raising G-rated kids in an X-rated world - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2006 from Michael GroseEffective parenting involves good character development- that is, raising kids who have a sense of ‘other’ rather than a sense of entitlement. It also means raising kids with a moral compass that helps them work out right from wrong. Kids usually pick up this moral compass from their parents ...
Views: 1738 - Change Child Behavior: 3 Proven Ways To Make Your Kid Behave - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Michael LeeDo you want to know how to change child behavior? If so, then you're probably a parent, a sibling or some sort of guardian. I understand your situation. Children can be quite a handful; and as much as we want them to grow up to be good and kind, there are times when their behavior shows ...
Views: 1736(1 vote) - You, Your Baby and Sleep Training - Part I - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Nancy LibbyYOU, YOUR BABY & SLEEP TRAINING – PART I Introduction There is so much information on the internet and in bookstores about how to get your baby to sleep. Many times, we read and are overloaded with the information from these sometimes conflicting philosophies. Some articles and books tell ...
Views: 1736 - ***To TRUST Is a Choice - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2013 from Nancy BuckWhen your teenage son tells you that he is going to a friend's house to spend Saturday evening, how do you know he is where he tells you? When your daughter wakes up on a school day morning complaining of not feeling well, and you know she has a math test she has been worrying about, how do you ...
Views: 1735(12 votes) - 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: 1735(3 votes) - ***FIVE SURE WAYS TO RAISE A RESPONSIBLE CHILD - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2014 from Larry WaldmanAs an experienced clinical child psychologist I believe the ultimate goal of any parent is to rear an independent, responsible child. While at first glance this may appear obvious, if we observe most parents in action on a day-to-day basis, it becomes evident that many parents have no idea ...
Views: 1734(2 votes) - Strategies Guiding Young Children - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from lizzie milan1. Know the child. Examining, listening, and learning about a child’s nature, interests, and learning styles often demystifies performance and helps adults guide the child. Adults working with young kids are very busy, but will nevertheless find it priceless to take the time to learn and ...
Views: 1733 - Do As I Do - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2007 from Jo-Anne CutlerJune returns every year at this time, and the cycle of this month’s events and celebrations continue year after year! Our lives are also cyclical in nature, a baby grows into a toddler – little girl to woman – youngster to teenager – little boy to man – birth to death. These are just some of ...
Views: 1732 - 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: 1732 - Exercise Makes You Smarter - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2017 from Mike LoganIt's true! Exercise can boost your intelligence with benefits from children through seniors and possibly even during pregnancy. For years, the medical community has stressed the importance of exercise for both children and adults. Most of us know that exercise impacts physical development in ...
Views: 1731 - Is Your Family Dysfunctional? - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Darlene LancerProbably, and you’re in the majority. The term “dysfunctional family,” once used only by professionals, has become popular jargon in America where dysfunctional families are the norm due to cultural values, a high divorce rate, and widespread addictions – from prescription drugs to exercising, ...
Views: 1730(3 votes) - How to Communicate More Effectively with a Difficult Ex - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Nancy KayDoes your stomach churn at the thought of having to communicate with your ex? Would you rather clean out a 45 gallon fish tank than contact your ex about the kids’ holiday schedule? Many former spouses continue to experience significant difficulties in the ways that they communicate with each ...
Views: 1729(2 votes) - The ABC's of Parenting - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2007 from Leah DaviesAccept and value yourself and your child. Be consistent, honest, fair, and firm as you relate to your child. Concentrate on what you like about your child and comment on it. Develop interests of your own. Encourage your child to discuss ideas and goals, expressing the belief that he or she ...
Views: 1728 - Bully Proof Your Children: 10 Powerful Strategies to Stop Bullies In Their Tracks. - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Jeni HooperAll parents want their children to be popular. We want them to be confident and relaxed in company and to be able to deal with a whole variety of people. We can’t always be there with them to show them how to do it. Even when they are quite young and playing with friends, there will be times ...
Views: 1726 - Dear Dr. Romance: I just got my girlfriend pregnant and I might be gay. - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2013 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I've just gotten my girlfriend pregnant and still have doubts about my sexuality, whether I'm gay or bisexual. She wants me to get some clarity before she decides to keep the baby or not. Can you help? Dear Reader: Your girlfriend is right to want you to know what ...
Views: 1726(4 votes) - A Doorway Into the Future - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Dr Ana GarciaIt was a Wednesday morning. It was a glorious Autumn day. The sun was shinning and the sky was blue. It was a bit breezy but that Autumn sun, the kind of sun that warms you without burning you, was inviting me to go out. I heard very clearly the voice of Spirit prompting me to go to the beach ...
Views: 1725 - Can We Save Our Children From Being Aggressive? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2014 from Dr. Mona AeyshaAggression in children is not very common in cold countries as compared to warm places. There are many factors that contribute to the child’s aggressive behavior: weather, noise pollution, family structure, food, and parents parenting style. The most important one is ‘parents' parenting ...
Views: 1725 - Steps to Letting Your Adolescent Grow Independent - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Victoria CummingsThe adolescent years bring transition in the life of a child. A new phase of life begins as signs of deeper levels of maturity become apparent. This is the time when children begin to assert their independence. They seek to be with friends more and generally spend less time with the ...
Views: 1725(2 votes) - Doing it Differntly - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2007 from Jo-Anne CutlerWhen I was younger, I always knew that I wanted to be two things in life: a teacher and a mom. The first came true for me as I taught swimming throughout my high school and university summers. In 1991, after three long years of trying, I finally realized my dream of being a mom! Giving birth to ...
Views: 1724 - How to make money with Social Media from home - and have more quality time with your kids.... - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2010 from Pearl Shanti Lodur-Lionheart11 months ago we were newbies on Facebook. We knew nothing about social media. Then we were informed about this program, by Selfgrowth.com founder David Riklan. We have studied this – and everything has exploded…we have created our own Facebook Page Conscious Parenting, with more than 3000 ...
Views: 1724(6 votes) - Teaching Children to be Happy and Lucky: Characteristic #3 - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Sherrie HardyLucky people listen to their gut and take steps to boost intuition. In his book Blink, Malcolm Gladwell draws on history, neuroscience and psychology to reflect on the choices we seem to make in an instant. He states that “decisions made very quickly can be every bit as good as decisions ...
Views: 1724(2 votes) - How Phones Can Damage Kids - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Cell phones. They are becoming so popular in society that our kids can’t seem to go a minute without them. It feels like kids are on them all the time with their faces just dug in them. When you try to talk to them about their day at dinner, they’re on them. When you are in the car, they’re on ...
Views: 1723 - Transforming The Challenging Bedtime - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from Tina FeigalAmong the parents I coach, I find that that one near-universal issue arises at some point in the coaching process: How do we take the pain out of bedtime? Here are some real solutions to this often-frustrating everyday issue. Set up a family meeting. Using the same approach that you would with ...
Views: 1722 - Children, Time, and Patience - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2014 from Robert CrutchfieldWe all become aware of how fast time flies as we get older. At the same time we often wonder why children seem so impatient. The fact is the two things are related. It all boils down to the concepts of perception and perspective. Perception is the way we see something. Perspective has to do ...
Views: 1721 - 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: 1721 - Kids' Emotional Intelligence: What is it, Who Has it, and How to Get It - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYour nine year old is teased at school for being the new kid in class, or being too fat, or answering correctly one too many times, and tells you he wants to run away or kill himself. Your six year old feels humiliated at soccer practice cause she can't kick the ball as well as the other girls ...
Views: 1721(1 vote) - The Newborn - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.It was more than twenty five years ago, and it was a day that I will never forget. I had given birth to my second son in the beginning of September. I brought him home to a one bedroom apartment. The bedroom was big, both of my sons slept in there and my husband at the time and I slept on a ...
Views: 1720(4 votes) - Modern Television Shows For Kids - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Brian YalungTelevision is a kid’s best friend. Outside seeing the vivid colors and the various TV productions that are made by most kids TV networks, the characters, theme and the setting of most kids TV shows will usually make the difference as far as gaining the interest of children who find entertainment ...
Views: 1719 - Robbed of Womanhood: The Silent Pain of Childlessness - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2015 from Christopher EvansChildlessness, or the inability to conceive, is an often unappreciated source of pain amongst much of the general public. A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found the number of women aged 15-44 with impaired fecund city (impaired ability to get pregnant or carry a ...
Views: 1719 - Children with ADD or ADHD Often Struggle with More than Just Attention - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Sherrie HardyStudents who need help with ADHD and ADD experience difficulty with more than just the ability to pay attention, focus and concentrate. These children can also experience issues with organization, difficulty finishing tasks, and executive functioning. Executive Functioning is a skill that ...
Views: 1718(2 votes) - Should adults be the only ones gaining the benefit of this - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Felicity BakerMany adults do this everyday... many do it twice a day. Actually I know of some friends who take time out to participate even three times a day. Why so much? Because they understand the benefits. With the benefits well documented doesn't it make sense to encourage children to ...
Views: 1718(1 vote) - The Truth About Lie - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2017 from Mitra ShahidiA lie can travel halfway round the world while the truth is putting on its shoes. A single lie discovered is enough to create doubt in every truth expressed. If you tell the truth, it becomes a part of your past. If you lie, it becomes a part of your future. We all know how difficult it ...
Views: 1718 - 17 Ways Working Parents can Inspire Children to Develop Leadership Skills - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2017 from Olusegun 'Roti AdedokunMany working parents are leaders who try to happily balance a daily workload with ball games and family dinners. Many parents that occupy leadership positions soon discover how much influence they have over the minds of their growing kids. The kids of today are the leaders tomorrow and it ...
Views: 1717 - How to Transition Back to Work After Maternity Leave - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2007 from Amber RosenbergIf you're like many of my clients who return to work after maternity leave, you may view your job as a welcome vacation from the exhausting responsibilities of caring for a newborn. Oh, the irony. However, as you prepare to go back to work, you may unexpectedly be faced with a whole new set of ...
Views: 1717 - Keeping Them Safe or Being Over Protective? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Linda ThompsonHave you heard the expression, "helicopter parents?" Those are the (usually) young parents of small children who are obsessive about keeping in touch with those kids 24/7. They are the parents who buy 6 year olds cell phones so they can be connected at all times. They are the parents who won't ...
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